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I thought that I should update everyone. We did take Olivia to the ENT and the doctor put her on a different antibiotic. After discussing her situation with him, we felt very comfortable with our decision. We are praying that this is the end of it all but we also know that fall/winter brings lots of allergies and congestion. Olivia is such a happy baby. She always smiles, laughs, plays, and just enjoys everything that is going on around her. She is such a joy to our whole family. My favorite thing is to watch how the boys take care of her. In their eyes, she can do no wrong.
Also, we took Josiah to the ENT. We were concerned about his hearing because he talks so loud and doesn't seem to hear us at times. The verdict: He is just loud and he just doesn't listen. He cracks us up!
On another note, I know that I still have not made the blog private. I'm holding out hope that my mystery reader will come clean. SO, to my mystery reader, if you are from Pompano Beach or anywhere close to Pompano Beach (Daytona will even work!!!), will you please email me at: ikejoe@hotmail.com. :) I'm glad you read...if you are a good person!!! 
I always make them get close. They don't usually put their cheeks together.
I think this picture is sweet.
Ha ha! Jay ended up on the phone with both of his parents (his parents were in different places) at the same time. I had to snag a picture.
Today I took the boys to get haircuts. The place that we go to had a lot of fun things going on. They had $5 hair cuts and cute kid activities. They had face-painting, balloon animals, train rides, and lots of other things. 
Here are Isaac and Josiah showing off their balloons and paintings. Isaac had a dolphin on his arm and Josiah had a bear on his cheek. Isaac got a sword and Josiah got a dragon balloon (the wings popped before we got home).
Josiah told the lady he wanted a bear on his cheek and she did a double take. When he says "bear", it sounds like "beer". ha ha
Ike wanted a dolphin nose, too.
Olivia slept until 10:00 so she did not join us. She had some fun daddy time. :)
Tonight we were invited to dinner with the Hammrick's. Mr. Hammrick is on staff with Jay and they really have a great time together. We had a wonderful evening with them and 6 of their 7 kids (their oldest was away for the weekend). I love being around large families because it is always so laid back and lots of stuff going on. As we were leaving, their youngest fell down and busted his little head open. He was okay and back in bed (with glue instead of stitches) before our kids were even in bed! :) God has surrounded us with so many wonderful families/friends.
Our sweet friends, The Henry's, invited us over for Sm ore's last night. We had such a good time with them. They have two boys and a little girl, just like us. All of the boys had so much fun together. They played flashlight hide-n-seek and just acted like boys. The adults got to talk and just enjoy a relaxed time together. Thanks for having us over!!!
Daddy and Olivia by her first campfire. Actually, it may be all of our kids' first campfire!
I found this very amusing. I wonder if he had seen this before...warming up his behind. :)
Isaac and Josiah and their friend, the Stealth Ninja!
What's a good campfire without a little guitar music??
Yesterday marked the 7 year anniversary of Happy Fun Day. We didn't realize that yesterday was Happy Fun Day until tonight. But luckily, yesterday was fun! We went to the ENT for Josiah and Olivia and after the appointment, we made a day of it. We went to San Marco for lunch and then downtown on the river. 
The boys called this "Aslan". They were so excited!
We rode the transit through downtown. Cauly told us about this and the kids had a blast. I know the picture doesn't show them jumping up and down for joy, but I PROMISE, they were having so much fun and talking non-stop the whole ride.
We walked around this fountain and the boys chased pigeons everywhere. We also walked by the river and just enjoyed the beautiful weather.
This is all I ever wanted...to be a wife (to the guy behind the camera) and mommy! I love my life.
On your mark, get set, GO!!!
I think that most people have a strange side to their personality. That's what makes life fun. 
Josiah likes to walk around with things COVERING his eyes. That could be the reason for his many bruises! And yes, he is walking up the stairs in this picture.
Olivia would rather carry items in her mouth than in her hand. She tried to do this with a drumstick but we intercepted. Yes, I kept her from hurting herself but let Josiah walk blindly up the stairs.
And Isaac...he likes to wear anything that doesn't match. And usually it is some Buzz Lightyear item. He still likes Buzz. :)Of course, it is only fair to tell on my kids if I tell on myself. I'm sure you could all name a few things about me. I put Jay on the hot seat and made him spill it: I wipe my feet off before I get into bed by rubbing them together. And Jay...he doesn't like anyone to touch his books!! or Mac book...or clothes...or car...or glasses...or hair.....or shoes.......
Isaac loves to draw and write. Here are his latest:
This is a picture of Rachel, Kara and Mommy...in that order. Wow, girls, we are skinny! :)
He is a football fan. In fact, he was wearing his Dallas Cowboys football jersey today and I asked him why it was special to him (he wanted to do show and tell again). I asked if it was because they were a Texas team. He said, "No they are the Florida Dallas Cowboys." He looked at me as if I was just a girl that knew nothing about football.
This is a picture of "Moses on the mountain with the lightning and The Ten Commandments". I hope that Christi Turner sees this picture. Everything that she taught him, stuck. I love how each of the drawings were something he just did on his own. He's a great kid. So is he. I never understood how my parents could love each of us the same amount. Now I know how. I love each of their personalities. Being a parent is great!! Oh, and the mark on his face, yeah...he fell about 50 times today which makes a total of about 5,000,000 falls in his short life. Gotta love it!
Okay, so this is the latest. I just can't make the blog private. I'm afraid that if I do, then I won't do this anymore. It's too important to me. :) So....I HAVE to know...who is from Pompano Beach, Florida?????? PLEASE tell me! I can't sleep at night!!!
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