Update on Me

I wrote a couple of weeks ago about my Endoscopy. All that came up was mild reflux. I was supposed to have two more tests run to look at the function of my Gall Bladder. I ended up only doing the sonogram. The other test, The HIDA scan, involved a radiation tracer sent through my vein as they watched work through my body and determine the function of my gallbladder. I am still nursing Elynn, so I decided that would not be a good thing to do while nursing. The sonogram came back normal. Everything looks good. I just have mild esophagitis/reflux in the lower part of my stomach. I have to make just a few small diet changes and that is it. I have already been doing the small diet changes for a week or so and see a big difference. God is good!

Ezra is FOUR!

My sweet, little, first born, and ONLY baby boy is FOUR! Gosh. It went by so fast! I can't believe that already four years ago, I brought my little bundle (and I mean LITTLE. He was 6 pounds!) home. We were so full of excitement  joy, LOVE, fear and nervousness all at the same time. We had no idea what to expect. In a way, I guess you never really know what to expect with each new year and stage. We are loving the age he is at right now. He is so sweet, loving, full of smiles and laughs and such a big helper to me and his sisters. He loves his sisters, but constantly asks why he doesn't have a brother! Ha! He loves being outside playing in the rocks or sand with his trucks, hitting baseballs with brent, playing catch, running bases, doing the zip line, hitting golf balls, swinging  ANYTHING sports related.
This year he has learned so many new things. From 3 to 4 is a HUGE year. He went from baby talk to talking about anything and everything and asking "why" constantly. He can pump himself on the swing, swim all by himself, hit the baseball if it's thrown to him, hit a golf ball, catch a ball, write his first and last name, identify some of his letters and numbers, get dressed all by himself (and match). So much. He is constantly wanting to do everything by himself, reminding me how old he is. Oh how I love this boy so much!

Here are some pictures of the last FOUR years!

Four

Three

Two

One

( I can't find his newborn pictures on our computer!!)

My grandma came down to celebrate Ezra's birthday with us on Wednesday. We took Ezra to Toys R Us and she let him pick out his present. I thought he was going to go in the store and want Everything. This was NOT the case. We were in Toys R Us for TWO hours!! He had to see everything before he picked a toy. It was so funny. After shopping, we picked up Chick-Fil A and brought it home so we could play with the toys. It was such a fun, special day. Thank you, Grammy! We love you!

Showing Grammy how his car works

Emersyn showing off her new outfit from Grammy

His pick from Toys R Us. Two leapster games and a Pixar Car 2 Car

We celebrated his birthday this year by going to Fredericksburg for the weekend. We just had Brent's family over to cookout and eat cupcakes and ice cream. Originally, Ezra wanted to go out to Uncle Johnny's house to ride four wheeler's and go fishing, but unfortunately, a lot of Uncle Johnny's catfish died recently. So, we went to Oma and Opa's and had all the Eilers' cousins over. There are 11 cousins total. It was so much fun!! 

Playing cars. One of the MANY things they did!

The cupcakes

Singing Happy Birthday

Blowing out the candle

Gifts and cards

Before we headed to Fredericksburg, Saturday, we let Ezra open up some of his presents with just us and doughnuts!! 

Yes, his presents were wrapped in christmas paper!

His new bow and arrow!

Bow and Arrow practice

Endoscopy Day

Today at 11, I am going in to have an Endoscopy. I have been having some stomach pain (for a while now) and have finally taken action and gone to a Gastroenterologist. I had to do some blood work, which came back negative and normal. So, now I have an Endoscopy so they can look in my stomach and see if they see anything. My dad has Chrone's, which is hereditary. If anyone would get it, it would be me because I have ALWAYS had stomach issues. I had my appendix out when I was in 6th grade.
I was pretty nervous about this procedure because I have to get and IV to be sedated during the procedure. However, I am claiming two verses for me Phil. 4:6-7 and John 14:27. I have also been lifted up in prayer by family and friends! Now, I am just hoping and praying Elynn takes a bottle while I am gone!

Funny thing

So, do you notice the picture at the top of the blog? That is a family picture we had taken recently. Well, everyone always says that Ezra is an exact image of Brent. I have MULTIPLE people tell me that they walk EXACTLY alike. I never really noticed it (probably because my hands are pretty full and my focus is on where everyone is, not HOW they are walking), until people started pointing it out. Then we got this family picture back and it made me laugh. Brent and Ezra are stepping with the exact same leg, the exact same way and even have the EXACT same facial expression! I love it!! Just thought I would share.

Fourth of July

We had a Great Fourth of July weekend! It started out with the kids and I heading to Johnson City to surprise my Grandma for her 70th birthday. I know, she is YOUNG! Ha! My whole family along with my grandma's best friend, Cindy, all were there for the surprise. We then headed to The Oasis for dinner and cake. It was my first time eating at The Oasis and I loved it. The atmosphere was so nice. We sat outside on the deck, which was a little warm at first, but then not so bad. It was fun being with my brother, sister, their spouses and my niece and nephew. We don't get to do that as often as I would like, so I always Love seeing them!!

My sweet little Elynn and I. (only pic I have of the night)

The kids and I headed home Sunday from JC. We got home, unpacked, took a little nap then headed to the Garrison's for dinner and a swim. It was a fun night with our good friends.

Monday, we celebrated July 4th with our neighborhood. Our neighborhood had a small parade. They even had a fire truck to lead the parade and judges to judge best decorated bike/wagon. Ezra rode his bike in the parade while I walked along beside him. After the parade, everyone got a snow cone! Elynn and Emersyn were sleeping so they missed out on the parade. Next year we will decorate his bike!

everyone gathering to be in the parade

pretty good crowd

Judging 

our little parade (see the firetruck in front??)

After the parade, we had a little bit of "quite time" to get ready for our neighborhood swim and bbq! The neighborhood had burgers and hot dogs at the pool, along with swimming and games! It was a really good time. Great way to celebrate our independence!

Ringling Brothers Circus!

Last Thursday, Ezra and I went to the Circus!! It was BOTH of our First times going. My dad and his wife, Joann, treated us good seats, hot dogs, drinks and a toy! It was a great time and Ezra LOVED it! I must say, I did too!!

Ready with a "tiger" snow cone and light up toy!

Body Benders

6 Motorcycles going at one time in this sphere!!

Motorcycles were Ezra's favorite part

This Elephant is holding a basket with a dog in it.

Another Fishing Trip

Brent and Ezra went on another fishing trip! They headed to Lake Mathis, AGAIN, on Thursday and came home late Friday. They had a great time and got a good amount of fish! Brent's brothers, Brian and Bradley with his two boys, Zachary and Caleb and their Uncle Johnny all headed to the lake too. I am just so thankful that Brent enjoys taking Ezra and that Ezra LOVES going. It is such a special thing they get to do together. So, because of that, I do not mind one bit that they go. Maybe one day the girls will go along too. I don't know though. Emersyn, Elynn and I had a great time here at home painting nails and watching Tinkerbell.

Ezra and Caleb holding the fish (ezra and caleb are 6 months apart)

Uncle Johnny and Brent's brother Bradley

Brian, Bradley, (they are twins) Brent in back

Caleb, Zachary and Ezra in front

Brian, Zachary, Uncle Johnny and Ezra