Oh My It's Been Awhile!!

Well I Guess I Got A Little Behind!!
Well, let's start with Jason and I celebrated our 11th Anniversary on May 23rd. We were married on a beautiful and sunny day in Bristol, CT. We were married at my family church Immanuel Lutheran Church. We then had a fantastic reception at the Farmington Country Club. We were surrounded by family and friends and ate and danced the night away! Here are a few pictures of the day.



What's New, New....
Jason had to have another surgery. This time he had 1 1/2 feet of his large intestine taken out due to diverticulitis. Basically diverticulitis is referred to as the wonder bread disease, meaning pockets form along the inner wall and can cause holes. We've known for about 3 years that he has it. In the last year he's had several flare-ups and one very bad infection from it. After talking with two different surgeons after his gallbladder issue, they both strongly suggested he have this done. The hope is now he will feel A LOT better and we don't have to worry about more infections! He is home now and has one more week at home before he goes back for his check-up to clear him to go back to work. He needed to be out a total of three weeks. He spent five days in the hospital.
Jason is doing better every day this week (2nd week). He's eating normally, although he doesn't have much of an appetite and able to move around more and more.

Katie and Ben are doing really well with everything. They have been very helpful with Jason. Katie and Ben both love riding their bikes. Oh yeah, Ben learned how to ride his bike without his training wheels. He already popped one tire he rode it so much on our driveway, which is dirt and rocks. Luckily Nana and Poppy were able to bring down one that their friend Peyton outgrew! Phew. He is a maniac on it. He is crazy riding up and down, turning and crashing into my flowers and bushes. He's made many skids, he loves this and when he falls off, he just gets right back up!

Katie is very happy for her brother. She's been having fun painting, riding her bike and doing her archery in the back yard. She's had quite the spring with sleepovers and birthday parties! She has a very busy schedule.

Me, well I'm busy with work and looking forward to summer break. We had a very busy year at school and it went smoothly overall considering it was only my second year and my partners first year. It helped that she and I use to work together in birth to three so we knew each other pretty well. Now that it's spring, I'm trying hard to get the gardens in order. It is not easy. I get overwhelmed by the ones in the front. I'm going to try to stay ahead of it. The back yard gardens are looking good. Katie and I planted a lot of morning glories. We have them all over and heading towards the posts on the back porch. Wish us luck!

So here are a few pictures of some of the things we've been up to. Thanks for checking in and I hope you leave us a note to say hi:)

Easter Day

Katie painting outside.

Katie and Ben getting along! I caught it on film!!!



We watched my parents dog, Koda for a few days. I knew this wasn't going to be good but I kept taking pictures instead of stopping him...
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Katie had a play/musical at school. Each second grade put on a short musical skit. It was very cute and well done.




Katie and I went to Aunt Marcella's Bridal Shower.

Memorial Day Parade, Brownie's march.




Today was Jason's first day out since his surgery. He wanted to go see his sweetie pie. It was a long morning but he was glad he went. It was good to get some fresh air.