Flying High....

on happiness today.  I can't contain it!

We just heard from the cardiologist that we don't 

need to head back for another appointment for four months...AUGUST!

That's incredible- 

the Doctor is happy with her blood pressures and 

only needs me to keep track once a week....

I don't need to call unless there is an increase.

Although, I'll miss my weekly chats with Dixie(the nurse).

We are putting off the next echo for a while as well, 

which means unless there is regressions as far as bp and pulses,

we don't need to even think about the 'possible' surgery come fall. 

Not that it's off the table for good,

but we are at a whole better outlook than we were a few months ago.

Here are a couple of pictures from the last week:

 Day off for Holy Week:

Forts made from quilts that I made ore was handed down.

 Milk jugs filled with sap for maple syrup-

my car never looked so good.

 Cooking away and waiting for 219!

 Things are popping up in my flower bed...

And I love to see green instead of white in the Spring!

 My husband hard at work keeping this mama happy.

 Building me a small porch for my soon-to-be glider!

 What an amazing husband I have-

he stops working to push the kiddos on the swing...oh, how I love this man!

 Sometimes, I just can't look!

 We had a little camera fun and put the kiddos in the holes Zach dug out.

 Oscar's getting tall.

They thought it was pretty fun.

 Don't worry Grandmas...we explained to the kiddos that they were not to go 

NEAR a hole unless mom and dad were there.

Have a blessed Holy Week Everyone!

There is nothing better...

than getting your hands dirty.

 Today has been in the sixties and 

after this winter, today was much needed.

As you can see, Mittens was 

my sidekick throughout the process.

She always jumps up and walks the edges of my garden boxes.

 I couldn't help myself,

I just had to get into the dirt.

The boys put up the last of the maple taps after 

mass this morning.

 Evelyn was as happy as could be,

making her potions and recipes.

 Zach shoveled the last bit of snow off the deck 

and the kiddos turned it into a game:)

We still had the sleds out, so why not.

 The kids enjoyed the first race of the season down our back 

yard.

 They were so excited to get out their big wheels.

 Evie's bike still fits her and she gets around pretty good.

She's the one I have to keep an extra eye on:)

They parked their bikes against the snowbank.

We had a beautiful day and a great weekend. 

I'm rejoicing...what an amazing life!

We were invited to a...

Frozen Party!!!!

We had a blast and the kids even dressed up for the occasion.

We had Kristoff's ice blocks, Olaf's nose,

Elsa's wands, and troll stones, just to name a few. 

Of course, 

Joey dressed as Elsa.

Oscar was Olaf and Evie was Anna.

That baby is so scrumptious...

We all had a blast!

Thanks to Ashley for all the hard work...

the kiddos will be bragging it up for weeks to come:)  

A wonderful weekend and birthday...

My parents took the kiddos for the weekend(two weekends ago)

and gave Zach and I a chance for some much needed alone time.
Someone asked me recently,
when the last time we had a weekend alone...
I couldn't even think of the last time,
which means it's been too long.
Thanks mom and dad!

My mom has been working hard to clear some clutter at her house
and she came across this picture, which I had to share.
This picture was taken of me 27 years ago...

 And here's Evie at age 4.
There's no doubt I'm her mother:)

 My mother-in-law made a beautiful cake that was extra delicious!
Thanks so much Kay.
It had my favorite butter cream frosting.

 The kiddos surprised me with cards and homemade goodies.

 Including cards, a pot holder,
and a wooden necklace pendant from Oscar that he carved himself.

I feel so blessed to have my whole family surrounding me.
Thanks to everyone for the birthday wishes and love.

Best Pressures Yet!!!

Evelyn had her appointment with the cardiologist

today and she had her best numbers yet.

103/58!!!!!!

Oh my goodness,

I'm so excited.

Her new medications are

working great with the only side effects

as sleepiness, which isn't so bad.

We are tweaking her other medications

to hopefully wean her off the one she takes three times a day.

The kiddos are with Nana and Papa this weekend.

Sooo it's just Zach and I....

it hasn't been just us for a long time(I can't even recall)

Make it a great weekend...

I know we are!!!!!