Never a Dull Moment

Six kids, 100 degrees, almost half way home, no water, no food, in the middle of nowhere...... this was our great adventure. It is almost humorous today but no so much yesterday. Our 8 hour trip ended up taking us 12.5 hours to get home. We are lucky that no one was hurt. When the tire blew it took out our coolant hose and we lost all of the fluid. We were not prepared. We called the insurance and the closest tow they could send was 70 miles out. And then what would we do with six kids. So we drove as far as we could with the heater on high until the engine would over heat and then we would coast. We finally found this exit that looked like one of those places you see in a horror movie that no one survives. There was an abandoned gas station that had water (it smelled horrible). We filled the van and started off again. However, the van continued to overheat. So once again we were driving as far as we could. The van was not happy and finally would not cool down at all. We pulled over again and Jay finally was able to clear out the pump line and the van started working. We were 17 miles out of Blythe, AZ. We figured we would stop there for the night. However, since we were working we just headed out and drove. Luckily we made it home and not too much worse for the wear.

Disneyland was a blast!! I am going to figure out how to make a slide show for more pictures later. I have always loved Disneyland but there is something about seeing it through the eyes of a little one that just makes it so much better. We could not have had as much fun if Grandma Nese and Grandpa Bruce had not been there with us though. I definitely needed the extra sets of hands. Thanks for coming with us!!!!
The older boys still think the fast rides are the best. And this year the little ones just loved all the rides. We did talk Grandma into riding Big Thunder Mountain. I think she thought she was going to die and we hear Nathan tell her, "I love this ride." We all got a good giggle out of that. Poor Cassie was feeling under the weather with a terrible cough but bless her little heart she did not complain she just kept going with a smile.

We had a great party with Mickey and Minnie Mouse that was really fun. Our Aunt Jeanne and cousin Mykee joined us and everyone thought that was great too.

One the way home we were able to stop and spend the night with our Uncle Bert and Aunt Sue. We also got to see our Debis. The kids love them all. We do miss having them up the street from us. They have promised to come and see us for Thanksgiving and we are hoping that does come to pass.

Each time we take a trip I learn things that will make the next trip easier on all of us. This time I learned to always pack water, don't go to Disneyland on Saturdays, and take more pictures. Thanks again to everyone who helped us have a very fun and great trip. It was great to see everyone and get away even for a short time. :>

Time Flies

Happy Birthday Cassandra, Nathan, Jayson and Bryan.

It is amazing how time flies when you are busy. I don't remember a lot about the first couple of years as things were so busy and crazy. I just felt lucky to survive each day. I am sure that the kids felt lucky to survive as well. The birth of the quads totally turned our world upside down. We are still standing upside down but we are doing it with a smile on our faces and loving each day and the adventures we find along the way. Today things are not any less busy or choatic, just different. We no longer have millions of bottles, or diapers, but we now have very distinctive and strong personalities. Each little person is so different and unique. I am so very lucky to have these miracles in my life.

Cassie, the only girl amongst all these boys. However, she is all girl. She loves to have her nails done and wear dresses. But don't get in her way or she will "take you down." I overheard her asking one of her brothers the other day, "Do you want a piece of me?" She is currently taking Irish Dance and loves it.

Nathan started out a 3lbs 1oz. You would never know by looking at him that he was ever a preemie. He loves to read and would watch Rescue Rangers all day if you let him. He is growing up so very fast and it is so fun to watch him do new things. You have to watch him and his identical twin because if they are left alone too long the house will not be standing. Nathan also loves to be outside and jumping into the water.


Jayson also started out at 3lbs 1oz. He is my mischievous one. His favorite saying lately is, "I cannot be good, it is just too hard." I have to turn away and giggle so as not to encourage this. He is also very smooth. Last week I was taking them to preschool and had forgotten their backpacks, so home we headed. He wanted to know why we were going home. When I told him that I was crazy and had left his backpack home he told me, "yes, you are crazy but you are pretty too." So sweet.


Last, but definitely, not least we have Bryan. He was my big boy and started at 3lbs 5ozs. He is surely amazing. For having a hearing loss and being so very sick in the NICU ,(with meningitis ), he has continuously amazed us all. He is speaking so well that if you did not know he had a hearing loss you would never know. He is very articulate and quite the ladies man. He loves to be the center of attention.


I cannot close this post without mentioning the older two. They have been such great big brothers to all of these little ones. They went from being the center of our world to being our big helpers and being pushed to grow up so fast. They are also miracle children and we feel very lucky to have them.

Once again Happy Birthday , my little ones. We are off to Disneyland for some much needed fun!

1st Post

So I have decided to jump on board of the blogging community. We will see how it goes. I am looking for a way to let friends and family keep up with all the fun antics of our life and adventure. Plus I am looking for a fun way to keep a journal and be reminded of all that happens and how these little people make me laugh and cry on a daily basis. :>

We are getting ready to celebrate the big number five around here. I can hardly believe that it was five years ago that I was laying in the hospital on bedrest hoping to make it a few more weeks. Now I am here in AZ just trying to remind them that we have "two" more days until they can open their presents.

We are all very excited because Daddy has a conference at Disneyland. We thought about letting him go by himself but just did not want him to miss us so much. He has been gone to Florida for ten days. So we are now getting ready for our big roadtrip!!! Yeah!!