Fishing & Fun

This past Saturday Dan packed up the four foxes and went trout fishing. He is a very brave man! I had to work so I couldn't make it but made Dan take pictures for me. They had a great time and caught two fish they cooked up for dinner!

It was part of "Kids Catch a Smile Day" a really great event for families with a child with a disability. There were lots of activities to keep the boys entertained. One thing that Sam was not a fan of was the clown. Poor clown! He's the sweetest man ever (the Shriner's staple, that brings so many kids joy at clinic appointments) and felt so sad that Sam was horrified by him.



It was a very busy day for the boys because later we went to my friend Bliss's sons birthday party. Mikel turned three and had a great birthday at a super fun place. Needless to say everyone slept well that night!



Sam was terrified of all the decor and didn;t want to walk past the giant spongebob jumper to go to the restroom. I finally carried him over and he was so happy he thanked me with a kiss!

End of the school year fun!

These first couple of pictures are of an award ceremony. I was chosen as an Outstanding Student in the Broadcasting department. Dan had to study for finals but my brothers and dad came along. Afterwards we went out for pizza. Later in the week we had Open House.









Open house was a busy night for us. With Ben in kindergarten, we had to race through three classrooms this year! It was a fun night and the boys loved showing off the things they've been working on.

Last night was the school Talent Show. Peter and Ben participated this year by singing "Take Me Out to the Ball Game". They were so adorable! Eric didn't want to do anything for the first time since Kindergarten, I guess he's just growing up!

The days of our lives...

I am happy to report that I am doing better. Of course, we aren't looking forward to the upcoming surgery but I am much better with the idea of it. I know that God will continue to show mercy and grace to our family.

The first pictures are of an earth day picnic in kindergarten. Ben is so cute!

Now we move on to our Wednesday's....with the Scouts! Seriously, let me just say that this has become one of the highlights of my week. These guys are awesome! It is so much fun to get to know them and work on achieving something meaningful together. Obviously, this was a soccer game.

Here we are ready for a fun day of bowling. This day was a little tricky-- keeping an eye on a group of frisky, fiesty, boys in a crowded public place is quite a job! Although I must say I LOVE the beautiful diversity represented by our group.

The little Brogger boys love to tag along....

And this is so random (but fun) David Bromstad from HGTV was in Sac to promote a new line of environment friendly paints and dropped by the station to talk about it. He was really sweet.

Ben the Brave!

Ben's class performed a circus that was just too adorable last week! He was the alligator wrestler, and the lion tamer!!! I could just gobble him up, he's so lovely. He had a great time of course and all the children did a super amazing job. Mrs. Salley is the greatest and we love her for the great opportunities she gives the kids. Always a blast in Kindergarten!

At Ben's last Shriner's visit we were told that he should have an MRI because he has some increasing balance problems and his toes curl more than they did before. Well to make a long story short, we went back for the results yesterday and Ben has tethered cord. This will require another surgery- spinal surgery. I am grateful for advanced medicine and blessings in our lives but at the same time I can't help but feel overwhelmed.

It's so easy to forget that there's anything "wrong". We are so used to our daily routine that the cathing and bowel management just get done; there never feels like there's an extra step. He's just our baby like the other guys are until we go to these appointments. Then we have to hear things that are obviously necessary to hear but nonetheless stink. I feel a million different things right now. Dr. Boggan says that surgery is necessary because when sensation is lost with tethered cord, it can never be recovered. How scary is that?!!! I hate this feeling.

Anyhow, surgery will probably take place in the next month, late May or early June. Please keep my lovely Ben in your prayers.