Better later than never

So, I know it's been like 2 months since I blogged. I don't know why, I just lost interest in blogging for a while. Anyway, I'm back.
This has been a really long couple of months. My brother, Matt, moved back in with my parents. He found out shortly after moving back that he has testicular cancer. Now, I wouldn't wish cancer on anyone but we're really glad it's a treatable form of cancer. He has had two surgeries and will start chemo when his incision heals.
Brad has been soooo busy studying. Need I say more? No husband=sad wife. The only thing that keeps me going and loving and supporting him is knowing that there IS an end. What's a few more years anyway, right? Phew. We'll make it.
Hannah has been cutting teeth and hasn't been the happiest camper ever. She sure is adorable. She talks so much now! Her most common words are "puppy" and "guck" (stuck). You could ask her any question and her response would be "yeah". It's so funny. Preston will ask her "Is it good, Hannah?" Hannah-"yeah" Preston-"Are you having fun, Hannah?" Hannah- "yeah" Preston-"Do you want to go outside, Hannah?" Hannah-"yeah" You get the picture. She's super cute with her please and thank you's. Whenever I give her something she says "elcome, Mommy" Love her. She walks around on her tippy toes all the time too. We aren't sure why she does that but it is so funny! Makes her look so dainty all the time. Always on her toes. She loves babies and puppies more than anything.
Preston is such a handsome little man. He is super smart too. He's going through some fun phases. Most importantly...he's finally potty trained!!!!! 100%! My friend, Mel told me I should put him in a cold shower if he poops his pants. It killed me...but it only took one shower and he was done doing that! Hasn't had an accident since! Preston loves to trace things. He traces his name very well now. We've been practicing. He loves to paint, color and do constructive things. He also loves to play the Wii. Brad got it for his birthday and Preston gets more use out of it than he does. He loves to play Candyland too, although it doesn't last a full game and he only likes to get the picture cards. Preston is so much like his Dad and has so much character. He's always laughing and smiling. Love that kid.
I have just been trying to keep busy to keep my mind off of being husbandless. I see now how easy it is for medical students to get divorced. NO that is not even on my mind. I could just see how difficult it is for a family. We are doing fine and would never even consider that.
My bow business is starting to get better. I sure have fun doing that. I like doing constructive, crafty things so this is a good outlet for me. I never get bored of making bows...each one is different and unique and I like that. Still a counselor in Young Women and I've been enjoying that. Still love taking pictures. Just got a new camera and I'm loving that.
My birthday is on Wednesday. Sheesh. 31? Really? Where has time gone?
Brad takes the board exams on July 2nd and July 8th. Boy will we ALL be glad when that's over!!! We are planning a trip to Disneyland for the week after that and boy will we need it BADLY! It'll just be nice to be a family again!
Just a few fun pics of the kids. Hannah is always with her blankie so I added one of those. The last one of Preston was taken with my new camera! Woo hoo! And one of the kids favorite things to do...play in the water. This particular time Preston was getting Hannah. She actually loved it.