Back from the Infinite Abyss...for now!

I guess I can go ahead and claim the award for the most neglected blog in history? So sorry about the lack of updates! As I said in a previous (much previous) post, we have had a lot going on lately.
I'll just go ahead and start a fun little list to catch everyone up to speed:

My brother John and his wife Christine had identical twin boys in March! There names are Ben and Sam.  When I say identical, I mean IDENTICAL! One of them has a green toenail just so everyone can tell the difference! They are so sweet and beautiful!

Ben and Sam's Christening and I am Sammy's godmother!  :)

Brandon and I got to go on an anniversary trip to San Antonio by ourselves!  It was wonderful.  My mom kept the kids at our house.  They had a great time and Brandon and I were so grateful we got to get away and just have some time to ourselves!  4 years and counting!  Love you, baby! 

My BFF Katherine had her sweet baby girl, Juilet, the first week of May. Juliet was not due till July 5th but made her grand appearance at 30 weeks. We were so worried about her and her mama who suffered from pre-eclampsia but today, I am happy to say both are doing fantastic and Ms. Juliet is already home! Such a strong little trooper like her mama!

My sister, Ali, had a huge summer, she had her 10 yr dance recital, got her senior ring AND turned 21!!!

We got Lily potty trained! We did the 3 day potty training method and it worked like a charm. I tried back in early March and she let me know quickly that she was not ready. After doing some research and lots of talking with experienced mommies, I waited till her cue and just a few weeks later, she let me know. Ahe told me one morning that she did not want to wear pull-ups, we talked about it and started that day. The 3 day method worked like a charm. We continue to wake her up once a night but she's showing lots of progress as to not needing that. Consistency is the key.

We went to a beautiful wedding in Dallas for Brandon's cousin Lindsay! We drove out there and had a very fun weekend with family.

Unfortunately, our friend James Wood passed away a few weeks ago. He was the best man at our wedding and is gone way too soon at just 29 years old. :(

My sweet boy turned 1 year old! He enjoyed a fun family birthday in LA and had a great Kindermusik birthday in Texas with his friends. My man is growing so fast! My niece also turned 5, my nephew 3, and my other nephew 4. All within 2 months of each other!

Great news on Lucas' heart! We went to his 1 yr appt on May 29th and found out that will NOT need to have surgery THIS year! If you can recall, at his 6 mth checkup, his heart was enlarged on one side. Well, t his most recent visit, it was no longer enlarged! The heart is a really resilient muscle and we are very lucky this happened. He still has the large hole (which is now looking like 2 holes) which will need to be closed but is the heart isn't showing any signs of stress, we can put the surgery off a few years. :). God is GREAT!!

The kids:

Lily

Wow, I can't believe she is already 2 1/2! She is doing great. She goes to summer camp 2x a week and will start a preschool prep program in the fall going 2 days a week. She loves going and is really independent and outgoing. Active and a wild woman at times, but a sweetheart. She is really a good girl and I'm finding she is at a good age for school. The stuff that comes out of her mouth cracks me up! I HAVE to start writing this stuff down!

Lucas

One year old and a total ham!! He is in to everything but his favorite thing to get into is any and every kind of electronics he can get his hands on. His favorite toy is the remote...the $400 remote. Eek. His favorite thing to do is play "pooters" with his dad. He sits on his lap while he is playing computer games or even just answers emails. It is definitely their bonding time and they both enjoy it soooooo much. He isn't talking a whole lot but will try to have a conversation with you in his own gibberish. He engages and tries to converse so I'm not worried right now. His favorite word is "dad" because that's his favorite person! I'm his mama, but dad is his buddy!

Brandon and I:

We are doing great. Brandon is wrapping a huge project up at work and has been working his butt off. We love having him home on the weekends. The weekends are never long enough!

I'm just doing my thing trying to keep up with life! I gave up soft drinks and have been diet coke free for about 2 months. Every now and then, I crave one but I'm trying to control that. Trying really hard some days! :)
I recently made a big venture in life! I started selling Scentsy wick less candles! I'm doing really well with it too! I love the product and it's a nice change of pace to be able to work on something and succeed at something for myself!
If you would like to order from me, host a party or become a consultant (you can work from home), let me know! I would love to help you!
Here is my site!
 http://www.jennycasey.scentsy.us/
I would truly appreciate your business!!!

BTW, if you at looking for a great scent, my favorites are:
Hemingway-I love this because it smells like a Warm and cozy Christmas
Welcome Home- It is a great everyday cinnamon apple scent
Zeppelin- It is a sexy man cologne smell...Love it!
Beach-soft, clean, serene

I really hope everyone is doing well! Take care and God Bless!