James Micheal Turns 6!!!

Well, it is official, I have a six year old. I can't believe how quickly he has grown. He got to open his presents first thing in the morning. He got Harry Potter Legos, Transformer coloring book, army men,and a bag of candy. He requested homemade cinnamon rolls. Camille I used your recipe and he loved them. He requested a car cake this year. But he wanted Texas Sheet Cake(Recipe from Emily), so this is what we came up with.


We are going to the fair as soon as Makayla gets home from school. It just so happens that the fair falls on his birthday every year,so we go every year.

Now the sappy part...I love James Micheal so much, he is such a special little man,and having him changed my life immediately. He was a wonderful baby, an interesting toddler,and now an adventurous boy. He is a wonderful helper to me and his brother and sisters. I have know doubt he will be a wonderful example and a great man. Happy Birthday James Micheal, we love you!!!!

First Day of School

James Micheal just got dropped off at his first day of Kindergarten. Did he get excited? Yes! Did he want to hug me? No! Did I cry all the way home? YES!! He seems really excited and I can't wait to hear all about his first day. Here are some pictures of him before we left! And in front of his classroom. I can't believe he is in school now, his childhood is slipping through my fingers, BOOOOOOO!

I am just going to say it...

I LOVE MY LIFE!! Oh yeah, and James is out of school for 5 weeks,that's mostly why my life is awesome. we get to see our best buds this next weekend, and we are going to Silverwood on Monday! It's nice to know I won't be a single mom for at least 5 weeks, and then school will start for everyone. James Micheal will be in kindergarten (boo, but yay!!), Makayla back in preschool and pottytrained, I will add:) Evan will have the Guild School,and Sadie will be my only at-homer for a few hours a day. WHAT!!! My life is a changin'. I am excited for my babies to be growing up, but I seriously don't know where the time went, or my summer. Oh well...Here are cute pictures of my kidlets, my mamma took...cause she is awesome.Me and My Princess Makayla


Uncle Brandon and Ev-bot


Sade Brigade!
Enjoying the Swing.

I don't have any of James Micheal, he runs around too much, but don't worry he is still really cute...wait, he doesn't like me calling him that, he is Handsome:)

My Son...

I was thinking a lot today about my son James Micheal. Sometimes, I really do feel bad for the kid. He has two siblings that have many physical delays that were born after him, and then a crazy little baby sister who screams about everything, even if it is good, she screams. I was thinking man...this kid must hate his life. He has to stay home all day and help me tame my babies. Then I remembered something that was in his baby blessing. James' blessed James Micheal that he would be a help to me and his brothers and sisters. I haven't realized until today how much he has lived up to that blessing. The kid hardly ever complains about his lot in life, I mean really he always tries his hardest to do his best. He has so much compassion for them, and knows...exactly what they need. He has meant so much to me these last few years, his love and compassion for his siblings has strengthened my testimony of our family and it's purpose. I know I will be welling with tears when he starts school next year,it's going to be hard not having my ray of sunshine around. But he deserves it... I am happy he gets to go to kindergarten next year and interact with kids his age who can play,jump, and laugh just like him. I will always thank Heavenly Father for the day he gave me my son. Love ya buddy!!

Something that makes me happy!

Sisters!

Enough Said!

Great NEWS!

So....Evan's tumor is NOT growing. He will have another MRI in six months to check it to make sure it is not a slow growth. If it is the same then, it can be moved down to every year. We know this will not be the end of our journey with this, but are grateful for this victory right now! We are being sent to an oncologist, just in case the tumor does start growing, we will be already plugged in to the right contacts! We feel extremely blessed not only for this good news, but for this trial. I think James and I have both come to appreciate our family more and realized so much more how precious are children are to us. All our other difficulties have seemed less important and we have drawn closer as a family and a couple. We know the Lord can get us through anything and our faith has grown through this trial. We love all of you who have has us in your thoughts and prayers, it means so much to have everyone's love and support flooding our family constantly. Thank You! Now everyone go celebrate by eating some cake or doing a jig, I know I am. Love Audra

It should be illegal...

So Evan has his next MRI on Friday, at noon. Which I will mention is torture for the little dude, cause he has to be sedated,therefore, he can't EAT!! So he has to watch his brother and sisters eat and I have to hear him cry for a good 5 hours, oh bliss! Also, it should be illegal that you get an MRI on Friday and I won't find out anything till Monday afternoon. Isn't that just mean? James and I have to sit and worry for 3 DAYS, wondering if Evan's tumor has grown or not. IT SHOULD BE ILLEGAL to do this to parents and families, heck...to anybody. Just needed to vent, now we wait for Friday, and then wait some more. Oh did I mention that he has to go get an X-ray today to check his hips and spine to see if that is what is causing his walking delays. I am sure a lot of people can't say they have had an X-ray and MRI in one week...or have a blind kid and a kid with a brain tumor. Be Jealous... it's ok we understand people wish they were us...we are cool like that. I am sure every doctor on the planet thinks our family is the dream team of tests! All kidding aside, we appreciate everyone's thoughts and prayers for all of us. We are staying positive...See?

Old Pictures

I found these old pictures and it just brought back a lot of memories, and how much our family has changed and grown over the years... I love it! And the video of Makayla is definitely my favorite!

4th Of July

Our Fourth of July, was very eventful. We had a McIntire(my family) Family Reunion, in Seaside Oregon. It was such a fun trip and I have a lot of great memories. We rented a beautiful house. Seriously, perfect, I don't know if I can ever vacation and stay in a hotel again,that is how awesome it was. Wonderful weather the whole time, and lots of yummy food. The boys got to go crabbing on a boat,gocarts, rock climbing,and sand castle building. I can tell James Micheal really had a great time. How do I know...he pretty much slept the whole way home! Makayla and Evan did really well,and loved the ocean. Evan loved the sand,eating it mostly, and choking...and scaring the whole family, but he still loved it! Makayla did pretty well with potty training...not too many accidents and everyone was a big help. Sadie,made everyone coo at her, constantly tried to pet dogs,and was done with the ocean as soon as we got there! Ha Ha! It was fun to see my brother and pregnant sister-in-law. She looks so cute preggy. I didn't see Liam very much because he was always with James Micheal or trying to get away from him. HE HE! All around great memories and I can't wait to do it again. Here are a slew of pictures. I am not going to label them because I have four kids I have to get ready for school tommorrow for Evan, so too bad! Just figure it out,they are pretty self explanatory!

Happy Father's Day!

And the Father of the Year goes to:
THIS GUY!!!!

What a great daddy I picked for my kiddos. He is kind, loving, way more patient than I,challenger(of the children), hardworker, long-suffering(of James Micheal)...really the list could go on forever. Dealing with James Micheal alone is enough to make anybody a super hero, but I digress. I truly am grateful for James. If you guys knew how hard he works for our family, you would all wonder why he choose this life. But, I know he does it because he loves the gospel and his family. Simply put...he is a SUPERDAD! Thanks for being awesome babe and giving me these things:



Oh yeah, and my own dad... I know he never reads my blog. But, I love him and am so grateful he showed me the kind of man that I would want to marry by being a great example of what a father and husband should be. Thanks Love Ya Audra

My Mother's Photography

My mother is an amazing photographer. Luckily since I have had children, she has turned the lens off me and onto my darling babies! We went over there last night for some BBQ and good times and my mom got to take pictures of Sadie and Evan. I am in love with them. I am lucky to have a wonderful mother who is also a talented memory capturer...as I like to call her. Enjoy!!