I hate to include the sibling fights, but I never get pictures of Jayden and Hunter. So here you go, the fight at the pool. Hunter won this one. Jayden didn’t stand a chance. He was wet in matter of seconds. 
Have you all noticed Parker hasn’t been in the latest week in pictures? It’s because, when he is happy, he doesn’t stop running long enough to be shot. If he isn’t happy, he is pitching a full blown tantrum on the floor. HOT AND COLD! He is the WORST baby I have ever had. I take ownership and responsibility for my role in causing this problem. I can’t undo it now, so I just keep on holding him and spoiling him rotten! 
Shaylee and Eric have been fabulous. They are perfect for each other. Shaylee is the same old Shaylee, which tells me everything I need to know. Eric fits right in with this crazy family. I have a feeling we will see a lot of him this summer. 
I hate to even write about what this picture symbolizes, but I feel it’s time to stop ignoring it and recognize it for what it is. The cardiologists have been telling me me for years that Ty will eventually slow down and tire out. For years, I never believed them. He kept up with the kids and at times even out ran them. Lately, especially this past year, he is running out of steam. He walks instead of runs. He still plays, but not as hard. He can’t keep up like he used to and has to rest often. Ty’s heart was never expected to last as long as it has. Every year with Ty is a miracle, and selfishly, I would like a lot more of them. 
As promised, the “new” computer room. I am loving it. I have a perfect view of the backyard while I am sitting at the computer. I can blog and supervise Pickle’s latest flower picking obsession simultaneously. 
This is Jayden’s typical pissed off face. I am getting the stink eye because I spoke to him. This day resulted in the loss of the computer for attitude problems. 
THose shots are gorgeous -as usual! My heart aches at the shot of Ty.
Nice pictures! Pickle is so cute!
Oh TY….don’t do this yet.
You’ve got a Fabulous Family! Your week looks like it was a lot of fun! Sorry about your sweet Ty – hang in there, big guy!
You’ve got a Fabulous Family! Your week looks like it was a lot of fun! Sorry about your sweet Ty – hang in there, big guy!
WOnderful shots.
I’m sorry to hear about Ty. That must be difficult.
lovely pics, everytime i see them a large smile appears on my face and i think ellie takes the award for best pis ( in my view). shes so adorable and photogenic
Wonderful pics as usual!
I didn’t know about Ty. What is going on with him, he has a heart condition?
All my words feel inadequate.
Your children are like children should be, busy laughing angry ridiculous
Your computer room is great – smart to have a center desk like that. You really are a mac family!
Oh wow…the picture of Ty does speak volumes. Saying a prayer…
Your pictures are beautiful! And you are SO right about Shaylee not changing & THAT shows all you needed to know. Smart girl.
Will say a special prayer for Ty.
All the pics are great!
(((HUGS)))
You can handle one more, right? I’ve got an almost two year old that is refusing to use the potty. Ewwwww…poop in cotton training pants…got any tips to keeping my sanity?
Loved the part II of the pictures. The family looks like they are having a ball.
Ty does look tired but maybe he’s now recognizing that it’s time to slow down whereas before, he kept pushing even when he needed to rest. I hope that his heart keeps on pumping for years and years and years!!!
I am in love with your family. I believe that says it all.
I love this week’s pictures! Parker and Brandon…the cutest. The picture of Ty broke my heart. I forget he even has that issue.
You’re new computer room is perfect! What a fun use of that space…post some pictures of the family room when you have furniture.
Eric and Shay are too cute. I’m so glad it’s been such a posiitive experience.
Very jealous of pool pictues in March. I had to clean snow off my windshield this morning…
Love ya!
What great shots you got Sandi! Looks like you have a photographer on your hand lol. I too have a spoiled, rotten one on my hands and she is 4. I created her in being that way so I too must deal with it. Such fun, isn’t it?
I will pray for Ty…hugs to you and your family
The post about Ty breaks my heart. I never want to think of the day. I bet he is loving Eric. Ellie gets more beautiful everyday. Tell Shay she is doing a great job on the pictures. She looks very happy.
Love the pictures. You have such cute kids. Ty made me cry. I will keep him in my prayers. Love you.
Shan
As usual, everyone is looking happy and good – swimming & playing.
Ty is a wonderful soul who is very blessed to spend his life with you.
Keep it up.
Beautiful.
I plan to divorce the Hubster and live in your computer room. I promise not to impose much.
I’m so very sorry to hear about Ty’s condition.
Sandi, I didnt realise about Ty it is heartbreaking yet at the same time he is loved so by a wonderful family and no doubt is living life to the full. He is special as all your children are. Great pics and I love your computer room. all those macs! But then again all those computer users too!
Hi !!
I found you via Chicken Liver, and your rant that you posted there.
I never read your blog till today and didn’t have enough time today to listen to Chesney or read every single written word – BUT – I enjoyed the pictures of the kids, and everyone looked like they are having a blast together.
I really gave you the once over in that close up of you eating a cookie – to see if you look old -and all I saw is that you looked a little thin and happy to have a cookie ! If I had 14 kids to run after maybe I’d thin down some myself !! (I still enjoy a good cookie, though.)
Please don’t decide from one or 3 not complimentive commenters over at CL’s place that we all feel the same about every blogger mentioned there, because we don’t.
You’ll get some new traffic from your comment over there (Like me) and maybe some will come back (Like me) and maybe even become regular readers.
Looks like you have lots of hugs and love, so I will wish you peace !
Thanks for listening, and thanks for the pictures of happy children.
Fabulous pictures as always Sandi! I think I should stop being a lazy bones and do a pic entry – but dear Lord I always seem to get interrupted when I try to upload photos!
The pics of Eric and Shaylee are adorable. Young love!
And sweet Ty..bless him.
xx
They are all truly, truly BEAUTIFUL!!!
Shaylee and Eric look so cute together! It’s great that she’s found someone not overwhelmed by her large and crazy family. I am an only child, but my extended family is very close…and luckily, I found a hubby who LOVES my family.
How did Hunter’s dance end up going?
~Beth
Great pics as usual but–OMG–I’m so sorry about Ty! I didn’t know that, poor baby!! I will cross my fingers that he defies what the doctors say and keeps on going strong.
Love your new computer room!!