Oh guys, the hard stuff continued from March and some things got worse.
But look at these cutie pies! They make life a little better.
We celebrated Tyler's birthday in April, as we do every year, but I failed to get any pictures other than this shot of the "Y" Jack made of streamers for Tyler. Every birthday, Tyler puts up streamers in a fun, novel pattern. Jack wanted to show Tyler how much he loved him by returning the favor.
Jack is so good with his littlest siblings. He and Micah had such a sweet, beautiful relationship. Jack was absolutely one of baby Micah's favorite people.
Sheridan and her cute friend set up a lemonade stand to support our sweet friend, William, who was on his third fight with leukemia. They donated most of the proceeds to his family. It wasn't a ton, but we had so many great neighbors support what these girls were trying to do. And we were so touched that they wanted to do something to help William, and found a way to show they cared.
April was the perfect time to go to Farm Country at Thanksgiving Point. Cole went for his first pony ride and he mostly loved it.
Jack was still small enough to fit on the biggest pony, but this was his last pony ride because he got too big!
Look at these cute little riders!
Annnnnd, things went south with Micah's breathing again. Just after things went completely south at Tyler's job and he left Rising Star Outreach.
Our sweet little guy went in for a follow up appointment and was sent straight over the the Pediatric ICU for breathing support. He only needed high flow oxygen this time, and was only in 2.5 days, but it was a huge blow. The job loss already left me feeling a little broken, and then this kiddo still being unable to breathe made me wonder what I was doing so wrong to have everything go south at once.
Little dude was a champ, though. The doctors kept saying they couldn't believe he was doing so poorly because he was just SO HAPPY. Thank goodness for that!
While Micah was in the hospital, Sheridan and Jack had their GATE presentation with their inventions.
Sheridan got to present on her Book Hook. She was so proud to share what she'd invented.
Jack and a group of buddies invented a Super Season Tool--I think it was a rake/broom/shovel multi-tool.
And Micah was still in the hospital.
The good news was that Tyler was home, so we didn't have to juggle babysitters and schlepp kids from friend to friend. Silver linings? Fortunately, Micah was only in the hospital for a few days this time.
Tyler also got to chaperone Henry's field trip to the Hogel Zoo! Henry loved having his dad with him!
Look at this handsome dude!
We had fun and made personal pizzas. The kids love that, but it's honestly such a pain!
Micah got used to having his oxygen tube on ALL THE TIME.
That was also a major pain when trying to go places. That oxygen tank was such an awkward pain. I am so grateful we had a portable oxygen tank, and live in a time that Micah could survive this. I thank God for modern medical care.
Amelia got to show us what she was learning in PreK. She was very energetic and so excited to share her songs and poems, and everything she's been working so hard.
We got to the Tulip Festival at Thanksgiving Point and relished in the beautiful spring.
Look at these cute kiddos!
Oh, how we love them! April was hard, but these guys help us keep it in perspective.
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