busy week

We have had such a busy, busy week and I haven't really taken that many pictures. 

I got a free Graze box in the mail a few days ago. The mixes were delicious!! 

My birthday was a few days ago and I spent the morning at the DMV renewing my license. Then we met friends at Chik-Fil-A for lunch and met Indie's new occupational therapist when she came by that afternoon. She's super sweet and Indie really liked her! 

My oldest made the birthday banner for me and made a variety of sandwiches for herself and the other kids for dinnner. Alex made me scrambled eggs with cheese. They did all this while I was laying down with a migraine and called me to come downstairs when it was ready. They also had Toby Mac (their favorite!) music playing on YouTube. It was so cute and sweet! 

J works a late shift and didn't get home until 9:30. He surprised me 

with this delicious Oreo ice cream cake after work!

Thursday morning poor Sol had to go to the dentist to have 2 cavities filled. It wasn't fun and she 

cried through half the procedure. I had to hold her hands down part of the time. :( Thankfully she

bounced back quickly. Unfortunately she has two more upcoming visits within the next month or so.

I asked about putting her under next time but that seems a little over the top. They said she could take Valium but that could make her sleepy and out of it for the whole day which I know she would hate. I guess we'll just try the laughing gas again next time and hope it goes a little smoother. She's looking forward to getting a "fancy" toothbrush that she can decorate with stickers after her next appointment. :) We stopped by McDonalds for a strawberry shake after her appointment on Thursday. 

I don't remember McDonald's shakes being this fancy when I was a kid. 

This looks like a pink frappucino!

 We went to the pool a couple afternoons this week. The kids are still

having so much fun with the watermelon float.. if they're not fighting over it ha!

Indie will sit on this thing, all by herself, and float around the pool! This child has made a complete turn around since the beginning of summer! I'm sure I've said it before but the pool is like therapy for her. We are so amazed at all the progress she's made since early June. 

We have a busy weekend coming up and an even busier week, next week, 

with fall activities starting up again! 

I'm linking up with Friday Favorites, 
High 5 For Friday and Friday At The Fire Station

visiting the dentist

 All four kids had check-ups at the dentist yesterday morning. I guess my kids are growing up. They've surprised me a few times recently with how smoothly everything has gone with all 4 in tow. They were amazing during our visit to Shriners last week and did really well yesterday too! 

 The little girls played in the window seat while watching the older kids get their cleanings done.

 The big kids did great, of course! They've been to the dentist many times before and poor Mar has 

braces so she knows all about these type of appointments. (Alex's feet look huge here ha!) 

This was our first visit to this particular dentist and we were all really impressed! I'm really glad the same dentist will be working on them every visit. We've gone to offices in the past where there was a different dentist every visit and that's just not something I'm a fan of. I prefer to get to know one and stick with them long term.

The little girls played in the play room for awhile while waiting their turn. They loved these steps and danced around on here. There was also a Panthers video game in the corner. Sol announced to another little girl and her mother that she (Sol) "isn't allowed to like the Panthers. If she likes them she'll be kicked out of the house." Haha!! Her daddy is training her well. 

 Indie surprised me by climbing right up in the chair when her turn came! Sol hung back, surprisingly, but Indie was ready to go! But then Indie was ready to get out and run away by the time the dental hygienist came by. I had to sit by her and gently hold her down while they did a really quick cleaning and then, later, a quick look by the dentist. Overall she did great though!

 Once Sol got in her chair she did amazing! She just held her Build-A-Bear dog tightly and didn't seem phased at all. I'm glad because it turns out she has quite a few cavities and has 3 more appointments coming up. :( I feel so guilty but I think she'll handle it pretty well.

Sol looked sooo cute sitting here for her x-rays. I peeked into the room and had to snap a quick picture. She did so well getting x-rays too. :)

Alex has to go back tomorrow to have a baby tooth pulled and one cavity filled but the other two girls looked great with no cavities at all!