Hoo-ray!

(Kyle and Kendall)

Kyle had his third and hopefully last cleft lip/palate surgery. People with cleft lip and palate tend to have abnormally large ears. Since Kyle really has no cartilage in his nose (it was quite flat), the surgeon removed cartilage from his ears to form his nose. He also pinnned back Kyle's ears. Kyle had the cutest ears--I'm going to miss those things. He has been through quite the ordeal--all these surgeries--but has remained quite the happy camper through it all. I think he's glad he doesn't have to work in the garden or out on the farm. Instead he gets to stay inside for a week playing his DS and watching movies all day. Love this kiddo to death! So grateful for him and what a blessing he is to our family! This one's for you Kyle! You're a stud!

(Kyle day after surgery. He has to wear the bandage/wrap for a week to stabilize and keep his ears in place-poor boy it's so dang hot right now)

SOLD! on Chacos

Anyone who knows me or has seen me over the summer knows I absolutely LOVE Chacos! They are my shoe/sandal choice of the summer. You can pretty much do anything in them-hike, swim, dance, play, jump, hula hoop (wink wink)...you name it! I actually have two pairs of Chacos...bought the second pair on clearance (thanks Kel) for a smashing deal thinking I would have them as a back-up in case my first pair broke. But who am I kidding...those things will never bust or break. I think they'll last me a lifetime. I don't like to spend a lot on shoes, but Chacos are definitely worth it! Trust me...I've sold plenty of people on them. If you're still trying to decide whether or not to make the splurge or if your faith in them is waivering, I am here for you!

My first pair of Chacos

Second pair-love the color but love the toe loop on the first pair best

Now that's dedication-pretty much wear those things EVERYday

*Yes I know, I have the ugliest feet in the world. I have been told PLENTY of times that I have finger-like toes...that my second toe is extremely longer than my big toe...that I have fat feet...and the list goes on and on. Come on people, like I don't already know. But I will embrace my ugly feet. I am perfectly fine with it.