Parties, Parties, Everywhere

Yet another week has past. It has been a pretty good week for the most part. However, it has also been a little stressful. We were kept very busy with lots of parties and the addition of a new puppy. Last Thursday, Chris bought a new puppy. I agreed to the puppy as long as he understood that it was HIS puppy. That meant, he lets it out, he walks it, he cleans up after it, he takes it to the vet, and any other additional things that it might require. Well, the puppy had diarrhea when we got him and within 24 hours after getting him he also became very lethargic, was not eating or drinking and also started vomitting. So of course, who had to bring him to the vet first thing the following morning...that would be me. The vet visit went alright for the most part...they tested him for several things, all of which came back negative. They diagnosed him with an inflammed bowel and sent us off with some medicine. He has seemed to make a remarkable difference in now that he is eating, drinking, and playing. He has also stopped the vommiting; however, the diarrhea is now full of blood. We contacted the breeder and had to meet him to pick up some additional medicine. And guess who had to pick it up...again, that would be me. I really can't complain though, Chris is doing all the dirty work. The puppy wakes up more than Brenton in the middle of the night...and that makes me happy. The puppy is absolutly adorable and Aleigha loves him. He is a full bred American Bulldog named Thor. He was a bit costly but we plan on breeding him and should make our money back fairly quick. Like our beloved Saddie, he has done great with both kids.
Also this week, my parents and Molly came back from their trip to Idaho (to see Katie's baby, Aubrey, be born) and Texas (to meet Bob's baby, Jaxon). They were home for three days before heading to NJ (to care for Uncle Bob and visit with Tom and his family). However, they were only in NJ for 1 1/2 days before my mom flew to Arkansas (to see the birth of Laura's new baby boy...yet to happen) and my dad came home. Molly and my Dad will be headed to Ak as soon as Molly comes home from church camp. We missed my parents while they were gone. We had a great time with them while they were here, and now we are missing them (well my mom) again. Hopefully we will be able to spend a good bit of time with my dad before he leaves again. We were very fortunate to be able to spend the day with him today. Us Thornburgh kids sure do keep my parents busy with all these babies. First it was wedding after wedding...and now baby after baby. However, I know they enjoy being able to travel and spend time with all their children and grandchildren. They are great parents and I have been so fortunate to be born to them.
Over the weekend, we were kept busy with 3 parties in 2 days. First, Aleigha, Brenton, and I went to my friend, Jami's bridal shower. We had a good time there, spending time with friends we hadn't seen in awhile. Later that day, all of us went to the Satre's Mega-Party (as I heard someone in the family call it). Scott along with Allie, Sarah, Elizabeth, and Abbie all have July birthdays (Abbie's the first week of August). With so many birthday's so close, they decided to have one big party for them all on Allie's bday. It was a lot of fun...although it felt like Christmas (only some of us not getting presents). Then on Sunday, we went to Chris' step brother, Shane's going-away party. Shane will be serving a two year mission to Russia for our church. We had a great time spending the day with family and friends. We were sad to see Shane leave, but we are very proud of him.
Today, Brenton had his six week apointment. It is heartbreaking for a mother to hear the cries of their baby getting a shot. It broke my heart to hear him cry out in pain. He is a trooper though; he cried for about 2 minutes but has not let out a cry since (it's been about 8 hours). At 6 weeks and 1 day, Brenton weighs 9 lbs 5 oz and is 21 3/4 inches long. He is growing like a weed. His personality is developing more and more everyday. For about the last hour or two of sleep this morning he slept in our bed. I awoke to the noises of him cooing and laughing. I turned towards him, to see him afixed in a gaze, looking up in the corner of the room. He was very excited and seemed to be "talking" to someone that I could not see. It seems that many parents have observed their newborns in a situation like this at one time or another. To me, it seems clear that the veil is thin for them and that they are communicating with some being that they knew in the pre-existence. It is an amazing thing to witness, and I cherish every moment that I am blessed to see him (as I did with Aleigha) have an experience like this.
I believe I have made up for last weeks short post. I hope you all enjoy. I appreciate all those who take the time to read and look at my post, it means a great deal to me. Take care.

Heisman Pose already-our future football star

black mail on Aleigha (I know it's mean to post these..
but I just can't help it...it's too cute)

Brenton sleeps just like Chris and Aleigha

We were a little worried how the puppy would act around the kids...the first morning we had him, Aleigha left the baby gate opened...the dog went into the living room where we had been sleeping...Chris and I ran in as soon as we realized where the puppy went...this is what we found

Aric's twin brother Won Twon
Aric was stung by a bee right above his left eye brow (on the inside-if you look close you can see it)...they had to take him to the ER b/c his face swelled..the bee stung him in his sinus'...so his poor face looked like this for about a week

At Jami's bridal shower w/ Jami and Amanda...we had a good time
Congrats Jami!!

She loves her Gramma and Pop

Sporting her boots

but not the pants (or underwear for that matter)

he was fed up w/ me taking pictures during his nap

Thor sleeping w/ Chris

me and my handsome husband...I think after 2 kids we're still looking okay
(well atleast when we try)

me being vain (although I had to take about 30 or more pics to get one that I liked)

Aleigha, gramma, and Thor

She was a big hit in this outfit...so there are several pics (from different angles)
of her in this dress

our little beauty

oh...i love it!

she loves here gramma

so this outfit came to be b/c she insisted on wearing the boots...being summer and not a whole lot of options for boots I went through her clothes and put this together...I think it turned out great!

Daddy-Daughter pic

Grandma Leta with her two grandbabies

Brenton looking adorable

grandma love

It takes about 30 tries to get a decent family picture....and this is about the best we get

she wore it well

he is very aleart now-a-days

what a stud!

an absolutely adorable bathing suit

she is such a happy girl...i love it!

so precious

so much personality

precious boy

he also has a great personality

he's got awesome lips, just like his sister

our newest addition....Thor

American Bulldog

at 7 weeks-8.8 lbs
expected weight at 1 year- 90+ lbs