Would of been 16 today

My Grandma had never seen a baby be born. So, I told my Grandma she could sit in the delivery room and watch Aubreana be born. I was so worried about my Grandma that I would often ask the Dr. How is my Grandma doing? Good thing I was worried about her because I didn't realize I was having a 9 pd. 12 oz. baby. My Grandma is the most Christlike person and I will forever keep trying to be like her.
My Dad and my sisters brought Anthony to see his new baby sister. Little did we know these would be the last pictures we would take of him alive. The green clothes is because it was St. patricks day.
Anthony held his new sister and said she is to big! We took pictures, he went to the potty and made bubbles. 2 1/2 year olds do that! He said look Grandma I made bubbles. So, I could see his eyes were glossy and he looked like he may have a cold coming on. So, I asked my Dad to take him home so Aubreana would not get sick. I also gave my Mom his Ins. card in case he needed to go to his Dr. Then I said my good bye's and they left. My Mom went with them to walk them out. Amber stayed with me and we talked and I ate! Well, we thought my Mom was taking a long time. She was gone forever it seemed like. Then she came in with my Dr. and ?? and was Frantic and she said Anthony and I just knew he got ran over! No, he didn't but something happened to him and they didn't know what. My Mom walked them to the door and said good bye. My Dad was holding him(So sorry Dad) and Anthony threw up and my Dad turned back towards the hospital to ask my Mom what he should do? The nurse told him run to E.R. He rushed him to E.R. It did take them a while to get him breathing again. He was on the machines. My 2 little sisters stayed with the nurse and they sent my Mom down to E.R. before she made it back to my room. I think this is how it went. I wasn't there. So, back to me. They get me in a wheel chair and rush me over there and take me in a small room and say we don't know whats wrong with him but we will do everything we can, Worse case he will have a blood transfussion. So, I go in ICU in his room and see my son with so many tubes everywhere and I say please get me out of here. I get wheeled out and I had to get a hold of myself. It was a bit overwhelming and I was shocked at what I saw! I go back in and I put my finger on his hand and he squezed my finger. I wanted to kiss his face but was scared I would move or bump a wire out! So, I just whispered in his ear I love you big boy! My Mom stayed all night with him and sang The Lion King songs and other songs to him. She said he would wiggle his toes. The next morning I was in the shower and I felt this like beam of light go straight up and out of me. And then banging on the door. Get out of the shower. I get out and the nurses say lets go, we gotta go next door now! I was trying to wipe the blood off my leg cuz I did just have a baby and I just get a robe on I think and I am wheeled over to a small room. Mind you I ask all the way there is Anthony ok and nobody answers me. They take me in and say well we did everything we could and now I'm thinking oh they gotta do the blood transfussion, Nope, they said we did everything we could but his heart kept stopping and he passed away this morning. I was SHOCKED and wanted to RUN FAR AWAY! I went in and said my good byes! And just like that he was GONE! He would of been 16 yrs. old today.



He was such a handsome little guy!

Easter
I will always hold him in my heart. I love him and MISS him.
Anthony David Wilburn Aug. 27,1992-March 18,1995.
Mommy's Big Helper, Now God's Little helper.
We Love you Big Boy

Be kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.
Love April

Back to School

Today was the first day back to school. I am not sure how happy I am because they are growing up so fast! And between Frank and I we drive them 30 mins w/out traffic each way! I am very happy and have no complaints with their NEW school! Very Happy!!

Alaina was the most excited! She was so happy to go to her new school.

All ready to go...

Alaina told me she knew she was going to have a good day because she loved her hair! It rained when I went to picked them up so no actual school pics yet! On the way home I asked so how ways it and tell me all about it. So, alaina has 11 kids in her class! She LOVES her Teacher and classmates! Andrew, has found a HOTTIE already! I hurried and said Andrew none of that at this school, you are gonna get sent to the office! He seemed HAPPY anyhow with everything! I told Aubreana so, who was that girl that hugged you? Mom, I don't know her! She just hugged me and random girls would say Hi to me today and ME being ME just got tears in my eyes and I knew my children are at the school they need to be at! Also, it is nice to in a place where people are really just NICE!!! One more thing I was told they are STRICT at this school!!! And last week I was ASKED to be the 3rd grade room Mother. After Alaina told me today just how small the 3rd grade is ,I feel much better about accepting! GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF YOU THIS SCHOOL YEAR!!! April

Good News!

My Sister Allison just found out today some good news! She is coming to Nellis Air Force base! Who would of ever thought I would have family here! Aw, I had huge tears in my eyes as she told me over the phone! This is WONDERFUL to me!!!
Allison is the one all the way to the left side! Here are all my sisters. Allison,Autumn, Amber, Me and Angie. I am lucky to have 4 sisters and no real brothers except Davey.(My Mom's B.F who passed away, her son). We always think of him as our brother! And all my brother-in-laws! More NEWS!! Allison is getting married! Yes, we think they should wait but we want her to be happy! We can't help it because we just LOVE her! So, I will have not one but two family members here! My other sister's may envy me now! Ha,ha,ha! Autumn has posted some cute pics- http://fairfun-auddiepop.blogspot.com/
Andrew has updated his BLOG! Please click here... http://andrewjordin.blogspot.com/ He loves comments!!!

My Parents just Love me or really they Love our Munchkins because they took them home with them! So, Frank and I had some R&R! We did! I am now home and enjoyed some short trips and some fun and of course FOOD! I love all of my Family and you know I do! Here is my Mom's link to see all they did. http://thewildwilburns.blogspot.com/ They love comments! Love April

Happy Anniversary

Today is our Wedding Anniversary! Three years today and we have been together five years. Blind dates do work! So, I came home from taking the kids to get their school shirts and this is what I found.. On the table a card and roses. Then I see....

Rose petals leading up the stairs... So, I follow the trail up to....

To these beautiful roses and I followed the petals to....

To these Roses and Rose Petals leading me to roses everywhere! My closets, My bathroom, My Office, My desk, My toilet, My bed. It was fun and I truelly felt like I was in Mexico today because they always put petals all over your bed and they were everywhere! I LOVED IT!!!!

Everywhere! I am a Happy Cupcake today:)

I asked Frank, How many Roses did you get? And he said nine! I said 9 that is the most I have ever gotten in one day! I LOVED them!

We went to 9 steak house at Palm's tonight! I also love the food here! I left my camera in the car! No beautiful food pics. The food of course was over the top!

Thank You Frank! I had a wonderful Anniversary and a wonderful evening! I still feel like I am Mexico as I write this blog because you did a great job at putting all these Rose Petals everywhere! I Love It and I am a very Happy Girl! You make me a very happy girl! Thanks and I LOVE you very, very, very, Much! Love Cupcake

P.S- It is a National Holiday in the morning!!! Andrew's Birthday!

This week :)

Aubreana left on Tuesday to Girl's Camp for the second time this summer! On Monday we all went to the Palm's for a movie and Lunch at Gardunos! Aubreana comes home in the Morning . We are excited to hear all about it! BAD WEATHER!!! POOR GIRL!!!! I was sad for her and just wanted her home when it was really windy! Thanks to all the leaders and helpers who went! You are doing more than you may realize and just know you will be BLESSED for your time spent away from your family!

They of course LOVE the POOL! Andrew started Baseball this week and is way thrilled! Alaina is signing up for Soccer in the morning:)

Andrew had a few friends over one day!

They had alot of fun!

Alaina had some friends over today! She love's her friends and enjoys the time she can spend with friends!

Alaina is a very HAPPY GIRL!

I started this book today! I post it because it may rank second in it's category!
First in it's category is Self Matters by: Dr. Phill. You would think I watch TALK SHOWS... NOPE!! These two books are worth the time to read! I find the Authors knowledge to be helpful and true! Anyhow, all is well here keeping busy with Family, kids, Primary and STUFF!!!! Always STUFF!!! Have a wonerful day/evening! April

This was funny!

I had to do something funny! So, the kids and I made these signs to hold up and I laughed inside over and over again! We picked Frank up Sunday night at the Airport! It was funny! That is a joke between the kids and Frank...The sign Andrew is holding up.

His eye's just caught it oooooo those are my kids with those signs!

It took me to long to take the picture but Frank was laughing! He went to Chicago to the biggest Baseball events of the year. He also went to a Cubs game at Wrigley Fields. He had a great time. I love the memory we made with these silly signs! It was fun and hmmm I wonder what we will do next time??? Any ideas??? April

What do your kids REALLY want for dinner??

No, This is not a trick Question!!! What your kids really want for dinner is ___!

Ladies, I grilled these on the B.b.Q and it was fast and good! Yeck, you can grill anything! It was my first time lighting it and I didn't blow it up! Don't be scared it is easy stuff!

My new Favorite Bagel Sandwich! No, most kids won't eat this but wait there is more! Here is what you need Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Avocado, Alfalfa Sprouts, Muenster Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, and Bagels! And the secret spread is... oops after the next Picture!

For the kids Pizza Bagel. Simple ~Bagel, pepperoni, string cheese and Pizza sauce. If this doesn't work for your kids just get whatever deli meat they like!

The next day I made me a snack with leftover stuff! That is Cucumbers on the bottom.

Here is the secret spread! Even if you don't like green onions trust me it's good! Just get some cream cheese and cut up some green onions and mash with a fork until spreadable. Then spread on Bagel and layer all the other stuff on to make your sandwich.

The picture sucks! But the food doesn't! Give it a try! So, What do your kids really want for dinner?? YOU!!! They want you! So, whatever you do keep in mind they really want you! Family dinner is important!!! I will post more food recipes often because it gets tough trying to please evreyone with food! Sometimes or atleast for me!