Well I guess we will have little D for at least another month or so. Sounds like the parents are going to willingly relinquish rights but they haven't done anything yet. So in other words nothing was resolved at the mediation meeting on Monday. The next step is pre-trial. That will happen the end of September. The case worker has not heard from the family that adopted the other siblings so it is still up in the air as to where he is going to be placed permanently.
He is such a cuttie! He is a super good baby. He sleeps mostly through the night and is a good eater. The kids all love him to death! It would be great if everyone could remember him in their prayers.

We have a new little baby to play with. He was born on the 5th so he is one week old today. We were able to pick him up from the hospital on the 8th. I wish I could post a picture of him so you could see how cute he is but it is against DCFS's rules. I think I texted a picture to everyone that I knew could receive texts so some of you got to see him. I am not sure how long we get to keep him yet. He is most likely going to a family that has previously adopted his three older siblings. The state is requiring the family to get relicenced and approved to be foster parents before they will place him there so it may take a few months. We will just love him and squeeze him for as long as we have him.

We had a rather quiet 4th of July celebration. Troy went over to Ryan's (his brother) house and helped him shingle his roof. The boys and I just stayed home and hung out inside the nice air conditioned house. Troy came home around 1:00 and we all took a nap :) At about 6 we went to the Dixie Sunbowl for a free concert and fireworks. The Sunbowl is basically a rodeo arena. They had free food, a bounce house and water wheels for the kids to play in. Troy and I just listened to the country music and relaxed while the kids played around. Sarah is still up and her Grandparents house so we missed having her there, but I know she is having tonz of fun up on the mountain. 

 Cameron and Dustin have been playing baseball for the last few weeks. The first three games we sat in the rain and then the rest we roasted in the sun...go figure. It has been nice to get out of the house and go watch their games. They are both pretty darn good players and have really enjoyed learning how to play ball and to just hang out with friends. O and of course treats after every game was also a major highlight!

Cameron

Dustin

Today was Dustin's last day of kindergarten! He is now officially a first grader. His class had a cute program followed by a commencement ceremony. They were all adorable! I just can't believe my baby is now a full time student. Time has sure flown.

    Cameron, Sarah, Jimmy and Dustin

We went down to the Santa Clara River this afternoon had lunch and played in the water. It was so nice and cool. I want to get tubes and float down next weekend :) The kids caught three frogs and several tadpoles. They are pretty cute. Dustin was very proud of  the snail he caught. It was nice to have a cool, relaxing outing with the kids.

Sarah and Dustin

Cameron and Dustin

Jimmy

Sarah had her end of year orchestra concert tonight. She did such a great job! I can't believe how fast this school year has passed. It has been one heck of a ride with lots of ups and downs. I am looking forward to the summer and to being able to have my kids home with me. There is no greater love than that of a mother. Now I must go and sit on my kids so they will stay in bed!