We celebrated today with Star Wars cupcakes at school for the whole class. Yummy!
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Happy 6th Birthday Grant
Grant, Grant, Grant. That's what I always seem to be saying or thinking to myself. What a character. If there is anyone in this world who likes to make people laugh, it is YOU! Your spirit is so naturally full of kindness, generosity, and concern. You worry about people and their well being and show adult-like compassion. We love you very much and are enjoying watching you grow!
We celebrated today with Star Wars cupcakes at school for the whole class. Yummy!
We celebrated today with Star Wars cupcakes at school for the whole class. Yummy!
Monday, April 25, 2011
Easter 2011
Better late than never to update the blog, huh?!! It's been a long while, but I am finally getting on here to update! So sorry for the infrequency of my posts lately. We are all doing very well. Baseball has started for our boys they are spread out on 3 different teams this year! So it will be a little crazy for awhile, but fun.
The boys recently took part in Easter festivities with an Egg Hunt and festival at church. Then we got all dressed up on Easter morning and were able to get a quick picture outside of church under an awning even though it was very very WET! It was a wonderful Easter service and here are some pictures from the holiday.
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The boys recently took part in Easter festivities with an Egg Hunt and festival at church. Then we got all dressed up on Easter morning and were able to get a quick picture outside of church under an awning even though it was very very WET! It was a wonderful Easter service and here are some pictures from the holiday.
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Evan's Surgery
(April 8, 2011)
Our little sunshine recently had to have a cyst removed at our local children's hospital. We found it roughly 7 wks prior when he got a nasty virus (adenovirus) that cause it to swell and become noticeable. Apparently it is something that is congenital, meaning it was there since birth, and even started forming prior to birth. The tissue that becomes the thyroid and the tongue is initially one piece of tissue. The two should separate entirely, but sometimes there are remnants of tissue left between the two which ultimately grow into a cyst. Typically, an upper respiratory infection will cause the cyst to swell up at some point and that is most often how it is discovered. And that's exactly how it happened for us. I became very alarmed when my mom found a lump on his neck after keeping him one day after a very recent illness. After much worry and a few days, an ultrasound revealed that it was indeed a cyst. So we met with a pediatric surgeon (and how fortunate for us that she is one of the best around!) and we got his surgery scheduled for 5 wks later.
That time has come and gone and all I can say is wow, what an easy experience it turned out to be. Firstly, we are blessed that Evan is such a strong, easy-going kid when it comes to anything medical. He has no fear and embraces anything that has to be done with such maturity and confidence. He was SO compliant through every step of the process and handled everything like a champ! He did not complain of pain even ONCE. We stayed the night at the hospital for observation and I thought this would be so useful for pain control, comfort, etc. It turned out to be actually quite boring for both of us, although he did enjoy the nonstop stream of television viewing for 24+ hrs and the endless supply of slushies! We appreciate everyone's prayers, visits, gifts, texts, and calls during that time!
Here are the pictures from his surgery and hospital stay
Our little sunshine recently had to have a cyst removed at our local children's hospital. We found it roughly 7 wks prior when he got a nasty virus (adenovirus) that cause it to swell and become noticeable. Apparently it is something that is congenital, meaning it was there since birth, and even started forming prior to birth. The tissue that becomes the thyroid and the tongue is initially one piece of tissue. The two should separate entirely, but sometimes there are remnants of tissue left between the two which ultimately grow into a cyst. Typically, an upper respiratory infection will cause the cyst to swell up at some point and that is most often how it is discovered. And that's exactly how it happened for us. I became very alarmed when my mom found a lump on his neck after keeping him one day after a very recent illness. After much worry and a few days, an ultrasound revealed that it was indeed a cyst. So we met with a pediatric surgeon (and how fortunate for us that she is one of the best around!) and we got his surgery scheduled for 5 wks later.
That time has come and gone and all I can say is wow, what an easy experience it turned out to be. Firstly, we are blessed that Evan is such a strong, easy-going kid when it comes to anything medical. He has no fear and embraces anything that has to be done with such maturity and confidence. He was SO compliant through every step of the process and handled everything like a champ! He did not complain of pain even ONCE. We stayed the night at the hospital for observation and I thought this would be so useful for pain control, comfort, etc. It turned out to be actually quite boring for both of us, although he did enjoy the nonstop stream of television viewing for 24+ hrs and the endless supply of slushies! We appreciate everyone's prayers, visits, gifts, texts, and calls during that time!
Here are the pictures from his surgery and hospital stay
Ice Skating for the First Time!
I have had this post saved in draft for some time - just now posting, oops!
(January 9, 2011)
Clayton, Grant, and I got to go on our first ice skating trip ever when we went with Clayton's Cub Scouts group Sunday afternoon. My biggest fear was that we would leave with a broken bone and that it would be ME! Fortunately, we avoided any accidents (although one guy wasn't so lucky and they believed he may have broken his ankle!) and actually had an absolute blast learning the "ropes" of ice skating and getting a feel for a new and different activity. I loved the fact that they had crates stacked two or three high to help the little ones navigate that tough frozen terrain. Heck, I even considered using them myself but was a little self-concious about that screaming "BEGINNER: GET OUT OF HER WAY." LOL I mustered up the courage to "sink or swim" and slowly got a feel for what I was supposed to do. Starting out holding the edge helped, lol. But soon I was making strides (literally) and although still a complete novice I can say that I enjoyed skating around that oval many times by the time we left. I love learning new things but I hated it that there was no one to teach me. What is proper form? These skates are killing my ankles, am I doing this right?? Maybe next time I can Google these questions before we go now that I have a better idea of what DOESN'T work, lol. Anyway, we had a GREAT time and the boys were already asking when we get to go back. I'd like to know, too! :-)
(January 9, 2011)
Clayton, Grant, and I got to go on our first ice skating trip ever when we went with Clayton's Cub Scouts group Sunday afternoon. My biggest fear was that we would leave with a broken bone and that it would be ME! Fortunately, we avoided any accidents (although one guy wasn't so lucky and they believed he may have broken his ankle!) and actually had an absolute blast learning the "ropes" of ice skating and getting a feel for a new and different activity. I loved the fact that they had crates stacked two or three high to help the little ones navigate that tough frozen terrain. Heck, I even considered using them myself but was a little self-concious about that screaming "BEGINNER: GET OUT OF HER WAY." LOL I mustered up the courage to "sink or swim" and slowly got a feel for what I was supposed to do. Starting out holding the edge helped, lol. But soon I was making strides (literally) and although still a complete novice I can say that I enjoyed skating around that oval many times by the time we left. I love learning new things but I hated it that there was no one to teach me. What is proper form? These skates are killing my ankles, am I doing this right?? Maybe next time I can Google these questions before we go now that I have a better idea of what DOESN'T work, lol. Anyway, we had a GREAT time and the boys were already asking when we get to go back. I'd like to know, too! :-)
Grant
Clayton (who was pretty fearless)
Grant
Grant & Clayton with their crates
Clayton, Mommy, and Grant
And a boring, but cute video of their experiences on ice for the first time!
Monday, January 10, 2011
Another New Year
At church this past Sunday there was a poem on the back of the bulletin that I really liked and wanted to share:
His Unfailing Presence
Another year I enter,
Its history unknown;
Oh, how my feet would tremble
To tread its paths alone!
But I have heard God's whisper --
I know I shall be blest --
"My presence shall go with you,
And I will give you rest."
What will the New Year bring me?
I may not, must now know.
Will it be love and rapture,
Or loneliness and woe?
Hush! Hush! I hear His whisper --
I surely shall be blest --
"My presence shall go with you,
And I will give you rest."
--author unkown
His Unfailing Presence
Another year I enter,
Its history unknown;
Oh, how my feet would tremble
To tread its paths alone!
But I have heard God's whisper --
I know I shall be blest --
"My presence shall go with you,
And I will give you rest."
What will the New Year bring me?
I may not, must now know.
Will it be love and rapture,
Or loneliness and woe?
Hush! Hush! I hear His whisper --
I surely shall be blest --
"My presence shall go with you,
And I will give you rest."
--author unkown
Louisville Slugger Museum
(December 31st, 2010)
Back in the fall we purchased a basket at the kids' schools' fundraiser auction at the Fall Festival. In it were passes to see a Louisville Riverbats baseball game during the 2011 season, as well as passes to the Louisville Slugger Museum. According to the fine print on the museum tix, they expired the last day of the year and so we called up some friends to see if we could all fit it into our schedule that last week of the year while everyone was off work and it happened to work out that we went on New Year's Eve. It has definitely been a LONG time since I've been to the museum and it was certainly a first for our kids. We had a great time taking in the factory tour and learning about the great history behind this legendary brand of bat. We even got to hold bats used by some legendary players as well, such as Mickey Mantle! Another highlight was hitting a few balls in the inexpensive batting cages. Everyone had a great time!
Here are the pics! We are proudly wearing our Kentucky blue since the big rivalry basketball game between Kentucky and Louisville was going on that day just a few streets away while we were at the museum.
Back in the fall we purchased a basket at the kids' schools' fundraiser auction at the Fall Festival. In it were passes to see a Louisville Riverbats baseball game during the 2011 season, as well as passes to the Louisville Slugger Museum. According to the fine print on the museum tix, they expired the last day of the year and so we called up some friends to see if we could all fit it into our schedule that last week of the year while everyone was off work and it happened to work out that we went on New Year's Eve. It has definitely been a LONG time since I've been to the museum and it was certainly a first for our kids. We had a great time taking in the factory tour and learning about the great history behind this legendary brand of bat. We even got to hold bats used by some legendary players as well, such as Mickey Mantle! Another highlight was hitting a few balls in the inexpensive batting cages. Everyone had a great time!
Here are the pics! We are proudly wearing our Kentucky blue since the big rivalry basketball game between Kentucky and Louisville was going on that day just a few streets away while we were at the museum.
Monday, December 27, 2010
Christmas Day 2010
What a wonderful Christmas we had! It was the first time in YEARS, but we were blessed with a beautiful White Christmas!
We started our day with a big breakfast, as usual. Then we opened our gifts and watched their delight. It was a Star Wars Christmas for us this year, lol! From what I can tell there is a whole new generation of fans for this classic. We gave them the first trilogy of movies and have since watched them and it has only bolstered their infatuation and gave the light sabers they asked for new meaning. Later on in the day, Daddy and the boys all bundled up to go play in the snow. They got to test out their new sleds (which worked great!) and of course make snowballs while sneaking in a few bites of snow. We had a blessed Christmas and look forward to another new year!
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