1 Day to Go!!

I had to include this.  For the pass two nights after bath time, the spies come out.  They sneek around the house and then just pop out

Too Funny!  This is what happens to little girls that have big brothers.

 Yesterday was potato stamping. 

The stamp cut into a heart shape

 Ella getting ready to start her stamping

She was not too sure about holding a potato for the stamp

One stamp

Two stamps  - tricky to line up the centers

All done - even the boys participated

Today we all enjoyed a huge box of Lucky Charms for breakfast.

Tomorrow is the big day - Green comes out- what will be left by the leprechaun??

Update:  Today I ran 6 miles in 1 hour and 4 mins. 

I know that I can do this - 17 days to go 6.2 miles is calling my name

and with all my strength - I will finish the race

It is amazing how much I focus on God when I am running for 1 hour

I truly focus on nature, sounds, mailbox to mailbox and then the thought comes to mind how Jesus carried the cross, His own cross down the path without saying one word to anyone, no grumbling or complaining,  He endured it all for me.

He saved me.  So because I that I have the strength to endure a little discomfort and pain while I run.  It is not easy.  Sometimes I just want to stop and say "Why?"  Then I remember Jesus. 

I can do this.

Happy 9th Birthday Seth!

What a way to end 2001 - a new baby.  We were expected Jan. 3 but someone else had a different plan.  Born December 20, 2001 came home from the hospital December 23, 2001.

Wow!  What a whirlwind of a Christmas.

Seth thinks that having a Christmas birthday is not so bad.  He was beaming from ear to ear all day. 

Sitting at the table waiting to open our present.

A new scooter that has sparks - The best part is riding in the house with clean tires

Last night, we ate at O'Clarley's for supper.  Everyone in the family guessed that - Seth loves o'clarleys.   Showing off his new shoes.

Another new pair of shoes

What can I say about a precious little boy - This little guy has the biggest heart.  He is such a mommy's boy.  He loves to be at home.  An incredible teammate.  Loves to make people happy.  Will help any time.

Loves to have things in order.  Wants toys to stay new.  Very neat.  Loves clothes. Very smart.  Likes things to be neat.  Goes 100 miles an hour.  Always gives his best at anything he does.  Enjoys being at home.  Loves gadgets.  Loves hanging out with friends.  Has a love for doing the right thing.  Loves church and learning more about God. 

Happy Birthday Seth!

Still Crazy

Okay this is Seth's medicine just for the A.M. 

The big capsule he takes 3 times a day.

He is doing alittle better each day

So today was Garrett's appointment at the Dermatologist

He had to have a blood mole taken off

He was very nervous.  It is hard to see such a big boy cry.  I still knew he needed me.  It was kinda sweet.  He had to have a numbing shot, then the doctor cut it off, then cauterized the spot. 

After trying for over 5 minutes to convience him that he was just scared.  He would be okay.  Finally, making a promise of no school for the rest of the day

 and

a Chick Fil A cookies and cream milkshake

All tears dried up, he held my hand, and we counted  for 5 seconds for the numbing shot to take place.

I looked over at Seth and Ella in the room.  They both were holding there ears.  They knew Garrett was going to scream.  Not sure what is harder - seeing all the surgical stuff and the shot in the doctor's hand or being the patient.

Well in 2 mintues it was all over and we were out the door.

Thank goodness!!!



Doctor Appointments

Both boys ended up at the doctor yesterday.  Garrett had a well-check for his 12 year old birthday.  Important things from his checkup
*  he is 5' 7 3/4"
* he weighs 128 lbs.
*  he needs to drink 3 glasses of milk a day
*  soft drinks 3 times a week
*  eat more veggies
*  exercise
*  no snacking while watching TV
*  pricked his finger 3 times  - blood kept clotting
*  he is in the 97% in height and weight for his age
*  he is off his normal curve

He liked going to a man doctor

Seth ended up at the doctor with impetigo again and asthma is acting up.  We have the same 10 medicines that we had several months again.  YIKES!! How does this happen.  This time we know what it is and hoping we don't have the out break like last time.  We asked for the "big daddy" antibiotic this time.  He is also on a steriod for his breathing.  We did four breathing treatments yesterday and he still coughed all day non stop.   He was very disappointed last night because the doctor said - no hockey.

But Noni came through with goodies.  Seth order his first batch of Noni's fudge on Friday.  She made some and brought it to the ice rink.  Jeff brought it home.  Seth was happy.

The first batch of holiday fudge. 

We ate fudge from November until about March last year. 

What a big deal

Seth has always taken alot of allergy medicine.  He usually has liquid or chewable tablets.  He doesn't mind taking medicine at all.  On the last doctor visit, the doctor kept asking about swallow pills.  We didn't know if Seth could do it or not.  Many suggestions were to practice with a tic tac, gummy bear cut in half or M & M's.  Seth is my thinker so he had been thinking over this for some time.

We went to pick up Zyrtec on Tuesday.  They were out of the chewables so we jump in and buy the swallow pills.  He did it.

This is him right after he swallowed his 1st pill.  It took one try and about 5 seconds. 

Every morning, you can see a big smile on his face.  He gets to do it again and again and again. 

He thinks he has arrived.