All better??

Well last weekend I thought we were all better so we ventured out some on Friday evening and Saturday.

Friday afternoon we headed out to the park for a bit!

then had pizza and watched a movie!

They were engrossed!

Saturday we headed to Michael's to make duct tape masks and find Lilly's Halloween costume

We came home and made our own masks!

Part of Lilly's costume!

Then had a bubble bath!!! It was a good day!

 

Then that night Lance woke up complaining of his belly hurting. He ended up vomiting twice. He slept with me and I made him relax Sunday morning. By lunch he was fine and back to himself.

Then on Thursday Lindley woke up and vomited and hardly ate all day. She vomited again in the evening. She seems to be a bit better today but is acting like her ear still hurts. She isn't running a fever and is still drinking. Although she is still not eating. She ate a bit more this evening and seemed to be getting back to normal. Here's to hoping that we are all better and stay better!!

 

 

Virus, ear infection and strep oh my!!

WHAT A WEEK!! I was at the doctor's office 3 times in a week!! It started a week ago Thursday. Lindley woke with a low grade fever. It was running around 100-101. Not a big deal, but given her history with low blood count we have been told to go to the ER if she had a fever of 100.4 or higher. Her pediatrician had told me to call her first. So we called and she said to take her to get blood work then bring her in later that afternoon. Her count was GREAT and everything checked out good. So that meant a virus and we just needed to give it a few days.

She was so pathetic. Seriously laid like this for like 4 days. She barely got up and if she did it didn't last long.

This is what happens when you have a history of low neutrophil count. Notice the STAT?? I literally walked in the lab and went straight back to have her blood taken. No registration or sign in. They had the results quickly!

On Sunday night she kept hollering out and had pointed to her ear a few times. When she woke Monday and still had a fever (day 5) I knew we had to call the doctor back. So we went back in and sure enough she had developed an ear infection. Poor baby!!

As I standing in line at Wal-Mart to get her medicine I'm holding her and she turns her head and I see this! That is wax coming out of her ear!! YUCK!! Thank goodness we had already been to the doctor.

This was how she was on Monday....just so lethargic. I felt awful for her. No smiles or giggles.

Luckily the medicine in pretty quick and by Wednesday we had our girl back! However, Wednesday morning I had to leave for work early and Mom had to wake the kids and take them to school. She calls me as I am driving and Lilly woke with a sore throat and low temp. She actually had ended up sleeping in our room that night saying her throat hurt, but I thought it was just allergies. When I let her teacher know she told me strep was going around. Sure enough on Thursday I take her and she has it!! Three times in one week!!!

By Thursday Lindley was her old self for sure!! Little turd wouldn't let me take pics!

Having fun with brother....until she wouldn't stop knocking down his blocks and he left!

There's that cheesy grin!

Playing with Sisi. She sure likes them!!

Sweet girls!!

Luckily the doctor said Lilly could return to school today as long as she got enough doses of medicine in. Today was her AR goal cutoff and she was few points shy. She returned and was able to reach her goal!! GO LILLY! Everyone seems to be better! Fingers crossed we can enjoy and healthy fun weekend!

Birdfest, Movies and More!

Mom and I took the kids down to Birdfest this year. It fell on the weekend the hurricane was supposed to hit so the art and book festival got cancelled. We had a good time though and it was a beautiful day!!

Building her birdhouse. I have to say this cub scout was nice, but useless. It look forever....I finally had to step in help. I felt bad for him.

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Lance decided to build a big one. He worked hard

Look at those skills!

So proud!!

We went to see Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2. SO GOOD! We had a great time!!

Lindley got to play with Mammaw.....where's Lindley?

There she is!!

Kindergarten is tough on this guy. Add teeball and he is really struggling! He likes school, but the whole 5 days a week all day is starting to set in!! A boy still needs to nap!! He is his father's son!!

A variety of things!!

WOW! No excuse...I've been busy, but geez...where is time going? I honestly do not know what happened to the first half of this month. Here's a recap...

Lance asked for these boxes and proceeded to spend at least and hour and half creating this boat with nothing more than scissors and scotch tape. He is pretty smart boy!

Helping me work! Such a good "helper"

Girls day!! Shopping with my girl and Mammaw!

Enjoying a walk with my family!! Lucky girl!

We started the countdown!! It's getting very exciting here!

Check out that jump shot!! Go Lance!! He is signed up for basketball this year! We shall see how that goes!

Up to no good while the other two sit quietly!

Lilly's Spa Party!!

My first baby girl is 8!! It happened so fast!! We had a spa party with 6 of her friends and they had a great time!!

We had different areas setup: waiting area, refreshments, facials, mani and pedi!

Notice Lance's face?? He has a hard time with others birthday and this was especially tough cause he wasn't included. He did get to hang with Daddy though!

We got Lilly a double stroller. We weren't sure about it, but she has wanted one for awhile and it was actually big enough for her. She has about pushed the wheels of it!! Notice who was following in her footsteps?? It was precious!

 

I was a bit emotional about this birthday and put these together. The bottom right is her first birthday. Hard to believe she made me a Mommy 8 years ago!!

This is her 3rd-8th birthday! Look how she has grown! Such a little lady!

Facials!!

They weren't so sure (This is Molly)

Ms. Holly liked it!!

Grandma had to help Lilly out!!

Murphy kept saying it was cold!

Back massages and eye masks!

Look at those beautiful girls!! (left to right: Holly, Madison, Molly, Ellie Grace, Lilly, Haley and Murphy) An amazing group of girls! All so sweet and polite. We had a blast!

Happy Birthday to Lilly!!

Lindley enjoyed some cake!! (or icing)!

They got in a few minutes of jumping before the sprinkles came!

This is what 8 looks like...in case you were wondering!

Funny face!!

Look at Lilly looking back to check on Lindley! Such a sweet sister!!

Notice the ears?? Someone got to change her earrings!! She got some hoops from Grandma and several different pairs from Pappaw and Julie. She also got a gift card to Claire's from Uncle Cam! She's going to have all kinds of earrings!!

 

I think she had a great day and it was a lot of fun!! She is turning into such a beautiful little lady! We are SO proud!!

18 Month Check-up!!

Can you believe it? Lindley is 18 months old!!! TIME IS FLYING!!!

She had a great check-up! She is gaining weight and growing like a weed! Doctor said everything looks good!!