Happy #10 ERIN!

Today is my niece/goddaughter Erin's 10th birthday!  I hear she's coming down our way today to celebrate a little.  We'll also celebrate next Saturday at our house when we have Lydia's party!

2 CUTE

We had to take a quick opportunity to get some 2 year pics of Lydia while the weather was nice outside.  My sister Carol got some good ones.. which is always a struggle with this girl.  I think it may be equal to running a marathon!

update

Well, we've had a worry-some week with Dan's mom having health problems & being hospitalized in Iowa City.  So far, they're treating carefully a blood clot in her liver, have done many tests & determined that she had developed cirrhosis {sp?} of the liver from Hepatitis C that she evidently had gotten from a blood transfusion that she had when she was pregnant with her first child {45 yrs ago}.  Isn't it crazy how some of these things come about.  So, Dan's been busy traveling to & from between work & everything else... today is the first time he's gotten to see her since Wednesday night, which has been heavy on his heart.  This morning the boys & Lydia made cards to send with daddy for grandma.  We also sent some new pictures of Lydia, which I'll post next {thought we'd send some things to cheer her up}.  Keep Bev in your prayers please!

Yesterday was Lydia's dentist appointment, which actually went pretty well.  She cried, of course, when they brushed her teeth.  Good news is all her canine teeth {which I was worried were never coming in} are soon on there way.  Word is within the next several weeks they should all be through.  Dr also says that the skin between her top lip & gum are attached too close & may have to have it cut with a laser before her permanent teeth come in or, as the dr says, she'll end up looking like Madonna!

Prayers, wishes, etc.

Sorry for the lack of posts lately.  We've had a jumble of everything going on here!  Collin had a overload of homework last week... I truly could not believe how many tests, worksheets, reading etc etc he had!  Which, of course, means, my nights were consumed with helping studying, pushing him to finish what he needed & trying to keep him from getting overwhelmed!  We made it through & he did pretty well on all his tests.  This week has been a lot lighter load {thank goodness!}.  Collin came home yesterday & said he had tried out for the YCC {Youth Crusader Choir} & he was chosen!  YAY Collin!  Of course, he couldn't understand why I was so excited for him.  Let me tell you, him being so spontaneous & trying out for something like that on a whim is a stretch for Collin.  He would have fretted for weeks about the thought of it a year ago... he's definitely gaining more confidence in himself and his abilities.  

We've also been doing a little planning for a birthday around here that is coming soon!  A week from today is Lydia's 2nd birthday.  We're having a party for her on Saturday the 14th, which she will share with her cousin Erin, who will be 10 this week & her aunt Kim, who had a birthday last week.  It will be fun to have everyone together.  Now I just need to get the house clean, which is always such a struggle around here.  I did some massive cleaning over the weekend since we had bought a new sectional for our living room & it needed to be clean to be delivered!  Looking good so far, mainly just need to get my work/scrapbooking area under control.

Monday, Dan's mom ended up going to the ER with some major stomach issues.  She hadn't been feeling well & on Tuesday, they took her to Iowa City since things were not getting better.  Right now she's staying up there & so far tests show she is having issues with her liver.  We're hoping to know more today.  Dan got to see her last night & said she was in much better spirits than on Monday.  So, if you could offer your prayers, we'd appreciate it!  Evan was so sweet on Tuesday, he came home from school & informed me that his class prayed for grandma. We love you Bev! 

Next week, we'll also need your prayers for our babysitter Kim, who is going to have her gall bladder removed.  She's been feeling yucky for well over a month & finally found out it was her gall bladder acting up.  Since I had mine out shortly after Lydia was born, I feel for her.  It is a pain like no other!  We're hoping for her a quick recovery.  She's planning on taking a few days off & then having some extra help with the girls after that.  They will definitely miss her while she's recovering.  I know for certain Lydia loves her so much!

Oh... and please pray for me tomorrow when I take Lydia to the dentist for the first time!  She doesn't like people crowding her, opening her mouth, having anyone look in her mouth & in general, does not let me brush her teeth!  And did I mention if she doesn't like something, she can let out ear piercing screams & cries that causes ringing in your ears?

Happy Birthday KIMMMMMM

I'm wishing a Happy Happy Birthday to my big sis KIM {Lydia loves to say KIM} who is 37 today!!!!  Kim & I are very close... we're the closest in age & she has been by my side when each of my children were born in the operating room.  She's a GREAT sister {as are all my sisters} and couldn't imagine my life without her!

 

I can't wait for tomorrow... all my sisters & my mom get to go shopping and enjoy the day together {which is what KIM wanted to do for her bday}.  We haven't got to spend a day all together for a very long time. We were hoping our sis-in-law could come too, but alas... work!

Have a good one today Kim... Love ya.  xxxxxooooo