Last week Josh was at the doctor's twice; Lauren once. Both kids were sick and cranky which means no one is/was really sleeping at night. I had class in Des Moines for a day (which always seems to throw a wrench in things). Then on Wednesday I ran errands over my lunch and the wind took my van door and slammed it into my fender. So on top of everything else we had to fit in estimates and the looming payment for future services rendered. Merry Christmas to us!!
Friday was the kids' Christmas pictures. One word...disaster. No, I take that back, two words; monumental disaster. Like this one should have showed up on the Ricter scale somewhere. By the time we left the kids were kicking and screaming...and so was I. On top of it their server was down so I have to drive back down to Iowa City tomorrow night to see if we even got a good shot. My saving grace is the fact that I just went ahead and rescheduled for another time. With as much money as I spent on their outfits...I AM GOING TO GET THAT PERFECT SHOT!!!
Then our poor Uncle Joel. Friday night he called because he was in severe pain and throwing up. After, what I can only imagine felt like forever, he got some serious drugs and a diagnosis. Kidney stone. A big one.
Saturday, after Josh and I made him a card, I went to visit him in the hospital and he was doing much better. He had surgery again today and I took the afternoon off to be with him. My payback...a ticket from the Hiawatha Police Department. I'm due. With the way I drive I should have gotten one a long time ago. But, it still stinks.
The surgery was semi-successful and we're hoping that things will be back to normal for him very soon. As always, prayers are welcome.
On a happier note, we decorated the house for Christmas this weekend! I take that back. Dustin carried boxes and watched the Iowa game. Josh and I decorated. I decided to only put up one tree this year. Well, I take that back, too. I asked Dustin to bring up the other tree and he just ignored me. I didn't push it.
While Easter is my favorite Christian holiday...Christmas is a very close second. The smell of Cranberry candles, the sound of Mannheim Steamroller, the sight of freshly fallen snow and the story of Christmas are simply magical to me. As a child, my father created the most amazing Christmas experience. Our house always looked like it was right out of a magazine. Evergreen and lights outside and inside every room was trimmed in evergreen, candles, velvet and ribbon. It was always amazing and I hope and pray that I am creating the same type of memories for my children.
On Friday night around 11:00, Lauren's first tooth broke through. After all the pain and tears she officially has her first chomper. This is the best shot I could get and please ignore the oatmeal all over her face.
Just imagine...in a few months her toothless smile will be a thing of the past!!
We want to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving!!! We have so many things to be thankful for and are immensely grateful for all of our blessings.
Now go eat some turkey and enjoy that pumpkin pie!
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