Halloween 2010

Takin' a ride...

The boys usually fight over who gets to ride the fire truck...but they have come to a compromise....not sure how much longer they will both fit????

Having fun at the park.

Fun with Cousins

Lexanna, Kensley, and Landry came to stay for a few days. The boys had such a great time playing with Kensley and Landry. Lexanna is such a big help with all of the kids. I would adopt her if her mom would let me. All the kids were really great. If they would act that way all of the time, I think I could handle 5 kids. Although, if I had five, they would all be boys probably.

A new toy!

Kadyn got a wheel barrel for Christmas from the Gibson's. Daddy has been so busy that he just now has found time to put it together. Kadyn absolutely loves it! He has been caring dirt in it everywhere and sand too. I have to frown at the sand going anywhere other than the sand box though....I hate sand!

A trip to Holiday World!

Adam and I took Kadyn to Holiday World on June 30. It was an early birthday present. When we first got there, we let him drive the cars. Mommy rode in back...it was like driving Miss Daisy! He also road the kiddie roller coaster (with mommy of course) and he was big enough to go on the Rapids water ride. He loved getting wet! After those few rides in the park, he was ready to swim. It was a nice day but a little cool if you got out of the water. He loved playing in the kiddie pool the most!

Fun in the sand!

The boys are enjoying the nice weather today playing in the sand box. Too bad they weren't playing in the sand at a beach. Oh well, at least Hudson is not eating it like the dirt that he tasted in the first picture!

More summer fun!

Summer Fun

The boys are enjoying playing in the water on the hot summer days. They love it when cousins and neighbors come to play too!

May 29...Hudson turned 1!!!

Family Pictures

Today we got our family pictures. Talk about a stressful time!!!

News on Ladsen

Baby Ladsen was admitted to St. Loius Children's Hospital on Tuesday. He is having difficulty breathing and his heart rate is still continuously dropping. He is scheduled to have surgery on his mouth/jaw on Tuesday. I do not know all of the details for this surgery other than after he has it he will have some type of apparatus on his face and won't be able to be held for at least a week. From what I have heard about the surgery, it is going to last about 4 hours and sounds serious. Tuesday morning, Amber, mom,dad, and I are going to go over to St. Louis to see Ladsen before his surgery and to be with Andrea and Tim. Hopefully when I return, I will have a good report to share on Ladsen.

Please pray for Baby Ladsen that all goes well in his surgery and that God is watching over him.

Update on Baby Ladsen

Ladsen came home Thursday evening! So far so good. He did have to come home with a heart monitor however and will go back to St. Louis for weekly check ups. Thanks to everyone for their prayers and continued prayers!!!

Who are these people?

Today was dress up day at school for Red Ribbon Week. SAY NO TO DRUGS! Everyone was encouraged to dress up. This was not my kind of thing but I tried to be a good sport. From left to right, Miss Maurer - 80's chick, Mr. Dean - surfer dude, Mrs. Price - referee, me - hippie, Ms. Jones - tourist.

Olney Volleyball Senior Night

Whitley's last home volleyball game was Tuesday night. They lost to Charleston in 2 games that were very close. Great job Whitley! I am so proud of you!!!

Taking time to relax....

Kadyn and Hudson went to Duke's house on Tuesday this week because Miss Kimmie needed the day off. Kadyn loved playing with Duke and Sophie for the day!!! He had so much fun that he didn't want to come home.

Baby Ladsen.....what a doll!!!

We have a new cousin again! Ladsen Frederick Walston entered the world on Saturday, September 27. He weighed 8 pounds and 3 ounces with lots of beautiful black hair. He is such a little butterball! He was born with Pierre Robins Syndrome and was taken to St. Louis Children's Hospital. He has many challenges to overcome but with strength, the love of family, and the power of God he will make it. I think the biggest things right now are that he eats on his own without the feeding tube and maintains a steady heart rate. I believe his heart rate is what is keeping him from coming home. He now has casts on his legs from his toes to his thighs to help with club feet. We are hoping that he gets to come home late next week.

Please pray for Ladsen and his family that all goes well.

P.S. I will do my best to keep my blog updated on his progress.

A trip to the Covered Bridge Festival

Surprisingly it was a hot day. I had a lot of luck finding things. I got some new decorations for the house, a few Christmas gifts (it's never too early to start shopping for x-mas), and of course a purse. Adam and the boys went too. That was the day Kadyn started feeling bad and we later found out he had an ear infection. Both of the boys were really good, I would have to say! So we had a pretty good day.

Kadyn wanted to ride the sky lift but he was just a little too short in the britches so we watched Aunt Amber, cousin Lexanna, and Uncle Darius.

As you can see it didn't take much to make the boys sleepy.