Our Poor Henry :-(

Our poor Henry had a cough for a couple of weeks and then woke up twice one night last week in the middle of the night and complained that his cheek really hurt.  Even though he woke up feeling fine, I decided to take him to the doctor the next morning.  I am glad that I did because our doctor said that his ear looked like it was on fire with a really bad ear infection.  He put him on a antibiotic and said he should feel better quickly.  

Well he really did feel perfect until Friday, a couple of days later, when he broke out into itchy hives.  This happened numerous times over the weekend and we had to give him Benadryl each time.  The following Monday Henry did not have school so after it happened again I took him back to the doctor.  The doctor was pretty convinced that he had developed an allergy to the antibiotic.  Trey was not convinced with that diagnosis (and I am not 100% convinced either) but because we really had no other changes occur we are going with that.  The doctor said that there is no need to subject him to allergy testing unless this happens again later on for another reason.  

Whatever the reason, I hope it never happens again.  I am so very sorry Henry!  :-(           

"No need for any medicine Henry! My smile cures all ailments!" ;-)

Leaves, Leaves, Leaves

We are definitely in the midst of fall here in Charlotte with all of the falling leaves! This is quite a different experience since we moved from a neighborhood where we had one tree total in our front yard. We had to rake just once in the fall to clean up all of its leaves. ;-)

It is a different experience for the kids too! We bought both kids their own rakes so that they could "help" us. Henry was helping sweep up one day and about a minute into it he stopped, dropped the broom, and said, "This is hard work.  I am going to play!" :-)

It might be hard work but we are all loving fall in our new city!

"Eeek! We are being swallowed by leaves!"

The Beauty of Technology

Technology can sometimes be a really nice thing.  For instance, when Trey is not going to be able to make it home to see the kids, we will send him a picture like this...

...and he sends us a picture back!  :-)

That way there won't be a day where we have to miss seeing each other's smiling faces!  ;-)

Some More Park Pictures ;-)

Donuts with Dad :-)

A couple of weeks ago Henry's preschool had Donuts for Dad so my two handsome men got to spend the morning together!  

Charlotte couldn't let them get a picture without her!  

Trey came home and said, "Man, that preschool is no joke!  They are actually doing real learning!" :-)

Thanks Henry for letting Daddy come and hang out with you and your friends!  We love you Big Boy!

When Mommy's Away...

"When Mommy's away, Daddy lets us...

...dress ourselves, 

go to a farm to climb and run on hay bales,

drive a tractor without a drivers' license, 

feed goats,

pet sheep,

and even helps us with a school project!"

"That Daddy is the best!"

My Weekend in Chicago :-)

I was so lucky to be able to take a weekend trip to Chicago to visit some of my absolute favorite people...my cousins, Sarah and Emily, their husbands, John and Reggie, my Uncle Eddie and Aunt Evie, and my newest favorite person, Emily and Reggie's little one, Ella!

Honestly, it was the perfect weekend.  I was able to see both Sarah and Emily's beautiful homes.  I was able to laugh and talk and catch up with everyone.  I was able to stay up late and sleep late in the morning.  And Sarah, Emily, and I were even able to get a fantastic girls' night out!

I also got lots and lots of wonderful cuddle time with sweet, precious Ella!  

I did not forget about you, Chester!  You are one of my favorites too!  ;-)

Thank you Sarah, John, Emily, Reggie, Aunt Evie, and Uncle Eddie for a fantastic weekend.  I only wish we lived closer so we could spend time together every weekend!  I am so very lucky to have family as wonderful as all of you!

Thank you also to Trey who took on the challenge of a weekend with both hooligans!  And since you made it look so easy there will be lots more weekends away in my future!  ;-)

And Emily and Reggie, there was no doubt that you both would make wonderful parents but you guys really do make wonderful parents!  Ella is absolutely beautiful and she is so very lucky to have the both of you!  :-)

P.S. We missed you La La!  :-)