Friday, July 31, 2015

A few things going on

So yeah, we've had a few things going on. Soccer continues to keep us busy two nights a week, and then swimming lessons one night a week.  Our weekends have been filled with neighborhood parties/birthday parties and a trip to the cabin.  Before we know it the week is over and we're starting over again on Monday.  The pictures below will highlight some of the fun that we've had. 

Something not so fun is that Nate made a trip to the hospital 2 1/2 weeks ago.  He texted me on Monday July 13th and told me that his stomach hurt and wanted advice.  I gave him the same advice that any good medical professional would have...go poop!  After responding that he was still in pain, I told him to go to the clinic if it wasn't tolerable.  I'll be honest, I thought he was over reacting and had a stomach bug (like most men do).  That was until I talked to him on his way home.  He sounded horrible.  The next call I got was from the clinic Dr.  He told me that he was going to give him IV fluids, some morphine, get a scan, and send him via ambulance to my hospital.  An ambulance...really?  I volunteered to go pick him up (like any nurse would), but was told that due to his pain an ambulance would probably be better.  So, I patiently waited by the ambulance bay doors and greeted him as he rolled in.  After a quick CT scan it was determined that he had a hot appy.  Surgery that night.  Great, we had a plan!  Not so great...there were 3 surgeries in front of him and it was already 6:30 in the evening.  He finally went in to surgery just after midnight, and was settled back into his room after recovery around 2:15 am.  He was discharged that evening and has had a great recovery (minus the fact that he hasn't been able to swim or play golf).  We were supposed to leave that Saturday to go to the cabin for vacation for the week.  We cut the week short at Tuesday and came home since Nate couldn't be in the water.  We'll make up those days later in August.

So, I apologize for the lack of updates.  I know, I always have an excuse...but this one was pretty good don't you think? 

As for the kids...
Ava: She's loving soccer more and more, and has become pretty good.  She's become quite aggressive and really gets in there to get the ball.  It's fun to watch.  She's now growing her bangs out (akward hair styles while we wait for them to grow) and thinks that she looks 16 when they are pulled back.  Sometimes she talks like she's 16.  We went and got school supplies last night, picked out a backpack, and I dropped her bus transportation form off at the school this morning.  This kindergarten thing is getting real! 

Grant: Oh Grant, where to begin.  He continues to find ways to challenge me each and every day.  Just when I want to kill him he comes up and says, "I need a hug".  His favorite phrase this week is "poopy butt".  He thinks he's hilarious...I do not!  Speaking of poop, he's doing better with the potty training.  Am I ready to put him in underwear and take him out to Target?  Absolutely not!  However, I feel like we're taking baby steps towards being diaper free (hopefully by the age 12).  He hasn't been to the Dr. recently (thankfully), but I feel like he's packed on the pounds this summer.  He's very active, but that kid can put away his food.  I wouldn't be surprised if he weighs the same as Ava since she refuses to eat almost any mean or anything that's not bread or fruit. 

I think that's all I have for now.  Have a fabulous weekend!    
 
 
We had a girls day out in July.  We went to see The Little Mermaid at Stages Theater with Mema and the neighbors. 

Ava's soccer team (minus 1)
To kick off vacation we went out to the Yogurt Lab for some delicious fro-yo.
We then followed up the frozen yogurt with donuts on the way to the cabin the next morning (this could have contributed to Grant packing on the pounds)
Ava Loved driving around her jetski that she got for Christmas from the Strittmatters.
Watching fireworks on the dock.  Grant went in after the first one.  He was not impressed.

Ready to go out on the water.
Grant giving the jetski a try.
A little bed made up to watch a movie.
Soccer time

Sunday, July 5, 2015

Where is the summer going?!?

I can not believe that it's already July! I feel like the summer is racing by, and July is going to fly by even quicker with all of the activities that we have planned. We're having a wonderful 4th of July weekend. I had to work yesterday so we decided that we would spend the 4th of July weekend at home...the first time this has ever happened that we're home as a family on the 4th. It's been wonderful! Nate had Friday off work with the kids so they came up and surprised me at work for lunch.  What a nice surprise to break up the day!  Yesterday was packed with fun (a little too much fun for Grant who hit his breaking point at 9 last night).  We started the day off with a parade (which had no candy so we left early and went and got ice cream instead).  We spent the afternoon at our neighbor's playing in the water with a lot of friends, and then headed over to another neighbor's for a party.  Ava was a trooper and lasted until almost 11:00 last night.  She loved the fireworks, and running around with all of the other kids in the neighborhood.  We are so blessed to be surrounded by so many wonderful people in our neighborhood!  This afternoon we'll head out to another party.  Our neighbor boy is turning 4, so we're heading to a pool and pizza party.  Should be another great (and hot) day!

Other than this weekend we continue to stay busy with work, swim lessons, play dates, and visits from out of state friends.  Things will get even busier starting this week, as Ava starts soccer.  So that leaves us with a schedule of Monday:Nate softball, Tues: Ava Soccer, Wed: swim lessons, Thurs: Ava soccer, Fri: breathe and look forward to the weekend!  I can't tell you how nice it is to have the weekends off to enjoy time with family and friends. 

I'll leave you with some pictures so that I can go get breakfast for the kids.  Hope that you're all having a great 4th of July weekend!

 
The kids are absolutely loving swim lessons.  We couldn't be happier with our choice to switch them to the swim school.

Enjoying our first boat ride of the season
 

Enjoying a little popcorn snack on the boat
This is what happens before dinner when you don't take a nap during the day.
Captain Grant


Jumping in!  Ava had a great time swimming in the lake with Daddy.
"Fishing"

A morning on the dock.
Grant had his first dentist appointment.  I was a bit worried since he doesn't usually do super well with new situations.  We went to a new pediatric dentist and it was great!  He climbed right up into the chair, picked out a show to watch on the screen that's attached to the light, put on the sunglasses and headphones and was ready for his exam.  So glad we decided on the pediatric dentist.  A great experience for everybody!  Of course Ava did great too.