Monday, February 21, 2011

A Day in the Park

Even though we did not have a doctor's note excusing us from work and school today, we enjoyed a wonderful day off (Thank you Presidents).  We spent the morning at the park, (even Kaya) and we enjoyed a little Sonic for lunch.  It was an inviting 53 degrees, which was about right for running around the park and playing.  A good nap was had after playtime!  A good nap is just putting gas in the tank for more play later.




Saturday, February 12, 2011

Styling


2011 Feb 054 edit, originally uploaded by counsel14.

Katelee steals momma's hat. Dad steals a shot.

New Shots


2011 Feb 063 edit, originally uploaded by counsel14.

Testing a new camera with my girls is a joy!

Recovering


Tennyson was born with a skin tag -- a small extra piece of skin right next to her ear.  Last week, we took her to the doctor to have it removed.  At first, the doctor said they couldn't do it in their office because it may have part of her ear connected.  After a two hour drive to the doctor's office, it wasn't the news we wanted to hear.  But then, after looking at the piece of skin, she decided they could remove it.  However, she informed us it would be a horrible procedure because she would have to be secured to a board, given a shot, the piece cut out, and then she would get stitches . . . and she would cry and scream.  She offered letting her get older until she could decide if she wanted it gone or not.  "But, I'll give you time to decide what you want to do."

Well, we deliberated and decided we wanted our daughter to go through the horrible procedure.  Our thought:  better now than later. 

Once we let the doctor know, she said it would be a very quick procedure.  A pediatric nurse came in and told us it would be quick and easy.  Wait!  I thought this was a horrible procedure!  No, it won't take any time at all.  She won't feel anything after the shot to numb the area. 

Mark stayed in the room while Courtney took Katelee out of the room.  Sure enough, it was all over in five minutes.  And, Tennyson is a quick forgiver -- she shot a smile to the nurse when it was all over.  She did get three stitches, which are healing.  Overall, you would never know she had visited the doctor.

Saturday, February 05, 2011

Happy Birthday to Olivia!

Olivia turned 6 today!  She celebrated by having friends come over for a "Movie Party."  Her first gift, opened before her friends arrived, was "How to Train Your Dragon."  A gaggle of girls (and 1 boy) arrived in the afternoon.  They played for about an hour before settling in front of the television with pizza, hot dogs, popcorn, and candy.  After the movie, she was treated with a rendition of Happy Birthday To You, a wonderful cake, and a plethora of gifts.  I'm pretty sure we have 3 boxes of pizza left!  All in all, I think it was a success though!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY OLIVIA