Halloween 2017

Happy Halloween Ya'll

and yes.. Zennon is something different than trunk or treat.  We have so many play costumes, he could not make up his mind this year what he wanted to be.

Girls Weekend

Rylinn and Mommy took a trip with Grandma Sandy down to visit Aunt Lauren and do some shopping!!!  A girls weekend is always a great idea but, when you add in some shopping, yummy food and nice weather - its just that much better

So, we made a little stop on our way - I took this picture to show daddy Rylinn's new shoes!!!

 She is obsessed with Ace. 

 Eating her lunch like a big girl. 

 hahahahaha

 This girl stole all the fresh fruit off of mommy's plate for breakfast.

 messy face to prove it.

 You can steal my fruit anytime little lady... I know its your favorite!

Field Trip with daddy

I love that daddy likes to be involved in the boys school lives as much as me.  I know he cant do as much but, when he has time he really likes to try.  Zennon's class was offered some tickets to go see a show at the local theatre and daddy was able to be off from work so, he drove for the field trip.  He said the kids did good for the 1st hour than they were pretty antsy but, come on what do you expect they are 4 and 5 years old.

 Daddy and Zennon selfie

Daddy with his group selfie

Thanks daddy

 

Reunited

and it feels so good :)

This little girl was so happy to have her brother home! 

Who are we kidding everyone was happy to all be under the same roof again but, she was the only one who didn't understand where Zennon was - or why mommy and daddy have been in and out at different times all weekend.

Early morning scare

We have known since Zennon was very young (he was hospitalized before he was a year old) that he had allergies, asthma, something that we knew we would be fighting off yearly.  It usually is when his body is fighting off a cold to begin with he just gets that much worse and struggles to breathe.

So, we noticed he was starting to come down with a cold (I truly felt like it was all the time - since he started school this year) so, before bed he asked if he could have a breathing treatment.  We agreed it would probably be a good idea so, we did.  He woke us up a few hours later asking for another one so, we did. That sure didn't last long  - he came down a few minutes later asking for another and  I could hear him wheezing for air and even though it had not been anywhere close to when he was aloud another treatment. so, I sat with him and was just trying to calm him when I noticed his lips were starting to turn blue - HE NEEDED AIR AND HE NEEDED IT NOW! So, Eric called 911 and we started another breathing treatment.  (They don't like breathing treatments less than 4 hours apart since it speeds up their heart so much - but we had no choice he needed it)  He was still doing his breathing treatment when the ambulance and firetruck showed up. Boy was I happy to see them.  Even though it only took them a few minutes to get to us - it felt like forever.

They checked him out and talked to us but, since he was doing breathing treatment ( which was exactly what they would of done)  they waited took his vitals (heart rate was high - which we knew why) told us that he was stable enough that if we felt ok we could take him to the ER ourselves or if we wanted they could but, either way he had to go and it had to be now.  We needed to get him dressed and go.  So, that is what we did. 

Eric and Zennon pulled out of the driveway almost immediately following the ambulance.  I unfortunately had to stay home since we had two other little ones who slept thru the entire madness. 

Man, I wish it was smooth sailing after that but, of course not.  They were just a few minutes out of the driveway and Zennon started to have another attack.  Poor Eric, he was alone in the car with Zennon trying to drive.  Needless to say he got to the Children's hospital in about 7 minutes when it would usually take us about 20.

As soon as they walked in they took Zennon right back and told Eric they would be admitting him.  Poor dude spent the next 3 days in the hospital.The 1st two were the worse he was actually in the Pediatric ICU (and you could tell he was not himself - he didn't want to move, he couldn't eat, he couldn't drink - he was doing breathing treatments almost back to back, had him on steroids - it was just a hot mess. It helped they got his meds figured out and on the 3rd day we got to go to a normal room for just one last night.  They had construction going on out his window so, he kept busy watching that.  He also was able to put his own clothes on - boy, did that make him feel better and they even brought a Wii into the room to help keep our crazy (hyper from all the meds) kid to relax.

This was Saturday after almost a day in the hospital.  He was finally starting to feel a bit better.

 Kinda got a smile - he was hungry and thirsty at this point and

was not aloud to eat or drink yet.

IPad kept him busy for awhile too

 This was truly the best. We could tell her was just exhausted but his body was so hyped up from all the steroids and breathing treatments.  I asked him if he wanted me to rub his back and he said "Well yea someone has to do something." hahahah only Zennon.

 Yeah, finally in normal room with a pretty cool view - for a 5 year old boy!

 mommy and daddy played a game of baseball and I had to take a picture to remind daddy who rocks at Wii ( especially baseball) this mommy!

Of course he demanded a rematch - and I lost.

This kid was so jacked up, I could not stop laughing.

We went by these on our way into Children's Hospital from the ER but, he felt so awful he paid no attention so, was pretty excited to see them on his way out!  Puppy in hand ( The firefighters gave that to him when they came to our house to help him from being scared and Monster Truck he got when Mrs. Spoonmore, Jacob and Brendan came to visit!

Crashed a few into the car ride home.  Its been a long weekend for this kid :(

We are on a lot of preventive medicine now including emergency meds so, lets hope we don't end up in the hospital again. Or ever get to that point again.
We also had him allergy tested in the weeks following this stay and he was highly allergic to cats and dogs :(  Of course he is - our little animal lover.

Such a fun filled busy day

We had such a busy yet fun and exciting day. 

Followed by the scariest night of our lives. (See next post for more info)

Let's start with the fun stuff! 

Connor's school had their reward day for the fall fundraiser so, that means the kids got to ride in a Limo to lunch and to Putt- Putt.  I think it pretty much took up the kids afternoon.  They needed a few parents to help watch the kids so, Eric went and he sent me these pictures!!!

I love getting pictures when the kids are in school :)

After a fun filled day at school - Connor's school had their trunk or treat that evening!

 Me with my little duck & Iron Man - My football player was off with his friends.

This little nugget kept stealing all our candy:)

that we were passing out to the  kids.

 Someone stole the show dancing the night away afterwards.

We entered our ninja turtle pumpkin in the contest to be voted on and

we WON!!!

I just can't get enough

I really just can't get enough. 

One minute she looks like such a tiny baby still and then the next those adorable little earrings make her look like such the little toddler she is growing into.

How is it possible she is getting too big too fast.  But, this little girl still needs to cuddle her mommy everyday and I am A- OK with that!

Shopping for Mommy

Eric and I took Rylinn with us the day after my birthday to do a little birthday shopping.  Eric had a breather at work, the boys were in school so, it was perfect!  We enjoyed lunch, shopping and our little princess got her ears pierced!!!! 

Yes!!! We did it and NO we were not planning on it.

As we walked by I said "we should get her ears pierced soon" and Eric said "let's just do it now"... So, we went in and were totally judging the young lady to see what we thought of her.  Well obviously she did amazing with Ry and she looks even cuter than I could of imagined.  I will admit, I'm glad it was not a plan because I would of backed out over and over being scared for her - when literally she cried for 2 seconds.  They have not bothered her since.  She let us clean them with no issues.. I'm so glad we decided to walk that direction that day!

 Showing off those adorable little ears.

Oh, I love fall

OMG! I love fall!

I love the fall colors, I love the pumpkin patches, I love that it means football season, I love that my birthday is near! I love decorating our home ( and office), I love Halloween
 ahhh just soo many pretties..

rainy game

Thank goodness it was semi warm today or playing football in the rain today would of been miserable.

This was the boys warming up before the game. 

Wanna guess how wet & muddy Connor was when the game was over?

Me and my friend Kellie (who's son also plays for the T-Birds with Connor)

stayed nice and dry the entire time under our own personal tent!!! 

Even the opposing team asked to join us under the tent and stay dry.

my babes

Anytime these kiddos want to take a selfie, I guarantee you I won't say NO...

We are just missing 1 and daddy of course.

This little lady was just chilling in the dirt and happy as can be.