The Poison Ivy Saga Continues...

You know that Collin and Kyler had poison ivy head to toe, and while still trying to be good sports about it all...



they have had some rough days.





It has now been just over two weeks since exposure. They look better (Kyler was able to wear his glasses again about 4 days into it). However, they still itch a bit, still need an oatmeal bath now and again, and now Kyler has cellulitis. An infection of the tissues - in his case - brought on by the severe reaction to the poison ivy. Notice that Kyler's left arm is much bigger than the right arm - and it is warm - hot to the touch.





Layne took him to the ER yesterday and he has been put on antibiotics with a severe warning that if it worsens in any way he needs to be brought back in. Apparently, if the infection connects around the arm it can cut off blood flow - not good. And if not treated, could cause a bone infection - really not good. So the doctor drew lines on his arm yesterday, told him to stay out of the sun and take it easy, and asked that he be seen again today.

As a mom, I guess there is always something to worry about or lose sleep over, and yet Kyler plugs along ready for the next adventure! And you would never know anything was wrong with him until you caught a glimpse of his one big "Popeye arm."

A beekeeper, indeed!

Kyler, after being introduced to 4-H in the fall at school, decided that he wanted to join the bee club and learn how to be a beekeeper. So he saved his money, bought a suit and equipment, built a hive, and bought bees. The bees were delivered April 9th in a cardboard box. And here is what happened...



He's pretty excited! - This video cracks me up because he looks like a little alien man in his "too big of a suit" with the smoke billowing around him! :)

Welcome Spring!

Helllllooooo Poison Ivy...

This morning.


This afternoon (right after taking their first dose of Prednisone).


They sure had a good time in the woods, but not so much now. So, so sad!

An Easter Conversation

Kavan comes in to wake us up Easter morning and says to Layne while jumping up and down on him, "It's Easter daddy, wake up wakey head!"

Of course Layne makes them wait on the stairs for forrrrreeeeeeverrrr before having them come downstairs to hunt for their baskets.

So Karlee and Kavan had a little conversation...



Karlee: Do you think the Easter bunny is real?
Kavan: (after thinking for a little bit) Maybe he's just dressed up.
Karlee: Dang Blabbit!

And the hunt begins...




Karlee is the first to find her basket...


"Uhhh, we can't find our baskets."


Is it in here?


How bout here?


Could it be under here? (Really?)


OHHHH, here it is!!!!!






Another little conversation between Karlee and Kavan while eating candy from their baskets after a successful hunt...

Karlee: The Easter bunny was pretty tricky.
Kavan: You know Easter is about Jesus anyway, not the Easter bunny.

A moment that I go... ahh, he does listen! :)

I am so thankful for the love of our Savior Jesus Christ and His Atoning Sacrifice. What a blessing it is in my life! May we rejoice in His resurrection and His example not only today, but everyday.

HAPPY EASTER!

Bummer!

It is right before Easter and I am sick! I had to come home from work yesterday because I had a fever, chills, aches, nausea, burning throat... not pretty! But Layne bought me juice, medicine, chocolate, and made me soup last night and that was so nice. I think in the almost 16 years that I have been a hygienist I have only called in sick once. It is so sad because there is always much to be done. 2 maybe 3 years ago I had the flu over Easter week. Maybe this time it will be quick. I hope so because I can't sleep so good and there are all kinds of cute babies being born around here who need visiting - especially my cute little niece, Eliza!




She is so pretty! :)

Made me chuckle!

Sometimes kids say the funniest things...

The other night we were playing charades and Kavan was acting out "hugs and kisses." We got the "kisses" part and were missing the "hugs" part. So he got pretty dramatic with his actions, and Karlee says, "that must be a china kiss!"

Karlee had asked Layne if he was going to kiss me, or wait until later and roll around with me and give me lots of kisses. WOW, what?!?!

Kavan woke up this morning a little grumpy, so during our family prayer Karlee prayed that Kavan would not be "so grumpy." Kavan started to laugh a little. At the end of the prayer he let us know that he did not say "Amen" because he did not agree with that prayer!

It's so great that our kids can make us laugh - and chuckle - and shake our heads!! :)

So tomorrow is a lucky day, right? I found this on a site about St.Patrick's Day and thought it was kind of fun...

So why do we all wear green?

Probably because you'll be pinched if you don't! School children started this tradition. Green is also the color of spring, the shamrock and is connected with hope and nature.

The luck of the Irish

Want to be lucky this St. Patrick's Day? Follow this advice:

1. Find a four-leaf clover. 2. Wear green (so you don't get pinched). 3. Kiss the blarney stone. 4. Catch a Leprechaun if you can.

In honor of the festivities we leave you with this Irish blessing: May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow and may trouble avoid you wherever you go!


Tomorrow should be a very good day, perhaps lucky! So wear green and have a Happy St. Patrick's Day! :)

Cute, huh?

Look at this picture....


They are really so cute! :)
Can you guess who they are?











It's Kyler and Collin.

The other night Collin and Samantha were over and while eating dinner, Collin started a discussion on being "in love" with girls. It was so funny! I love that they can still be so innocent and cute. Good times!

And I must give a quick congratulations to Collin and Kyler. Their hard work has paid off! Collin plays middle school soccer, and he scored a goal last night! Way to go - you're a super star! :) And after tryouts, Kyler made it onto one of the 4 minor league baseball teams in our county. HOORAY! I am so excited for you both! Good job, guys!