OMG!

Above is an improved version of what our child's eye looked like when he woke up this morning. The swelling has decreased significantly since they gave him the shot of antibiotic. For those of you who do not know Cody has had a few severe reactions to bug bites. The above being the latest. When I picked him up from school yesterday his eyebrow was swollen from a bug bite, by this morning it had moved into the eye and was swollen shut. We went to the doctor first thing. Good news is the swelling is superficial and in the front of the eye, it has not made it's way behind the "curtain" as they called it. So we go back tomorrow for another shot of antibiotic and a recheck. In the meantime we are doing Benedryl and Motrin.

Lions, Tigers, and Bears

Oh my!

Well our weekend was wonderful. We started off on Friday at the golf tournament. We followed Fred Funk and Greg Norman's group for most of the morning. It was pretty cool to see them in person, and it was great to have a day with Michael. By the way for those of you that are local you might have saw him on the news, WTOC stopped us for an interview.

On Saturday I pulled a stunt that Michael would say is "classic Kristen". Michael had left early for soccer with the older kids, and Cody and I were going to meet up with them. So I get ready, get Cody ready, grab my purse, Cody's bag, and head out the door. We load up in the van, I reach in my purse for the keys only to realize they are not in my purse, they are in the basket on the kitchen counter. I had locked us out of the house. So Cody and I walked down the street to our friends house and got the keys to one of our work trucks (the friend I am referring to also is my husbands business partner) and off Cody and I went. We made it to town on time to see Colin's games. Which his team lost their first game but won the second. Cat's team is still undefeated by the way. Go Strikers!

Sunday we went to the zoo. In Colin's words "it was awesome". We had such a good time. We got to feed a giraffe & the lorakeets, as well as touch a stingray. We rode the train and played in the splash park, and had a great view of all of the animals. It was the first time that I have been to the zoo where all the animals were out in good view. Below are some pictures from the day.

Lookin forward

To the weekend. How about you? Mine is going to start early.Instead of work tomorrow Michael and I will be going to the Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf (kid free I might add). So that I am excited about, it is always nice to have time with just the two of us, however rare it may be.

Then Saturday we are off to another day off soccer, with Cat once again having a 9am game and Colin having one at noon. Cat's team is undefeated so far this season so here is hoping we can keep the streak going.

From there we move on to Sunday (which I am most excited about) we are taking the kids to the zoo. They are all really excited, we have not gone as a family since before Cody was born. And my parents are coming with so that will be nice. I will try try try to remember my camera so I will have some pics to share next week.

Admin Professionals Day

Is today, and look at what I received from my boss. Aren't they pretty. The picture actually does not do them justice, they are even prettier in person. It is a good feeling to work for someone that appreciates you.

I have been Gary's assistant now for 8 years. He is a great boss and I am thankful for him. He is a father of four and grandfather of nine, I mention this because I think it is one of the reasons he has been so great to work for. He has never made me feel bad about needing time off with the kids, whether they are sick or have something at school that I would like to attend.

Anyway just thought I would share my flowers with you, they brightened my day and I hope they brighten yours.

Sike

Yea, the joke is on me. This Saturday I was at my grandfather's birthday lunch, my cousin was there and her little one was throwing a fit (al be it a little one). In conversation I made the comment to her husband that we had not had a fit in my house for quit awhile.

Wrong, Cody decided he would rectify that. It all started this morning with him not wanting to get out of bed. Then escalated from there, he did not want to wear what I picked out, he did not want to brush his teeth or hair, he would not come downstairs to eat breakfast with his brother and sister. So I left him upstairs and continued in my efforts to get ready and leave for work and school.

At one point we could hear him upstairs (over his screaming) jumping up and down stomping his feet (which the other two thought was funny). It continued with him taking off his shoes and coat as I put them on. I finally loaded the car got the other two situated and took him outside shoeless and coatless (I had to put them on after he got buckled in).

Anywho that is what I get for opening my mouth. I don't know what was wrong with him today. I know he is one stubborn little monkey though. And my gosh how something like that can throw off your routine. It caused me to be 15 min later than normal.

I can catch dem

Saturday was another all day soccer event. The kids had games scheduled for 9:00 and 12:30. Cody and I (mostly I) were dragging so we stayed behind to have a little extra time to get ready and then left to meet them. I got Cody set up in the den watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and told him I would be in the shower if he needed me. A few minutes later he rounded the corner. And the following conversation ensued;

Cody- "I can catch dem with my bike"

Me - "No baby you can't ride you bike to catch them"

Cody - "My bike can go on da road"

Me - "Yes baby your bike can go on the road but you cannot ride it to catch them. They are to far away. We will catch them with the van"

Cody - "Otay we will catch dem wi da ban"

We're ready...

That is how my Easter started. Michael and I heard a noise, next thing I know I am looking up to the three of my children standing at the foot of my bed telling us that they are ready to see what the Easter Bunny has left them. My body was saying no way, I cannot be time to wake up. Which it indeed was not. In fact it was 3:00am. Cat had woke up and was so excited that she went and woke her brothers up and then brought them downstairs. Needless to say, we put them back to bed, and told them we would come get them when it was time to get up.

We left from home later that morning and had a day full of food and fellowship. After church we made way to my parents for dinner with the family. We had SO much to eat, everything was really good, and the kids had fun playing with Aunt Candi. Colin showed off by riding his new bike which he got from the Easter bunny. Here are some pictures from church and then a few from the dinner courtesy of my mom (by the way Mama you didn't get any of me and Michael)

Candi (my sister) and Steve (her bo)

My Mama and Daddy


The Family at Church

Cat and Cody (he looks excited doesn't he)

Me and Daddy

From there we headed out to my in-laws for supper. My mother in-law made brisket which was to dye for. And the kids had a big easter egg hunt with their cousins. Sorry I don't have any pictures to share from there. I forgot my camera (duh???)