Can you tell we've been crazy busy? It's been a while since I've made time for an update so here it is, all the latest adventures in family life, winter 08. I'll start with Mark as he is pretty much status quo, going with the flow and taking it as it comes. He's been great with the flexibility required to be the husband of a nurse during the busy winter season and the father to kids crazy without our regular routine. Obviously I've been busy and largely due to the hospital being overrun with sick, sick people. It seems every year we forget how bad it gets during the winter and these last few weeks are some of the fullest the hospital is likely to see this year. I'm sure you've seen on the news how all the OKC area hospitals are full and on divert. Well Baptist is no exception and it takes lots of nurses to make it work which translates into lots of hours in addition to my regular schedule. Top that off with some sick days of our own, a crazy school schedule, cubscouts, gymnastics, church, birthday parties, spring sports sign-up, etc, etc and you have our last 4 weeks. Most of my xtra hrs have been in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit where I worked full-time for so long. Those that know me know my heart is still there and I can't say no to them. It is such a specialty area that they have trouble finding xtra staff. I've battled a sinus infection and a bout with the GI virus but am currently just tired but well.
Logan has been busy being a super kid at school and received a special honor this past Friday called Kiwanis Terrific Kid. This is an award that each child can receive only once in his Piedmont elementary school career so we were so proud he was recognized in the 1st grade. His picture will be in the paper this week and he was very excited. The award is for good citizenship and positive role model and we couldn't be more proud. Logan is also busy with scouts and has followed in his fathers footsteps as a "natural" dirt-bike rider. Mark found a deal on a 50cc dirt bike and has been living his life vicariously through Logan teaching him to ride. They spent this past Sat morning at Draper Lake riding the trails. Logan loves it and I'm dealing with it so long as they focus on being safe.
Garrett is gearing up for his 1st season of t-ball and just hanging out in pre-k being a good all-around kid. He takes one day at a time and lives it to the fullest, if only we could be more like him. Poor little Garrett is battling a sinus infection or maybe strep right now. He's been sick this weekend and will be going to the doctor in the morning to hopefully get him on the road to recovery.
Addi Grace is loving gymnastics and is crazy about her bubbas and their friends. She hangs with the big kids every chance she gets. She is crazy about her babies and loves to play dressup.
So as you can see, life is crazy and this is just a sliver of our goings on. We are excited about the news of my sister and her hubby that they are finally going to make Mark and I an aunt and uncle this Sept, near my birthday. Finally a baby in the family I can rock and give back!!
The weather has been crazy and we've had rain, snow, sleet, and beautiful sunshine all in the last 10 days. Every morning when I raise the garage door Addi runs out to see what the weather is today. She loves to announce her new found weather vocabulary. Here's a few pics!! Until next time...............
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