Ellie's ER Experience

We have never had to visit the ER for any of our children until last week.  Our adventurous Ellie was upset that she couldn't go on a walk with her big sister and her friend.  So, she proceeded to pull the curtain on our front door as she was crying.  I heard a noise and thought the glass door had broken, but it was the curtain rod clanging on the tile floor.  Ellie came running into the kitchen and was bleeding and I took one look at her and knew we were getting stitches.  The curtain rod had impaled her face just below her right eye.  It was quite deep, 'though the pictures don't do it justice.  Oh, and Toby was home early from work that day, which was a miracle in itself, so we were able to handle this emergency with ease.  Sienna went to her friend, Chloe's, because she does not like medical things.

 

Ellie had a blast at the ER.  She layed still throughout the whole procedure.  We were amazed.  They had 3-4 extra nurses in to hold her down if need be, but they ended up just getting to watch her be such a big girl.  I had told her beforehand that they would probably give her a lollipop if she was a big girl, but they gave her a real nice Barbie.  She almost started crying because she didn't get that lollipop I had told her about, so they found her a popsicle and she was okay.  (Forget the Barbie, I layed that still and didn't get my lollipop!)

 

Ellie is amazing when it comes to pain tolerance.  Once, she had blood drawn and didn't even flinch.  She loves to study things and climb and jump, so I think it is fun to her, perhaps, or at least a new adventure!  I liked shots when I was growing up, so maybe we are alike in this area!

 

(Also on the pictures, you can see that we are putting in a garden, or I should say Toby and the girls are. And a new lawn is coming.  I can't wait to let Ayla crawl/walk around out back.  She began walking at 11 1/2 months!)

Happy 1st Birthday to my Ayla!

We cannot believe it was a year ago that we went to the hospital and had the amazing experience of having a baby.  And not just any baby, but our beautiful Ayla Jane.  I get emotional for others when I have heard they have just had their baby because I can relate to the labor/delivery and the joy of birthing a baby experience now.  As I also get emotional when I hear someone has adopted the traditional way because that is equally amazing, 'though a different experience.   A new baby in the family is just the most wonderfulest thing in this world!

 

Ayla, you are so loving.  You love to give such wonderful neck hugs to us and overflow in kisses for us.  In fact, when you kiss me, you immediately look to see who else is in the room so you can kiss them.  So, we can't resist running you to whomever your open lips are pointed towards.  It really cracks us up and is so special!

 

We are going camping this weekend with some friens, the Larsons, and we will celebrate Ayla and my dad's birthday on Tuesday when they arrive at our house.

 

The whole family loves you Ayla and you are such a sweet baby!

Grandma Jane is Retiring!!!

Just a quick note to say that we are so thrilled to have more time with Grandma.  She is retiring and is at a surprise retirement party right now thrown by a co-worker.  Toby and his sister flew/drove to be there and completely surprise her.  (Thanks to Grandpa organizing that part!)  Wish we could have all gone, but we can't wait to hear about her reaction.  She has been such a wonderful ELL teacher and she will be incredibly missed by her students and the faculty.  BUT...we are so happy that we will be able to see her so much more anytime of the year and Grandpa, too, since he is already retired!  We love you, mom/Grandma!