Another fun weekend!

Photos from Aiden's 4-wheel experience with Alvin and Daddy. Aiden wasn't impressed with Daddy's 4-wheelin' skills. Daddy did not go up the 'ramps' fast enough so Aiden switched drivers. It was quite funny.

Here are Aiden and Braydon totally tuckered out after playing outside all day with Grandma. They love sleeping on the air bed.

This pic is from Saturday. We scrapped until we dropped (10 a - 11:15 p!) Picture are Steph, Missy and Beth. I had a lot of fun girls ... and actually got some things accomplished! Who knew!?!?!

As you can see, we had a fun weekend. Friday was a nice evening talking with my in-laws and enjoying the weather. Saturday was the all day scrap and Sunday we toured some homes and ended up at the lake for T.C.'s 13th birthday party. It was great to see some family that we hadn't seen since Christmas or before. We didn't get home until after 9, so we are all a bit tired. Tonight is Aiden's AWANA Cubbies program and then out to eat with my family to celebrate my sister and mom's birthday's. I guess I should go buy them gifts!

Love,

Carrie

Weekend Happenings

Good afternoon!

I am glad to say that this week has been much less eventful than the previous ones ... although it's only Thursday! I say this even though I have managed to dump three McDonald's Iced Tea's on me, lost my debit card (left it in another ATM and that bank destroyed it) and managed to forget to turn off my curling iron once or twice this week ... other than that ... BORING!

I guess that we have had one 'exciting' event. Logan is potty training and has been trying to learn to stand and do the deed. Well, today the seat fell on his 'self' and now it's bruised! OUCHIE!!!!! I think we'll live though.

I am looking forward to the weekend. The boys and are heading to Larwill to see family. Saturday I will be scrapping all day with Steph and Missy in Warsaw ... so fun! I don't think I'll have to wear my boots this time. HAHA!

Have a wonderful weekend all,
Carrie

Another trip to the ER

Here's a new picture of the Gavin-ator (I just came up with that one!) Jamie about died when I put that camo hat on him. Go redneck or go home!

Well, we made another trip to the ER this week. This time for Logan. Around 1:30 am on Saturday morning, I heard Logan trying to call my name and trying to cough. He was having a hard time breathing and was really wheezing. I call my sis (a nurse) and asked what she thought. She told me to take him to the ER. First we called the on call dr. and she said that same thing. So ... of we went. Oh, by the way, my mom came and picked up Aiden and took him back to her house. On the way I called a friend of mine that I knew would be awake. I just asked her to pray for Logan and for me as I was just beyond stressed at that point. We arrived to the ER around 2 and were taken back to a room. Two seconds later, my friend Heidi (the one I called) was at the door! She came to keep me company. I so needed that even though I said I didn't. LOVE YOU HEIDI! Anyway. They gave Logan a breathing treatment right away and checked his oxygen levels. The levels came back at 97%, but the dr. wasn't sure that was right so we did some x-rays. After the x-rays Logan got a double shot of a steroid. Two nurses came in to do it at the same time (in his thighs) but there was a third nurse. I asked what she was for and they said to catch mommy if she passes out again! I guess I have a reputation @ the Community ER! HAHAHA! We then stayed for observation and were on our way around 5 am. WHEW! What a night. They said it was croup related - but he is fine now. I just hope we don't go through that again.

I am ready for a boring week!

Love,

Carrie

We are earthquake surviors!

Can you believe it!?!?! A 5.4 earthquake in Indiana! This morning @ 5:39 am. Yep ... shook my bed. Ask me about the entire story sometime ... I was pretty sure it was the end of the world! Thanks to my Dad for being a great sport and coming to my house @ 5:45 am to make me feel safe until I knew FOR SURE it was an earthquake. Aiden said, "This is the day that the Lord has made ... earthquakes and all."

Tomorrow is our anniversary (see below ... and Marcus did read and even commented!). I received the beautiful flowers and balloons attached. I have a wonderful husband.

Have a great weekend!

Carrie

Wuv ... Twu Wuv!

Marcus and I were able to attend a marriage retreat with our church this last weekend. Many of our very close friends from bible study (past and present) were also able to attend. We had a wonderful time talking about issues that we all have in marriages. We had a couple that had only been married 2 1/2 years all the way up to 52 years! It was great to hear perspectives of all the couples. There were a lot of laughs ... lots of tears ... but mostly growing together as Christians. I know that Marcus and I learned a lot from this retreat.

Saturday, April 19th is our 5th wedding anniversary! I can hardly believe that it's been 5 years. Let's see if he actually reads my blog!

Marcus - you are the best husband I could ever asked for. You put up with every little quirk that I have (and even love some of them!) and I do not know anyone else that would do that. I know that we have been through a lot this year and I cannot believe how much we have grown from everything. I love you more and more everyday. I have so much more to say, but I know that you HATE reading ... so I'll stop here because I am sure the card I give you on Saturday will have a lot to read too! I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!! And I cannot wait to see what the next 5, 10, 15, 50 years hold.

~Carrie

T Ball

Aiden had his first practice game yesterday. He did pretty well. I've attached some pics (the last one is of Logan stealing his friend's food!)

Also, Aiden did get his stitches out yesterday am. He asked the nurse if he could keep them so mommy could put them in his scrap book! AHHH! They look like tiny blue ants. Boys!

Here's a picture of the great deal I got last night (see below).