Addie loses another tooth!

She is a girl after my own heart. Not only has she been losing teeth like crazy, she's been pulling them out herself!! She tells me she is sorry to ruin all my fun!

Monday November 2 mom was taken by ambulance to the ER. She was unable to move and was in extreme pain. It was a horrible week. Many tests were run, but nothing found as to what was going on. She ended up in ICU. Just as quickly as she went down she came back. I have never seen her in that bad of shape and I hope I don't. She is one tough cookie. I know prayers and her determination is what made her able to come home again. I didn't think she would be able to come home again. A few days ago Mike and the kids made this sign and went to the hospital to show her at the window. To their amazement she was able to come outside in a wheelchair. No kids are allowed in our hospital right now cause of H1N1. Mike knew how bad she was missing the kids so he decided to do this for her. She was able to come home today. (nov. 13) She's still a little weak. But we are so glad she is home!! Keep up the good work Nanny!

Addie's 7th birthday party

Addie had her birthday party on Friday the day after her birthday. She decided she would rather have it the day after so her friends could stay longer cause it wasn't a school night. She invited all girls. Her theme was all girl party. They started by watching Hannah Montana the movie. (That lasted about 15 minutes) It was hilarious to hear them all singing the theme song. This is them dancing. Then they had a pinata and pin the tall on the donkey. Followed by presents and cake and ice cream. I would say overall it was a success. Although, I think 2 1/2 hrs. was probably too long. With mom so sick in ICU, I didn't feel much like partying. But I wasn't going to dissapoint Addie. I also didn't realize how hormonal girls already are at this age. (Don't know why I didn't) So, naturally there were a few tears. But Addie had a great time and said the girls were still talking about it Monday at school!

Happy 7th birthday Addie!!

Happy 7th birthday Addie!!! Addie's b-day is Nov. 5. We had a ugly week with mom in the hospital. But still tried to be in the celebrating mood. So for dinner Addie chose to go to Firehouse pizza. Mike met us from work. I can't believe she is already so old. Where has all the time gone? She is an amazing little girl. If everyone had as big a heart as her, we would live in a much better world. I don't think I know anyone who has as much empathy for others as Addie. Mike and I always say, "Where would we be without Addie?" I don't want to ever find out. Love you Bo!

Is it a trick or is it a treat?!!

So this is the fam at Halloween. Fortunately, we had quite mild weather (for us) this year. So, we hit the neighborhood somewhat early. Here are a few shots of the kids trick or treating at some neighbors houses. Addie was a fairy princess. She is all girl. Owen was a pumpkin. Patti a witch. I had dressed up a couple days before when I was at work as a trucker. It disturbed me cause a lot of people thought I was really a man. I didn't like that too much. So, I decided not to dress up with the kids. And Mike was.... well, as you can see, he was a gay sailor. We walked around the neighborhood and got a haul. Mom was not feeling well at all, but managed to make it to the chair. Dave was a cop. And here is me with my little treats.

decorate your pumpkin

Mom and Dave are the pumpkin experts for sure. This year Nanny was definately not feeling up to par. So I took on the pumpkin decorating myself. I decided I would put my control issues aside and let them do what they wanted with their own pumpkin. As you can see, Patti (our special needs lady) was home. It was fun to see what they all chose to do. I made them all clean out their own. Addie stood over hers talking her way through it. Saying, "It's ok Addie you can do this." Owen was making a horrible mess. And Patti would take out 1 seed and really think she had done something. (Just like them and their personalities!!) Addie chose to have a typical jack-o-lantern. She carved it all by herself. And added a few things to spice it up! I'm still not sure what Patti and Owen came up with, but they were sure proud!

Flu at our house

So how lucky are we to get the flu. Addie started the night of my birthday. A couple of days later Owen, then me Don't know if it was H1N1. They aren't testing for it anymore. But the kids and I were sure sick. This is dad enjoying Owen sleeping on him and watching tv. That wouldn't have happened unless Owen was really sick!!

crazy hair day

Every October for 1 week at school they have red ribbon week. It is a fun week that encourages the kids and teaches them not to do drugs. They do something fun everyday out of the week. One this day it was crazy hair day. Addie was excited that was a morning that I was home from work and could do her hair. Dad did it last year and I guess it just wasn't crazy enough. We did lots of glitter and lots of poof. I told her the secret ingredient was White Rain hairspray!