Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Spiderman Bash!

I had such fun designing his invite. We used real Spiderman comics between the cardstock to create a fun, unique background border. I put Luke's eyes behind the mask for another special effect.
Bo and Luke blowing out the candles and making a wish together. Sweet!
Caroline was a grump for the later half of the party and wouldn't let anyone hold her but me! Jana (Scott's mom) finally took her and got her to sleep! Thanks, Jana! :)
There were almost 20 kids at the party! They were SO well-behaved.
Luke's birthday table with all his presents.
Bo and Luke, the birthday boys.
The Spiderman bounce house was a big hit!
During the midst of my sickness, I was worrying myself to death that I wouldn't be well enough in time to pull off Luke's first "big boy" birthday party. Luke wanted a Spiderman birthday theme, so I had designed the cutest invitation and had rented a huge Spiderman bounce house for the party.

One of my good friends Cayce has a son, Bo, who is 8 days younger than Luke. They are in the same class at Otter Creek and are big buddies. He wanted a Spiderman party too, so we decided to do a joint birthday party for them since the invite list would be basically the same anyway. She was also gracious enough to move the entire party back one week just to make sure we were all well. That was SO generous and thoughtful of her! It was such a blessing hosting with her-- lessened the work load and lowered the costs-and the boys loved it! Maybe next year, we can do a "Dukes of Hazzard" theme! I told Cayce that she has to be "Daisy"!! :)

I took my last antibiotic on Thursday and was up at the gym on Friday night for three hours decorating, but, praise the LORD-- the party went off without a hitch, and the kids had a great time!

Happy 4th birthday, Luke, my sweet boy!
Did I mention Caroline turns 2 next week?!?!

Saturday, February 16, 2008

Valentine Wishes

Happy Valentine's Day from our two sweethearts....

Tuesday, February 05, 2008

On the Mend

So, it's been almost two weeks since I've been out of comission. I had started to rebound last week, but by the weekend my fever had come back (not as high), and I just felt sick again and had NO energy. I suffered through Saturday and Sunday and went back to the doctor yesterday.

The first thing she said, "Well, you no longer have the flu." Most of the time, even the worst flu case can only hang around for 5 days or so.... After a few chest x-rays, she confirmed I had pneumonia! Not what I wanted to hear, but at least I knew why I had continued to feel so badly.

After only one day of high-powered antibiotics, I feel much better! At least I feel like my body has a fighting chance now.

So-- I am still crushed that Caroline has been at my parents' for so long. I know she won't remember, but I do! I cannot wait to have her come home.

What an experience this has been! Things I have learned/pondered:
  • We take our health for granted.
  • Pain teaches us things we could never learn otherwise.
  • We are blessed to live in a country with wonderful doctors and medicine.
  • How fortunate I am to have a loving husband who takes care of me, and amazing parents who take care our our children.
  • There is nothing worth watching on TV-- besides American Idol.
  • ALWAYS get a flu shot-- no excuses!
  • Working out at the Y is a wonderful thing-- how I have missed it!
  • Life goes on without you-- despite how important you think you are to the whole process.
  • Friends who check in on you are priceless.
  • "This world is not our home-- we're just a passing through!"

I am ready to end this chapter of sickness and resume "normal" life.