Thanksgiving was great! We all went over to Ashleigh's and Steve made the turkey and Ash made a green bean casserole. Gaga brought dressing, shrimp and jalepeno appetizers and giblet gravy. Steve's parents came and brought a rice casserole and a corn casserole. I brought sweet potato souffle, potato casserole, rolls, brownies covered in marshmallow creme and mini choc chips and a ham. Everything was great! I had more fun hanging out with the family though.... Hayden and Emmi had a blast. I was trying to get Emmi to say my name and instead she said "Aunt-ti" oh well...at least she called me something!

Today I am watching a couple kids and two are asleep, one is laying down watching a Santa movie, three are at the kitchen table doing arts and crafts and eating a snack.

Paul is working, he had to go in. Hopefully he will take the week off before Christmas so we can all spend time together. Gotta go, I will update pictures later!!!

Hayden's Surgery Today

It went well, Hayden did great and only cried for a second when they took him out of my arms to carry him into the operating room. Surgery was less than 10 minutes and he woke up in recovery screaming and crying. Poor baby!!! He didn't stop crying until we got home. He took a nap and woke up feeling great! He was happy, playing, running and eating. He was normal Hayden!!
The doctor said his ears were filled with puss even with him on the antibiotic. He asked Paul and I if he had been sleeping at night. I guess he thought he hadn't but Hayden is a great sleeper!!! He is probably just used to the ear infections....

I am up cooking....I made a sweet potato souffle, brownies with marshmallow cream (for Ash), Mashed potato casserole for those who don't like sweet potatoes, fresh cranberry sauce and a ham tomorrow. I also bought rolls.... I am about to go to bed and clean up in the morning. I am whipped! I am excited to spend the day with my wonderful family tomorrow!! I hope all of you have a blessed Thanksgiving.

Hayden is doing MUCH better!! Hopefully tonight he will sleep well. He has a checkup tomorrow with the doctor. She will tell us then if we need to reschedule his ear tube surgery for Weds. If he has any congestion he will not be able to have it. He seems to be doing ok, so we will see.
Austin is doing ok, he is still coughing a little bit. I don't understand how he doesn't have allergies but we will see how this new treatment works. I just hope this works for his sake!
Trae is doing great but really missing football! We are going to play him in Arena (indoor football) next. Austin is too young to play so he will get to pick what he wants to do next. I am enjoying the break from practices!!
This weekend I am decorating for Christmas, I can't wait!!! I love my decorations!!

Hayden's ENT appt.

Hayden saw the ENT yesterday and he highly recommended Hayden have tubes put in. He is getting alot of ear infections and in order to protect him and his hearing this is the best decision. He will go in on Nov.26th to get them. The surgery will only take about 10 minutes!

We went to the Allergies and Asthma Specialist for Austin and he doesn't have any allergies after all.... weird, but true. His asthma is acting up because of colds, infections, etc.... The doctor has put him on an inhaled steroid that we will use the entire winter, everyday. He will continue the flonase for now but he said to stop the Allegra. When we go back to see him in 5 weeks he will possibly take him off the Flonase too. Here are some pics of his allergy test!

Gator Team

Gator Pics

Go Gators!

Today is the big day, the Championship game! I painted some cowbells and made some pennants that we can wave for Trae. He is excited and wants to win this year! It is cold this morning...brrrr. I can tell Paul is pumped up too, the coaches want to see their hard work pay off too.

Austin's allergy and asthma specialist appt. is Tuesday along with Hayden's ENT appt. Poor Austin's allergies are bad! It seems as if the Allegra and Flonase are not working so well anymore.

Everyone is great here! The boys are doing fabulous in school and loving it. Hayden is great and growing up every minute.

The week is almost over and I cannot wait! It has been a busy one and I am ready for some time to relax!
Trae's game is Saturday at noon for the Championship! We are all ready to go cheer him on. I have to get the boys some clothes for the winter this weekend. Trae has outgrown almost every shirt he has. He is getting so tall.
I need to start buying Christmas presents too, it is coming up quickly!! I walked around Target the other night and got some good ideas. Hayden is the easy one this year. Trae is the most difficult because he doesn't like toys anymore. He said sports clothes, ipod, electric scooter, in-line skates and electric guitar. Austin wants an ipod, electric scooter, electric guitar, drums, skates and some action figures. I already know what I am getting Emmi, Gaga and the grandparents. I have an idea for Paul too!
Ash is having some purse party, jewlery party this Friday that I have to go too. I do need a new purse so that is good!!
Better go, babies are up!

Please keep those in your prayers who are going through a financially hard time right now. I know many people just trying to stay afloat. Please pray that they get back on their feet and are able to provide for their families.