Bumps and Bruises of 2008

Today as I took the kids to the doctor for Easton's checkup I was reminded of our last years not-so-fond memories. I am so thankful to have 3 healthy kids. Just wanted to share a few for my "journalling" sake and also for those of you that want to know...(p.s. these are from my camera phone, so please excuse the quality)

At 6 weeks old we took Macy to the ER, diagnosis: a respiratory virus. They put her in the cutest little gown and she could have not been a better patient. Smiles for everyone...

In March at Peyton's 4th birthday party she fell. The next day she said her wrist hurt, but insisted going to preschool because we were taking cupcakes for her birthday. I later took her to the doctor, sure enough, a broken arm. She got a purple and pink cast. What a trooper. She is a tough little girl.

Later that year, Macy came down with Rosiola, a horrible rash that came and went in less than a day.

Just before school started back up, Easton had a terrible accident at church. The kids were playing a game of running and spinning, lost his balance and hit a square metal pole. Fortunately there was a doctor there who helped. Again, to the ER we went. He got 22 stitches (7 on the membrane over his skull, 15 on the outside.) One of the most terrifying times of my life. He was pretty upset too, especially since he had to miss soccer, recess and PE for the first 3 weeks of school.

2008 was also full of fun and exciting times which I will share in later posts. We are praying for a healthy uneventful 2009 :).