Christmas Videos....
We have many more video to come, but these are the few that I could get uploaded tonight!
Mav and his new Harmonica!
Mav and his new Playhut!
Lilly and her new Piano!
Lilly's New House
Showing posts with label Christmas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Christmas. Show all posts
Wednesday, December 27, 2006
Tuesday, December 26, 2006
Our "Perfect" Christmas.
O.k., I wasn’t going to write about our Christmas saga this year, but it’s just so comical at this point I had to write it down. Just remember when you’re reading this, that we really did have a good Christmas and we had a great time together. I’ve been laughing the whole time that I’ve been writing this, so please don’t think that we’re down or upset. We’re really laughing about it at this point. If you’d like to read the whole update it starts on December 15th. Or you can click on the link below that says "Christmas"
O.k., I wasn’t going to write about our Christmas saga this year, but it’s just so comical at this point I had to write it down. Just remember when you’re reading this, that we really did have a good Christmas and we had a great time together. I’ve been laughing the whole time that I’ve been writing this, so please don’t think that we’re down or upset. We’re really laughing about it at this point. If you’d like to read the whole update it starts on December 15th. Or you can click on the link below that says "Christmas"
Monday, December 25, 2006
December 25th Merry Christmas!!!
6:00am Mav wakes up. I don’t know why he’s getting up so early right now. My eyes are totally matted shut and I can’t get them open.! Damn, I’m really starting to get p. o’d now. We don’t have any plans this morning so we just relax and play with presents. Mav got a new bat and ball and we’re really having fun playing with it.
9:00pm We’re home from the Guinn family Christmas. We had a great time. Phyllis had a fabulous spread of food and it was great to see everyone. Mav was a little overwhelmed by all of the people, but he did pretty well. Bryce’s cousin Lisa had her 2 month old baby boy there and he was so cute. Mav would look at him and say “baby” “baby”. We opened our stockings and then everyone headed out. I forgot to get my camera out, but as soon as I get pics from Phyllis I will post them.
We’re both tired and headed to bed. It’s back to work tomorrow. I’m hoping that tomorrow will be a new day and the curse of Christmas 2006 will finally end!!!
6:00am Mav wakes up. I don’t know why he’s getting up so early right now. My eyes are totally matted shut and I can’t get them open.! Damn, I’m really starting to get p. o’d now. We don’t have any plans this morning so we just relax and play with presents. Mav got a new bat and ball and we’re really having fun playing with it.
10:00am Tammy called and she’s sick! Ryan was out buying 7 up and crackers and she was doing everything she could to keep from getting sick and watch Lilly until he gets back. Talked to mom as well. She sounds good. The Dr told her that if she would stop at least 4 times on the way down the stairs that she could go out to lunch for Christmas. I think she's excited to get out and about!
3:00 pm I check on Tammy and she seems to be doing better. Lilly is holding things down so that helps too. I think they’re both going to say home tomorrow. We’re headed to the Phyllis and Greg’s s for the big Guinn extended family Christmas. Mav wore his new outfit from Aunt Tammy and Uncle Ryan.
3:00 pm I check on Tammy and she seems to be doing better. Lilly is holding things down so that helps too. I think they’re both going to say home tomorrow. We’re headed to the Phyllis and Greg’s s for the big Guinn extended family Christmas. Mav wore his new outfit from Aunt Tammy and Uncle Ryan.
9:00pm We’re home from the Guinn family Christmas. We had a great time. Phyllis had a fabulous spread of food and it was great to see everyone. Mav was a little overwhelmed by all of the people, but he did pretty well. Bryce’s cousin Lisa had her 2 month old baby boy there and he was so cute. Mav would look at him and say “baby” “baby”. We opened our stockings and then everyone headed out. I forgot to get my camera out, but as soon as I get pics from Phyllis I will post them.
We’re both tired and headed to bed. It’s back to work tomorrow. I’m hoping that tomorrow will be a new day and the curse of Christmas 2006 will finally end!!!
Sunday, December 24, 2006
December 24th
1:00am Lilly is sick
3:00am Lilly is sick
6:00am Mav wakes up and is ready to play. We keep all of the lights off so that he can’t see the Christmas presents because I don’t want to wake anyone else up yet.
8:00am it’s too bright outside now and Mav can see all of the presents! He is so excited. He’s dancing in front of the tree and he just starts pulling presents out from under the tree and unwrapping them. We had a great time opening gifts. It took most of the morning because we would unwrap one gift and then it would have to be opened and played with for awhile. Lilly did great. She just seems uncomfortable. If you’re holding her, she’doesn’t want you to sit down. Poor thing.
Full Christmas with the Ramsays photo album below.
12:00 - Tammy looks at me with tears in her eyes and says “Do you care if we pack up and head home today?” I told her it was no problem with us. I think we’ve all had more than we can take for one holiday. So, we loaded them up and they headed for Colorado.
We layed around most of the day and played with presents. I slept a lot today. I’m just not really feeling up to par yet. I think I’ll wait awhile to eat or drink anything tday.
5:00 Bryce looks at me and says “Your eyes are really red”. I knew they were kind of itching and bothering me, but I hadn’t really looked at them. Sure enough…I look in the mirror and they’re bright red and a hour or so later they’re really goopy. Oh my gosh I think I have pink eye!
9:00 Tammy calls and they’re almost to Denver. They stopped in Limon and Lilly got sick so they’re going to take her to the hospital in Denver to get her checked out before they go up the mountains. I sure hope she’s o.k., Her little body is just worn out.
11:30 Tammy finally calls and Lilly is fine. They checked her oxygen levels and her hydration levels and said she’s fine she’s just a sick little girl. They told Tammy that this flu has been lasting 10 days in some babies! Oh my Gosh… can you believe it could last 10 days. At least she’s on day 6 now, but isn’t that horrible....
1:00am Lilly is sick
3:00am Lilly is sick
6:00am Mav wakes up and is ready to play. We keep all of the lights off so that he can’t see the Christmas presents because I don’t want to wake anyone else up yet.
8:00am it’s too bright outside now and Mav can see all of the presents! He is so excited. He’s dancing in front of the tree and he just starts pulling presents out from under the tree and unwrapping them. We had a great time opening gifts. It took most of the morning because we would unwrap one gift and then it would have to be opened and played with for awhile. Lilly did great. She just seems uncomfortable. If you’re holding her, she’doesn’t want you to sit down. Poor thing.
Full Christmas with the Ramsays photo album below.
12:00 - Tammy looks at me with tears in her eyes and says “Do you care if we pack up and head home today?” I told her it was no problem with us. I think we’ve all had more than we can take for one holiday. So, we loaded them up and they headed for Colorado.
We layed around most of the day and played with presents. I slept a lot today. I’m just not really feeling up to par yet. I think I’ll wait awhile to eat or drink anything tday.
5:00 Bryce looks at me and says “Your eyes are really red”. I knew they were kind of itching and bothering me, but I hadn’t really looked at them. Sure enough…I look in the mirror and they’re bright red and a hour or so later they’re really goopy. Oh my gosh I think I have pink eye!
9:00 Tammy calls and they’re almost to Denver. They stopped in Limon and Lilly got sick so they’re going to take her to the hospital in Denver to get her checked out before they go up the mountains. I sure hope she’s o.k., Her little body is just worn out.
11:30 Tammy finally calls and Lilly is fine. They checked her oxygen levels and her hydration levels and said she’s fine she’s just a sick little girl. They told Tammy that this flu has been lasting 10 days in some babies! Oh my Gosh… can you believe it could last 10 days. At least she’s on day 6 now, but isn’t that horrible....
Saturday, December 23, 2006
December 23rd
1:30 am. Aunt Stacy and Lilly waiting for daddy to get here.
2:00 am Ryan is here. He drove in the snow and just made it in. We’re all exhausted and going to bed, but we're excited he's here!
Lilly seems to be doing better today. We’re going to go ahead and go to Kingman for the Lankton Christmas. Our tanks are running a little low due to little sleep, but we’re excited to get to Kingman and see everyone.
11:30am- We arrive in Kingman. O.k., we’re a little late (we were supposed to be there at 10:00) but hey, we have 2 kids (1 of them sick) and 4 hours of sleep. I think we did pretty well.
6:30 pm-We had a great time visitng with family. Mav was a wild man. He ran and ran all day long! Lilly did great. She didn’t get sick, she was smiling and playing. I really think she might be almost through with the flu.
1:30 am. Aunt Stacy and Lilly waiting for daddy to get here.
2:00 am Ryan is here. He drove in the snow and just made it in. We’re all exhausted and going to bed, but we're excited he's here!
Lilly seems to be doing better today. We’re going to go ahead and go to Kingman for the Lankton Christmas. Our tanks are running a little low due to little sleep, but we’re excited to get to Kingman and see everyone.
11:30am- We arrive in Kingman. O.k., we’re a little late (we were supposed to be there at 10:00) but hey, we have 2 kids (1 of them sick) and 4 hours of sleep. I think we did pretty well.
We played a game of baseball and Mav of course wanted to sit right behind the game board!
Allison giving Lilly a shoulder massage
Full Lankton Christmas Album below
6:30 pm-We had a great time visitng with family. Mav was a wild man. He ran and ran all day long! Lilly did great. She didn’t get sick, she was smiling and playing. I really think she might be almost through with the flu.
7:30 pm-Mav was exhausted and he's already in bed. Myrna came by to see the kids and deliver presents. I felt so badly that Maverick was already in bed. Myrna really enjoyed seeing Lilly!
9:00 pm -Tammy and I decide that we need to run to Target for a few stocking stuffers since we’re going to have our Christmas in the morning so that they can head back to Colorado early on morning of the 25th. We get in the car and about halfway to Target I’m starting to feel a little wierd, but I assume it will pass. Well, let’s just say this….Tammy did all of the shopping while I was vomiting in the Target bathroom!
10:00 pm-We’re home and we play Santa real quick and go to bed. I think we’re all ready to wake up to a new day!
Friday, December 22, 2006
December 22nd
Lilly had a rough night, but she seems to be doing better today. However, we got a call from Ryan and his flight has been cancelled. He can’t fly here for Christmas!! I think he’s upset but we’re working through it. He’s checking the roads to see if he can drive. We really want him here and he really doesn’t want to spend Christmas alone.
10:00am - Mav and I headed to his Christmas Party at New Song. We made little goody bags (little stockings) with toys and candy in them for all of the kids. We had a great time.
3:00pm Lilly is sick again. She had gone several hours without being sick and we thought we were in the clear. Man this virus really seems to be hanging on!
Mav and I headed outside to play for awhile. There's something about a stocking hat that gives you really wild hair!
9:30pm We get the kids to bed and start making Devilled Eggs. I know this sounds like a crazy tradition, but we make Devilled Eggs every Christmas! We of course had to call my mom for the recipe because we can't ever remember everything that goes into the eggs!
Lilly had a rough night, but she seems to be doing better today. However, we got a call from Ryan and his flight has been cancelled. He can’t fly here for Christmas!! I think he’s upset but we’re working through it. He’s checking the roads to see if he can drive. We really want him here and he really doesn’t want to spend Christmas alone.
10:00am - Mav and I headed to his Christmas Party at New Song. We made little goody bags (little stockings) with toys and candy in them for all of the kids. We had a great time.
3:00pm Lilly is sick again. She had gone several hours without being sick and we thought we were in the clear. Man this virus really seems to be hanging on!
Mav and I headed outside to play for awhile. There's something about a stocking hat that gives you really wild hair!
9:30pm We get the kids to bed and start making Devilled Eggs. I know this sounds like a crazy tradition, but we make Devilled Eggs every Christmas! We of course had to call my mom for the recipe because we can't ever remember everything that goes into the eggs!
Thursday, December 21, 2006
December 21st
Lilly has been up off and on all night. We’ve been giving her pedialyte to keep fluids in her as best we can. We’re taking her into Mav’s Pediatrician at 10:00 today. Greg and Phyllis were supposed to fly to Vegas today to watch the Shockers play ball, but their flight has been cancelled due to weather in Denver. So, they’re driving down to Oklahoma City to catch a flight. Ryan, Tammy’s husband, is supposed to fly here from Denver tomorrow. I sure hope he can make it.
The pediatrician said that Lilly has the flu. Flu that is going to last several days and the Dr said the next stage is diahrea. Well, we've entered that stage. Between Mav and Lilly I think we've changed about 10 poopy diapers today!
She said that little ones like Lilly are really having a hard time kicking this flu. She said it’s causing vomiting, diahhrea, pink eye, ear infections. Anything you can think of this virus is causing. She suggested that we give Lilly the heavy syrup from peaches to help settle her stomach. So, we’ll try it.
Lilly has been up off and on all night. We’ve been giving her pedialyte to keep fluids in her as best we can. We’re taking her into Mav’s Pediatrician at 10:00 today. Greg and Phyllis were supposed to fly to Vegas today to watch the Shockers play ball, but their flight has been cancelled due to weather in Denver. So, they’re driving down to Oklahoma City to catch a flight. Ryan, Tammy’s husband, is supposed to fly here from Denver tomorrow. I sure hope he can make it.
The pediatrician said that Lilly has the flu. Flu that is going to last several days and the Dr said the next stage is diahrea. Well, we've entered that stage. Between Mav and Lilly I think we've changed about 10 poopy diapers today!
She said that little ones like Lilly are really having a hard time kicking this flu. She said it’s causing vomiting, diahhrea, pink eye, ear infections. Anything you can think of this virus is causing. She suggested that we give Lilly the heavy syrup from peaches to help settle her stomach. So, we’ll try it.
Mom got to go home to the island today. I think this will really help her recovery. She has to be carried up and down the stairs to the house, so she can't get out much but at least she can be back where she's more comfortable. They're staying at a friends house right now until their new house is finished, but I still think it's nice for them to be back on the island. Now, if she'll just behave herself and not try to overdo it!
Shoes
Grandma Rita and Grandpa Mike, Mav must have been thinking about you today. He brought me his black shoes from Roatan and begged me to put them on him. He had to get in his closet and reach up high to get them out of his shoe rack. I was amazed that he could even get to them. So, we put them on and he ran around the house in them for a couple of hours. The funniest thing is that they're still so big, but that didn't seem to bother him.
Grandma Rita and Grandpa Mike, Mav must have been thinking about you today. He brought me his black shoes from Roatan and begged me to put them on him. He had to get in his closet and reach up high to get them out of his shoe rack. I was amazed that he could even get to them. So, we put them on and he ran around the house in them for a couple of hours. The funniest thing is that they're still so big, but that didn't seem to bother him.
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
December 20th
After airline delays, Tammy and Lilly arrived about 2:00 am this morning. We're all a little tired, but we're having a good time. Poor little Lilly has been vomiting. We're thinking that maybe the turbulents on the plane upset her little stomach. She’s a trooper. She’s still up playing and carrying on with Mav. He seems to think she’s o.k. this time. He walks up to her and says “Lilly Cry” “Lilly Sick” She giggles and laughs at his goofy little faces and moves that he does around her. He’s quite the little entertainer.
After airline delays, Tammy and Lilly arrived about 2:00 am this morning. We're all a little tired, but we're having a good time. Poor little Lilly has been vomiting. We're thinking that maybe the turbulents on the plane upset her little stomach. She’s a trooper. She’s still up playing and carrying on with Mav. He seems to think she’s o.k. this time. He walks up to her and says “Lilly Cry” “Lilly Sick” She giggles and laughs at his goofy little faces and moves that he does around her. He’s quite the little entertainer.
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Monday, December 18, 2006
December 18th
December 18th. Mom got to move out of the hospital into their hotel room today. She seems to be much more comfortable at the hotel. She took a shower today and washed her hair this seems to have really given her a boost in the right direction. She told me they even have English tv in the hotel so she got to watch her soap opera! Her leg seems to be working better and better everyday. One of her friends on the mainland stopped by today and brought her body lotion, soap, etc and I think it really made mom’s day.
December 18th. Mom got to move out of the hospital into their hotel room today. She seems to be much more comfortable at the hotel. She took a shower today and washed her hair this seems to have really given her a boost in the right direction. She told me they even have English tv in the hotel so she got to watch her soap opera! Her leg seems to be working better and better everyday. One of her friends on the mainland stopped by today and brought her body lotion, soap, etc and I think it really made mom’s day.
Sunday, December 17, 2006
December 17th
December 17th . Mom still sounds good. She’s having problems with her left leg, but the Dr is assuring her that it’s very normal. She seems to be having some pain, but they’re working to get it under control. She told me today that Dad has been great. They’re so lucky to have such a strong bond and marriage.
December 17th . Mom still sounds good. She’s having problems with her left leg, but the Dr is assuring her that it’s very normal. She seems to be having some pain, but they’re working to get it under control. She told me today that Dad has been great. They’re so lucky to have such a strong bond and marriage.
Saturday, December 16, 2006
December 16th
Talked to mom and dad today and they both sound great. Dad sounds rested and mom is in really good spirits. It’s tough for them to understand exactly what’s going on because none of the nurses or dr’s speak English. I woke up in the night wondering if they new the Spanish word for pain, but dad assured me that he had his Spanish/English dictionary with him and they were doing just fine.
Talked to mom and dad today and they both sound great. Dad sounds rested and mom is in really good spirits. It’s tough for them to understand exactly what’s going on because none of the nurses or dr’s speak English. I woke up in the night wondering if they new the Spanish word for pain, but dad assured me that he had his Spanish/English dictionary with him and they were doing just fine.
More December 15th
Dad called about 9:30 tonight and mom is out of surgery and in recovery. The Dr said the surgery went great and that they were moving her into intensive care. However, the rules are a bit different there and dad is not allowed to see her tonight. Oh well, it might work out for the best. I think he really needs to go to the hotel and get some rest. They sold the house that they were living in on the island and they have to be moved out by tomorrow. When dad knew mom was getting sick he put on a pot of coffee and worked all night to get the house cleaned and ready to be closed up until the new oweners arrive. Then they left in the morning for the hospital, so he hasn’t had any sleep. He sounds super tired, but I’m sure he’ll be rested and ready to help mom recover in the morning. That’s all I know for now. I’m exhausted physically and mentally and this point and I just need some rest.
Dad called about 9:30 tonight and mom is out of surgery and in recovery. The Dr said the surgery went great and that they were moving her into intensive care. However, the rules are a bit different there and dad is not allowed to see her tonight. Oh well, it might work out for the best. I think he really needs to go to the hotel and get some rest. They sold the house that they were living in on the island and they have to be moved out by tomorrow. When dad knew mom was getting sick he put on a pot of coffee and worked all night to get the house cleaned and ready to be closed up until the new oweners arrive. Then they left in the morning for the hospital, so he hasn’t had any sleep. He sounds super tired, but I’m sure he’ll be rested and ready to help mom recover in the morning. That’s all I know for now. I’m exhausted physically and mentally and this point and I just need some rest.
2006 Christmas Program
Tonight was Maverick's first Christmas program. We had no idea what to expect. When we pulled into the parking lot you would have thought we were at a rock concert. There were cars and people everywhere! Both the East and West side schools were involved in the program, so there were approximately 400 kids, their parents and their grandparents! It was mad chaos!
Dad and me dropping Mav off in his dressing room before the show.
The family anxiously awaiting the performance!
Mav did really well for the first couple of songs.
Then, he caught a glimpse of us and there was no keeping him on the stage! He came running off the stage and everyone laughed. He was the star of the show. We have video of the performances but I'm having trouble getting them to upload. I will keep trying.
Tonight was Maverick's first Christmas program. We had no idea what to expect. When we pulled into the parking lot you would have thought we were at a rock concert. There were cars and people everywhere! Both the East and West side schools were involved in the program, so there were approximately 400 kids, their parents and their grandparents! It was mad chaos!
Dad and me dropping Mav off in his dressing room before the show.
The family anxiously awaiting the performance!
Mav did really well for the first couple of songs.
Then, he caught a glimpse of us and there was no keeping him on the stage! He came running off the stage and everyone laughed. He was the star of the show. We have video of the performances but I'm having trouble getting them to upload. I will keep trying.
Friday, December 15, 2006
December 15th.
We are all set for my parents to arrive tomorrow. We’ve had the windows cleaned, the carpets cleaned, etc and we’re ready for company. My grandparents have been here helping with the basement and my grandma has been a cleaning fool. I think my house might be in the best shape it’s ever been.
I talked to Tammy this morning discussing when mom and dad are getting in and when she and Lilly are flying in. She mentioned to me that she talked to dad last night and he said that mom hadn’t been feeling real well, but she seemed to be on the mend. So, I decided that I’d give her a call and check in. Well, she answers the phone and says “Why are you calling me” I told her that Tammy said she wasn’t feeling well and I just wanted to check in. I could immediately tell that something was not right. She proceeds to tell me that she’s in the hospital in La Ceiba (mainland Honduras). She had been in terrible pain all night and they flew over to the hospital first thing in the morning. She had already seen the Dr and they had her scheduled for an emegerncy hysterectomy at 5:00 tonight. I can tell she’s upset and scared but doing her best to control her emotions. I think she was most upset about not being able to come home for Christmas. We talked each other through it and began to realize that everything is going to be just fine, but emotions are running high. Tammy and I talked things over this afternoon and they’re still going to come for Christmas. We’re feeling a little sorry for ourselves and a little lost without mom and dad, but we’ll figure it out. I’m so glad they’re still coming for Chirstmas.
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