Tanner and I got our 1st ambulance ride

;-P I am still a bit shaken up, and tears are coming easy just from the scare...but he seems fine and liked the ride...silly boy!! anyway ... the story...

oh man, what a day!! Tanner had a yucky cough last night / this am - by chance he lifted his shirt this morning sitting by me and I noticed he was breathing hard and the chest was caving, SO I was a bit worried, and normally this soon and quick and with no insurance I wait it out, but Ive always heard caving chest = NO good ... Dr got him in at 10:20

So we go back at 10:30 it didn't take them 5 mins to bring in the oxygen reader and nebulizer...they didn't like his oxygen level, so they gave the 1st treatment straight from on oxygen tank, and gave him a steriod shot...and took blood outta the finger, I was so proud...the finger stick he didn't even feel!! the shot on the other hand, she said it would HURT and he cried ;( anyway...they gave him part of the 2nd off the oxygen and back on the nebulizer ...well his oxygen dropped again...so they talked hospital...and with him dipping off oxygen they called an ambulance - and then gave him a shot of epi in his arm...unfortunatly they didn't wait to see if and when the epi would work, and they sent us on, he had a high White Blood Count so they were saying Pneumonia...

they took him off the oxygen on the way down, and the ambulance did his count and it was within normal, so he didn't have oxygen the whole ride, basically I could have saved us that ride...but whatta ya do?? he enjoyed the ride, we both rode on the stretcher so he felt safe!! he was nervous when the paramedics arrived!! But we talked about our cousin Price, who used to work there, actually our paramedics said they knew him...he felt a bit better, just wondered if THEY were going to give him a shot...

Get to childrens, everything is normal - thank goodness, they monitor him until 4pm to make sure if/when the epi was out of his system he didn't relapse..he has an "almost" ear infection - Dr said he did, Hospital pedi said it was fluid and could easily become and infection... Dr said his throat was red...Hospital said he had a puss pocket on his tonsils...neither he complainted about so that could explain the high WBC?!? His x-ray was fine...So we are home...nothing known, and no meds..well an inhaler for cough..i heard asthma a LOT today...but never had issues so we will be watching him and I am applying for CHIPs again...

Im ready for bed!!

Merry Christmas AND Happy New Year

Wow is it already close to MID- January?! I can't believe it! The Holidays are over...well almost - we have been so busy the tree is still, up and the boxes are in he attic, so Chris said he would get them down tonight...so THEN I can say they are over!

Right before Christmas we met mamaw and papaw at Bass Pro Shops - the boys have a hunting trip planned right after christmas...the kids and I tag'd along to see santa!! Jamie was with them, so we attempted a picture, but she didn't like Santa much...brings back memories of my kids their first year!! haha

We had a great Christmas - the Sat before we went down to Cedar Creek lake for a Halpain Christmas - Pops and Nana were great host! we saw all the cousins and had tons of fun! I was BAD and forgot my camera...which reminds me I need to ask for copies of them from Kim and Larry ;) ...then we usually do Christmas eve with my mom and family - but since Sky works at the Movie Theater, she had to work both Christmas Eve and Day we moved it!! They got lots of stuff there, Christmas could have been over with these too, but of course it wasn't! I said I was going to be good and well, I still went a little over board - and Santa...dang him! Tanner got TONS of Planet Heros and McKinlee got an American Girl doll! McKinlee also got an ATM machine...Daddy liked it a lot as well! ;)

For new years, I went to dad and Julies for bunco, everyone at home was going to bed, so I stayed for the new year...I missed my kisses to ring in the new year, so I left after that...we spent New years day with Pops and Nana! they made Black eyed peas, cabbage, ham and corn bread!! McKinlee ate about 3 helpings of BEPs - she says her luck will be SUPER good this year!! I hope so!! Chris ate lots of cabbage, lets hope he starts some pay INcreases, instead of DEcreases this year!! hope 2009 finds each of you Happy, Healthy and with Lots of Love!

Party Party and MORE Parties...

There isnt lots to say, but Lots show you!! we have had a busy few days...

Tanner had his School party Thrusday along with his program, his class was Penguins...

Isn't he the CUTEST Penguin!!

Then McKinlee had her Brownie Party -

And the Brownies from a few weeks ago, when we went to Madelines Christmas :) this is with Madeline...

Then today was McKinlees class party - We don't have as much help in this class - lots of working moms or moms with siblings, but we still have fun!! Krispy Kreme Donuts, hot choc, friends, crafts - how can you NOT have fun!

Love in the Heart

I don't have much to add -we have been so busy...and well I seem to be slacking this year on Christmas Activites...we really haven't done much at all - I feel bad but it is nice not to run run run...but don't think we HAVEN"T been busy! McKinlee has had lots of Girl Scout Activites! We have seen Madelines Christmas at the Dallas Children's Theater - and just this last weekend we went to our Cookie Rally *yes watch out, its ALMOST GS Cookie Time!!* and then the troop did Caroling for Cans and they collected almost 100 cans for the Rockwall Helping Hands!

I attended a Christmas Party with the best group of girls on Friday!! I was having thoughts of not going, but I knew I would regret it!! So I went and so glad I did!! I have the best girls in the world!! Everyone brings their own to the group and compliments each other! We had a secret santa exchange and my santa total went over the top - she did a Twilight Theme...because well I love Edward :D - Nothing was "twilight" but each had a note relating it to Twilight!! LOVE IT!! I feel so low to follow that, I wasn't near that creative! But we had a blast! and That was the point!!

Tanner is still going to school and "Pre K - aka my work" He is loving it and playing with friends is much better then mommy! We have his Christmas performance this Thursday - then Friday McKinlee is out of school - Then about 2 1/2 weeks of them home...PLEASE let them get a long!! Although I am looking forward to some time with them!! I feel so pulled in every direction!

Overall we are well -Happy and Excited for all the Family time coming up with the Holidays! Hope each of you are finding this Holiday Season Healthy, Happy and Stress-Free!! Love to you all!

Im Thankful...

Yes, its not Thanksgiving - but Im finally posting pics, so bare with me! I am very Thankful for all my family and friends - what would I do without each and everyone of you! Everyone has a special place in my heart and make me, my kids and Chris who we are today! I know I don't say it enough - but I am very happy to have you in our lives!!

My family had a fabulous Thanksgiving - Plans changed a bit with some sicknesses - but maybe it was for the better - the original plan - Drive to the 'ranch' - well the ranch is in henderson and well the 2.5 hr drive there AND back didn't really appeal to me! but it was my moms turn this year...so that was the plan- Well Uncle Mike and Joy were both sick - so everyone started opting out! So we decided to head over to "Two Sister Ranch" aka Mamaw/Papaw and Rhondas Houses! All the Halpains were there ready with open arms to some last minute tag alongs...the kids had fun with all the cousins, we ate WAY to much and got to visit some!

While we were finishing up lunch, Papaw took all the kids on a Kabota Ride

Chris and Mamaw - getting some grub ;)

Pops, Nana and Jordyn *love*

Mom and family had gone to Terry's house (Terry Fator as my kids call him) Poor Sky Had to work, the down fall of working at the movie theater! Well about 3:30 we decided maybe this would be our last Thanksgiving with Terry and Melinda - they are very popular people these days, so it won't be long before the smallish ones (us) are forgotten **hahaha** so we decided to crash their Thanksgiving too!! It has been a while since we've seen them and they are about to move to Sunny Las Vegas! Despite the fact that Terry has been family much longer then my kids have been alive - they are both incredible star struck and excited to have him as a cousin! I asked him about his book and if i could order some Winston Jr Puppets on his website - and *voila* Terry whips some out - signs and gives them to us!! *THank you again Terry!!

I dont know why my pics don't rotate? sorry!!!!!

Tanner bugged the crap outta Terry - he wanted a performance..Terry did a few things and the kids were just in AWE! they are amazed by his talents every time!!

They both still speak of when we he performed at McKinlees Birthday Party almost 2 yrs ago!! Terry tried to get McKinlee and Tanner to perform - Tanner got embarrassed - McKinlee tried - she FINALLY sang Jingle bells as "Winstonetta" with "Winston Jr" performed by Terry himself! I read on Terrys Blog that he and Melinda were in Rockafeller Center for the tree lighting - I am soooo incredible jealous - I would LOVE to be in NY for the holiday season! I hope they get pics!

Just for fun, Me and Melinda!! Melinda taught me that if you put a net all over your ceiling you can collect a LOT of stuffed animals!! and she taught me ALL about the Monkeys...."Here we come, walking down the street...We get the funniest looks from...Everyone we meet...Hey, Hey we're the Monkey's" :)

After a bit, we decided to leave Terry, Melinda and their guests in peace - and we made the short journey home - were we all sat around watching TV before I went to bed to get ready for Black Friday shopping!! *yes, Im one of THoSE Crazy people!* We all loved seeing so many members of our family in one day!! I love Thanksgiving the MOST for that reason!! Food is second to me!! the Family is far far more important to me!

Pumpkins are Growing..

In a Patch!! :) Thursday was Tanners Thanksgiving Feast and Program...he was a cute little Pumpkin...don't you agree! :)

I took McKinlee outta school to go see and then get a flu shot = although the shot didn't happen *yet* she was quite happy about that! they are so cute when they don't fight!!!

Not much longer!! Turkey Time! I am sooooo very thankful for my wonderful family!

Its Beginning to look a lot like...

...CHRISTMAS - Every where I go! It isn't quite Thanksgiving yet - but the malls are ready!! the kids are a part of "Kidgets" for the Simon Malls ... we got a notice that Santa was coming...so We had GC for RainForset Cafe and Grapevine Mills is a Simon Mall so - Kimberly and I loaded the kids up and off we went. We get to Grapevine about 9:40 and go the wrong way...so we walk the WHOLE mall then we find Radio Disney - SCORE!! and We aren't even late Santa was JUST about to arrive!! they gave the kids a Box and they got to pick some Santa Prizes they got gingerbread suckers, stickers, notebooks and more!! then they got a cool Santa plate they can color along with 2 choc. chip cookies and milk... Santa then read them a story
Then we hung out and got our 1st Pic with Santa...I say first because like I said It is ONLY November Im sure we will see him a few more times!! ;)
We got to use our "own" camera if we purchased, so I snuck a quick shot of all the kids :D
Then the kids did a hoola hoop contest...both big girls did very well!!
Tanner didn't want to hoola - he said he was no good, so I just took his pic, is he not the most handsome thing!

it was fun and they all really enjoyed it!! it was worth the $5 for the year cost just for this :) After this we went to the Disney Store *and I was pretty good - had left over Disney $$ so I only spent $10* then Rainforest Cafe - Old Navy and we left...it was an early start and I was trying to get back for a Baby Shower - but I missed it!! I am such a bad SIL!! Sorry Rachel, I will see you soon!

Everyone get ready!! Christmas is Coming!! HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!