Alaria

I couldn't resist posting these pictures of Alaria

No More Tonsils

Josh went in Tuesday moring to get his tonsils and adenoids removed. It turned into a two day hospital stay, but we are happy to report that Josh is home now and all is well. The doctor was amazed at the size of his adenoids, and his tonsils were so big that they touched in the back of his throat and he even had tonsil tissue growing down the back of his throat. I slept by him in the hospital last night and was shocked at how much better he already breathes, and that is still with swelling! Cole came to visit and they raced motorcycles and went for a wagon ride!

Books

Here is my latest read, which I must recommend. Book of a Thousand Days by Shannon Hale. If you like fairy tales, you will love this book! It is different than any book I have ever read, but I absolutely loved it! Please pass on any recommendations you have - I am always looking for a good book to read!

Is It Over Already?

We had a great Christmas but what a busy couple of weeks! I don't know how anybody kept up on their blogs! Well Santa gained approval from my boys this year since we now have about 6 transformers in our house, and yes, a very cool Optimus Prime came for Cole. If only you didn't have to have a college degree to transform him, then we would be fine.
I would have to say that Kris and I's favorite gift we got was Rock Band, and yes, we are addicted. Even Alaria wanted to get in on it!

I also have to share this great moment - a couple days before Christmas and I have all the kids at Walmart (BAD IDEA!!) so things are crazy, Alaria is screaming, Cole is pulling things off the shelves and all of the suden I hear Josh very calmly saying "Here Mom". When I look at him I see that he has taken his own cast off and is holding it out to me! Lucily he was ready to have it off anyway, and he is healed up all fine. Next week he is getting his tonsils out. The poor kids doesn't get a break!