Aiden's rough Week

I'm not a big gabbber, but when I got a text seven years ago announcing the birth of this boy it was an instant bond. Bug came into the world September 16, 2008 at a mere 28 to 29 weeks gestation. Little man wasn't due until beginning of December. Here I found myself looking at a tiny 2lb baby laying in an incubator praying for my sister's sake that he'd live, and be healthy.
He had his fair share of struggles, and by one they put a shunt in to help drain the extra fluid off his brain. As he grew he gained family members. His sisters love to be with him and play. Most of all he loved them.

Every step forward with him has been a blessing, from walking, talking, school, potty training to simply hearing aids for school. His biggest challenges have been watching his physical activity with the placement of the shunt. He hasn't ever had too many issues with the shunt giving him problems in the last six years.

 

This week Aiden turned seven. Sissy and I have been reflecting on his birth and how amazing he's doing. We had a picnic and pictures planned for today to celebrate his and H's birthdays. When I got a scary text message and call from my bug. "Auntie my head hurts real bad. So mommy took me to the doctor.'' I sigh, trying not to make him nervous, ''well buddy that's the best place to be.'' After a quick chat with sissy I find out that they're worried about his shunt. All his cultures came back negative for infection. So now they have to do x-rays,CT scans, and MRI's to check his shunt is working properly. I knew it was going to be a long night. Finally at midnight I get a call from sissy about Bug's shunt. After six years of the same shunt his is finally decided to cause grief. The good news was there's no blockage, but for some reason his shunt is draining the fluid too fast and that causes him to get sick. They put a neurosurgeon on call just in case anything goes wrong.

So happy Birthday Buggy Auntie loves you and hopefully the next year isn't quite as hectic as this one!

 

Miss H is Nine

Easter 2015

Cat in the hat program second grade

four years old dec 2010

fifth Birthday

Baby H

We are so lucky to have this sweet girl in our life! Happy Birthday Hermione Marie we love you so much! I can't believe you're nine. Seems like yesterday you were in preschool and Abby was a baby.

Pink Eye and Double Ear Infection

Unfortunately we have had a great case of pink Eye spread around the school like wild fire. We've sent home kids left and right with goopy eyes right before labor day weekend. My ears had been bothering me as well and I tried my darnedest to flush my eyes with baby shampoo.  Unfortunately I had a severe allergic reaction.
  So ended up visiting my doctor for eye drops and antibiotics. My eyes were so swollen they hurt to blink! My eyelids pulled and my tear ducts were clogged for a good week. On top of that my doctor wants me to go see an ENT because of my constant ear infections. So they have a hearing test scheduled for thec12 of October. I'm just tired of being sick.

August Birthdays

The birthdays in our family go as follows January is Mom, April is Katie and Charlie, May is Becca, July is Pops and Abby, August just happens to be Davy and Phil's. September we have Hermione and Aiden, October we've got me and December Hoho and Kman. David's birthday was at the beginning of the month so it was BBQ all the way. Weather worked in our favor as its been a hot August.  As for Phil his birthday is towards the end of the month. He wanted Dutch oven. (insert drooling mouth now...)
So I helped dad make his famous Dutch oven potatoes. Then he made BBQ chicken, and cobbler. All of which was gluten free by the way. The weather was also in our favor which helped in the cooking and sitting on the deck. I'm truly going to miss these summer shindigs. I love fall, but its been a decent summer.

Abby

I don't know who told her she could grow up.... my beanie baby is five! Sassy, smart, and all girl. On top of that she's starting kindergarten in less then eight weeks.

All of these little miss to big diva....

Pops Birthday

I love this old man so much! He hasn't had the best year and frankly a cruddy birthday month. There has been a fair share of family issues and such. I'm glad Heidi and I were able to take mom and him to see Joseph and the Technicolor Dream coat. It was at the outdoor amphitheater in midway. The weather was gorgeous and we had front row seats!
 I made dinner and we had a nice meal before heading over. The show started at dusk so we didn't have to worry about heat or such. It was just nice to spend time with my parentals. I think we may have started a new tradition! We are going to do a birthday party for Abby and Papa Pete on Saturday night.

Grandma laid to Rest

the grandsons got to be the pallbearers
Sebastian Ivan, Phillip Scott, Christopher Marcelino,
David William, Austin David, Anthony Jay, Kevin Carter

Carter Men
Colin Carter, Peter Beverley, Stephen Beverley

Siblings
All though they are about 40 years apart and have different mothers
These two are indeed brother and sister. Evelyn Edna Carter "Edna" and Colin Carter

Joyce's Granddaughters
Cami Maria, Shannon Maria, Laura Anne, Kandis Marie

some of the grandsons

Grandma Joyce never wanted a big funeral. We had a beautiful graveside with a dedication on the grave and a small talk. Grandma left behind four children, thirteen grandchildren, and two great grandchildren with two on the way.