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Sunday, November 8, 2009

Harry wins GOLD again!

Thank you so much for all the prayers and kind wishes and e-mails. I am finally starting to feel better. I lost a lot of weight and a lot of strength and stamina as I am just getting back to eating small meals now (a week later). I get dizzy and fatigued easily but I am slowly recovering. I am still waiting on test results. Dave has taken GREAT care of me and the peanuts this week. If you remember, I got deathly ill in the middle of the sleepover last week. Dave was stuck with all those kids on his own!

(How could someone this cute, be so tough?)

Now, onto more good news! Harry went to another Judo tournament Saturday with Dave and Kate and he took GOLD again. He talked about winning the gold all week because the winner would get an I-pod. He told me all week that he was going to win that I-pod and he did. I am so proud of his positive attitude, determination and focus. I hope these traits follow him into adulthood because they amaze me. He has another BIG tournament in Dallas in a few weeks and then the tournaments are over until Spring (a welcome break).

If you want to see a few seconds of Judo...here are his two mathces....

The first one is about a minute and the second one is 23 seconds and supposedly a very advanced move.

Harry has the white belt above.

Harry has the white belt in the one above!

NOTE: Harry is actually an orange belt but in competitions one person wears blue and one wears white.

P.S. Will still does Judo but he does not like to compete in the tournaments which we completely respect.

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Quick update

Update: Thanks for the prayers. I got in with a very nice doctor who seemed really knowledgeable. (I don't have a primary doc here yet--shame on me.) He thinks I have salmonella. He ordered tests, and prescribed antibiotics, rest and liquid. If I do not improve asap, he will admit me to the hospital. I really hope to improve immediately.

I have gotten so many kind e-mails asking how am feeling. Thank you. I cannot answer them individually right now so I wanted to update here quickly. I was doing better yesterday and even started to resume a somewhat normal life. Then in the middle of the night, the stomach illness started all over again with a vengeance. I have a doctor appointment this morning. I will admit I am a little scared that something is really wrong. I am also scared the doctor will prescribe Nexium and send me home. Something is not right with my stomach. I so appreciate your continued thoughts and prayers. Please pray that the doctor finds the cause and treats me appropriately. Thank you, friends. I will update when I can.

Monday, November 2, 2009

Thanks for all the nice comments below. I bought Kate's shoes at the Disney store. We already had the costume from playing dress -up. So I bought the shoes and headband at the Disney store to complete the look. Here is the link. They are on sale now!

Please send some healthy thoughts and prayers my way. I have been really sick since Halloween night (right after I wrote my post). I have not been able to keep anything down at all and had to go get 3 bags of IV fluids and medicine last night. It was scary. The doc almost admitted me to the hospital because even the IV anti-nausea meds were not helping. Finally, a shot in my hip helped but I still feel awful...going back to bed now. I am completely drained.

Saturday, October 31, 2009

Halloween Night

Will (an aviator), Kate (Snow White), Harry (Houston Texan, Andre Johnson)

Kate LOVED her light up "high heels."

We let each of the boys have a few friends over for dinner, trick or treat and a sleepover!

Lord, help us!

I love these lanterns and I only get to use them one night a year!

One of Will's friends as Michael Jackson

One of Harry's friends.

The whole gang.

Sorry the quality of my photos is not that great. It was so hectic getting everyone fed, ready and on their way. I was lucky to snap any at all. Looking at them, I wish I had slowed down and planned my shots better. Oh well. Everyone had a very FUN night and that is what matters!

Friday, October 30, 2009

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween

from our littlest pumpkin!

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Reader help and Dave's celebration

Thank you for all the kind birthday wishes for Dave. He really IS that wonderful! I, on the other hand can be impatient, moody, and perfectionistic. So, he balances me out:)

We had a great time celebrating Dave's birthday. We invited some friends out for Mexican food for dinner. The fun came to a SCREECHING halt when Kate started choking on an enchilada and we had to do heimlich maneuvers to dislodge it. THAT was scary. She chokes frequently and we cannot figure out why. This is the 3rd or 4th time we have had to do this and we have had other close calls. I thought once her tonsils were removed, it would be better. Anyone have any ideas/suggestions? I am hesitant to take her to the doctor right now because she is actually healthy and everyone at the pediatrician office has the flu.

After dinner, we had tres leches birthday cake at home (not the boys--too much dairy and gluten). It was my first time making and it was delicious. Here is the recipe.

To all my shopping buddies...Help please:

I had a great long black cardigan (thin cashmere and merino wool) that must have had a run in with a moth when we moved. So, I am looking for a replacement and cannot find one anywhere. I LOVE long black cardigans and think they look so chic with a crisp white shirt and jeans. If anyone has seen one, please let me know. I desperately seeking one.