Saturday, August 18, 2007We traveled to Colonial Heights, Virginia this week to visit my grandmother. Landon, Ella and I made the trip and Landon was amazed that my grandmother is 89 
years old. She is now being cared for by hospice after suffering from alzheimers for years. I was content to see that she appeared comfortable. Alzheimers is a horrible disease and I hope soon they will find a cure so others won't have to endure the frustration and pain.
years old. She is now being cared for by hospice after suffering from alzheimers for years. I was content to see that she appeared comfortable. Alzheimers is a horrible disease and I hope soon they will find a cure so others won't have to endure the frustration and pain. Outside of that Landon and Ella had a great time visiting Nannie 
and Pops while we were there. They really don't want anything to do with me while they are aroung but I think that is how it is supposed to be with grandparents. We also go to visit with my cousin and his family. Landon loved playing with Tanner and learned how to ride a scooter (3 wheeled one). It was miserably hot while there, stretching into the 100's but when we returned on Thursday it was 102 here so not much better.
and Pops while we were there. They really don't want anything to do with me while they are aroung but I think that is how it is supposed to be with grandparents. We also go to visit with my cousin and his family. Landon loved playing with Tanner and learned how to ride a scooter (3 wheeled one). It was miserably hot while there, stretching into the 100's but when we returned on Thursday it was 102 here so not much better.
Mike has been sick all week with strep throat and a sinus infection. I think this is the longest I have ever seen him sick. It was probably good that we were away to help him to rest and to keep away from germs. However, by Friday Ella had a fever and today Landon has one as well. Knock on wood, I have avoided the viruses but have been really tired. Also, well worth mentioning, Mike celebrated his birthday last week. The kids had a great time making gifts and also a purple cake for him. They sang happy birthday on multiple occassions and wore party hats for the rest of the week. I think the kids would love 
having muffins with candles in them every morning (they each had a candle in their muffin as Landon told me they could because they were "invited to Daddy's birthday"). Mike and I were even able to go out to dinner with some of our friends, Joel and Keri, of which Keri celebrates her birthday on the exact same day. Makes for double the fun. I just want to end by saying that our hearts and prayers go out to the Boyte family. We continue to pray for them each and every day but today has been a bit harder than most. I ask that each of you out there will say a prayer for their family and remember them each day. http://www.caringbridge.org/cb/inputSiteName.do?method=search&siteName=lillieboyte
Pictures today are from a variety of activities over the last week and a half.
4 comments:
Sounds like you've been busy! I love, love the 3d ultrasound photo.
I am a huge fan of Hospice, and so glad you are using them for your grandmother. Would you believe Makey is 90? She is very withdrawn but we visited last week and I think she knew who I was. She enjoyed the girls so much, and I'm sure your grandmother loved seeing Landon and Ella.
You asked about the class reunion...I am sooooooo sad but I can't make it. It was either go to the reunion or take an almost free 4 day trip to the Homestead sans children. It was a hard decision, but we are going to the Homestead for some much needed time together. I truly hate to miss it, though. I'm sure you aren't too enthused about going at this stage in your pregnancy. I will miss seeing you both.
P.S. Happy Birthday, and feel better, Mike!
Okay, don't feel obligated to do this, but I have "tagged" you on my blog. Go on over and take a look.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LANDON!!!!
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