Irish Triplets

Adoption and Giveaways!

2011-11-15T15:12:00.002-06:00

I'm not doing a giveaway, but a friend of mine is. She is currently in the (very long and expensive) process of adopting a little boy from Eastern Europe. His name will be Jackson. Bianca and family are excited to bring their little boy home! They are doing several fundraisers on their blog, including an iPad 2 giveaway! You should go over and check it out!

We Believe You Belong

Halloween 2011

2011-11-03T15:12:00.005-05:00

Halloween was a success this year! The kids had a blast and got tons of candy! As you can see, taking pictures of my three together always poses a problem...they can never get on the same page! This was the best I could do!

Luke decided to go as Woody, for the second year in a row! He loves his Toy Story characters!

Sassy Kami wanted to be a princess. She picked Cinderella, her favorite! Like her little pose? :)
And there was no question that Gavin would be Batman! He's been planning his Halloween costume since last year! I think it's shaping up to be his favorite holiday! (He was not in a picture taking mood!)

I forgot to put my memory card in my camera, so these are the only pictures I got of the night. Thankfully, a friend of mine took tons of pictures and shared them on Facebook! If you are my FB friend, I'm tagged in them and you can check them out! :) What did your little ones dress up as this year?

Preschool Treats

2011-10-19T10:40:00.005-05:00

As I mentioned in an earlier post, Gavin is now in preschool. He absolutely loves it. Each week, they have a letter of the week and a child is assigned to bring a "letter snack." This was Gavin's week to bring the "letter snack" so on Monday I took Skittles (letter of the week is 'S.') to the office for them to take to his classroom for snack time. When he got off the bus, he was not too happy with his mommy. He really wanted to bring so sort of cupcakes. But, cupcakes start with a C, not an S. So, I emailed his teacher and asked her if it would be ok if we sent another "letter snack" one day this week. She said that would be great. So, the hunt was on for cupcakes with an 'S' theme. This would have been much easier if I could make cupcakes, but everything must be store bought, with a label because of kids with food allergies. Anyway, I had previously seen Spiderman Cupcakes, Spongebob Cupcakes, and Superman Cupcakes, but yesterday, nothing! I searched high and low for some sort of cupcakes with the theme 'S.' Kami and Luke were none to pleased being dragged from store to store looking for cupcakes they wouldn't even be able to eat. That is, until we happened upon a store (Albertson's) with cars for grocery carts!
Finally, after some Facebook suggestions, I bought orange Halloween cupcakes and a pack of (100!) spider rings and put them in the cupcakes.

I think they turned out super cute, and best of all, the kids can keep their rings! Gavin was really excited to bring cupcakes to school today! I'm sure he'll have a nice orange stain on his (brand new) white, long sleeve uniform shirt! Temperatures were unseasonably cool for Louisiana today, so he wore long sleeves, with a jacket, for the first time this school year!

What about you? Do your kids get to bring treats to school? If so, what's their favorite? Gavin's is definitely cupcakes!

Boo at the Zoo!

2011-10-15T19:14:00.002-05:00

Today we went to Boo at the Zoo at the Baton Rouge Zoo. It was crazy! But the kids had fun and were well behaved! (Shocker! lol) They got lots of candy and saw all of their favorite animals! Gavin wanted to see the tigers, Luke wanted to see the elephants and Kami want to see the fish. The best part? They got to wear their costumes!

In front of the bat made out of a bale of hay.

Gavin found a Batman pumpkin.
Luke is dressing as Woody again this year. No surprise there!

Kami all dressed up like her favorite princess, Cinderella.

And Gavin finally put his mask on for a picture, just as we were leaving the zoo!

Does you zoo have a fun halloween theme weekend? We love BREC's Boo at the Zoo! And now we are ready for Zoo Lights in December! :)

Home!

2011-10-09T22:17:00.004-05:00

After a grand total of 18 hours in the car (round trip) with three kids, by myself, we are home from visiting Chad in Kentucky. We had a good time! We took the kids to Mr. Gatti's on Friday and then Chad took Gavin squirrel hunting! He loves to go hunting with his daddy!

Kami, Luke and I went shopping for Gavin some winter school clothes and had no luck! He's such a weird size (very disproportionate, 3t pants 4t/5t tops) so I decided I needed him to try them on! I did find two Christmas presents for my sisters-in-law. I start Christmas shopping so early so we don't go poor trying to buy Christmas!

Saturday we went for a walk in the woods to pick up acorns and hazel nuts for Chad to put by his deer stand. (Obviously he likes to hunt!) Then we watched LSU beat the Florida Gators 41-11! Geaux Tigers! :)

Today was spent mostly in the car, but now we're home and the kids are in bed and I'm watching "Kim's Fairytale Wedding." :)

Long Time No Post!

2011-10-05T09:12:00.001-05:00

I've been a lazy blogger. Well, I guess I haven't been a blogger at all! January was my last post? Really? I Facebook a lot, but I do miss blogging. Let's see if I can sum up the last 9 months with for you! Gavin is four now and Kami and Luke are three! Doesn't seem possible! We went on our first family vacation in May, to Orlando. The kids loved Disney World! I really hope to go back sometime in the near future! We had so much fun. Chad is still working in Illinois and we are still staying in Louisiana. It's tough, but we're making it. We are actually going to see him this weekend and the kids couldn't be more excited!

Like I said above, Gavin is four now. He completed his first full year of IVIG infusions in June. He's had a nice little break since then. They recently had bloodwork done to check his antibody level, they were hoping his body would start making them on it's own. They didn't. But, instead of resuming IVIG infusions in a hospital setting, Gavin will start getting SCIG (subcutaneous immunoglobulin) at home weekly. Guess who the lucky candidate is to give him those infusions? That's right. Me. I'll have a home health nurse come to our house the first two weeks, but then I'll be on my own. Guess what else? He's in preschool now! He started this fall and he loves it! He also rides the bus and that is his favorite part of going to school, lol. While he's there, he receives speech therapy and he has made a ton of new friends. So, Monday through Friday it's just me, Kami and Luke. They miss their brother though. Luke still cries sometimes for Gavin to come back home. Their new favorite activity (all three of them) is coloring. They have so many Color Wonder books and markers and will sit and color all day!

Kami and Luke have entered the picky eater phase of toddlerdom and it's driving me crazy! Gavin is finally out of it and will try just about anything. Luke loves potatoes anyway you cook them. His favorites are baked potatoes (with butter and cheese) and french fries. Kami loves macaroni and cheese and would eat it for every meal if I'd let her! They both love grilled cheese sandwiches. That's where they differ from Gavin. He doesn't really like cheese, unless it's Italian cheses. He likes cheese on pizza, but that's about it.

Gavin likes to have things to look forward to. Today, he's happy his Aunt Sheila (Chad's aunt) will be coming to visit him when she gets off work. He's pretty good about getting her to come visit him two or three times a week! Tomorrow he's excited to go see his daddy! However, I'm not sure he remembers that nine hour drive! I sure hope they take naps! The next "big" thing he is looking forward to is Halloween. We've already bought all of their costumes. Gavin has been planning Halloween 2011 since Halloween 2010! He loved it last year. He is going to be Batman. Batman is his favorite character right now. He had a Batman birthday party and loves all of his little Batman toys! Luke is going to be Woody....again! He still loves his Toy Story stuff! Woody is definitely his favorite, but he loves all of the Toy Story characters. I joke all the time that we should have named him Andy! Kami will be Cinderella. She's the most indecisive of the three. She couldn't decide between Cinderella, a butterfly, a flower or Tinkerbell! Finally, when I made her choose, she picked Cinderella! She does love her princesses! She's so prissy and girly! She always has to have a bow on (which I don't mind!) and she always wants to wear something that sparkles! (Thankfully, The Children's Place has plenty of sprakly screened tees at affordable prices!)

I think that's it for now! Hopefully, I'll be able to continue blogging and get out of that major blogging rut I've been in for over a year now!

Away

2011-01-05T21:46:00.003-06:00

Well, tomorrow I will meet my mom half way to let her get Kami and Luke so I can take Gavin for his IVIG infusion on Friday. Yes, he's still getting those. No word yet on when they will stop them, but I'm hoping around March or April after cold and flu season. They will stop them for about 3 months and then re-check his antibody levels to see if he can make an appropriate amount of antibodies to fight off infections with out the help of artificial antibodies. I'm pretty sure they won't risk him going unprotected during cold/flu season. If he doesn't show any improvement, then it will be right back to infusions.

This is Gavin at his last IVIG infusion. He usually does pretty well before and after the stick, but he knows when the IV poke is coming and he is one strong little fighter! It takes myself and 3 nurses to get the IV in him.

For those of you who don't follow me on Facebook, Luke broke his leg on Thanksgiving Day. Well, I say he broke his leg, but were not sure if it was broken or not. He was casted and couldn't walk for a month, so it might as well have been broken! It was x-rayed four different times, but we weren't sure what part of his leg/foot was bothering him and they didn't consistently x-ray his entire leg. The *think* it was a toddler fracture, but we still don't know. I found out during this whole ordeal that he has MAJOR stanger anxiety, especially when his brother and sister aren't around. I've always thought he was just a little shy and didn't warm up to people as quickly as they do, but man, he FREAKS OUT around people he doesn't know. When Gavin and Kami are there, he doesn't freak out, but he doesn't necessarily show a warm welcome either. But, I think seeing them interact with the "strangers" (usually doctors and nurses) makes it easier for him. I have no idea how to fix this problem, so I'm open for suggestions!

Here's Luke in his cast on the way home from the orthopedist.

Kami is very tender-hearted, y'all! She doesn't want anyone messing with her brothers. She was with us when Luke got his leg casted and she totally FREAKED OUT. I think she thought they were cutting his leg off! And afterwards, she would break down whenever she looked at his cast. She cried herself to sleep in the car on the way home and when she woke up and saw the cast, she started crying all over again.

Here she is totally upset that Gavin was having to get a breathing treatment in the doctor's office. She was more distraught than he was!

*Please note that these pictures were taken with my cell phone and lack in quality!

New Computer, New Start!

2011-01-04T11:07:00.003-06:00

Ok. It was much harder to keep my blog updated with out computer access! I thought I'd be able to update when I was at my mama's house (aka MiMi) but I just didn't have the time. But, Chad got me a new laptop for Christmas and I'm all set with internet access! Most of my pictures from the last 6 months are on her computer or my father-in-law's computer (PawPaw Randy.) So, fresh start for the Irish Triplets! Starting with a fun day on the new present HoHo (Santa Claus, of course) brought them for Christmas! A trampoline!

Kami is very into herself these days and wants everyone to "Look at me, Look at me!" And she doesn't mind posing for the camera!

Gavin loves the trampoline! He never stops moving once he gets on it!
Here he is preparing to "jump high in the sky!"
Luke and Kami loving on each other! I love when they are sweet to each other! ♥

Luke, smiling for the camera. These are few and far! He normally tells me "No!"

Trampoline Flips from Leah Davis on Vimeo.

Catching Up Part 3: Tennessee

2010-10-30T08:16:00.012-05:00

Chad is in Kentucky working right now. He's been there since July. He came home in August for Gavin's birthday and September for Kami and Luke's birthday. He came up again a few weeks later for the weekend. We met him in Nashville in early October to spend the weekend. We started out our Saturday morning at a Fall Festival in Murfreesboro with my cousin Shonda, and a high school friend, Hannah. They both live in the Nashville area now. Afterwards, we had lunch, then the kids (and Chad) had a nap before we headed to Shonda's house for supper and the LSU v. Florida game. It was a nail biter, but we pulled it out! The kids had alot of fun playing with their cousin Baylee and Hannah's little girl, Annabelle.

Kami coming out of the jumping slide at the Fall Festival

Baylee Marie Brewer :)
Gavin, headed back for more sliding

Sunday, we bought a few pumpkins and a pumking carving kit and headed to a park to carve pumpkins. We bought three, but ended up carving only one, because Kami and Luke weren't too impressed.

Chad hard at work... Kami was extremely grossed out by the pumpking "guts."

Luke

Kami

Sweet babies!

Gavin with the finished product. Spider and it's web! Chad did a good job!

Catching Up Part 2: Kami and Luke's 2nd Birthday Party!

2010-10-18T08:51:00.011-05:00

In my last post, I mentioned the scorching August heat in South Louisana. September's temperatures see little, if any, improvement, so we decided to hold Kami and Luke's party at Bouncing Tigers. It's a huge in door play ground, full of inflatables! They loved it! We had pizza, cake and ice cream, and they definitely weren't disappointed in the present department! The day was fun and exciting...until we got home and Luke vomited everywhere. There was an early bedtime for the kids, as they were WORE OUT! Then mommy and daddy got to watch the LSU v. North Carolina game. We did win...but it wasn't pretty!

My 2 year old birthday babies!

Gavin was constantly on the move! I barely got any pictures of him.

Luke in the ball pit!

Kami coming out of the tunnell!

Bouncing in the ball pit!

Gracie, Kami, Maddie, Asher

Everyone loved Lindsey the Tiger. Well, everyone except Luke, that is.

Yes, they spelled Kami's name wrong.

Luke with his daddy

Kami and Mommy

Catching Up Part 1: Gavin's 3rd Birthday!

2010-10-17T21:42:00.002-05:00

Since Gavin was born in August and we live in Louisiana....South Louisiana...it's always scorching hot for his party. This year, however, we finally decided that he was big enough to rent a water slide (the small one) to keep everyone cooled off! It was a hit! It was still miserably hot, though. He had fun anyway! He had a Toy Story 3 themed party for his 3rd birthday! He loved it! MiMi made his cake, just like she did for Kami and Luke last year. Yes, I know it's October and I'm just now posting pictures of Gavin's party, but better late than never. Right? I still can't believe my tiny little baby boy is 3!

Nah, he's not excited at all ;)

Kami taking her turn on the slide!
Luke, Luke

Gavin almost at bottom...he's bracing himself for the big splash!

Headed up in his Spongebob trunks...Chad bought them for him. I'm not much of Spongebob fan myself.

It should be noted that Gavin got the exact replicas of Buzz Light Year and Woody from Toy Story for his birthday. They each talk and do everything like the movie. Luke, however, fell in LOVE with Woody and has been inseparable from him since...(except for those few days where Woody was headless. His head came off and we had to exchange him for a new on!)

Neglecting My Blog...

2010-10-02T20:29:00.002-05:00

I've spent the last couple of months getting our new home ready to move in! I have little access to the internet (well, I had access, but it wasn't on my computer!) and I've successfully neglected my blog! I can't believe I left everyone hanging on Gavin's IVIG infusions! He is getting his 5th next week! Overall, they are going well. They take a while (we are usually there for 2 hours before they even start) and he now knows what's going on when they take him to the "treatment room" complete with a bag full of goodies in tow...he is one strong 3 year old (that's right, he turned 3!) It usually takes myself and three nurses to hold him down. It's really sad. But, I (and his Aunt Sheila) fill him up full of goodies to make him feel better! After all, he's a growing boy! 33 pounds and 36 and a half inches (and growing) to be exact! He's getting too big for his britches (literally and figuratively!) LOL He's been sick for the last month or so with sinus infections, ear infections, eye infection and just a nasty, persistent cold! I think (after visiting 3 different doctors) we're getting it all under control. I did learn that one of his tubes (in his ear) has already fallen out, and he promptly got an ear infection. Also, his tube (in the other ear) was infected and he had a nasty drainage coming from his ear. It really looked like snot coming from his ear! He had his first ever opthamology appointment last week, at the request of his rheumatologist. He does NOT have or show any signs of iritis or uveitis, which are two common eye problems that go along with rheumatological problems. He hasn't been diagnosed with an rheumatological problems, but he is being followed by a rheumatologist because he has a family history and he had an elevated ANA profile. But, while they found no signs of iritis or uveitis, they did say he is far sighted and will likely have glasses in the near future. He almost wrote him a prescription for glasses last week, but decided to follow him and see him again in six months. So, that's just another doctor's appointment I'll have to remember. Thankfully, however, his hematology appointments are spacing out! He is due for a visit to Dr. Moore soon, and will probably go before October's end. But, with all of this on his plate, he is still happy-go-lucky Gavin! He strips down to his underwear every chance he gets! That's right, I said underwear, he is POTTY TRAINED! Well, day time potty trained...he still has to wear a pull up at night.

Kami and Luke also had the nast cold that Gavin had, but they have long since been better. Luke is one big boy! He is in the 75th percentile for height and weight (29 pounds 9 ounces, 35 inches tall) and eats like it! I told Chad we should have named him Mikey, because he'll eat anything! He does have acid reflux. Poor kid was vomiting at the most random times (2 or 3 times per week) with no other symptoms of illness. He was put on Prevacid and the vomiting has slowed down. As a matter of fact, tonight was the first time he vomited in over 3 weeks. He will be evaluated by Early Steps in the next couple of weeks to see if a speech therapist is necessary, sinces he's kind of slow to start talking. He very much LOVES Woody, and carries him around everywhere he goes. And he MUST have his hat! As a matter of fact, Luke calls him "Woody Hat." Since we moved, he has his very own room, and a brand new toddler bed! He sleeps very well in his Toy Story bed that his MiMi bought him!

Kami is very petite. At 25 pounds and 3 ounces, she is in the 25th percentile for height and weight. She's too smart for her own good. She often times tags along with Gavin when learning colors, shapes and letters and she catches on well...sometimes faster than Gavin! She can correctly identify the letters L-S-U! (That's my girl! LOL) And while she knows what a star and a heart are, she thinks all other shapes are circles! She's obsessed with colors, shoes, and stacking things on top of each other. Lately, she's been walking around "singing." She also has her very own room, and sleeps okay in her brand new Princess bed that MiMi bought her!

Chad is working in Illinois right now, so I'm home alone with the kids currently. The kids miss him like crazy, and so do I! We are going to visit him this weekend, and Gavin couldn't be happier! He's been up there since the end of July and has came home for both of their birthday parties and once again last weekend.

I *think* I have caught everything up! I may have left some things out, but I'll be back soon with another post! I promise, no more 3 month hiatuses! :)

IVIG Infusion

2010-06-10T09:37:00.003-05:00

Gavin will have his first IVIG infusion tomorrow. We have to be there at 9 am. The doctor said it could last anywhere from 4-8 hours, but it's unlikely that it will last more than 6 hours. It is done in a hospital setting, so there will be child life specialists there to help keep him occupied. Hopefully, Chad will be able to get off work and come with us. Kami and Luke will stay with their Aunt Kristy (Chad's sister) for the day. Aunt Sheila will be stopping by as well to help with Gavin. The doctor says the side effects are headache, itching, and nausea. He could experience one, all or none of them. We are hoping for none.

Some Gave All

2010-05-31T07:46:00.003-05:00

Today is Memorial Day. May we remember those who gave the ultimate sacrafice so that we could be free. Thank You Uncle Dennis and Todd! I will love you both forever!

Richard Dennis Randall

US Army

Vietnam

Killed in Action December 3, 1968

Seargent Willard Todd Partridge

US Army

Operation Iraqi Freedom

Killed in Action August 20, 2005

Moving...

2010-05-26T08:51:00.003-05:00

So you may wonder why I haven't been blogging much. Well, it's because we're moving! We are currently moved out of our house (and should be closing on it soon) and staying with my mom and Chad's dad (on and off) while our new house is getting ready! We should have about a month left before we can move it! Anyway, so while packing, I made sure to keep up with exactly where my camera was located...and I know right where it is. The cord, however, is another story! So, I have pictures trapped in my camera!

There is an update on Gavin. He did NOT respond the the immunization that the immunologist gave him a little over a month ago. His antibody production level didn't improve, so now he is going to have to have monthly antibody replacement therapy. He will have to be hooked up to an IV once a month and have antibodies infused into him for 4-8 hours. I know, things could be worse, but this really sucks. I feel like he can't catch a break. He didn't do anything to deserve all the crap he's been put through in his little life. I feel like anytime we go to the doctor, it will be the day he gets good news...but it NEVER happens. I don't want them to give us encouaraging news, bad news, good news AND bad news, promising news...I would just like for once, for him to get really good news. We are going to the immunologist tomorrow for an "informative" appointment. I'll go armed with questions for the doctor to answer. Only, I don't really have any....I can't think of anything to ask him! Isn't that terrible. Anybody got questions regarding Antibody Replacement Therapy?? So, I'm guessing we will get his first appointment for the therapy set up at this appointment as well. It wil be done in either an infusion center or a hospital setting. Then, on June 16 he'll go to the rheumatologist. Maybe he'll give us good news.

Cutest Little Guy at the Wedding

2010-05-04T08:19:00.003-05:00

Gavin was the ring bearer at his Aunt Kristy and Uncle Casey's wedding, and he was absolutely adorable!

Blogging Rut!

2010-04-22T10:05:00.002-05:00

I know, everyone wants pictures! Hopefully today I'll be able to post some! I'm taking Kami to the doctor in about an hour. She woke up with her eye swollen almost shut. I don't think it's pink eye, because there is no drainage, but it's swollen none the less. Gavin has to see the rheumatologist on June (yes June!) 16, he had one elevated marker, combine that with the limp and a family history of rheumatological problems, Dr. Ray thinks he needs to see Dr. Gedalia (the rheumatologist.) Luke fell down last night and busted his lip. It was so sad. But, he's fine now, the swelling is down and he just has a little cut on his upper lip. You'd never know if you saw him now! I have a TON of pictures to post! So, hopefully I can get around to doing that soon!

More Medical Issues...

2010-04-08T08:44:00.003-05:00

Where do I start? The immunologist appointment was on Tuesday. Gavin does NOT have DiGeorge Syndrome that I talked about here. We also learned that he doesn't make the appropriate antibodies for a person with up to date vaccinations. He was below baseline on 23 different antibodies, which is not normal. He was given a 'special' pneumococcal vaccination (similar to Prevnar that is given to all children) to help boost antibody production. This works in 95% of all cases. His decreased antibody production explains why he is so susceptible to illness (and why we spend so much time in the doctor's office.) We go back in 5 weeks for a repeat check of his antibody production, to see if the vaccine worked.

Now onto new issues...Gavin started limping a little over a week ago. I noticed it on Monday of last week. According to Chad, Gavin fell in a hole at PawPaw Randy's house on Saturday, and we thought that is why he was limping. On Tuesday, he was limping even worse, so we went to the doctor. X-rays were ordered and normal. It was assumed he probably had a bruise or sprain and that he would get better with time. Fast Forward to Tuesday (of this week) and he is still limping. We went back to the pediatrician, and this time she ordered x-rays of both legs (hip to toe) and some bloodwork. X-rays were normal, but the bloodwork, however, was not. I'm not 100% sure what all of this means, but I'll tell you what I think (keep in mind, I'm not a doctor LOL). He had an elevated ANA profile, a low white blood cell count, and a low platelet count. According to the doctor, the ANA profile wasn't extremely elevated (but still concerning) and the WBC and Platelet counts weren't super low (but still concerning) but all of this isn't normal. We are going to see Dr. Moore (hematologist) on Monday for repeat CBC (Complete Blood Count) and a more extensive ANA profile. I found a common link with all of these 'symptoms' and the common link is Rheumatoid Arthritis. So, I think they are (or will be) testing him for Juvenile Onset Rheumatoid Arthritis. This is another autoimmune disorder, just like the autoimmune hemolytic anemia he already has.

I think it's crappy and unfair that Gavin has to go through all of this. He's been through so much in his little life...more than his daddy and myself put together. Everytime I think there is light at the end of the tunnel...the tunnel just gets longer. This sucks.

Luke Gets a Haircut!

2010-03-27T20:26:00.002-05:00

Last Saturday, I decided Luke's crazy (but cute!) hair needed a little trimming. He has a habit of putting food on his head, which turns his soft, curly hair into crazy, matted hair. So, we went to Snip-It's for his very first hair cut. Some of you may remember when Gavin got his first hair cut from Snip-It's. It's a great, child friendly place to get a hair cut! Luke L-O-V-E-D it! He was such a big boy and didn't shed a single tear! They had a girl there blowing bubbles and in true diva fashion, Kami demanded that the bubbles be blown HER way! Luke didn't care though, he was just enjoying his first haircut!
There's some bubbles!

Life is good. Gettin' a haircut and eating a chicken nugget!

"Don't get my ear!"

Peter Cotton Tail

2010-03-23T13:54:00.004-05:00

All the way to see the Easter Bunny today we sang "Here comes Peter Cotton Tail, hopping down the bunny trail, hippity hoppity Easter's on it's way!" trying to alleviate Gavin's fears of the Easter Bunny. It was a FAIL. He didn't want anything to do with him, neither did Luke. Kami, however, was happy to sit on his lap and pose for a picture after mommy showed her just how nice the Easter Bunny is!

Mother's Intuition

2010-03-21T18:25:00.003-05:00

Do you believe in Mother's/Father's Intuition? Give some examples.

I most definitely believe in Mother's Intuition. When Gavin was 2 months old and was running fever after his very first immunizations, I knew something was "off." After a week, I called his pedi, who thought he'd be fine, since his temp was "only 99-100" but I insisted I bring him in. He was admitted that night to the pediatric hospital with a hemoglobin of 5.

When I was pregnant with Kami and Luke and the doctors were all up in a fuss over my cervical legnth, checking it every month, I wasn't worried. I knew they weren't coming early. And I was right, they were born at 37w4d with no signs of labor in sight!

World Down Syndrome Day

2010-03-21T12:15:00.002-05:00

Today, March 21, is dedicated to bringing awareness to Down Syndrome. March 21, was chosen because Down Syndrome is a trisomy of the 21st chromosome, thus giving you 3/21! A blog friend of mine, Kate, and her family have been raising funds to adopt 2 little girls, Bethany and Rebekah, with Down Syndrome. The girls are currently in the Ukraine. Please visit Kate's blog! She is doing multiple fundraisers right now, including selling Candles and Popcorn, as well as taking any donations. They would love to be able to travel to the Ukraine and bring the girls home by summer!

An Explanation??

2010-03-16T07:15:00.002-05:00

On Monday, I took Gavin to the Allergist/Immunologist. We went to see him from an Allergist standpoint, because of his chronic cough/runny nose. I fill out all the necessary paper work for a new patient (which is ALOT) and then start answering questions. Most people look at me like I'm crazy when I have to tell them Gavin's medical history, because it's just so complicated. As I detailed Gavin's medical history to Dr. McCormick, he started asking me questions like "Are you worried at all about his immune system?" "Does he have any unexplained infections?" He then informed me that Gavin has "low set ears," which just means his ears aren't sitting on his head as high as a normal child's do. This happens in people alot, but with someone like Gavin and his medical history, it prompted him to test him for DiGeorge Syndrome, which is a chromosomal abnormalty. This could very well explain most of the problems I outlined here. Dr. McCormick said he doesn't think Gavin has DiGeorge, but with all of the symptoms he has that are related, it would be in his best interest to test him for it and be sure, rather than just guessing. I agreed. So, we went to the lab and had FIVE tubes of blood drawn and went on our marry way! We return in 3 weeks, I'll keep you posted!

Doctors

2010-03-13T21:58:00.002-06:00

Since Gavin was born he has been seeing specialist after specialist for many different problems. It started when his doctor found an inguinal hernia and sent him to the Pediatric Surgeon for a consult. He said it was a hydrocele, not a hernia and opted to watch it. He also said that Gavin had and undescended testicle that would require surgery if it didn't descend on it's on by the time he was 6-9 months old. In October 2007 he was admitted to the hospital with a very low hemoglobin when Dr. Moore and Dr. Deyo, both hematologists, were called in. Tests were run and he was put to sleep for a bone marrow aspiration, all giving us zero answers. Later, he was diagnosed with Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia when he "responded to treatment." No test has ever confirmed this diagnosis. He was placed on steroid treatment indefinitely. At the same time, he had a blood pressure of 250/97 (at TWO MONTHS OLD) and Dr. Hixon, a cardiologist was called in. He was put on captoril, for hypertension secondary to Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia. His heart was pumping extra hard trying to get oxygen to his tissues. A few months later, he was sent to and neurologist for macrocephaly (large head) and hypotonia (weak muscle tone.) He also started seeing an Occupational Therapist at this time. At 5 months old, he was put to sleep again, this time for an MRI of the brain, because of his large head. The results were perfect. There was nothing out of place. After weeks of being poked and prodded by doctors, when he was 11 months old, it was time for him to have the orchiopexy (to descend his testicle that didn't descend on it's own.) He, of course, was put to sleep again for this procedure. What Dr. Upp (pediatric sugeon) found was he has "insufficient blood flow" to that testicle, giving him a 50/50 chance to have 2 testicles. We should return soon for another evalutation. After Kami and Luke were born, things kind of calmed down for a while. We were still seeing Dr. Moore/Dr. Deyo and Dr. Hixon, but had since stopped seeing Dr. Sheyxnader (neurologist) and Dr. Upp. He was finally weaned off of steroids in March 2009 and captopril in April 2009. But, he started having stomach issues and was referred (by his pediatrician) to the pediatric gastroenterologist (Dr. Alberty.) Dr. Alberty decided he needed to have an EGD/Colonoscopy (which required sedation)and the results were Lymphonodular Hyperplasia. He was treated with Alinia and didn't have any more problems for 6 months. This time, he was treated with Flagyl, for having yeast in his stool, and it was cleared up. In January 2010, Gavin was referred to an ENT (Dr. Hall) for chronic ear infections. He was put to sleep and tubes were put in and the ear infections went away! But, a month later, were were back in Dr. Hall's office because of Gavin's large tonsils and sleeping problems. So, a tonsillectomy was scheduled, which he is still recovering from. He, of course, was put to sleep.

If you are counting, that is 6 sedations and 6 specialists in 36 months. They are convinced his "problems" aren't related. His pediatrician has searched high and low for things that could cause all of his problems, and she's found nothing. Now, we still see the hemotologists, but not as frequently, and we have to follow up with Dr. Hall (ENT) in 6 months. And on Monday, we will be adding another specialist to the long list we already have. Dr. McCormick, an allergist. For a chronic cough and runny nose.

It's so frustrating that my 2 year old child has had more procedures done in his little life than I have in my 26 years. It aggravates me that my 2 year old is now scared to go to the doctor because he thinks the "docker hurt me." It breaks my heart everytime I have to physically hold him down to give him his medicine that I KNOW he needs. I'll just be glad when it's all over and we can just go to the doctor for shots and well checks.

Kami and Luke 18 Month Well Check

2010-03-10T11:34:00.002-06:00

I took Kami and Luke to the pediatrician yesterday for their 18 month well baby check up. They got the varicella (chicken pox) and hepatitis a vaccinations. They cried, but Kami took it a little harder than Luke. She tends to be the drama queen of the bunch. Now on to stats and fun info!

Kami weighs 23lb 5oz (25th percentile). Which is up 2lbs 7oz from last time. She is 31 inches tall (25th percentile) and her head is 19 inches around (90th percentile.) So, she's a whole half an inch taller than last visit! She says just about anything, except MiMi, Luke, or Gavin. I can't get her to say this words for anything! She's very polite and says "Thank you" when you give her something, and "No ma'am" when she answers no. She still loves her peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and chicken nuggets, but will eat just about anything you put in front of her. She loves bananas and apples and has recently started eating gummy fruit snacks, which she equally loves.

Luke weighs 26lb 5oz (50th percentile,) up a whopping 4oz from our last visit. But, he did grow an inch from last time. Putting him at 32 1/2 inches tall, which is in the 50th percentile. His head, is still big folks. 20 1/4 inches around which is still off the charts. He doesnt' say much. He says Mama, Brees (our puppy), no, and bye bye mostly. He can say other things like dada, mimi, pop, etc. but usually doesn't. But, he still loves the word no! He says it with such force. And just like his daddy, he'll argue with a brick wall! He loves peanut butter and jelly and chicken nuggets as well, but like his sister, he will eat just about anything. He has a real sweet tooth. He loves chocolate and anything sugar, so we have to watch it. I try to make sure they all eat fruits for dessert with the occassional cookie or donut!

I'm taking Gavin back to the ENT for his surgical follow up and then we are going to Jena. The kids are going to be spending the weekend there, while I come home and host a bridal shower!

Do You Love Me

2010-03-08T16:54:00.001-06:00

Luke loves to dance! I took this video earlier with my cell phone, so it's not the best quality. There's a part in there where he gets mad because Kami interupts him, but then he goes right back to dancing!

This Week

2010-03-08T12:46:00.003-06:00

I finally got Kami and Luke back yesterday after what seemed like forever! They were at MiMi's house while Gavin was recovering from his tonsillectomy. Luke didn't want to come home, he would have rather went back to MiMi's house. Gavin wanted to go to MiMi's too. Kami, however was very excited to see her Daddy. Now, for this week, we will be semi-busy. Today after nap time. we are going to run some errands and get a few groceries. Tomorrow morning, bright and early, Kami and Luke have their 18 month (yes! 18 months!) well baby* check up. This means shots. Boo! Then Wednesday, I think we'll have the day off to relax and pack up for the weekend. Thursday, Gavin has a post op follow up with Dr. Hall regarding the tonsillectomy. Then we will be leaving to head to Jena, where the kids will spend the weekend, while I come back home and host a bridal shower for my sister-in-law. (You guys know her as Aunt Kristy.) Then Sunday, I'll be meeting my mom half way to pick up the munchkins!

*Yes, they are still babies! They aren't officially toddlers for 6 more months! ;)

Surgery Update

2010-03-05T22:28:00.002-06:00

Gavin's tonsillectomy went smoothly. It only took them 10 minutes! He was really cranky in recovery, so they gave him some fentanyl and he went right back to sleep for about 20 minutes, and woke up a little better. They moved him up to a room and he was still fussy. He drank some water and blue powerade and went to sleep for an hour or two. He woke up hungry, and we got him some oatmeal. He went back to sleep for 3 or so hours and woke up hungry again! This time it was hard to find something he would eat. He was hurting so bad. He was supposed to be on a "soft diet" but they sent him chicken tenders for lunch! He choked down half of a chicken tender and then stoped because it hurt so bad. We finally found him some chocolate milk and he was very grateful. He drank alot of it. His nurse was AWESOME. When he wouldn't eat anything, she found him a peanut butter and jelly crustable and he ate half of it. After they changed his pain medicine from tylenol with codeine to lortab, he was able to eat better. The doctor told us he could eat whatver he wanted, and if it hurt him, he wouldn't eat it. He wanted cheetos, so I got him cheetos. He ate half of the bag and went back to sleep for the night. We left the hospital at 6:30 this morning and all took a good 2 hour nap! He's doing much better today. He starts complaining when his pain meds are wearing off, but he is going longer and longer between times he needs it. He only got 2 doses today. He should be feeling back to his good ole' self soon!

Today's Events

2010-03-03T23:40:00.002-06:00

4:30 a.m.-Woke up when Chad's alarm went off. Gavin comes running in our room with his blanket, pillow and empty sippy cup. He asks me for chocolate milk, so I fix him a cup.

5:00 a.m.-Chad leaves for work. Gavin requests to watch tv. I turn on the tv, hoping to catch an hour or 2 more sleep. The volume is messed up. Gavin isn't a happy camper. I get up and call Direct TV, because the volume works with a DVD. Direct TV isn't open yet.

5:30 a.m.-8:00 a.m.- wash dishes, clean up kitchen. Get Kami and Luke out of bed, change diapers, get them some milk. Get Gavin and myself dressed for his doctor's appointment.

8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.-Aunt Sheila gets here to watch Kami and Luke. She brought them all breakfast. Gavin and I leave for his appointment. Doctor gives him the ok for surgery. We come back home.

9:30 a.m.-12:00 noon-Gavin plays with Aunt Sheila. Lunch time gets here and Gavin wants pizza. We didn't have pizza so he sweet talked his Aunt Sheila into going to get him some. I fix the pizza and feed the kiddies. Nap time.

12:00 noon-2:30 p.m.-Kids nap, while I clean, wash clothes, fold clothes and pack. I pack Kami and Luke's suitcase for MiMi's house this weekend and Gavin's for the hospital.

2:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.- Kami wakes up from her nap. She eats a snack and I put her in the living room to play. Gavin wakes up, has a snack and plays with his sister. Luke wakes up, has a snack and plays with Kami and Gavin. I finally finish folding clothes and go to put the final items (socks) in Kami and Luke's suticase in the living room only to find them empty. I searched high and low and finally found all the clothes behind the couch. I re-pack and zip up the suitcase.

5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.-Gavin begs to have peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for supper. I oblige and fix three sandwiches. Then I start spahgetti for Chad and I. The kids finish their sandwiches and eat bananas. Spahgetti done, and time for bathes. (The hardest part of the day!) Babies are clean and MiMi gets here. They play with her for a few minutes, then it's Kami and Luke's bed time.

7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.-MiMi and Gavin go to Uncle Bubba and Aunt Onnie's to get Asher's stuff for this weekend (he's going to MiMi's too!) Then they go to Wal-Mart to pick out Gavin some brand new "hospital pajamas." I'm here making Lasanga with leftover spahgetti sauce for Chad's supper tomorrow. I also made muffins for breakfast after Gavin is taken back for surgery. He can't eat after 9:00 p.m.

9:00 p.m.-present time-I cleaned up, moved carseats to MiMi's car, packed 2 diaper bags for tomorrow, made sure I had everything together so I could just wake up* and leave in the morning. Did my school work that is due tomorrow at midnight, since I won't have a computer tomorrow and blogged.

*Since it is now midnight and I still haven't showered, it looks as though I will NOT be sleeping tonight. If I go to sleep at 1 a.m. I will not be able to function on 2 and a half hours of sleep. Yep, I have to get up at 3:30 in order to have myself and three kids ready to leave by 5:00 a.m.!

Moral of this blog post? It's been a long freakin' day.

Nugget Head

2010-03-02T14:59:00.002-06:00

Luke has a habit of putting food on his head while he is eating. He puts a part of his meal on his head, eats the rest of the meal, then takes whatever is on his head and eats it as well. Today, it was a piece of bread, but on this particular day, it was chicken nuggets. He places it on his head and it stays there, and doesn't fall off! He's got great balance!

Baby Picture Sunday Army Crawl

2010-02-28T08:59:00.004-06:00

Since their daddy is a Marine, maybe will call it a Marine Crawl! Just kidding! Debi, over at Who Says 8 is Enough?, hosts Baby Picture Sundays and she chooses a theme for the pictures every week. This week, the theme is "Army Crawl." Here are the best crawling picturs of Kami and Luke I could find! But, I got a video of Gavin!

Breathing Treatments...

2010-02-26T15:59:00.002-06:00

...are not fun! Gavin gets mad and runs when he sees me setting it up! Thankfully, he's doing much better and only requires one at night. It takes 10-15 minutes to complete and that's a long time for a 2 year old to sit still. I usually put the TV on a cartoon while we do it. I try to do it at 8:00 so he FAVORITE cartoon, Wow Wow Wubbzy, is on. He can sit and watch the whole show with out moving. Hopefully, we will only have to do these through the weekend, and he will be better!

On a happier note, his hemoglobin was 12.6. Which is awesome! I was temporarily ecstatic thinking it reached this level on it's own, but quickly remembered he is on steroids for the croup. (Oral corticosteroids is the preferred treatment for autoimmune hemolytic anemia). But, we will take it! He doesn't have to go back to the Hematologist until May!

Bronchiolitis

2010-02-24T14:31:00.003-06:00

Is Gavin's most recent diagnosis. Yep, that's right folks, Gavin is sick again. Sunday night/early Monday morning, I took Gavin to the ER with retractions and shallow, rapid breathing. We arrived at the Pediatric Emergency Room at Our Lady of the Lake at 12:32 A.M. We were in a room by 1:00 A.M. and we waited. He was wheezing pretty bad and coughing alot. When the doctors (there were 2) finally came to see him (one at a time) they asked me the same exact questions:

Does he have asthma?
Has he ever had a wheezing problem before?
Has he ever had a breathing treatment?
Does he have a respiratory medical history?
Has he had any fever?

All the answers were no. Well, he got his first breathing treatment that morning at about 3:00 A.M. He kicked and screamed and cried and whimpered. It was so sad. He was none too pleased with the medical personnel (nurses, doctors, techs, CNA's, etc) coming into his room to wake him up ever 20-30 minutes. And it didn't help that the TV in his room was broken. They gave him an oral dose of steroids and gave him a prescription for the steroids and an albuterol inhaler and we were on our way home...at 4:30 A.M. Just in time for Chad to go to work, which he didn't do because I didn't get any sleep. He didn't even know we were gone. I woke him up to tell him I was taking him, but he apparently responded to me while sleeping. After arguing with the pharmacy and Emergency Department, we were able to get his prescriptions filled by 6:00 P.M. that evening. He was supposed to have his first dose of albuterol at 8:00 A.M. Not that it mattered, because it didn't help him at all. So, this morning I took him to his pediatrician and she said it was most likely a virus (Bronchiolitis) attacking his respiratory system, so she sent him home with a nebulizer for breathing treatments every 4 hours as needed for wheezing. Hopefully, he's better by next week so he can have his surgery!

Another...

2010-02-18T13:10:00.002-06:00

surgery for Gavin. This sucks. There isn't another way to put it. I took him back to the ENT today because of his sleeping problems. He most likely has sleep apnea, and since he isn't a candidate for an adenoidectomy, they will take out his tonsils. According to the ENT his tonsils are "very large" and could be causing breathing troubles while he is sleeping. Because of his medical history and age, they elected to do the procedure as an inpatient rather than outpatient so he will have to spend the night in the hospital. I'm waiting for the nurse to call with the date of the surgery.

How to Get a Picture of 3 Toddlers...

2010-02-17T09:08:00.006-06:00

For Valentine's Day, I got the kids some new pajamas. Gavin was excited, he said "Yay! Damas!" (jamas.) So, I wanted to take a picture of all three of them together in their new pj's (Luke, in Mickey Mouse, Gavin, in Lighten McQueen, Kami, in Dora.)

In response of how to get a picture of 3 toddlers...the answer is you don't! While Gavin was being very cooperative (surprisingly), Kami and Luke were being everything but cooperative!
So, I snapped a few good pictures of Gavin, while he was in a picture taking mood!

Bouncing Tigers

2010-02-16T16:12:00.012-06:00

Today, I took the kids to Bouncing Tigers in Baton Rouge. It's a huge place with a bunch of inflatables for kids to jump in! They had a blast. Unfortunately, we could only stay for about an hour because Kami and Luke were running around like mad people! I kept losing them, which made me really nervous! So, we had to go. But, they had an hour of fun anyway!
Kami liked playing with the balls the most!
And she was RUNNING non stop!

Luke was smiling the whole time!

They weren't very graceful at exiting the inflatables!

Kami and a hula hoop!

Luke found a new friend!

Does this face scream "Happy!" or what?

Jumping Luke

Gavin loved sliding! There was a little girl there, about 5 years old, who helped him up and would slide down with him holding hands. I didn't get a picture, but it was so sweet!

The Year of the Tiger

2010-02-15T15:34:00.003-06:00

While catching up on my blog reading today, I read an intersting post by Megan about the Japanese New Year. And 2010 is "The Year of the Tiger." I couldn't help but wonder, could this mean big things for our LSU Tigers?!? Here's hoping to a better 2010 than 2009! GEAUX TIGERS!

Our First Zoo Trip in 2010

2010-02-14T18:46:00.006-06:00

Back in January (before the snow) the weather was warm and the kids were tired of being couped up in the house, so we went to the zoo! Gavin was excited, as were Kami and Luke. Anything to get outside! It was a little windy outside, but other than that it was PERFECT weather for the zoo! Not too hot, like our previous trips! I was a little disappointed, as the big cats (Tigers, Lions, etc.) still aren't on display yet because they are still constructing their new habitat. Maybe next time. (They have been gone since Gavin's first trip in March of 2008.)
Gavin likes to go to the zoo so he can walk around outside!
He wasn't too fond of the over friendly elephant.

But, he loved the birds and ducks!

Big Bird! (Not this one!)

Kami enjoyed the outside!

So did Luke!

Happy Valentine's Day! Love, Gavin, Kami and Luke!

Winter Wonderland

2010-02-13T13:41:00.002-06:00

It rarely snows in Louisiana. And when it does, it usually doesn't "stick." When it snows in Louisiana, we usually get to see flurries hit the ground and disappear. You may remember December 2008 (last winter), when Gavin got to play in the snow for the very first time...and so did his mommy! This was the most snow I'd ever seen. Well, this year we got even more. This is the third snowfall in Louisiana this winter! It didn't stick long in Denham, but lucky for Gavin he was going to MiMi and Pop's house for the weekend. They got tons more snow than we did and it "stuck!" Mimi and Pop took him outside to play in it and sent me the pictures! Here they are!

Happy Birthday Maddie!

2010-02-10T06:30:00.010-06:00

Last weekend, we went to Jena for Madison's birthday party. I can hardly believe she is 6 years old! She had a princess party that Gavin was less than enthused about. He would have preferred that she have a Wow Wow Wubbzy party, but he had fun anyway! There was pizza and cake, so what's not to love!
Before the party...Zoey
Kami wearing her Sleeping Beauty party tiara

Gavin, he always likes to wear his 'hat' when he has his jacket on. He gets mad if he has a jacket with out a hat.

Wal-Mart did less than a stellar job on the cake. My mama (MiMi) did her best to save it. If you remember, she made Kami and Luke's first birthday cakes.

Present time! Zoey, Luke, and Maddie

More presents!

Time for Operation Get a Good Picture of Luke!

He was WAY to busy to stop and smile for the camera. I couldn't even get a good shot of him playing because he was ALWAYS MOVING!

Never looking at the camera.

I give up!

Ok, I have pictures from the zoo from January! I should be posting them soon!

Multiples and More: Birth Order

2010-02-02T09:59:00.003-06:00

As parents of multiples, it's sometimes hard to avoid comparing your kids; there's "the quiet one", the "bold one", the "bossy one", etc. Stereotyping and pigeonholing aside, we thought it would be interesting to see what kind of trends, if any, we can find relating to birth order and multiples. This week's question of the week is:

Describe your childrens' personalities, in birth order. Do you think your kids personalities are related to their birth order?

Baby A is Kami. She's very inquisitive and wants to know what everyone is doing all around her. She can be serious, as it's just recently she would smile at random people, she used to just stare at people she didn't know who would talk to her. She has a major temper. If she doesn't get her way she screams!

Baby B is Luke. He is the very opposite of Kami. He is happy go lucky, loves to kiss on his sister (who usually rejects these kisses) and will give anybody a big grin! He does have a bit of a temper, but he wears his heart on his shoulder and gets his feelings hurt really easily.

A common link between them is their stubborness. They have a determination to do something, even if you tell them not to, which usually gets them in trouble!

■Is your baby A any bolder or more dominant than B, C, D? No, I don't think one is more dominant than the other. They both have their ways of getting what they want!
■Does your last-born reach milestones last as well? Actually no. He was the last to sit up, crawl, walk, etc. But, he has a large head (extra large!) and so balance was a problem for him.
■Are there any characteristics that you feel are somehow related to birth order? No, I dont' think so.
■Do you find that a lot of people like to "classify" your kids? How do you feel about it? I don't know. Random people rarely know they are twins. We often get asked if they are triplets (with their big brother Gavin) or people just think they are 3 kids really close in age, because Luke is so much bigger than Kami (he's almost as big as Gavin, hence the triplet questions.) Family and Friends refer to them as Kami and Luke, or the babies, but they rarely get referred to as 'the twins.' Which wouldn't bother me, since they are twins! I think I classify them. I can't do something with one of them with out doing the same thing with the other. Like, they get baths at the same time, they eat at the same time, they sleep at the same time. They do everything together. I don't do this with Gavin. But, I guess he's a little older and can tell me when he's hungry and when he's sleepy, etc.

Patty Cake

2010-01-29T08:27:00.002-06:00

Kami had a little bit of stage fright and didn't want to perform for the camera. Luke was more than happy to demonstrate the Patty Cake 'dance' for the camera!

15 Month Well Check

2010-01-28T14:02:00.002-06:00

I'm well over a month behind on this post! I guess just because I'm lazy! But, mainly I kept forgetting! LOL Kami and Luke turned 15 months old on December 7. They had their well check on December 15, and we got all of the fun shots. They even got their first dose of the H1N1 vaccination (and the second in January). Gavin got a shot too(H1N1), and it wasn't even his doctor's appointment!

Kami is (or was!) 30 1/2 inches tall (50th percentile), she weighs 21lbs 14oz (25th percentile) and her head is 18 1/2 inches around (90th percentile). Her favorite words are bye bye, no no, uh-huh, and night night. She loves chicken nuggets, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, bananas and apples! She runs everywhere she goes and loves to play with her new puppy Brees!

Luke is 31 1/2 inches tall (50th percentile), he weighs 26lbs 1oz (50th percentile), and his head is 19 3/4 inches around (OFF.THE.CHARTS.) Poor kid and his big head, just like his big brother! His favorite words are NO!, Mama, and bye bye. He also loves chicken nuggets and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, bananas and apples. He loves to give kisses to his twin sister, but she doesn't always kiss back! His new favorite activity is jumping, even though he doesn't make it off the ground!

They both love their big brother and Kami even attempted saying his name the other day. It came out more like Gagin, but it's a start!

Say What?!?

2010-01-25T19:31:00.002-06:00

The Saints are going to the Super Bowl for the FIRST.TIME.EVER! Who dat say gone beat dem Saints?!? :)

Tubes Update

2010-01-21T17:41:00.003-06:00

*Update*
The surgery went well. Gavin didn't cry a single tear when they took him from me. The nurse told him they were going to see the balloons. Afterwards was another story. He cried for a solid hour! I rocked him in recovery, but he was just unhappy. So, after about 20 or 30 minutes they let us go and he cried almost the whole way home. He wanted to go to Mr. Gatti's, but he didn't want to go at the same time. Finally, he agreed to eat at home and go to Mr. Gatti's tomorrow. Then he ate a little bit of yogurt and fell asleep. He was very clingy. Kami and Luke went to Jena with MiMi, so I could take care of Gavin. He seems to be doing better. He's not his usual self, but he's finally eating, and watching Wow Wow Wubbzy. The doctor said the surgery went extremely well. He had *alot* of fluid built up in his ears and they got it all out and put the tubes in. He has to be on ear drops for three days and go back in a week!

*Original Post*
After going to the doctor on Monday (it was supposed to be a nurse visit only, for the second dose of the H1N1 vaccination) and determining Gavin had yet another ear infection, she decided it was time to see an ENT (Ear Nose Throat Specialist.) I called while leaving the doctor's office (while it was fresh on my mind) to make an appoinment with the ENT. Little did I know they were going to get me in that very day! So, I took the latest appointment available(I needed the kids to have a nap, or they would have been super cranky!) at 3:30. Thankfully, Aunt Sheila volunteered to watch Kami and Luke, so Gavin and I made the trip into Baton Rouge by ourself. The doctor was really nice (and his nurse even better!) and explained to me that since Gavin's been having so many ear infections, the best route would to be tubes. I agreed. He then asked me some questions about his sleep pattern and things that would determine if he needed his adenoids out (does he snore, cough, mouth breath, etc.) and Gavin does all of those things. But, after further examination, it was determined that he he has a Bifid Uvula (or "forked uvula" as the doctor called it) and isnt' a candidate for an adenoidectomy, because it could cause him to have a nasaly voice and fluids to come out of his nose while drinking. Otherwise a bifid uvula shouldn't cause any problems. He also noted that Gavin has large tonsils and we would look into removing them in the future. After the meeting (an exam) with the doctor, we went with the nurse, who scheduled Gavin for surgery on Friday (tomorrow). We have to be there at 7 am and he can't eat after 9 pm tonight or drink anything after midnight. Your prayers are coveted!

PS I haven't forgotten about Kami and Luke's 15 month well check! If I could ever remember to get the paper out of the car with all of their stats on it, I could blog about it!

New Year's Eve 2009

2010-01-12T15:57:00.005-06:00

New Year's Eve we went to Paw Paw Randy's House (Chad's daddy) to do fireworks and ring in the new year! MiMi (my mom) came to stay with Kami and Luke because they are NOT night owls! They go to bed at 7 pm and if they are up later than 8pm they are super grumpy! So, Gavin and I went over there and to his surprise, he had one more Christmas present! (He was all about his hat and shades this night.) He was very excited to open his present and luckily it was a cute little wind suit!
I say 'luckily' because not 15 minutes later, this happened.

Atleast he didn't get his hat dirty!

At about 9 pm he wanted to go home. Yes, he said, "Mommy. Home." So, Andrea and I (my car was blocked in) took him back to MiMi.

Kristy and I

Andrea and I

Santa Visited the Irish Triplets!

2010-01-04T21:33:00.013-06:00

Christmas morning we woke up to lots of fun stuff that the Big Guy left for the kids! Gavin was excited to say the least! He immediately spotted his jeep and climbed in.
Kami and Luke got Power Wheels Lil' Quads. Kami's is Princess, Luke's is Mickey Mouse.

Luke wasn't feeling to spiffy this day. He sat in MiMi's lap the whole time with a maraca in one hand and keys in the other.

Kami got a Wal-Mart buggy. She loves it, whenever Gavin will let her play with it. He's convinced it's his. She also got several baby dolls that she LOVES so much!

Gavin and his Handy Manny power tool. He doesn't look TOOO happy does he? ;)

Luke still in MiMi's lap.

Kami and Luke in the rocking chair together!

Again

Gavin never looks at the camera.

Kami is a busy little girl. She is never still. LOL

Driving his jeep!

Again

I think Santa got the seal of approval! Gavin's favorite was obviously the jeep. He also got a Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Tent that was a big hit! Luke's favorite is by far Elmo Live Encore! He loves him! Kami's favorite didn't come from Santa at all! LOL She got a baby doll stroller from MiMi that she loves! They haven't got to get on their 4-wheelers because it has been wet and nasty outside and they don't wear shoes. They refuse to walk in shoes, so they don't get to play outside much.

A Fun Surprise!

2009-12-28T20:18:00.009-06:00

Christmas Eve we go to Paw Paw Randy's house (Chad's daddy) for breakfast and gift exchange. I forgot my camera this year, and I asked Aunt Sheila to get me copies of her pictures. I totally forgot I asked for her to do this, and she brought them over today! What a nice surprise! So, I scanned them for your viewing pleasure!
Kami and I...I have such a beautiful little girl, if I do say so myself!
Kami, me and Luke...my sweet babies!

I love this picture of Luke! He absolutely loved his Elmo guitar Aunt Sheila got for him!

Kami

Gavin get your gun!

The best attempt at Family Portrait gone wrong! Gavin had some gloves on that he refused to take off!

All of Paw Paw Randy's Grandchildren!

L to R: Luke, Payton, Gavin, Baylee, and Kami

Luke gives Paw Paw Randy kisses!

Gavin (still with his gloves) and Aunt Sheila

Aunt Kristy got Gavin a bike for Christmas! Here he is testing it out for the first time!

A Sick Christmas

2009-12-28T12:27:00.003-06:00

Well, we had a hectic Christmas getaway. Luke started running a fever on Christmas Eve. It was not high and he wasn't really affected by it, but he was a little extra clingy. By Christmas Day he was feeling terrible. He hardly played with any Santa toys and only wanted to sit on MiMi's lap. By this time, Kami was feeling about like Luke felt the day before. Feverish, but still a little energy. On the 26th (pop's birthday) Gavin and I went shopping with Aunt Onnie and my friend Katie (or Kay Kay as Gavin calls her). We got some great deals! And when I got back, Luke was feeling AWFUL. He wouldn't eat, and would cry when anyone would talk to him. He only wanted to sit on my lap and rock. I think he ate about 5 bites of mashed potatos that day, and that's it. Kami was still eating, but she felt pretty bad too. The next morning (the 27th) Kami woke up with a 106.7 temperature and Luke had a 104.4 temp. Kami went straight to the emergency room. She felt bad. She didn't want anyone messing with her, talking to her, or even looking at her. She would cry. She just wanted to lay on me and sleep. They ran several tests (RSV, Flu, H1N1, Strep, bloodwork, and chest x-ray) and everything looked fine. It was concluded that she had a virus, and this is most likely the same thing Luke has/had. As the day went on, the fevers stayed down, Luke began eating some more and Kami not really. She at about 2 chicken nuggets and 4 cheetos in total yesterday. I held out on giving them milk, even though their temps had been down and put them to bed with pedialyte. They woke up much better today! Both of them ate a good breakfast and they are currently eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for lunch. Hopefully this means that we are OVER it and Gavin doesn't catch it!

**I forgot my camera in Jena. My mom is coming on Thursday to watch Kami and Luke New Year's Eve night, so we can take Gavin to his PawPaw Randy's to do fireworks, and she will bring it to me! So pictures will have to be postponed! Sorry!

**Coming up: Kami and Luke's 15 month Well Baby Check Up!

An Early Christmas Gift

2009-12-22T21:38:00.005-06:00

My cousin called me a few weeks ago, asking if I knew anyone who wanted to buy a puppy for their kids for Christmas, because she was selling her 4 and a half month old Chihuahua. I said "Me, me, me!" I've been wanting to get the kids a puppy for a while, but I needed one who doesn't whine at night, and this was our puppy! He's so good. He sleeps in his kennel at night, doesn't cry, and is really good about using the potty outside. His name is Brees (after New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees) and he is very good with the kids. They LOVE him. Gavin follows him around everywhere saying "Mone Bees!" (Come on Brees). It's so sweet!

Randall Family Christmas 2009

2009-12-22T09:52:00.012-06:00

Saturday we celebrated Christmas with my daddy's side of the family. We had dinner, the kids opened presents, Memommie opened presents, then the other adults played Dirty Santa! We had fun!
Memommie opening presents. We got her a Picture Collage Coffee Mug with pictures of Gavin, Kami and Luke on it. It turned out really cute.
Gavin, blowing on the grunt call. We have lots of hunters in our family. And aparently one really bad slobberer :)

Luke

Kami

Gavin stole Kami's tea cups

Luke

Kami again. Don't you love her tights!

All the teenagers in our family.

Jaclyn and I

And the Christmas version of the Rainbow Cake I posted a few days ago. I only did 4 layers because the 6 layer rainbow cake got squished in my carrier.

Stay tuned to see pictures of Gavin, Kami and Luke's early Christmas arrival!

Rainbow Cake

2009-12-17T14:28:00.005-06:00

For Thanksgiving, I made a really cute rainbow cake. And I forgot it sitting on my kitchen counter in Denham, 3 hours away from where our Thanksgivng festivities were taking place. So, I cut a piece of Gavin when we got back. He promptly told me the colors: Green, Orange, Blue! Those are the only ones he can currently recognize.

I'm going to be making a Christmas version this weekend for the Randall Family Christmas, and then again for Christmas with Chad's family. I'm anxious to see how it turns out!

LSU vs. Arkansas

2009-12-16T15:40:00.007-06:00

Saturday after Thanksgiving was the LSU vs. Arkansas game, and I went with my family and we had a BLAST. I rode from Vidalia back to Baton Rouge with my cousins Kyle, Shonda, Kassi and Shonda's husband Carl.
Kassi, Shonda and I bright and early.
Shonda and I. We had to stop for breakfast!

Me and my brother. It's impossible for him to take a picture with a straight face.

Me, Charles Scott (LSU running back) and Andrea. I was pretty excited to meet him! He was injured in the LSU vs. Alabama game, so he didn't play.

Kassi and Charles Scott

We did a tour of the locker room. This is the WIN Bar. The football team touches it before going on the field every home game.

Kristy and I at the game. We had soo much fun!

It should also be noted that LSU won this game in a very tight ending! It was so exciting.

Happy Thanksgiving! (Yeah, I know I'm late with this pictures!)

2009-12-16T15:06:00.007-06:00

I've been totally slacking in the blogging department lately! I still have several posts to go! Maybe I can get another one in tonight! It's easy supper night. Chad's and the kid's are having pigs in a blanket and I'm having a lean cuisine (I'm doing Weight Watchers). Anyway, I didn't take too many pictures from Thanksgiving. Mostly repetive pictures, so I'm posting 2 of each of the kids.
Gavin, it's becoming increasingly harder to get a picture of this kid's face. He looks away right before I snap the shot!
Or he covers his face with a pillow! But, don't you love his cute outfit!

Kami, playing with a baby doll at Aunt Tracie's house.

Still playing with that doll! She loves babies! Her outfit was Baylee's, you might remember me mentioning how much I loved it here.

MiMi helping Luke over the gate!

Luke practicing his walking! His outfit was a birthday gift from Jody, and I loved it so much, I saved it for his Thanksgivng outfit!

We've Been ELFED!

2009-12-10T14:51:00.002-06:00

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

Another Gavin Update

2009-12-09T12:08:00.002-06:00

Where to start. First, I promise there are more pics from our Thanksgiving weekend! I just need to get around to uploading all of them. Now onto Gavin. Last week, we went to the Gastrologist. He asked quetions, and I answered. He decided to put Gavin on a lactose free diet, and then check for lactose intolerance in January. He also did an abodominal x-ray which showed an impaction. We did a 'clean out' which I don't think helped very much. We go back January 5. Today, we went in for his never ending cough/runny nose and sleeping problems. She seems to think they are all connected. While we were there, she discovered an ear infection. She put him on Nasonex for his stuffy nose, Tenar for the cough, and Augmentin for the ear infection. She said this is our last try at his sinus problems, and if this doesn't help, she's referring him to an ENT to possibly have his adenoids removed and sinuses cleaned out. Hopefully, this medicine helps!

Visiting with Family

2009-12-04T13:39:00.004-06:00

My cousin, Shonda, and her family came in from Tennessee for Thanksgiving. The kids and I stopped in Vidalia (where her parents live) on our way to Jena so her daughter could play with Gavin (they are the same age.) Well, Baylee had other plans, she was sleeping! So Gavin played with Shonda and Aunt Cindi! He L-O-V-E-D Shonda. Gave her all kinds of kisses! Jaclyn, another cousin, and her family came over as well. I'm not sure why I didn't get any pictures of her girls, she has 2 girls with another one on the way!
Aunt Cindi is telling him not to give Shonda her kisses in this picture...So naturally, he gave her lots!
Lovin' on Shonda some more!

Kami knows what to do when the camera comes out!

Luke playing with a toy!

Little Helper

2009-12-03T12:07:00.005-06:00

Please ignore the insanely tall grass in my front yard. Our lawn mower was out of commission for about a month and a half before Chad had a chance to fix it, so our grass was extremely tall. Gavin likes to 'help' do everything. He likes to help MiMi wash dishes, help me fold clothes, help his daddy cook supper. On this particular day, he was 'helping' his daddy mow the yard. I managed to get a few pictures.

Please excuse the blurriness of this picture. Chad was walking to fast for Gavin so he was running to catch up!

And yes, we mow into December in Louisiana!

Lots of Posts coming!

2009-12-01T07:42:00.002-06:00

We had a BUSY weekend. I have pictures from the whole thing. I will be posting them soon. I have to upload them first! Today I have to take Gavin to the gastrologist and hopefully when I get home, I'll have time to work on uploading pictures and posting to the blog!

Happy Thanksgiving and The Count Down to Christmas

2009-11-26T22:58:00.003-06:00

Thanksgiving is great! Great food, friends, and family. But the best part is, it's officially time to start the Christmas Count Down! Christmas is my favorite time of year! I love when my kids wake up on Christmas morning and get all of their stuff! And this year will be great because Gavin actually (kind of/sort of) understands what is going on. Today, I asked him if he wanted to get Logan a Handy Manny Fix-it Motorcycle for Christmas. I figured his response would be "No, mine!" Since he's 2 and that is pretty much his response for EVERYTHING. But, when we didn't get it today (it's going to be half off tomorrow) he got mad and told me that was "Owen's" toy. Owen, is Gavinese for Logan! So, Happy Thanksgiving to everyone and enjoy my brandnew Christmas look!

Chuck E. Cheese! Gattiland!

2009-11-24T09:25:00.004-06:00

After having to take Kami and Luke for their second doses of the flu shot yesterday, we had some errands to run. We are leaving for Jena tomorrow, so I needed to pick up diapers and wipes for the trip. While we were in Wal-Mart, Aunt Sheila called and asked did we want to go to Mr. Gatti's. Mr. Gatti's is similar to Chuck E. Cheese only the pizza is BETTER! They have a buffet similar to CiCi's pizza, and they have spahgetti for Luke, since he doesn't like pizza (I know right.) Well, it didn't matter, since the kids didn't really eat anything. Gavin ate half a piece of pizza, and that's his favorite! Kami and Luke ate, wait for it, saltine crackers. And they each had a few bites of cheese bread sticks. Please forgive the picture quality, as these pictures were taken on my cell phone.

We had an unexpected 6th party when PawPaw Stanley showed up! Gavin promptly moved his plate to sit with his Great Grandpa!
But honestly, he was more interested in the TOYS! Every chance he got to escape, he ran to the Gattiland!

He likes to drive!

Afterwards, we came home and 3 little babies took a long nap, so mommy could clean!

What's the difference between Boys and Girls?

2009-11-23T13:48:00.003-06:00

Besides the obvious of course! So far I've been simultaneously raising 2 boys and a girl for 14 months. I haven't noticed too many significant differences just yet. Kami seems to talk more and better at a younger age than Gavin and Luke, but other than that, I've only noticed one really big difference. Eating habits. Gavin and Luke eat ALOT and they take huge bites and make a HUGE mess. Kami eats ALOT, takes small bites and manages to keep her food on her tray (on most days anyway!) I remember when Gavin was there age, when he'd finish eating, he would put his bowl/plate/whatever on his head like a hat. Luke just throws his in the floor. But can someone please explain how my one year old daughter manages to make less of a mess than her more experienced two year old brother? Last night we had 'breakfast for supper.' Scrambled eggs and biscuits. Gavin wanted oatmeal. He also wanted eggs, even though he doesn't eat them. So, I fixed him a bowl of oatmeal and a plate of some scrambled eggs and a biscuit. He dumped half of his oatmeal onto his eggs and biscuits. And then got mad because I took a picture of it.

If you make the picture bigger you can tell there is oatmeal on his plate and the table, there was also some on his feet.

Luke has eggs all over the place, in his chair, on the floor...
And Kami's little tray is nice and neat. No food on the floor beneath her (except what Luke catapulted over there).

Happy Birthday Marissa!

2009-11-22T20:27:00.013-06:00

Saturday we ventured out in the rain and cold for Marissa's 3rd Birthday party. Marissa is Gavin, Kami and Luke's cousin. Her mom and Chad are 1st cousins. Marissa is the ultimate girly girl. She likes baby dolls, shoes, purses, dress up and PINK. We got her a grocery cart with groceries that will go well with all of her cooking equipment she got! She's such a sweet girl and she LOVES Kami and Luke, she even named her baby dolls Kami and Luke! They had lots of fun. Kami wanted desperately to play with these little pilgrim people, and I wouldn't let her, only to find out later they are there for Marissa to play with. They had a blast playing with the magnets on the refridgerator. They are certainly easily amused.

The Princess Cake

Playing with the magnets
That's a BIG present!

Gavin anxiously waiting for presents to be over so he can eat some cake!

Kami Ruth and her pigtails

More presents

And more!

This is how I find Gavin often. He has begun to hide for the camera, or close his eyes.

Luke with the magnets again. Notice the cut on his eye. He fell down.

Kami and the pilgrim people

Kami laying on Wiley's lap while Carley plays with her.

Baby Picture Sunday Pretty as a Picture

2009-11-22T08:35:00.006-06:00

Debi, at Who Says 8 is Enough?, hosts Baby Picture Sunday and today's theme is Pretty as a Picture. Here are some of my favorite photoshoot pictures of the babies!

Gavin age 6 months

Kami, 1 year
Luke, age 1 year

Kami and Luke

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

2009-11-20T15:55:00.006-06:00

Well, I couldn't wait. I had to do it. Put up my Christmas Tree that is! I planned on waiting until Sunday, but the urge was getting stronger and stronger! We have a busy week planned for next week. I will be leaving early on Wednesday to go to Jena. I will make a stop in Vidalia to see my cousin and BEST Friend, Shonda. I haven't seen her since Easter, and before that it was Thanksgiving last year! I'm so excited! Thursday, we will be having Thanksgiving dinner at my mom and dad's house, then at midnight I will be standing in line with the rest of the crazy people at Wal-Mart. That's right, I'm a crazy Black Friday Shopper. Maybe I'll bring my camera along this year and document. After I finish shopping, I will SLEEP I'm sure. Then early on Saturday, I will be leaving to come back to Baton Rouge to go to the LSU v. Arkansas game. Shonda, her husband Carl, her brother and sister Kyle and Kassi and a few others are going to be tailgating. Chad has opted to stay in Jena and go hunting. I'm super excited about a baby free day at the game! It's going to be so much fun! Now, here are the pictures of my tree!

Red, green and gold. The best Christmas colors

Blurry. I tried to get a dark picture
I caught Gavin staring at it. He was saying pwetty! (pretty)

"Look Mama! A chee!" (tree)

Gavin Update

2009-11-17T14:49:00.003-06:00

Today Gavin had a visit to the hematologist for the first time in 2 months! We've been checking his hemoglobin, but haven't been in to see the doctor. We got good news, sort of. His hemoglobin is up! 10.6 to be exact. This is still not good, but it is better. So, the plan is to go ahead with another bone marrow biopsy (he had his first and only one in October of 2007 at the tender age of 2 months.) The reasoning for another biopsy is to try and get a 'firmer grasp' as to why his body is destroying it's own red blood cells. They have run all the tests they can on his actual blood, and everything comes back 'normal.' Which is good, but frustrating at the same time. The doctors are in no rush to do the biopsy. They will schedule it to coincide with another procedure (should one arise between now and the spring) otherwise they are waiting until cold and flu season is over. Hopefully no procedures are necessary between now and then and he can wait until March or April. In the meantime, he only has to get bloodwork once a month and visit the doctor every 2 months! He won't go back until January 19!

Another ER Visit

2009-11-15T23:37:00.003-06:00

Today started off well. We woke up, had breakfast, then the kids played in the living room for a while. Later, we went grocery shopping at Wal-Mart. Afterwards, we came home, had lunch, then the kids took a nap. During their nap, I worked out, then cleaned. After they were all awake, I got them dressed in their new Christmas outifts (that's right!) and took pictures in preparation for their Christmas card and blog header! (Can you tell I'm ready for Christmas?) The Martrains (Jonathon, Jody, Lainee and Logan) came over for supper. We had Gavin's favorite, pizza! All the kids played for a while, and they left to go home around 7ish. I got Kami and Luke changed into their pajamas and as I was putting Kami in her bed, I heard my computer chair squeek, then I heard a really loud thud, and a SCREAM! I came into the dining room and Gavin had blood pouring out of his nose. I picked him up, took him to the bathroom and got him a wet wash cloth. He wasn't too fond of me putting the washcloth on his nose, but eventually calmed down long enough for me to get most of the bleeding stopped. That is when I realized his lip was swollen and he was also bleeding from the mouth. Fearing a broken nose, or a lip that needed stitches, we called the Lake Line Direct (nurse line) and they suggested I take him to the ER for x-rays. Good news! No broken nose or stitches! His nose and lip are pretty swollen though. He's doing much better now, laying on the couch watching Wow Wow Wubzy. I managed to get one picture (after I cleaned him up and he was in a better mood) of his battle scars! LOL

With out further ado, I present to you....

2009-11-14T14:40:00.005-06:00

SLEEPING BEAUTY! If there were sucha a title! That's right, Kami SLEPT through her entire age group! I even sat her down to get her to wake up, and she just fell over. Needless to say, she did not win her age group, but she did get a tiara for selling tickets for St. Jude's Children's Hospital. She slept through getting that as well. She woke up about 5 minutes after getting her crown and she really loved it. She got mad when I took it off!

Pretty Pretty Princess

Now she's happy! This one was before the pageant...before her little nap! LOL

Look Who's Walking...

2009-11-12T09:58:00.001-06:00

Thank a Veteran

2009-11-11T17:11:00.009-06:00

Today is Veteran's Day. Take time to tell a Veteran THANK YOU for their sacrafices so that we can be free!

Corporal Chad Lane Davis

USMC

Operation Iraqi Freedom

Corporal Orvalle Gene Randall, Jr.

USMC

Operation Iraqi Freedom

Gunnery Sergeant Ronnie 'Glenn' Randall, Jr.

USMC

Operation Iraqi Freedom

Sergeant Willard 'Todd' Partidge

US Army

Operation Iraqi Freedom

Killed in Action August 20, 2005

SP4 Richard 'Dennis' Randall

US Army

Vietnam War

Killed in Action December 3, 1968

Richard E. Randall

US Army

World War II and The Korean War

This is a picture of my Papa and his Army buddies during WWII. He is the one kneeling next to the man sitting on the hat.

ERs, Doctors, and Hospitals

2009-11-09T01:19:00.002-06:00

I'm so sick of them. Every last one of them. Luke had a fever (104) tonight so I took him to the ER, per ER Triage Nurse's suggestion, and when I go there, they gave him motrin. I could have totally done that at home people! I gave him Tylenol before we left our house, but he vomited it right back up, just like he did his supper. They didn't run a single test on Luke, which made me mad. Nothing, not a strep, not a flu. Come to think of it, she didn't even look at his throat. Isn't that standard?? But, she wanted to put him on Tamiflu anyway...Thanks, but no thanks, we'll take him to the pediatrician in the morning and let her decided. This doctor we had seemed totally unsure of herself. First she wanted to check his urine for an UTI, then she changed her mind after talking to the 'other staff.' Then she just discharged him. Wasted 2 and a half hours of mine and Luke's life at the pediatric ER.

Gavin goes to the gastrologist on Wednesday. It's his follow up with him. Hopefully all goes well. He had bloodwork done on Friday and his hemoglobin was 9.7. Which is still not wonderful, but, it was up from last time. So, that is not good news, but better news. He goes into their office on the 17th.

Kami and Luke also have to get their second rounds of flu shots in the next week or so. After that hopefully we can steer clear of doctors offices (and all other medical facilities) until December when Kami and Luke go for their well baby check up. I actually look forward to those (minus the shots) so I can see how they are growing! I will keep everyone posted on the next couple of doctor visits!

Times, they are a changing...

2009-11-06T22:09:00.002-06:00

It's funny how changing one hour a day can affect people. This fall back thing has everyone's time (including mine!) all mixed up! See for yourself!
It is very typical for Kami to fall asleep in her high chair. As a matter of fact, she does it almost everyday after she's finished her lunch. Luke has NEVER fallen asleep in his high chair. (He's probably scared he'll miss some food! LOL) Truth is, he's not much of a sleeper. Even in his bed, he'll play for a while before finally falling asleep. He must be like his big brother. *Sigh* But, atleast he entertains himself and doesn't cry!

I Feel My Temperature Rising

2009-11-06T13:33:00.002-06:00

We had a few things to pick up from Wal-Mart today. A stool for assisting Gavin's potty training, baby wipes, and a few groceries. Everytime we are in Wal-Mart, Gavin asks to go see the fish, and now that Christmas stuff is out, he asks to go see Cause (Santa Clause.) I took them to the Garden Center (where all of the Christmas stuff is) and played them a few singing animals. There was a singing Elvis (not this Elvis) Puppy Dog and I played it for them. The following is Luke's reaction:

Notice at the very beginning the song goes off and I restart it and he just resumes dancing...So funny!

Biter

2009-11-05T22:59:00.002-06:00

Well, it's official. I have a biter. Atleast one anyway. Kami has a bite mark on her back, and Luke has two bite marks on his chest and two on his hand. Guess who is bite mark free? Yep. Gavin. Not a single one. I didn't see him bite anybody, but I have a feeling it's him. Our conversation went a little something like this:

Me: Gavin, did you bite your brother?
Gavin: No. Daddy.
Me: Daddy did not bite Luke. Daddy isn't even here.
Gavin: Mi. (aka Kami)
Me: Kami bit Luke?
Gavin: Uh huh.
Me: Well, who bit Kami?
Gavin: Daddy.
Me: Daddy didn't bite Kami or Luke. Who did?
Gavin lowers his head and starts to cry.

So, I'm pretty sure Gavin is biting and I need to catch him to stop it. Any ideas on how to stop it once I catch him?

Randoms...

2009-11-02T23:09:00.002-06:00

Nothing special to blog about, just some random things going on! Let's start with:

Gavin. He will go for bloodwork one day this week. I was going to take him today, but I totally forgot the double stroller was in the back of Chad's truck from Halloween, so we didn't go. But I had to take him (and Luke) to the pediatrician. Gavin has had a NAGGING cough for 2 months or longer, and he was out of cough medicine. It gets so bad at night that he throws up 3 or 4 times a night, just from gagging while coughing. The doctor says it sounds like sinuses, so she prescribed him an antihistamine and it seems to be working so far. He's also going back for a follow up with the gastrologist. He was supposed to go months ago, but I forgot. He goes on the 11th. On the 17th, he goes into the office to see the hematologist. Hopefully, (crossing fingers) Dr. Moore or Dr. Deyo will be in the office. I have so many questions and Dr. Jones doesn't seem to be as concerned as I am. She's nice and has some tests she wants to run, so if we do see her, hopefully she'll have more information on that. On a completely different note, Gavin is potty training. I mean HARD CORE potty training! He can only wear a pull up if we leave the house or if he is sleeping. Today was our first day and I must say he didn't do terrible. He had 4 accidents and 3 successful potties! Hopefully it will get better each day.

Luke also went to the doctor today. He has some serious reactions to insect bites. (Click on the picture from Halloween to make it bigger and you will see what I'm talking about!) I'm talking these bites turned into HUGE KNOTS on his head. I thought we were going to have to take him to the After Hours clinic. Thankfully, a dose of benadryl fixed the problem rather quickly. But, the doctor says that some kids have "bigger" reactions to insect bites, but doesn't necessarily mean they are allergic. She advised me to watch him and if he is bitten and it is something that alarms me, then to bring him in. And, he is trying to walk! Yay! He will walk around everywhere as long as he has something to hold onto and push. Not just cruising anymore! And he LOVES to do it. He especially loves to walk holding onto someones fingers. He has such a personality these days. His favorite word is "No." And he shakes his hand to go along with it.

Kami is going to be in a pageant! She was supposed to be in the Louisiana HoneyBee Festival Pageant that benefits St. Jude's in October and we bought a dress, matching bow, and shoes, then we ended up going out of town. So I had all of the stuff and nothing to do with it, until now! She is going to be in The Christmas Angels Pageant which also benefits St. Jude's on the 14th. She is what I call semi-walking! She takes about 8-10 steps before falling down! She is very proud of herself and claps and says "Yay!" for herself. It's so cute. She'll be a full walker any day now! She also likes to give kisses! She kisses me, Gavin, (not Luke, because he will pull her hair) her Daddy, and her baby dolls.

Halloween 2009!

2009-11-01T09:48:00.009-06:00

Well, let me start by saying that Trick or Treating was a FAIL! On our 3rd house, a guy in a mask was trying to scare some older kids, and Gavin witnessed it. It scared him and he didn't want to go to anymore houses. He did attempt ONE more, but she was also wearing a mask, so he said "No, Mama!" Luke was not having fun anyway. He was crying and crying...until I let him play with one of Gavin's guns! But that only occupied him for about 10 minutes. So, we headed back to our car early and went to PawPaw Randy's for a party! This is where Gavin wanted to go in the first place, and it was a success! Luke was all over the place, while Kami just sat in one spot, entertaining the party guests! Seriously, we were there for about 2 and a half hours and she didn't move from this spot until about 30 minutes before we left. She was EATING up all the attention. Gavin was, of course, hogging Aunt Sheila's attention! Here are some of the pictures I took last night! Hope you enjoy!

"Howdy Partner!" Cowboy Gavin

The tiniest Elvis impersonator!

(*note: please ignore my crooked eyes and cheesey smile, this is my only picture of Luke in the wig, so I HAD to post it.)

Tinkerbell and her Daddy
Time for some candy!

Blonde Elvis

(yes, Luke has some sort of reaction mosquito or some other insect bites that were HUGE. They are better in here, but I thought he hit his head, one was so big.)

Tinkerbell, Party Entertainer!

(This was her spot for 2 hours!)

Gavin (plus chocolate on his shirt, minus his costume) took a break from scaring "Eah" (Aunt Sheila) to smile for the camera!

And that was our night! Hopefully, next year's Trick or Treating goes better!

Happy Halloween!

2009-10-31T10:48:00.002-05:00

We are ready to go trick or treating! Stay tuned for pictures of the cutest Cowboy, Tinkerbell and Elvis you've ever seen!

Adventures in Gavin Land II

2009-10-29T10:17:00.002-05:00

I did an Adventures in Gavin Land back at the beginning of the summer. Gavin loves to play outside. He rarely gets to play outside when it's wet. But on the day of Kami and Luke's birthday party, he got to play in the muddy ditch! Thanks to his daddy! LOL

Kami is Home!

2009-10-21T19:40:00.002-05:00

But, Gavin and Luke are not. They had to go to Jena with my mom so they don't get Roseola. While Kami shouldn't be as contagious as she was when she first got sick, we decided that it's better to be safe than sorry, especially since poor Gavin catches everything. Yes, Kami has Roseola, which is characterized by a really high fever, followed by a rash. She feels MUCH better, btw. Can't you tell??

Thanks to everyone for the prayers! Kami and I are so glad to be home! We will be happier Saturday when we get the boys back though!

Kami

2009-10-20T12:44:00.002-05:00

Most of my blog readers know by now, but for those of you who don't, Kami is in the hospital. I took her to the emergency room on Sunday with a fever of 106.2. We still don't know what is wrong. Her white blood cell count was extremely elevated (26, should be 13-15) and so far all test have came back negative. They have her on antibiotics (Rocephin) and Tamiflu (just in case.) They don't think it's the flu, but with such a high fever and high white count and the fact that the flu test has a 40% false negative rate, they are just being safe. I can update facebook from my phone, so if you aren't a FB friend, and you want updates, you can follow me. OR, maybe I can start updating twitter and you can see it on my side bar. I'm not much of a tweeter, but I guess I can start for now! LOL

Kami and Luke's 1st Birthday Part 2 Random

2009-10-15T12:45:00.001-05:00

Well, I've been having issues uploading pictures. Internet Explorer won't upload to blogger at all and Firefox is hit and miss. Anybody else have this problem? Well, I finally uploaded the remaining pictures to Photobucket and copied and pasted the HTML here. It's more time consuming, but it works. These are just some random shots of Kami and Luke's birthday party, and it's also the last post! Not even close to all of the pictures, but there is NO WAY I can upload all 270 pictures! Enjoy!

Kami

Luke says "It wasn't me!" LOL

Gavin eating some "take"

Maddie :)

Party Guests

Daddy makes Kami laugh :)

Mamaw and Kami

Papaw and Luke

MiMi and Kami

MiMi and Luke

MiMi and Gavin

Mommy and Luke

Mommy and Kami

Handy Gavin

Kami and Aunt Jessie

Kami and Luke's 1st Birthday Part 2 PRESENTS

2009-10-05T11:15:00.000-05:00

Part 2 of Kami and Luke's Birthday Extravaganza :) They got lots of presents! Although, they weren't too big on opening them. Kami wanted her cards and clothes, while Luke wanted the paper!

Luke with his Aunt Kristy, she helped him open his presents.

Kami and Mommy

A big shot of everyone

More presents!

Gone Gone

More paper! LOL

Chad and I got them Rocking horses that they LOVED!

Riding their ponies

Kami and Luke's 1st Birthday Part 1 CAKE

2009-10-02T00:13:00.005-05:00

You may remember the pictures Donna, from Memories 4 U Photography, took of the kids a few months back. The were wonderful, and she agreed to take pictures at Kami and Luke's party. And there are ALOT of them, so this will likely be a two or three part post! We are starting with cake! My mama (MiMi) made the cakes herself and they turned out beautiful! Thanks MiMi! Kami and Luke especially loved their own cakes that they got to dig into!

Luke Randall Davis

Kamryn Ruth Davis

The beautiful cakes! Notice the finger print in Luke's? Gavin was dying to get a taste and managed to sneak a little lick a few hours before th party!

The table with their "My First Year" pictures.

Lovin' some chocolate cake!

Yummy Yummy!

They love their daddy!

Spoke Too Soon

2009-09-30T18:26:00.002-05:00

Gavin vomited again today. But only once, thankfully. He slept a good part of the day, which is way out of the ordinary for him. He threw up after breakfast and went to lay in my bed and watch Disney Channel. I got Kami and Luke ready to go (Gavin had bloodwork) and went to get Gavin and he was sound asleep. I woke him up and he asked for a sprite. I fixed him one and we left for the hospital. He fell asleep in the car on the way. I woke him up once again and he seemed fine. He was happy go lucky while we waited, and only cried a little bit when they poked him. We left and he wanted a burger, so I took him to Burger King for lunch. During this time Kami fell asleep. Luke wouldn't eat his chicken nuggets. So when we got home, I put Kami and Luke in their high chairs and they still wouldn't eat. So I put them in bed and went to find Gavin. He was sound asleep on the living room floor. He then continued to sleep for 3 more hours. Kami and Luke both vomited during nap time...twice. Then Luke again after he woke up.

**As I was was writing this post, Gavin threw up again. Kami and Luke are now in bed and so far neither of them have vomited again.

Update on the Munchkins

2009-09-29T22:27:00.002-05:00

Kami is MUCH better. No barking coughs today! Luke still has a super runny nose and Gavin finally quit vomiting! All day long, Gavin refused to eat. Kami and Luke at fruit loops for breakfast, Gavin didn't want any. Kami and Luke had chicken nuggets for lunch, Gavin didn't want any. He would only drink sprite. So, at 1:20 I took them all to the doctor. No way, was I having another night like last night. Dr. Ray gave Kami a prescription for orapred to help with the croup, she gave Luke Nasonest for that leaky ~~faucet~~ nose of his and told me to keep an eye on Gavin, and if he didn't pee by the afternoon to take him to the ER. Well, the vomiting stopped around 2:30 am and the diarrhea stopped around 11ish, so once that was all done, the little bit of sprite he was drinking kicked in and he was able to pee. While we were at Wal-Mart, I asked him what he wanted for supper, he didn't have an answer. So, I asked if he wanted pizza, he said yes, but then changed his mind back to no. We got home I fixed the pizza at 4:45 and he ate the topping off of 2 pieces plus a half a banana. Kami was super fussy and she was in bed at 5 pm! Luke and Gavin followed 30 minutes later. They have all been up only once in the past 5 hours. I had a tiny cat nap, and am about to go to bed! Just wanted to update!

Ugh...Pink Eye is the Least of Our Worries...

2009-09-29T02:32:00.002-05:00

To say today(well yesterday now) has been a bad day would be an understatement. First Gavin wakes up and his pink eye has spread to his other eye, so now he has it in both eyes. Then Kami and Luke wake up with the worst snotty noses EVER. Seriously, Luke sneezed and snot flew across the room! It was so gross. At around lunch, we all loaded up and I took Gavin for bloodwork. I waited an hour, called to get the results. They weren't back yet. I waited 45 minutes (10 minutes before the office stops taking calls) and they still weren't back. Kim, the nurse, called the lab to see what the problem was. She called me back to inform me his blood clotted so he would need to go back in. After supper, Gavin started throwing up. After throwing up the 3rd time, I cleaned him up and put him in the living room to lay on the couch and watch tv. I went to check on Kami and she was breathing really fast and it sounded funny. I put Gavin in the room with Chad and took Kami to the ER. After 4 hours, they tell me she has croup, give her a shot of Decadron (steroids) and send us on our way. I got home, put her in bed and Gavin is STILL THROWING UP. And, he has diarrhea too. We have an appointmen at 1:20 tomorrow for all 3 of them, but maybe we will take them in earlier if we can. Hopefully tomorrow is better than today! Or rather, today is better than yesterday!

Conjunctivitis

2009-09-27T10:47:00.003-05:00

Gavin woke up from his nap yesterday with a little bit of green mucus in his eye. I wiped it out and he went on with his day playing. I noticed more green mucus and wiped out again. This went on and on and on until there was so much in his eye, and his eye was starting to swell shut. So, after Kami and Luke went to sleep, Gavin and I went to the Lake After Hours. We waited 3 hours. While we were waiting, he developed 4 huge hives on his face. We were finally seen, by a rude doctor who acted as if he didn't want to get near Gavin. I asked him about the hives, to which he brushed off as "insect bites." They were NOT insect bites, unless, there were insects in the waiting room of the clinic. So, he wrote him a prescription for orapred (for the hives) and antibiotic eye drops for the "pink eye." I decided not to give him the orapred with out first speaking to his hemotologist and thankfully the hives went away on their own. I started the eye drops last night (after waiting 45 minutes in Walgreens to get it filled.) There is no more green mucus, but his eye is still red and swollen. He woke up at 2 a.m. and his eye was matted shut and he cried and cried and cried. Thankfully, he can open it this morning.

In this picture you can kind of see the swelling.

This picture had MAJOR red eye. I could get the red eye reduction to take it away on his left eye, but it wouldn't work on his right eye.

We Love Our...

2009-09-25T20:28:00.003-05:00

White powdered donuts! Gavin, Kami and Luke were all eating donuts this morning while I got dressed to go run errands and this is what I find when I'm done!

Luke even had donut in his ear!

Kami got it all over her clothes!
And Gavin, a more skilled donut eater, was sure to get most of it in his mouth, but managed to get some around his mouth...he didn't want to waste a single bit!

It's Raining, It's Pouring

2009-09-23T16:03:00.003-05:00

Today, my good friend Jody called and asked if I'd get Lainee of the school bus. They live about five houses down on the other side of the road, so I said sure! Gavin loves to have "Innie" over to play. At about 2:50 Gavin and I went outside and waited for the bus. Gavin wore his rubber boots because he likes to jump in the water puddles. We had two umbrellas outside, so he promptly picked one up to play with it since it was raining. After the bus passed we had to walk up the road a few houses to get Lainee and she walked back with us. I took a few pictures of Gavin playing in the rain before the bus got here.

Gavin Update

2009-09-20T09:55:00.002-05:00

Last week, Thursday more specifically, we took Gavin in for his weekly hemoglobin check. It had been running between 9.5-10.5 mostly for the last couple of weeks. The doctor decided that his hemoglobin was "low but stable" so it wasn't necessary to check it weekly any longer. We also discussed further diagnostics. She wants to run a test (such as an ultrasound, MRI, or body scan) to search for a "mechanical malformation." She explained that there could possibly be a blood vessel that is "kinked" and not flowing properly that could be causing the destruction of the red blood cells. This, however, would NOT explain why he responded to steroid treatment. I'm pretty sure they are just stumped and are now playing a guessing game. Gavin tests negative for every disease/disorder that causes the destruction of red blood cells. She also went on to say, that since Gavin isn't requiring medication (at this point) to keep his hemoglobin out of the "dangerous levels" that they are not in a hurry to do any drastic testing. They definitely want an answer as to what is causing it, so it can possibly (hopefully) be fixed, but he is a normal, active 2 year old and the anemia isn't "affecting" him, so we are taking our time. As we left the office, his blood work had yet to come back, so I said I'd call and left with an appointment for 2 months! I called the next day to get his results and they were 8.6. Lower, again. So, we scratched the 2 month visit and go back in 2 weeks. We are hoping it is because he has been sick (flu, cough, fever) and he will rebound on his own after he is completely better. I will keep you posted.

Have I told you how much I love my neice!

2009-09-15T08:50:00.001-05:00

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Keeping Old Promises

2009-09-14T11:02:00.003-05:00

You remember a while back, when I promised here, that I would upload a video of Luke that was really funny. Well, I have finally been able to transfer it from my cell phone to my computer and I haven't forgotten about my promise! Here it is. It was taken in July at a restaraunt in Tiogo, LA.

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Success!

2009-09-13T18:59:00.003-05:00

Kami and Luke's party went great! They had some friends over and got lots of presents. But, in true Kami and Luke form, they LOVED the cake. No pictures today! Donna, from Memories 4 U Photography, took pictures and I will be getting the cd in the next couple of days for everyone's viewing pleasure! Thanks everyone for coming to the party! We had so much fun!

1 Year Well Check

2009-09-10T15:38:00.002-05:00

Today, Kami and Luke went for their 1 year well check. They got shots (2 a piece) and their hemoglobin checked. Luke's hemoglobing was fine, but Kami's was low, so they sent her to the lab to have it rechecked. Still waiting to hear the results. Kami weighs 18lbs 13oz (25th percentile), she is 28 3/4 inches long (25th percentile), and her head is 18 1/4 inches around (90th percentile.) Luke weighs 22lbs 7oz (50th percentile), he is 30 inches long (50th percentile), and his head is 19 3/4 inches around (off the charts.) Luke has consistently been 3 pounds heavier than Kami, and now his is 3 pounds 10 ounces heavier, so his "lead" is getting stronger! LOL Also at their last appointment, he was only a half an inch taller than her, but is now an inch and a quarter taller than she is. She is just so tiny, still wearing size 3/6 months clothing! Luke wears 12 months...He's right on track! Also today, since we took Kami for extra bloodwork, we got Gavin's weekly bloodwork done as well. His results are back (they went to separate doctors) and his hemoglobin is 9.9. He will go next week to the doctor's office, so I can ask more questions about his flucuating hemoglobin.

Way Back Whensday Newborn Baby Luke

2009-09-09T11:04:00.002-05:00

Kami had her Way Back Whensday post last week, so this week it is Luke's turn!

Brand new Luke, he still has the stuff in his eyes

Sportin' the LSU hat that his brother wore just over a year before this
Sweet Luke

In his carseat, just go home!

Layin' on mommy :)

Head over to Twinfatuation and see who else is going way back!

Zoo Time!

2009-09-08T11:43:00.004-05:00

Sunday Chad went to go "scout" some hunting land and was going to be gone a good portion of the day, so I took it upon myself to take the kids to the zoo. I knew I didn't want to sit at home all day, and I figured the same went for them, so we loaded up and went to the zoo. Just Gavin, Kami, Luke and me. Naturally they all fell asleep on the ride there, but they were all troopers once we got there. Gavin's favorite exhibits? The ducks and the "jaffes," (or giraffes.) Kami and Luke's favorite part? The ice cream of course! LOL

Kami and Luke...Luke is still sleeping

Gavin and the duck...I'm pretty sure he was calling it "Mere Duck."
Luke's awake now! Happy to be there, but wishes the sun would get out of his eyes!

Gavin stopped to play with the flowers

The "jaffes" Gavin actually got to pet them because they just stuck their necks out over the fence! I didn't get any pictures of him petting them because I was holding him up so he could reach.

See how close!?!

Miss Nosey brithces...Always has to know what's going on!

The playground. Gavin had fun here!

LOL @ this sign! They are building a new Tiger Exhibit and this sign cracked me up :)

Happy Birthday Kami and Luke!

2009-09-07T10:43:00.006-05:00

Today, Kami and Luke turn 1 year old. They are super happy babies and love to play with each other (and fight!) They absolutely LOVE their big brother. He makes them laugh! Kami is more inquisitive than her brother. She likes to know what is going on around her and she likes to mimic anything you do. She says "bye bye," "uh-oh," "dada," and sometimes "mama." She likes to play patty cake and peek a boo. Luke is the happiest baby! He thinks everything is hilarious! He says "uh-oh," "dada," sometimes "mama" and what I think is supposed to be Gavin but sounds more like "Gagin." I put together some pictures of them from each month of their first year!

Newborn 1 Month Old

2 Months Old
3 Months Old

4 Months Old

5 Months Old

6 Months Old

7 Months Old

8 Months Old

9 Months Old

10 Months Old

11 Months Old

1 Year Old

Guess what I found?

2009-09-06T15:52:00.004-05:00

...my camera! And I'm not going to tell anyone that I found it in a diaper bag that I searched through about 10 times. I use the term search loosely, obviously. :) Yesterday was LSU's first game of the season. I've been waiting what seems like FOREVER for football season to get here, and I'm glad it is here. Of course the kids were dressed in the 2 best colors ever, PURPLE AND GOLD! So, here are the pictures!
Gavin, cheesing it up!
Gavin and his daddy getting ready to watch the game!

Kami, decked out in her LSU gear

Luke has his on too!

Too bad they didn't make it until game time! 30 minutes before the game started this is what they all looked like!

Sickness

2009-09-02T16:45:00.002-05:00

So, the kids have all had nasty runny noses and coughs for the past couple of days. Gavin woke up this morning, not himself. So, I took his temp and it was 101.4. We called the doctor and they suggested we bring him in. So, we were there for his 1:20 appointment. It's always nice to have after lunch appointments because you never have to wait long! Anyway, she said his lungs sounded good and decided to run a strep test. It was negative. So, she ran the flu test. It was positive for the strain A of the flu. So, now I have 1 child with the flu, who feels like crap, and will possibly have 2 more joining him. I was given three prescriptions of Tamaflu. One for each kid, so if Kami and Luke do get the flu, maybe it won't be so bad. We will now be at home for the next couple of day hoping that mommy doesn't get it too!

Way Back Whensday Newborn Baby Kami

2009-09-02T09:21:00.006-05:00

Kami and Luke will be one year old on Monday. So, I've decided to do my Way Back Whensday posts with their newborn pictures. Kami this week and Luke next week.

Brand Spankin' New

All wrapped up. Notice her tiny pink LSU hat! Geaux Tigers!
Getting ready to go home. She was not happy!

In her carseat

Trying out her bouncy seat for the first time.

Head on over to Twinfatuation to see who else is going way back!

Irish Triplets

Adoption and Giveaways!

Halloween 2011

Preschool Treats

Boo at the Zoo!

Home!

Long Time No Post!

Away

New Computer, New Start!

Catching Up Part 3: Tennessee

Catching Up Part 2: Kami and Luke's 2nd Birthday Party!

Catching Up Part 1: Gavin's 3rd Birthday!

Neglecting My Blog...

IVIG Infusion

Some Gave All

Moving...

Cutest Little Guy at the Wedding

Blogging Rut!

More Medical Issues...

Luke Gets a Haircut!

Peter Cotton Tail

Mother's Intuition

World Down Syndrome Day

An Explanation??

Doctors

Kami and Luke 18 Month Well Check

Do You Love Me

This Week

Surgery Update

Today's Events

Nugget Head

Baby Picture Sunday *Army Crawl*

Breathing Treatments...

Bronchiolitis

Another...

How to Get a Picture of 3 Toddlers...

Bouncing Tigers

The Year of the Tiger

Our First Zoo Trip in 2010

Winter Wonderland

Happy Birthday Maddie!

Multiples and More: Birth Order

Patty Cake

15 Month Well Check

Say What?!?

Tubes *Update*

New Year's Eve 2009

Santa Visited the Irish Triplets!

A Fun Surprise!

A Sick Christmas

An Early Christmas Gift

Randall Family Christmas 2009

Rainbow Cake

LSU vs. Arkansas

Happy Thanksgiving! (Yeah, I know I'm late with this pictures!)

We've Been ELFED!

Another Gavin Update

Visiting with Family

Little Helper

Lots of Posts coming!

Happy Thanksgiving and The Count Down to Christmas

Chuck E. Cheese! Gattiland!

What's the difference between Boys and Girls?

Happy Birthday Marissa!

Baby Picture Sunday *Pretty as a Picture*

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Gavin Update

Another ER Visit

With out further ado, I present to you....

Look Who's Walking...

Thank a Veteran

ERs, Doctors, and Hospitals

Times, they are a changing...

I Feel My Temperature Rising

Biter

Randoms...

Halloween 2009!

Happy Halloween!

Adventures in Gavin Land II

Kami is Home!

Baby Picture Sunday Army Crawl

Tubes Update

Baby Picture Sunday Pretty as a Picture

Kami and Luke's 1st Birthday Part 2 Random

Kami and Luke's 1st Birthday Part 2 PRESENTS

Kami and Luke's 1st Birthday Part 1 CAKE

Way Back Whensday Newborn Baby Luke

Way Back Whensday Newborn Baby Kami