everything you wanted to know

Well, maybe not EVERYTING.

First off, can I just tell ya'll that the space bar on our keyboard is sticky... it does not always give me a space when I gently tap it. I have to be EXTREAMLY intentional with my want of spaces. If I am not, Iget sentenceslike this.   This is the bane of my blogging existence!!!!

About the remote... since so many of you noticed our little man playing with one in my last post.  It is an old remote with no batteries that I have turned into a toy. He was always wanting the real one. So now when he reaches for it, I can give him his own. He does love it. I think there is enough drool stored inside it to officially put it out of use forever.

About the book: http://www.blurb.com/
It is a 12x12, hard cover, image wrap, 158 page glory!
You download the program onto your computer, design until your heart is content, then upload your creation to their website and they print it for you!!! LOVEY!!
They have a "blog to book" option, where they "slurp" your info from your blog for you so you do not have to copy/paste all your stuff. It is brilliant!

About my baby weight...since the very kind lady asked. NOPE! not all gone. I have about 20 more pounds to go before I am back to my "pre-baby" weight. I happen to gain my weight all over, so when/if I lose it, it will make all visible areas of myself a tish bit smaller...well, not all...I was born with quite a bit of junk in the trunk, that happens to stay put no matter my size or weight.

About the Colts win and their upcoming Superbowl game...WHOO HOOO!!! Could not be more stoked!  I am looking forward to putting on my gear and cheering like a crazy lady! And then bragging because of their win! (as if I had a lot to do with it!)

So if you have any more questions, feel free to ask. I am all ears....

you could do

with a view

of one of the greatest smiles EVER!

a gift rebounded

I mentioned before that I turned my blog into a book as a Christmas gift for our parents. It was a huge hit. I spent HOURS puting it together.  I used an online program and was able to design the cover and all the page layouts myself...and when it was done, I just uploaded it and had it printed. I was in love with it the moment it came in the mail.

 It. was. gorgeous.

Since I had it published myself, and it was rather large (12x12)... it was kinda pricey. We were only able to get 2. One for my parents, and one for the captain's.
I had it in the back of my mind that I could save some money and buy myself one later...

but now I do not have to.

On Caden's birthday both Andy's parents and mine pitched in and gave us our own book! And because I am not stingy (about most things... ;)...I will share with you...

2

I have many thoughts... I will leave you with just one.

She would have been 2 today.

Groupies

The captain and I...we are fans

Rigg even cheers 'em on

he roots for them with his daddy...

I mean, it really is a family affair

The captain says they are #1

and I have to agree

GO COLTS!

rock star

We are super pumped about being home. Riley was GREAT and all, but as I said before, there’s no place like home…well, maybe a lush condo in St. Lucia…but I digress.

All of the nurses LOVED Mr. Rigg. He was smiley and giggly the whole time he was there…aren’t sick babies supposed to be grumpy? He didn’t even mind his ”chicken wing”, as the captain so lovingly referred to Riggs bound up arm.

Being at a children’s hospital really makes a HUGE difference when you have a sick kid. Everybody loves on the kids, there are extra toys everywhere and a nice elderly gentleman comes around with a “magic” castle on wheels to pass out toys to all the kiddos. Well, at least that happens at this children's hospital...

Rigg got a new stuffed animal from Mr.” Magic” castle, and it has an excellent story attached to it...
I came back into the room from treating myself to a nice, cold diet coke when I saw the captain playing with Rigg. He was making the stuffed animal dance in the air toward our son and saying in a sing-song voice “here comes the zebra.” I looked at him and said in the exact same sing-song voice “it’s a giraffe.” To which the captain, with only the briefest pauses, sing-songed back the reply… “daddy had brain surgery.“ I laughed so hard my stomach ached.

My dad did bring Rigg a small Grover which has quickly become one of his (Riggs not dads) favorite chew toys. (dad prefers big roast beef sandwiches and steaks)

As we left the hospital, all the nurses waved and said how much fun Rigg was and how much they were going to miss him…The captain told Rigg he was a rock star. And after seeing all the nurses faces as we were leaving…I had to agree.

Rigg still has the nasty cough, which the doc says could stay around for a week or so. But he is eating Much better and keeping food down. Thank you so much for allayer prayers, for Riggs health as well for my peace of mind and rest for our whole family. They mean more then I could express.

There's no place like home...

About noon we tapped our ruby slippered heels together and were sent home.

FYI: Andy looks stupid in ruby slippers. :) I look fabulous in them...

Thanks for all the prayers. Rigg still has a nasty cough that can lead to vomiting if it is hard and deep enough, but he is no longer dehydrated.

 Now, I am going to gorge myself on pizza and take a nap in my own bed. Hospital chairs that turn into beds do not a good nights sleep make.

Chewing on Grover

Hello, people. This is not Cari, but Cristi. I have been talking with her and she asked that I post some information for you all, so's yo uknow what's going on.

Yesterday Cari & Andy took Rigg to Riley hospital on the advice of his doctor (Rigg's, not Andy's). Anyway, they stayed overnoight with Rigg on IVs.

He was partially dehydrated, but his IV intake has been cut in half now. They are trying to get him to take more liquids.

He has been diagnosed with RSV, but it is on the upswing, and he should be getting better. They will be staying one more day at the hospital.

Rigg is in good spirits and Cari & Andy are doing well. As I was talking to Cari, she said that Rigg is having fun chewing on the head of a Grover doll that her father got him.

I hope you don't hold my writing against Cari, I just happen to be easy to reach! My family & I will continue to pray for them all, as I'm sure you will as well.

diagnosis

So we went to the Dr.

Rigg has a double ear infection and a viral respitory thingy...that we need to keep our eye on in case it should get worse and turn into RSV.Howdoes my son get sick sooften? I mean, we do not even go anywhere most days...we are home 4 out of 5 days on a busy week!

We start antibiotocs for the ear, and keep a close watch on the little guys breathing. Thanks for the prayers, I am doing much better this time with all o fthis...much more peaceful.

God is good.

Prayer please

My little guy is sick...please pray for him...and me. :)We all know I do not do to well mentally and emotionally when he is not feeling well.

We had a late night last night. He is having trouble keeping food down. Luckily (?) he does not have a fever. Just a nasty couch and some congestion...oh and the vomiting thing. (he has been doing better today...but is still not up to snuff...)
I plan on taking him to the Dr. tomorrow.

Please pray for sleep, that he could keep more food down, and that he would take more liquid.  As well as for peace of mind for the captian and me...

I will keep you posted.