What Are the Odds?

Grady's eye had been bothering him a few days before Easter. The sun bothered him, he'd cry in the car because it was too bright, he'd rub it and say it hurt off and on. He didn't have school the Monday after Easter, Tuesday, I took him to school and he fell apart when we got there saying it hurt so badly. I took him back to Grandma's and made an appt for Wednesday. Thinking all the while, it is probably just allergies. It couldn't be pink eye because it wasn't itchy or that red. Seriously, debated canceling the appointment on Wednesday because he seemed to be ok, all evening Tuesday- and he is sometimes a little dramatic these days. 

Exhibit A- Easter pics. Wouldn't look up. 

Exhibit B- infant sunglasses in the car. 

We went to the dr. on Wednesday, the doctor sent us to the eye doctor who then sent us to the opthamologist. He said there was definitely something in his eye and gave us cream to attempt to get it out. He told us to return Friday and if it was still there, they'd need to do surgery to remove it. 

What are the odds.... it was still there. We had him eat a small breakfast Friday morning at 6 in case he had to have the surgery. Got the girls dropped off and taken care of by the whole village of people who love us. Auntie Ash, Mimi and Grandma all helped. We went to the hospital at 12:30 and surgery was at 2:00. Grandpa showed up there to see us. 

Here we are in the waiting room with grandpa. 

They tried to give Grady a drink that would try to get him drowsy enough to remove whatever was in his eye. Shockingly enough, he didn't fall asleep. So weird. So, on to plan two. They went to the operating room and gave him some anaesthesia to knock him out. It didn't take long to get it removed. It took a long time for him to wake up for us to go home. He had to ride in a wheel chair because he was a bit wobbly. 

The doctor said it was a small piece of metal in his eye. Who knows where it came from, or why it didn't just rub out like most things that get in our eyes. Anyways, he is all better now and we are so thankful for the amazing doctors and nurses throughout the whole thing. Can I say once again though... what are the odds? Seriously. Piece of metal in eye. Surgically removed. Geez louise. 

Easter Weekend

What doesn't say Happy Easter more than a 3 and a half year old wearing her sister's 6 month duck costume and her mom's high heels from 2002?

We prepared for Easter by making Rice Crispy treat eggs. Semi clothed. 

Then, we dyed our eggs. Also, semi clothed. 

Her too. 

Kris was in Vegas watching the Final Four for the weekend, so we spent most of the weekend at mom and dad's. On Saturday, everyone came over for Easter dinner. 

Lainey tried on Grandpa's old cowboy boots and they fit her. Then she decided she was Sheriff Callie so she needed the hat to complete the look. 

Sisters preparing for the guests to arrive. 

Grady's artwork on Grandma's chalkboard. 

All the cousins, minus Ava, before the big Easter egg hunt!

Checking out their winnings. 

Ava's Easter dinner. Grandma knows what the kiddos like, so she made meatballs. They were a hit. 

Easter baskets!!

Carter brought his tee/pitching machine. Laine, who isn't usually interested in sticking with much for long, played on it for a long time. I might have been very proud of her and secretly hope she loves softball. Ha!

On Sunday, the kids and I headed to church. My friend Emily came with us and helped me out. I was so grateful for the help!!

We tried to stop for coffee on the way to church, but it was nuts! So we stopped on the way home. The kids love Em!!

Pinky Pops on a special day!

After that, we headed out to Brighton to have lunch with Mimi and Papa and Auntie Crystal and Jason. The kids had an Easter Egg hunt there too. They are so loved!

Happy Easter!!

Spring Break

We headed out Friday morning for our Spring Break Adventure. We made it to Albuquerque by dinner time and went for a swim in the hotel pool. Kris went out to get us some mexican food take out while the kids and I broke in the hotel room by jumping like crazies back and forth on the beds. They burned off a few hours of the sitting still in the car all day. 

The next morning we were up early and on our way to Arizona. The pics below were outside of Flagstaff where there are not many places to stop. Laine had to poop. Grady had to pee. We felt the need to document. 

The rest of the pics are in no particular order. We had lots of pool time, lots of walks, good food and fun with Grandparents, Cousins, Aunt and Uncle, and friends. 

This one year old had a big time at the pool and in the shade. She slept in the bathroom in a crib. Sometimes. Most of the time, she weaseled her way in with mom and dad, so as to not wake the big kids with her 1:00 A.M. squealing. 

Big guy was in the pool all day. He was a scaly lizard with a bit of a sunburn by the end of the week. Two things will change next year. He'll be the kid with the shirt on in the pool. Or the hours spent in the pool will have to at least be broken up for a snack or water or something. :)

Grady leading the inner tube train. 

We loved spending time with Grandma and Grandpa on vacation. So much fun to be there with them. 

More than once, this little peanut fell asleep after eating and got a good afternoon snooze at the pool. 

This vacationing is hard work. 

Grandma got this adorable swim hat for Ava's birthday!

We had a great time with our BFFs, Andie Kate and Lainey played and swam all day long. 

Hank and Grady also played all day long. They loved the slide and the tubes. 

Uncle Brandon and his girls. Notice the iced ankle. Resort living injury. Blame the water slide. 

Pretty Auntie Ash and Cutie Pie Tater tot enjoying the pool.

Cousins after a morning walk to the fountains. 

Happy girl on the morning walk. 

Ava even got a little slide action. She wasn't so sure. 

Most nights we stayed in and Rick made us yummy dinner, but a few nights we ventured out for some good food. It was delicious!!

We celebrated Ava's first birthday at the resort. She loved her yummy cupcakes Grandma got her and so did her brother and sis!

Dad and his gals walking to the shuttle for another evening out for dinner. 

She seems to be wearing this headband in every pic. I must think it's cute. I do. 

We went to Zinburger for happy hour and burgers. These pics make it look like it was calm and fun and peaceful. Really it was the usual dinner time behavior. With the added component of being in the sun all day, not eating well all day, and getting chicken nuggets delivered to the table that looked nothing like those at Chic-fil-a or McDonalds. That was the straw that broke the camel's back. Kris handled our little guy by walking around the area and coming back to slam his beer and shovel in his food before leaving. Ha! Let's just say, the next night, we had tacos at the hotel. 

Hey, Andie Kate, where are your pants?

On our last day, we went to the bigger fountains to play because we had had too much sun. The kids played in the grass more than the fountains, but had a good time. 

The boys spent a day at a Rockies/Giants game. Their dads kept them entertained by shoving them full of slushies, lemonade, hot dogs, and candy. 

On the way home, we drove straight through. Left at 5:00 a.m. Arizona time and got home at 8:30 p.m. It was a LONG day, but the kids did great. We had a great time and can't wait for next year. Thanks for convincing us to do it, Carlucci fam- we loved it!!!!