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For Grandma Fran

This was a phone conversation between Tatum and my mom Fran. It's probably not much for all of you to watch but I always laugh when she talks to everyone on the phone and I wish that you could see her motions with her words. So, here you go grandma Fran....

Break Your Heart

The 2nd day of the cold.

Poor little Tristan has had a terrible cold for 4 days now. Yesterday, after a long night of listening to him struggle to breathe, we decided to take him to the docs. Of course, they couldn't get him in to Pediatrics so they told me to take him to the ER because there have been a few cases of pneumonia recently. (I know, how do you get pneumonia in this heat!?) So, we took him in, and they did a chest x-ray on him. Rodney Jr. was so upset to see them put Tristan in this contraption that kept him still. It looked like a little torture device and although it probably wasn't comfortable, it looked worse than it actually was. Tristan didn't like it either though. But, you would never be able to tell if you weren't looking at his face because he has no voice.

The x-rays came back clear so after a breathing treatment, they sent him home. I went out and bought a humidifier and vicks plug-ins and put him in his own room for the night. I 'think' he slept through the night, (I would not be able to hear him cry if he woke up), and today he is back to better spirits although, I don't see any improvement with the congestion and the voice. Poor little guy. So, I wanted to share these video's with you so you can see what I've been going through the last few days. He's been breaking my heart!!

the 3rd day of the cold (yesterday)

Update

Just wanted to let everyone know that I updated my photography site and will be continuing to do so in the next few days...

My Little Pink TuTu

I wanted to shoot some newborn photos for my friend Cassandra's new baby Cameron and I had an idea of wanting to do some Tutu pictures. BUT, tutu's are pretty expensive. So, I bought some pink taffeta for $3 and grabbed an old headband and HOPED that I could put something together that resembled a tutu. We did the photo shoot yesterday and here are the results... I'll be posting more pics on my photography website later today when Rodney Jr. is in school.

Rodney Jr.'s First Day of School

William C. McCool School

On Friday Rodney Jr. had his first day of Pre-K. He has been SOOOO excited to go for months! Ever since I've been telling him that he will be starting school in a 'few months', thats all he's been talking about. They just built the new school on base this year so, he will be among the first students to go to this new school!

We were lucky that all of us were able to take him. He goes from 12pm to 230pm. Rodney was home for lunch, (and since it was a Friday, he was home the rest of the day too.) I'm excited that school started because it gets Rodney Jr.'s mind off of soccer. (we can't play this season because we missed sign-ups and since there is only one coach for his age group, there are no more spots.) Rodney wishes that he could fill in as a coach but it's really not possible with his knee right now.

Rodney Jr. had fun his first day. He's anxious to get back!! He was mean to Tatum when we picked him up though. She was so excited to see him but he just ignored her and looked out the window. Like he was too good for her now. Poor girl.

Rodney Jr. walking into the school.

Rodney Jr. in front of his class room door.

Rodney Jr.'s friend Phillip. They get to be in the same class!

Tatum looks mad, doesn't she?

I was supposed to be leaving the room but, I stole the camera from Rodney and took a picture of Rodney Jr. sitting in his seat. I had a 'Mom' moment. haha.
Rodney Jr. walking to the car after school.

Happy Birthday Tatum!!

We celebrated Tatum's 3rd birthday this weekend. Her party was on Sunday. We didn't have any kids show up until a little later when Rodney's friend (our neighbors), brought their kids over after another b-day party. So, when we realized no one else was coming, I let Tatum and Rodney get in their bathing suits and have fun in her new pool. Rodney kept going down the slide then getting out and going down again, Tatum was content just swimming in the pool. They had a blast which really made me feel good. She got a lot of gifts. I didnt' get a chance to wrap all of her gifts the night before so, after she went to bed I wrapped the rest of them and she got to open them the morning of her birthday.

Just throwing in a pic of me.
I didn't make her cake. I was happy to let the commissary do it and it was delicious!
Waiting for everyone to come.

Tatum relaxing in her new pool.

Rodney doing the 'superman' down the slide.
Tristan enjoying a cookie.
Tristan enjoying another cookie.

I was SO ready for bed!!

This was from Tatum's birthday morning. Her new dress from Aunt Amanda.
All ready for school now! Thanks Gram Karen and Pap Pap Nick!

Daddy decided to treat her to some ice cream. We were going to head for Cold Stone but it looked like it was going to rain. (the seating is outside). So, we went to Dreyers instead. (Like Breyers but the container looks like Eddy's)