Date Night to K.C.

Last night, I got to fly along with Alex and four other people to Kansas City. The two other couples won a package deal at a fundraiser that flew them to K.C. for the evening to have dinner. I was the tag along, and it was so much fun. I haven't flown with Alex for a long time, and it seems like we haven't been on a date in a long time, so double bonus.

My Boy Turned 3

Life has been so hectic lately and I've neglected my blog. Oliver turned three on June 6th and we had a great time celebrating with friends and family. I made him a train cake because he is really into trains right now. In the days leading up to his birthday he kept asking where his train cake was and kept wanting to eat it. We had a joint party with Oliver's cousin Owen. They are only three days apart, and great buddies. Oliver is an incredible gift to Alex and me, and we are so thankful for his sweet life.

Blankies

I have never met two kids more into their "special blankies" than these two. Their Gran made them each a blanket with silk around the edges when they were born. When they have their blankies, thumbs automatically go into mouths and all crying ceases. The blankies were in the hallway this morning. When I came around the corner they were both laying on the rug relaxing. I'm ashamed to say that I finally got rid of my special blankie when I got married (and I've finally quit sucking my thumb too :)

Mother's Day

There is nothing better than spending the day with my family. Oliver kept saying, "Happy Mother's Day" throughout the day. We celebrated Mother's Day, Alex's birthday (tomorrow), and my dad's birthday day (Wednesday)all in one big sha-bang.
My mom got me a beautiful plant. She put pictures of the kids in it and wrote some really nice notes. I'm posting a picture because I thought it was cute and creative, plus it meant so much to me.

Destin

Alex and I returned last night from a trip to Destin, Florida with seven other couples. It was a great time, and the weather was beautiful. Here are a couple pictures from the trip. It was a much needed break, and we are happy to be back with our kids.

Relief

Thank you all for concern about Alex. No, he doesn't have the swine flu, and we are still not sure of the cause of the headaches. He had a migraine shot and has been taking Claritin, and high doses of ibuprofen. They have subsided over the last three days. Just in time for us to head for the beach in Florida! We're leaving early Saturday morning, and meeting 7 other couples there....no kids. We are looking so forward to the break. I'll post some pictures when we return.

Headaches

Last Friday, Alex started feeling sick and had a terrible headache. He had a week long work trip to Florida scheduled to leave last Sunday. He went ahead and went, but got worse over the course of a few days. On Wednesday evening, his work flew him home early. He saw the doctor yesterday and she wanted to run a cat scan and do some blood work. Everything came back normal, so he got a high powered shot to try to relieve his headache. It let up a little bit yesterday, but today he is feeling bad again. Please pray that we find the source of the headaches soon.