b.r.o.k.e.n...

I couldn't believe it when the doctor at the pediactric urgent care told me Emma's left arm was broken. Damian had just flown back from his work trip to Alabama and literally stepped in the door after I had already had a crazy week without him here. My mom had just taken Max to the doctor that morning and he was diagnosed with an ear infection and strep throat.
I took Emma to get it checked out as soon as Damian came home. We were both so terrified. But I tried to be strong for her because I knew if I lost it, she would sense it. It was harder than I even imagined to see my baby in such pain. I just kept telling myself that it could be much worse. Her best friend at school Rylee had just recently broken her elbow and had to have surgery and pins. She just got her hard cast put on and will have it for a couple more weeks. So I guess now they will be twins with their left armed casts !
After I called Damian and freaked out a little bit, I went home and packed a little bag, we dropped Max at my in-laws, and we headed to the St. Joseph's Children's Hospital in Tampa. We arrived at 10:30 pm and they did some more x-rays. I was so relieved when the orthopedic doctor told us he would be able to fix it without surgery. They gave her some morphine and another medicine that would make her be in a dream-like state while they fixed the fracture. She was so brave. I am so proud of her. I'm just sad she won't be able to be in gymnastics for at least 6 weeks(which means no end of the year program) and no soccer this year either.
We are so fortunate to have such a loving and supportive family. My parents and sister came over on Saturday and cheered her up with a new pillow pet and lots of goodies: a new barbie, books, coloring books, and chocolate. Damian's parents also came over yesterday and brought some lunch. We've also had lots of calls from family and friends.
Today has been a great day, she's back to her sweet self...smiling, lauging, and playing.
Here's my smiley girl!
In the hospital after the doctor put the splint on her arm.

I'm hoping the rest of Spring Break is uneventful!

March Birthdays

Get ready for some picture overload...I had so many cute shots it was hard to choose between all 150 pics!
We recently celebrated my nieces' birthdays...Princess style. Allie turned 3 on March 8 and Rachel turned 4 on March 14. It's always so fun when the cousins can party together.
Christine and Rachel having some fun...
Michael(my bro), Dad, and Uncle Thomas

Happy to be 4!!

The Birthday Girls

Rachel and Allie

Noah snoozed during the party...this is one of the rare moments someone wasn't holding him!

The cake/cupcakes...Yum!

My mom, Aunt Sharon, Aunt Sharon Lea, and Mamaw Jennie

Cake time! It was a little windy and hard to light those candles!

Allie and her new bike!

Damian and Sean after pinata time

Sean, Brooke, and Allie

The Big Kids...Hannah, Nathan, Emma, and Joshua

sweet cousins

Max

Emma, Mommy, and Max

It was a fun family day!

Hello Spring!!

It's been awhile but life has been so busy lately. I had every intention of documenting more of what's been going on but by the end of the day I have been too exhausted. Finally, Spring Break is here and I'm home!!

Over the last few weeks, we've celebrated birthdays, visited with family and friends, enjoyed some beautiful weather, been a little sick with strep throat and most recently Emma broke.her.arm!! I cannot even believe it myself. It happened on Friday after school and let me tell you--I was scared to death. Thankfully, the orthopedic doctor was able to fix the fracture without surgery and she is doing well today. I gave her a bath and she has been coloring and playing with her brother. We even ventured out for lunch. Now everyone is napping and I'm enjoying some quiet time.

This is not how I envisioned our spring break. It looks like the park, pool, and beach are out of the question this week. But I am going to enjoy every minute of being off with my kiddos. We're going to do a little shopping, movies & lunch with some friends tomorrow, paint your own pottery place and doctor's appts on Wednesday, EPCOT on Thursday, and Emma gets her hard cast on Friday. I hope this week goes by slowly!