Turkey and a Side of Germs

Let's just say we are thankful for when we're well, this Thanksgiving. As I mentioned before, Ella was sick and had gone to the doctor on Monday. By Tuesday, I noticed Lucy Anne coughing. Just to make sure we were safe for taking our "little germies" to Thanksgiving, I took both girls again to the doctor on Wednesday. Ella wasn't keeping anything down which was due to her antibiotic and gallons of phlegm. Tuesday night she spit up/threw up at least four times . . . everywhere. And I wanted to make sure Lucy Anne didn't have an ear infection. The doctor passed them both to go ahead with our Thanksgiving plans. So, on Thursday, Lucy Anne awakened with fluid pouring from her nose and eyes, coughing/sneezing, etc . . . We almost decided to have Thanksgiving at "New China" but we called around to family for a quick survey to see if anyone would be offended if we brought our sickies with us. We enjoyed a fun-filled day with the Bogg's side of the family which is Justin's mom's side. She has ten other brothers and sisters so there were about 60 people at our Thanksgiving festivities. By the time we left, I was feeling like a horrible mother to allow my sick child play hard out in the Oklahoma wind without a nap. Lucy looked so miserable! Therefore, Friday was spent as a sick day. We spent the day in our pj's watching TV, just laying low. On Saturday, we went to my folks for burgers and to watch the Bedlam game. Poor POKES . . . work on your defense and we'll get 'em next year! Anyway, needless to say, today was another sick day (mainly for me). We're on the mend and thankful for healthy bodies!

Here we go . . .

Poor, pitiful Ella! Ella has a horrible cold. She can't breathe out of her nose and every time she coughs she gags on what comes up. I didn't really think it was necessary to take her to the doctor since she didn't have a fever and still seemed to be eating okay, but her daddy has been really concerned. He called the nurse twice and actually made the doctor's appointment for her. I ran through the home remedies to our wonderful doctor, for instance, we're using saline drops, propped her bed, suctioning her nose, etc . . . thinking she will say keep doing it, how much is your copay. However, she found that Ella has a double ear infection! Justin asked if we could go ahead and get her tubes now once I told him since we went through this with Lucy Anne. Ella is very similar to her sister in many way including her ears. But, she is different regarding what goes in her mouth. Lucy Anne didn't ever flinch at a bottle, pacifier, or medicine. Ella has issues with each of those things. . . therefore, getting the amoxicillian down her is quite a chore. Whereas, her sister (apparently working on an addiction) made up a sore throat so she she could have some Tylenol the other day. Seriously! I can't wait to see how different and how similar Ella really is to her older sibling.

Fall Festival '06

We enjoyed a little Halloween fun at our churches Fall Festival. I completed the girls' costumes shortly before the event, so I was just hoping they would stay put together. Lucy Anne didn't love her "petal-headband"; she said it hurt. She was a little timid from the start . . . who knew RaggidyAnn would frighten her? She did a few of the games, won a little candy, and trunk-or-treated some, too. Ella was passed to and fro for those who wanted to hold the little flowerhead. By the way, she didn't love her headgear, either! Thank you to Jenny who took some great pics to help us remember our first Halloween in our new home!

OSU Homecoming 2006

There is no greater Homecoming at any university than at Oklahoma State! Our homecomings are known nationwide. So, you can imagine the excitement around town and festivities week-long during the wonderful tradition here in Stillwater. We don't have many traditions but this is the greatest! I was so happy to be living here again to experience it and for Lucy Anne to experience it as well. Of course, homecoming is special to me because this is how Justin and I met our Freshmen year. Our houses (sorority and fraternity) were paired up and then within our pledge classes we were paired up as "pomping partners" and Justin and I were put together. And, thus, began our friendship and eventually lifetime pomping partners! Ha Ha

The fraternities and sororities pair up to build big house decks (they look like floats sort of) in front of their houses. Then, at half time of the game the winner is announced. Every year, on Friday, tons of people fill the streets for "Walk-Around" to look at all of the house decks. This year we went with my mom and dad and Landon and Sheree. It was great to share in this tradition with Landon and Sheree who have never been (they're OU people). It is so much fun to run into people you haven't seen in years . . . I ran into a highschool friend who is now a plastic surgeon. Amazing! I always knew he would do something like that.

I love OSU homecoming and look forward to next year! Go Kappas!