tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51892351785769194032024-03-05T09:00:43.795-05:00The Smithson FamilyThis blog is to keep our friends, co-workers, and family up to date on our family and Lainey's Cystic Fibrosis.The Smithson Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459233993191994420noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189235178576919403.post-50404971487754359262010-08-01T02:01:00.001-04:002010-08-01T02:01:35.804-04:00Lainey's Cystic Fibrosis Journey<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/nN-nR_cANxc&hl=en_US&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/nN-nR_cANxc&hl=en_US&fs=1" width="425" height="344" allowscriptaccess="never" allowfullscreen="true" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object>The Smithson Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459233993191994420noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189235178576919403.post-29167822820115773382010-01-09T16:33:00.006-05:002010-01-10T00:37:28.971-05:00SNOW much fun!!<div align="left">Thanks to "anticipated" snow, the kids and I were released from school early on Thursday. As anticipated, the snow began around 2:30 and continued into the night. The next morning we woke up to a winter wonderland (well for Georgia this is a winter wonderland). No school on Friday! Woo Hoo!! </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj-oeZUREE4xBQHxnrP2iu2k62rrrj7Q9xx6Fe8jQfvnD5T-z9UCh2lW1ibX64gr3Y6phll2ifzIetlkM03GnpiU158t_roYoJ9k5cYUr7eLZuvasbZJpp6wGnt0faeBpbMt2lvwFp2trV/s1600-h/snowy+yard.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424859928745343858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj-oeZUREE4xBQHxnrP2iu2k62rrrj7Q9xx6Fe8jQfvnD5T-z9UCh2lW1ibX64gr3Y6phll2ifzIetlkM03GnpiU158t_roYoJ9k5cYUr7eLZuvasbZJpp6wGnt0faeBpbMt2lvwFp2trV/s400/snowy+yard.jpg" /></a> Snow on the house.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424859922065459186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghNSbccRqIPbuOGRVdF7FqqlJGQJFJ2apdk6EObeQ1LptSCUvq7A44vI_tOO-IOYIj9yTZmKRZzjJJ-U_uA4JNK3tPDYLvhexlGLWO79GKBCpFNvIPy2onL_808kgHld4A1R-f2MsJlaJn/s400/snowy+house.jpg" />Snow in the front yard.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="left">After Lainey laid down to take a nap, the boys and I went out to play in the snow. We played for about 2 hours. Thanks to our ski bibs, everything stayed warm except our face! We had to play as much as possible because we may not get another snow day in Georgia this year!<br /></div><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424859925366743394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp4bO1nFy1ZD5hu5A_o3t7T258gJtwzY9bUdgsD67ZC-7ggCwsKmMyynXlS2iOnBtSCV0KEHhEVnasITcJfG5sHrFL60rxUS21bYh1EM2u4XqLC4llVPxXQ-hNB7ikLlq23FqhneBqCQiL/s400/playhouse.jpg" />The boys playing in the playhouse.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLMBcC0043-CpR9mKKbAs1DMPOoewZNmVMxQEsJY0K-MwwsB9S-W8vj4Q-ytzUPaaCUGJCRjx0xLDPFSXcstJ_XkpNWgBW8g4DUQncYGbiseJeh9iDDF3X-Tsazaa6hbP99ijpxvvExhc1/s1600-h/043.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424859919566017346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLMBcC0043-CpR9mKKbAs1DMPOoewZNmVMxQEsJY0K-MwwsB9S-W8vj4Q-ytzUPaaCUGJCRjx0xLDPFSXcstJ_XkpNWgBW8g4DUQncYGbiseJeh9iDDF3X-Tsazaa6hbP99ijpxvvExhc1/s400/043.JPG" /></a> Logan on the sled.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgemAUGpWL7OxPnDVsNVI1_i52O19ROBXWAR7W2FbQHvlcsvfgBgF4GGlIE49-68Sjysoj58ZsZaVFpk-xid34sbHnsOZRYSyGkRLrj31ch50XIUKOhQK061DuKroXxpTNFvQMi9fKX6kO6/s1600-h/044.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424859913381629810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgemAUGpWL7OxPnDVsNVI1_i52O19ROBXWAR7W2FbQHvlcsvfgBgF4GGlIE49-68Sjysoj58ZsZaVFpk-xid34sbHnsOZRYSyGkRLrj31ch50XIUKOhQK061DuKroXxpTNFvQMi9fKX6kO6/s400/044.JPG" /></a><br />Logan James<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Sup9wTIeCcVxQ7E95xRUXQsqadVD-3GRzjDpydLVUEM2TRhQMYGG7YHE7eQ1nVhRLcpb14QVPHUEDd9IPdVKAD-iE5xu0e2yWGupltgevH3gaINzGDCquk9FD90HhExzrUaZH6g-3HpI/s1600-h/046.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424859328670323922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Sup9wTIeCcVxQ7E95xRUXQsqadVD-3GRzjDpydLVUEM2TRhQMYGG7YHE7eQ1nVhRLcpb14QVPHUEDd9IPdVKAD-iE5xu0e2yWGupltgevH3gaINzGDCquk9FD90HhExzrUaZH6g-3HpI/s400/046.JPG" /></a> Liam Scott<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6ow-peqiR3FIemnLJv0Tp6p9xhWeV4YBC7B0jWlJgkF2L48cvaCh7hxbnD_5ftBFndZOym7-qbaREcO41-EE55xlHaK7k-gO-y7ChaIX3c4mK3hLns8Cg3XIrHKAXRYpQKG-YEszXH3zG/s1600-h/050.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424859326014616306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6ow-peqiR3FIemnLJv0Tp6p9xhWeV4YBC7B0jWlJgkF2L48cvaCh7hxbnD_5ftBFndZOym7-qbaREcO41-EE55xlHaK7k-gO-y7ChaIX3c4mK3hLns8Cg3XIrHKAXRYpQKG-YEszXH3zG/s400/050.JPG" /></a><br />Liam trying to bend over but having a difficult time due to the numerous layers of clothing!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcabT_vPh3l6xdW-OGtPQwQVMDaBZm-sqDP8ws11zSqdYjmLOTIFyRsjVvWXGGM2RCoXKP-QL5DQJ5nsdQPRVgZ-JowEjRcj0FqnisiG5_l-72_2RY90XJlnKAy-AWk9Jgw_tSHNOO154C/s1600-h/052.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424859319642877730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcabT_vPh3l6xdW-OGtPQwQVMDaBZm-sqDP8ws11zSqdYjmLOTIFyRsjVvWXGGM2RCoXKP-QL5DQJ5nsdQPRVgZ-JowEjRcj0FqnisiG5_l-72_2RY90XJlnKAy-AWk9Jgw_tSHNOO154C/s400/052.JPG" /></a> Logan in the playhouse.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5dAMeUjZDJr-qhV3ASyFo4h8J-SaPaBtbto_B8HPX60U1NeNTEPTRQ4m2FYBSj5cXGhzRE7mmeB0NuK1JxBmq1eaL8h15RGW6XUdiAGFjc3TsB7sNeOFHo7RSl0UrVySlfWKS5XGhqNMJ/s1600-h/053.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424859317070026674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5dAMeUjZDJr-qhV3ASyFo4h8J-SaPaBtbto_B8HPX60U1NeNTEPTRQ4m2FYBSj5cXGhzRE7mmeB0NuK1JxBmq1eaL8h15RGW6XUdiAGFjc3TsB7sNeOFHo7RSl0UrVySlfWKS5XGhqNMJ/s400/053.JPG" /></a> Logan and Liam<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL0crbas837oCsnCkr62bl31FYPRics4D7hPdU9DZF9EjQUsrFQf3UGgp-Rk9PhoG3faT0c3ensPIeQPtHK3y5yApG6pkKyyCKMFSG13mTN1cw4x9oyXor7ZfRBRitsE5mKr2a_Im8E_AH/s1600-h/055.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424859310876229458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL0crbas837oCsnCkr62bl31FYPRics4D7hPdU9DZF9EjQUsrFQf3UGgp-Rk9PhoG3faT0c3ensPIeQPtHK3y5yApG6pkKyyCKMFSG13mTN1cw4x9oyXor7ZfRBRitsE5mKr2a_Im8E_AH/s400/055.JPG" /></a><br />Sledding Fun!<br /><br /><div align="left">We had a blast and hope we have another snow day this year!!</div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>The Smithson Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459233993191994420noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189235178576919403.post-86103990466047747782010-01-04T20:42:00.004-05:002010-08-02T00:03:56.740-04:00Back to the GrindWell, it is over.......my break that is! Today was the kids' first day back to school and my first day back to work since December 18<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span>! This morning went a little too smooth and I was sure the day was going to end in a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">disastrous</span> event, but so far so good.....and the kids are in bed so we should be in the clear.<br /><br /><br /><br />Sid and I rang in the New Year by sitting at the end of our bed watching Dick Clarke and drinking an amaretto sour........and listening to Liam beg to go to Time Square because he "really like(s) balloons!" Shortly after the we rang in 2010, Sid went to bed because he was scheduled to work in ICU new year's day.....bound to be a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">happenin</span>' place after all of the new year's eve parties! Liam and I stayed up and danced to some of the music groups that performed for the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Las</span> Vegas New Year's Party. Liam crashed around 1:00 am and I called it a day shortly after. Woo <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Hoo</span>.....another eventful new year's eve at the Smithson household!<br /><br /><br /><br />With the new year, brought the dropping of Lainey's Deeming Waiver Medicaid. We have applied, been denied, appealed the denial, denied again, requested a court hearing, and denied a court hearing......now Lainey has been dropped! So, here we go again! I am currently working on a new application for the Deeming Waiver, the same thing she was just denied several times. I will become their worst nightmare until Lainey is approved. It is totally <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">ridiculous</span> that I actually work, pay my bills, have insurance, and take care of my child.......yet get no assistance with her astronomical medical bills, medications, and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">supplements</span>. Ugh! I am sure if I quit working, got rid of my husband, stopped paying my bills, and no longer took care of my children, everything would be handed to me with no questions asked! I really could gripe about this for hours, but instead I am going to spend that time filling out all of the required paperwork so that Lainey's case is heard again! Since she can only yell a handful of words, someone has to be her advocate!<br /><br /><br /><br />This year I am just asking for good health....for everyone in our home!! Hopefully 2010 will be a ton better than 2009!<br /><br /><br /><br />Now, I am off to keep my resolution of exercising....<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Wii</span> Fit, Here I come!<br /><br /><br /><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">DeAnn</span>The Smithson Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459233993191994420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189235178576919403.post-21531415425814203982009-12-28T17:30:00.000-05:002009-12-28T18:36:15.018-05:00Time Flies!So, no excuses.......well, other than I have been enjoying the kids, going on vacations, monogramming a ton, house sitting for my parents, teaching, getting back into school routines, visiting the hospital with Lainey, and Christmas shopping!<br /><br />This past summer flew by so quickly that I am not sure if I even took a breath! This first half of the school year is already gone....and I don't really know where I have been! I haven't blogged since the little minute of down time I had while we were vacationing at the beach. I am not sure if I even know where to begin! So, if you feel so inclined to sit down and catch up on life at the Smithson household, then prepare yourself for about half an hour of reading and a gazillion pictures!!!<br />Since my last post, The Graduate, Sid has graduated, received his diploma, and passed the National Boards for Nursing. He will begin his RN program sometime early next year. He is still currently working in ICU, and we are hoping that he soon gets some assignments that pay a little more.....especially with the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">hefty</span> day care bill, which I will mention later in this post. Sid's schedule is much better than it has ever been, with him working 3 days early in the week, leaving a day or two for overtime and then having the weekends off! The kids are really enjoying having dad home more!<br /><br />At the end of June, we vacationed in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Flagler</span> Beach, Florida for two weeks! The first week of our vacation Sid had to work, so Papa Dan drove the camper, the 3 kids, and I to Florida. The second week Sid joined us for some much needed R & R! We also had a wonderful visit from Sid's dad, Noel! He drove from Texas to Florida to hang with us for a few days. It is always great to visit with everyone at the beach. After leaving the beach, we headed up to Jacksonville, Florida to visit with more family for the 4<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> of July. We camped at my Uncle David and Aunt Nina's house on the St. John's River. They know how to throw a great party! Below are a few pictures of our trip!<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBAtg-TN0Pvhd1NwovoZafji3AQZmJdDX6SC-baxn2NUtgRtuCcEW4BjoQMJRSNKwqcoACEW7574Ig6k_NArT0NbOZNMrVnC-Lffv8gVjuuoyLhqj6_hl_w6T5EopXjcYiIeBk5pgKpDs-/s1600-h/283.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420374061836016114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBAtg-TN0Pvhd1NwovoZafji3AQZmJdDX6SC-baxn2NUtgRtuCcEW4BjoQMJRSNKwqcoACEW7574Ig6k_NArT0NbOZNMrVnC-Lffv8gVjuuoyLhqj6_hl_w6T5EopXjcYiIeBk5pgKpDs-/s400/283.JPG" /></a> Our camper at Gamble Rogers State Recreation Park in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Flagler</span> Beach, Florida.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQQ2-_b9yqnBEii2caHpJ5v4JkES706x2oFPGK40-3WdiTwb5AgGxiqejqyvfBqLe28bKRp3-MpZOimrjjqjWt_JYx43D7MY_Qq2ggGEXeeu6BUgQyyzmDH_d5ADaeNd5V64DnX1UM5XfZ/s1600-h/290.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420374054707605138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQQ2-_b9yqnBEii2caHpJ5v4JkES706x2oFPGK40-3WdiTwb5AgGxiqejqyvfBqLe28bKRp3-MpZOimrjjqjWt_JYx43D7MY_Qq2ggGEXeeu6BUgQyyzmDH_d5ADaeNd5V64DnX1UM5XfZ/s400/290.JPG" /></a> My niece, Lilly Anne......<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">hangin</span>' out in the kiddie pool.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLIdqKzmRdzPMdf664I48MNNwVEGowdvjzPbabLTrNfMHC_wJgKnIuXerv-mRXb1Cb0o9QHL0Nnvl9vWr5UOYCEeKoB04K8UzkTvl9sPWOAChojfZgRIOkNvSqRgxe65OBhyNxNiS9cVKe/s1600-h/312.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420374051526088818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLIdqKzmRdzPMdf664I48MNNwVEGowdvjzPbabLTrNfMHC_wJgKnIuXerv-mRXb1Cb0o9QHL0Nnvl9vWr5UOYCEeKoB04K8UzkTvl9sPWOAChojfZgRIOkNvSqRgxe65OBhyNxNiS9cVKe/s400/312.JPG" /></a> The Free Bug - Lainey after a long, sandy day at the beach.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb1KBkaCdhN8IQLBmJWgc_ORYa-O5iSdBqoJ2opjYAu47IN1Z5ZvGYNsEnJBGcaRNs-UeNn-4g9UiwvEDZ5QRHBt5Q0dmIFAUhlDUSNZwkFUD_-WGMeFEFKDa-NxuOpsiGR2dEcMw6RwUD/s1600-h/364.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420374047038956994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb1KBkaCdhN8IQLBmJWgc_ORYa-O5iSdBqoJ2opjYAu47IN1Z5ZvGYNsEnJBGcaRNs-UeNn-4g9UiwvEDZ5QRHBt5Q0dmIFAUhlDUSNZwkFUD_-WGMeFEFKDa-NxuOpsiGR2dEcMw6RwUD/s400/364.JPG" /></a><br />Sid's 36<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> birthday party at the beach.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDnKFGC1zRSiFZKSpgvna6QJcD26FlmNh2WzRx7-jfdd3qJzUrckneicefVnQbVz9mZZVaP3BgslUESLF__6LJiYnlXKhRal1zDSKl-cgEKBjktPdbBfi2oH2QjsQoXnIPeisIOwx9SCHW/s1600-h/145.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420373552289302962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDnKFGC1zRSiFZKSpgvna6QJcD26FlmNh2WzRx7-jfdd3qJzUrckneicefVnQbVz9mZZVaP3BgslUESLF__6LJiYnlXKhRal1zDSKl-cgEKBjktPdbBfi2oH2QjsQoXnIPeisIOwx9SCHW/s400/145.JPG" /></a><br />My sister, Dayna and brother-in-law, Brad. This was our date night without the kids at Snack Jack!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVrXAi90k2-C92MYzqyEn3A6iwfir-vq78gMQsnZj_w_JdJSTCxPRFZNgVS-O7b5CZyihe5ymIgpv9yKb05dLA0vlFB3GOPhql-gTjSMpfwjyMv79-bh1vtHyGPpMWRbRAUfHLgqpNL1pk/s1600-h/184.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420373549357528306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVrXAi90k2-C92MYzqyEn3A6iwfir-vq78gMQsnZj_w_JdJSTCxPRFZNgVS-O7b5CZyihe5ymIgpv9yKb05dLA0vlFB3GOPhql-gTjSMpfwjyMv79-bh1vtHyGPpMWRbRAUfHLgqpNL1pk/s400/184.JPG" /></a><br />Dayna and I at the Pirate's Cove Mini Golf.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1uUDgncdEPE4-8_5MnUsvRO5PlsMI7u6FovJWMseHKK6nu8I7laPCN08gxnGPTdaIpzbGNRI32A2o0tShUJxSDmFFjvf3YAUUIuWoBJsHjMo7KUVLobwqyuqWx4sOZRf75pqfjn4G9sW1/s1600-h/302.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420373546238509074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1uUDgncdEPE4-8_5MnUsvRO5PlsMI7u6FovJWMseHKK6nu8I7laPCN08gxnGPTdaIpzbGNRI32A2o0tShUJxSDmFFjvf3YAUUIuWoBJsHjMo7KUVLobwqyuqWx4sOZRf75pqfjn4G9sW1/s400/302.JPG" /></a><br />Lainey, Liam, and Logan on the beach.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw2YrHqWMAiG-MwephI2Lx0P7miEHjQeW0loxtssTeV1euzqXwfFAiJYzSTkRy0s_hFwVzNmf6e0kO1JR7mGeA00LuIH34sxAQsRwPIjsE6si0PHCNIcAnHfCeusdyOOCnpSxp091qDAiS/s1600-h/305.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420373546781311666" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw2YrHqWMAiG-MwephI2Lx0P7miEHjQeW0loxtssTeV1euzqXwfFAiJYzSTkRy0s_hFwVzNmf6e0kO1JR7mGeA00LuIH34sxAQsRwPIjsE6si0PHCNIcAnHfCeusdyOOCnpSxp091qDAiS/s400/305.JPG" /></a><br />The Three Stooges!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF7lK-XXh6m96smipv-BSJkHvcLvazyOhryjmX9R5HW52LP-oi7bprgucIA-I0BnvcgK_3lY-bjnMwh2PxAj2UavZ6rVSjC-ktRm6o2BY5gXeQsnnkc3ZH-cSH3-DJoDIGoKvCYdFuOqAL/s1600-h/320.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420373543592805906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF7lK-XXh6m96smipv-BSJkHvcLvazyOhryjmX9R5HW52LP-oi7bprgucIA-I0BnvcgK_3lY-bjnMwh2PxAj2UavZ6rVSjC-ktRm6o2BY5gXeQsnnkc3ZH-cSH3-DJoDIGoKvCYdFuOqAL/s400/320.JPG" /></a><br />Mommy's Surfer Girl<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtYZv1Pql-KrQvKoQfSG0Qe12vzUKIX2wfO2N8wnik0m-gBGtFaQ731shNQ3psMO3kkUaBHzuXqhOuTYXJaN6YtUBDtZ66BsUiadp7oVYFUvpwOzqz9e7roooRPBE53FqN0V6I48maAK3-/s1600-h/446.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420373259346769874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtYZv1Pql-KrQvKoQfSG0Qe12vzUKIX2wfO2N8wnik0m-gBGtFaQ731shNQ3psMO3kkUaBHzuXqhOuTYXJaN6YtUBDtZ66BsUiadp7oVYFUvpwOzqz9e7roooRPBE53FqN0V6I48maAK3-/s400/446.JPG" /></a> My parents - aka: Papa and Gigi<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh48n2kUX5NNR86xzyABVzrZAJnXaFfSW9SaNC2CrLrPEqW0BujHlgIlNjf3IvTdbM3A2aPvYxIyKRuFoiTN1xBjmR1XGX9y6_8HoVh0sqWdAMyeOW8WJdioaNXCc0jai8or9g9CpqsX86_/s1600-h/464.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420373259480026386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh48n2kUX5NNR86xzyABVzrZAJnXaFfSW9SaNC2CrLrPEqW0BujHlgIlNjf3IvTdbM3A2aPvYxIyKRuFoiTN1xBjmR1XGX9y6_8HoVh0sqWdAMyeOW8WJdioaNXCc0jai8or9g9CpqsX86_/s400/464.JPG" /></a> My Grandma Lil hanging out by the pool at Uncle David and Aunt Nina's house on the 4<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> of July.<br /></div><div></div><div align="left">After our two week trip to Florida, we only had a few weeks left of our summer break. We spent our time staying busy with shopping for back to school, birthday parties, swimming, and camp!<br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh716ThKy72EMHjQLoyTLnYiCHgUW6YRZijOaNZdPBaznDwNeXfQQ0mEEojxPYDA9kZlCOZtcNJX-A5PmgjYbaBV87mgMhyphenhyphenZ7E0MzaAP9VwV_Xqtm_qike189PI9Q7CuAWwGau2yYsJNq_u/s1600-h/019.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420373255159797874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh716ThKy72EMHjQLoyTLnYiCHgUW6YRZijOaNZdPBaznDwNeXfQQ0mEEojxPYDA9kZlCOZtcNJX-A5PmgjYbaBV87mgMhyphenhyphenZ7E0MzaAP9VwV_Xqtm_qike189PI9Q7CuAWwGau2yYsJNq_u/s400/019.JPG" /></a> While we were shopping, Logan found this cute BUG!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuegdNus-hfRplIFXSRiFkYZyN9Uiy6uIB9xNV-_pQ9ZYcHrna6a5KyoIqX1nFUBG9oJhNHx4rbZVX6q6i8xKCr4hVV_lC0W7ckwhoZm9doQadwDx8AY9SlpLF8m4XwcU1KdZ0Ur_rxsup/s1600-h/011.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420373250064799074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuegdNus-hfRplIFXSRiFkYZyN9Uiy6uIB9xNV-_pQ9ZYcHrna6a5KyoIqX1nFUBG9oJhNHx4rbZVX6q6i8xKCr4hVV_lC0W7ckwhoZm9doQadwDx8AY9SlpLF8m4XwcU1KdZ0Ur_rxsup/s400/011.JPG" /></a> Lainey and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kaylah</span> - <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kaylah's</span> 1st birthday!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRNrSKza6GQtelGn3_kK-J8dP5YGmuWScB0zNhGaA4yoX0AQBmBpwADAbs-7Ho4keALnXzY6Q6Pgrih2c4bdTLf_Nei5PQ2GstpDuGwn4syJFBFaqgYokmNkAvQU5TXTNcYLECe2gFTore/s1600-h/199.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420372876287887186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRNrSKza6GQtelGn3_kK-J8dP5YGmuWScB0zNhGaA4yoX0AQBmBpwADAbs-7Ho4keALnXzY6Q6Pgrih2c4bdTLf_Nei5PQ2GstpDuGwn4syJFBFaqgYokmNkAvQU5TXTNcYLECe2gFTore/s400/199.JPG" /></a><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kaylah's</span> brother, Dawson, also had his birthday party at the same time and he turned 5!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-1I3XNUDF1fOP9_A9WR9radECn53BiI_5EWK49MJCZj3mt1OPTE6QI02zNDW4m-nlMEiCA5wQUVrYgKoaAAOSnb9KVdusXEtXN9VPSA0lbAasMYdutApoZnce-xQnxxTr6CPlOy_8nQMm/s1600-h/364.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420372875092937394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-1I3XNUDF1fOP9_A9WR9radECn53BiI_5EWK49MJCZj3mt1OPTE6QI02zNDW4m-nlMEiCA5wQUVrYgKoaAAOSnb9KVdusXEtXN9VPSA0lbAasMYdutApoZnce-xQnxxTr6CPlOy_8nQMm/s400/364.JPG" /></a><br />Logan enjoying Dawson and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kaylah's</span> party at the park!</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNOvCdVBA6ojz39MaPLd4WCOzRaV-4F7ZrS_rAYygfrbDdWUlTJ_Q9-XbfFdlaeQVonwlKlfyeO78WH8k06Lk8age1UolIhjXmOFG2OSagEpzoziC8MjossGJA9kaPCrnuJEpqpnK6IlYc/s1600-h/435.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420372873344279858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNOvCdVBA6ojz39MaPLd4WCOzRaV-4F7ZrS_rAYygfrbDdWUlTJ_Q9-XbfFdlaeQVonwlKlfyeO78WH8k06Lk8age1UolIhjXmOFG2OSagEpzoziC8MjossGJA9kaPCrnuJEpqpnK6IlYc/s400/435.JPG" /></a> Lainey floating around the pool - <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">Aaaaahhh</span>, the life of a 1 year old!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkzcwtZ2qeb4jzJtkZjeFDI0mF75c-E-GJ8mZ7DpfEgHm6jo1QYJpvSfBbo1Rgv4d4Rr6-IF4jZdY5I6_s9OFGytFuTLv6cppLUE1lYiUyv3YeDDElPwNX9e0gT8vppsunNQ8LaNVVtD7V/s1600-h/147.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420372868731245234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkzcwtZ2qeb4jzJtkZjeFDI0mF75c-E-GJ8mZ7DpfEgHm6jo1QYJpvSfBbo1Rgv4d4Rr6-IF4jZdY5I6_s9OFGytFuTLv6cppLUE1lYiUyv3YeDDElPwNX9e0gT8vppsunNQ8LaNVVtD7V/s400/147.JPG" /></a> Liam's new addition for a little over 8 weeks! Of course he won't hurt himself when jumping off of the top bunk......that is what he said, but that was not the case! It was not a matter of IF Liam would ever break a bone, it was a matter of WHEN! And we are sure this won't be the last time!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEqmi9q4bm8CSGLEgCs9tacYEQZCGBOXKFt0ydO85xj8d0-2-3C4lVOkXy5h5qqmmPNme1HTBKGsiriaq3os5jV3fJkHGlMhPyww5fJHy60oVbr_mKsk2MF-YQF-ksWXPtDrrPabBtDrYg/s1600-h/154.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420372863736158642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEqmi9q4bm8CSGLEgCs9tacYEQZCGBOXKFt0ydO85xj8d0-2-3C4lVOkXy5h5qqmmPNme1HTBKGsiriaq3os5jV3fJkHGlMhPyww5fJHy60oVbr_mKsk2MF-YQF-ksWXPtDrrPabBtDrYg/s400/154.JPG" /></a> Dawson and Logan went to Camp <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error">Elachee</span> and had a blast!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6za74oqI0JQhPFEYdIepS9UJ8lwlJsDJ8swUoZBndmH08LQwlOChfO-HClMbK40Oa4UQeh8vZJ_XXblWc6P7v_w1Gu7pwJnCkjlxU6u7m2dy9VPE-m5Txi64TF1BbVX-FM8e4fUrMzpAZ/s1600-h/170.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420372544339960562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6za74oqI0JQhPFEYdIepS9UJ8lwlJsDJ8swUoZBndmH08LQwlOChfO-HClMbK40Oa4UQeh8vZJ_XXblWc6P7v_w1Gu7pwJnCkjlxU6u7m2dy9VPE-m5Txi64TF1BbVX-FM8e4fUrMzpAZ/s400/170.JPG" /></a> Dawson(5), Logan(5), Liam(3), <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kaylah</span>(12 months), and Lainey(13 months)</div><div>I babysat Dawson and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kaylah</span> on the last day of camp....needless to say, I got a lot of stares with this crew of 5!!<br /><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyb7BGp1Od4QRj_unTtGXEQBC5j8Z44dmA-xIcUbAwZPrflXt93ViH4RSljGxUQ1mjlBv365APqLA_qiCQMVONu_e-aolLkesbvZ5eFMJzQM9AbzAAqleMgB6ncQP8nK8xP7hF8oBIODZW/s1600-h/176.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420372541575043602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyb7BGp1Od4QRj_unTtGXEQBC5j8Z44dmA-xIcUbAwZPrflXt93ViH4RSljGxUQ1mjlBv365APqLA_qiCQMVONu_e-aolLkesbvZ5eFMJzQM9AbzAAqleMgB6ncQP8nK8xP7hF8oBIODZW/s400/176.JPG" /></a> Liam at Build-A-Bear for Reagan's 3rd birthday party.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimSjUGMGPmiy6O6S4uA23-oISjcbxU1a7VVVUqkZKv0LVjREkI7qHjxz9icmafq_K5qK-tOrDAPyaJOnwTexyUhW8_EEs_zlDaWpCWolOk7Lpe2Bad1HYnKTKptraVk3wAtbKG-qiKpCd_/s1600-h/208.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420372536628437234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimSjUGMGPmiy6O6S4uA23-oISjcbxU1a7VVVUqkZKv0LVjREkI7qHjxz9icmafq_K5qK-tOrDAPyaJOnwTexyUhW8_EEs_zlDaWpCWolOk7Lpe2Bad1HYnKTKptraVk3wAtbKG-qiKpCd_/s400/208.JPG" /></a><br />Liam and Reagan<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrIU6f4rV1w0vhCkeW1_uMhL8k0UvwNsUsdigXphiRUw5FSPMoYyEqnx19dE8XB2o5B074FZSglAQohERql0CRVQI0hGtCnfF3Zoc9ZyxNs0eFC5RFYOKYkThdc_eB_aWAXz58ThhN8Vwt/s1600-h/230.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420372532458113970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrIU6f4rV1w0vhCkeW1_uMhL8k0UvwNsUsdigXphiRUw5FSPMoYyEqnx19dE8XB2o5B074FZSglAQohERql0CRVQI0hGtCnfF3Zoc9ZyxNs0eFC5RFYOKYkThdc_eB_aWAXz58ThhN8Vwt/s400/230.JPG" /></a> Lainey at Reagan's party<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjGwRUJGm_GnV93LfctxlXQdVhQkY8sxoZUE3Xj5LYcpnPNfvF2EKDavvi-X4ufvWSIc2nkhyphenhyphenOxJ98kXIDQsefs76Y0FwmeVOmZKOjy1Z9VvvRjkO8CgMVZpF1K8WNzfbtKE10921OgewD/s1600-h/257.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420372528003873522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjGwRUJGm_GnV93LfctxlXQdVhQkY8sxoZUE3Xj5LYcpnPNfvF2EKDavvi-X4ufvWSIc2nkhyphenhyphenOxJ98kXIDQsefs76Y0FwmeVOmZKOjy1Z9VvvRjkO8CgMVZpF1K8WNzfbtKE10921OgewD/s400/257.JPG" /></a><br />The birthday cake was awesome!!<br /><div></div><div align="left">In August the kids and I started back to school. Logan started kindergarten and Liam and Lainey started day care. Although Liam was use to day care, Lainey was not. We were worried to death about the amount of germs she would be exposed to at the day care. She took to day care instantly and looked forward to going every day. We were happy that she settled in so well, although our $1000 per month day care bill didn't settle so well with us!! I guess you gotta do <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_15" class="blsp-spelling-error">whatcha</span>' gotta do!!<br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIfDy1bdOkycvns5pTDzhyp9QFud1BdvCrWR80lNUeQ1n0XgVDy8gEXPTM9bPpkaZdING-OB4Jrxesew7A-QW1L1jfal6woMPqjiFHjDB9NA1y7PcZhkNWk-cQw8Mb9PplbMQCDpI7oFmt/s1600-h/014.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420372149111499042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIfDy1bdOkycvns5pTDzhyp9QFud1BdvCrWR80lNUeQ1n0XgVDy8gEXPTM9bPpkaZdING-OB4Jrxesew7A-QW1L1jfal6woMPqjiFHjDB9NA1y7PcZhkNWk-cQw8Mb9PplbMQCDpI7oFmt/s400/014.JPG" /></a> Logan's first day of kindergarten.<br /><br /></div><div align="left">Shortly after school started, it was time for <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_16" class="blsp-spelling-error">Gainesville's</span> annual Touch-A-Truck. The boys have always loved going to Touch-A-Truck. Despite all of the loud horns, Lainey also enjoyed it!<br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC_jC9dnzEH90ltSubmhJAXfyAb9bTmP_u9BfCATaCZ_DqV79YtGciHhklrA8NalItsoaUsrF9d3E9fUpL4TQDE7TEosE2fE2mfoOxwYm-2xc9lBfYzXJc33vs88XpfE12el3Ufdst5s4g/s1600-h/088.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420372145718023458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC_jC9dnzEH90ltSubmhJAXfyAb9bTmP_u9BfCATaCZ_DqV79YtGciHhklrA8NalItsoaUsrF9d3E9fUpL4TQDE7TEosE2fE2mfoOxwYm-2xc9lBfYzXJc33vs88XpfE12el3Ufdst5s4g/s400/088.JPG" /></a><br />Logan testing out the front seat of an ambulance.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimjo31soVaXF7_0y5PKoPg1owENC-sYU46_Q-uXLNFkIG3HA0LUZzt5iP7cMq1gPxV_RqoaJpcKdDDDwfGhU-qL0j9Y9yQE-6CAJHJZAKDc17ewrv9dC8VpvgVOY2y06i8g36ndLDygp61/s1600-h/090.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420372139717943122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimjo31soVaXF7_0y5PKoPg1owENC-sYU46_Q-uXLNFkIG3HA0LUZzt5iP7cMq1gPxV_RqoaJpcKdDDDwfGhU-qL0j9Y9yQE-6CAJHJZAKDc17ewrv9dC8VpvgVOY2y06i8g36ndLDygp61/s400/090.JPG" /></a><br />Liam sporting a Hall County Fire Department helmet!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivvvxDyUsukVvVR6z__4JpOB8m_0rsfjGmjBHKyBiEHuEmJNFq3IUGEhhOu3ntMfyJkNqceJjVfZ_si7-QkpE9hiAOmemjT-5rZBl2oBLhnF9xjo_E0UXoQp4g2vDn8wh02wJYWS6hSBXc/s1600-h/096.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420372138510867682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivvvxDyUsukVvVR6z__4JpOB8m_0rsfjGmjBHKyBiEHuEmJNFq3IUGEhhOu3ntMfyJkNqceJjVfZ_si7-QkpE9hiAOmemjT-5rZBl2oBLhnF9xjo_E0UXoQp4g2vDn8wh02wJYWS6hSBXc/s400/096.JPG" /></a><br />The boys!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS9IY6WLv1t0VsCDAl3W6PynSpJ3wSeGqp-pbzpoPPk_sSe1G4atPYEP6i5Tm04NP3ZXPBSbruEXN2p0fSMm8HC9a3UQDPXn9RlZBr_wZ-15fWu0zkqpJd8v_HgyvH2AO9TAYEb2k6_dn4/s1600-h/106.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420371547313674418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS9IY6WLv1t0VsCDAl3W6PynSpJ3wSeGqp-pbzpoPPk_sSe1G4atPYEP6i5Tm04NP3ZXPBSbruEXN2p0fSMm8HC9a3UQDPXn9RlZBr_wZ-15fWu0zkqpJd8v_HgyvH2AO9TAYEb2k6_dn4/s400/106.JPG" /></a> Watch out....Liam and Logan driving the sanitation truck may lead you somewhere other than the dump!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeiLQWgSXHtE2bIn1xNYZLPfrN5gFiCPHwW5971nirBUGqHAa_nn_9PXT1N1iEpuH8-Dll4fW9hZzxBmzjme68FptsBOfT6MpS_i9cn8cnuMoEpFGAeroZfxbh5poZ5ZLSFW9vk0ER-dWz/s1600-h/107.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420371546832485474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeiLQWgSXHtE2bIn1xNYZLPfrN5gFiCPHwW5971nirBUGqHAa_nn_9PXT1N1iEpuH8-Dll4fW9hZzxBmzjme68FptsBOfT6MpS_i9cn8cnuMoEpFGAeroZfxbh5poZ5ZLSFW9vk0ER-dWz/s400/107.JPG" /></a><br />Lainey enjoying the view from her stroller!</div><div></div><div align="left">For Labor Day, my sister Dayna, her husband Brad, and their daughter Lilly, joined our family for a weekend of camping at River Forks Park in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_17" class="blsp-spelling-error">Gainesville</span>. Mom and dad finally got home from their month and a half long trip and visited for a few meals at the camp ground. The kids were so glad to see Gigi and Papa!<br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMKX4lTspxniMCKlY2hssB7qcRoUIQTNqiX94mGx_IFv98-CEfXp5A9w-3dAByFdRUc8DYVQZEWDgOXCrWMny6pDD92ECj6xua0T8fLO4t97zFx0uWuQXxHIBCVbaFCCswE2l1AvD4f5ud/s1600-h/146.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420371543288733170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMKX4lTspxniMCKlY2hssB7qcRoUIQTNqiX94mGx_IFv98-CEfXp5A9w-3dAByFdRUc8DYVQZEWDgOXCrWMny6pDD92ECj6xua0T8fLO4t97zFx0uWuQXxHIBCVbaFCCswE2l1AvD4f5ud/s400/146.JPG" /></a><br />My niece, Lilly Anne<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisHSaQU26LqJDfK7M1LMrujorcKPaq0sdAafWDctrUNl42_fK2TQg4i_ckpaOiLRrBR4LUcEocl4bP8gcRIJThepnk5TbjonHppZAm7goGwc_iAIEa10W-BU32I7gdZuKaFQkeBsO1i_kR/s1600-h/276.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420371541552808322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisHSaQU26LqJDfK7M1LMrujorcKPaq0sdAafWDctrUNl42_fK2TQg4i_ckpaOiLRrBR4LUcEocl4bP8gcRIJThepnk5TbjonHppZAm7goGwc_iAIEa10W-BU32I7gdZuKaFQkeBsO1i_kR/s400/276.JPG" /></a><br />Papa and Lainey</div><div></div><div align="left">Of course Gigi and Papa made it back into town for the beginning of the football season for the University of Georgia. Since they are members of the Bulldog RV Club in Athens, we joined them for a few <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_18" class="blsp-spelling-error">pre</span>-game tailgating parties! Their <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_19" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">motor home</span> is the place to be before a Georgia home game!<br /><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1GCAmqwX2nXgQnP5KhO4YIBFcOzdc4MKQNHWpvUyYShXeBV_5vxgahxTe6l1XnGK1LFvwFdEO1ufwG9fBoMY-TcrCHvmZPN7eE5ukomMt5PEnokpqKPiAOecKQKxQ2pUrNV7ls3SVlcY3/s1600-h/287.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420371536712118018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1GCAmqwX2nXgQnP5KhO4YIBFcOzdc4MKQNHWpvUyYShXeBV_5vxgahxTe6l1XnGK1LFvwFdEO1ufwG9fBoMY-TcrCHvmZPN7eE5ukomMt5PEnokpqKPiAOecKQKxQ2pUrNV7ls3SVlcY3/s400/287.JPG" /></a> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_20" class="blsp-spelling-error">Lainey</span> and Gigi<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiZDqWADSSVrLlahSoV-ZADanaK9hJEjC-1gQXktY64Fqh7UKDsBcf9EDplnqwqMXTStMqWILp-w4fno8PJNOGQqUgaxcRvtSS3HX0O94JgebCNJw95Ua4Zh5dDyGepqSRZU3Iv4sE_y10/s1600-h/302.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420369694292287970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiZDqWADSSVrLlahSoV-ZADanaK9hJEjC-1gQXktY64Fqh7UKDsBcf9EDplnqwqMXTStMqWILp-w4fno8PJNOGQqUgaxcRvtSS3HX0O94JgebCNJw95Ua4Zh5dDyGepqSRZU3Iv4sE_y10/s400/302.JPG" /></a> Lainey sporting her Georgia gear!</div><div></div><div align="left">Lainey had several CF visits, but on September 21st she had her first major check-up. This visit <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_21" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">consisted</span> of labs, chest x-rays, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_22" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">urine</span> analysis, and lung function tests. All things checked out great and she had even gained a considerable amount of weight!<br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwA43awLYPXTekASmWwttOzuXuZuvge87TwIbbhba3dfSWnHOyQNh0NjgCkfK5S9UsUVw-ZelDk8dYpqzsaxVBspi_5NAvpE-ZtyBnbdyAr15VnSBCNa-pCwp-45YP6wBInveFsZciW-e8/s1600-h/424.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420369693070124162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwA43awLYPXTekASmWwttOzuXuZuvge87TwIbbhba3dfSWnHOyQNh0NjgCkfK5S9UsUVw-ZelDk8dYpqzsaxVBspi_5NAvpE-ZtyBnbdyAr15VnSBCNa-pCwp-45YP6wBInveFsZciW-e8/s400/424.JPG" /></a><br />Waiting on the doctor!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk4sZnzKdMpXzJd-FNpRn4OjMPnTE9U_RdxYDwdEUkKPQ6ljwLgm7EOU1vnwpKwDueMleLZs7wXvQH4dS6WLMCyWks1EtnvjX3X0JrgRr75kHq27X-aiK67cHErVQnIcfB_y48th_EOEhq/s1600-h/443.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420369686956248930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk4sZnzKdMpXzJd-FNpRn4OjMPnTE9U_RdxYDwdEUkKPQ6ljwLgm7EOU1vnwpKwDueMleLZs7wXvQH4dS6WLMCyWks1EtnvjX3X0JrgRr75kHq27X-aiK67cHErVQnIcfB_y48th_EOEhq/s400/443.JPG" /></a> Lainey getting into things.....NO!! Not Lainey!! She would never get into anything!! Ha!<br /></div><div align="left">Lainey participated in her first CF walk in Athens, Georgia on October 17th. Our team, Life for Lainey and Lanie, had many supporters. Although the weather was not to be desired, rainy and cold, we still had a great time! Our team was in the top 5 for raising the most money! Woo Hoo! We learned a lot through participating in this walk and know what we need to do for future walks to aid in raising more money. Thank you to everyone who supported Lainey with a donation. I still have some thank you notes that you should be getting in the mail soon!! I guess it is better Late than Never!<br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwDXlrwyk_BhgtCZvaKGB5U59OJD3u2CqbjdWUnxmTDVmnUuJoHt1GrXtxiP47MGnOQlmgiTPdFvsG-2PJmQRxZSUsG8JAEdtU0oEd8FfKanXaWMZG_NqdEy387yExCBsBXPW3ETrC9n1a/s1600-h/065.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420369685620248194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwDXlrwyk_BhgtCZvaKGB5U59OJD3u2CqbjdWUnxmTDVmnUuJoHt1GrXtxiP47MGnOQlmgiTPdFvsG-2PJmQRxZSUsG8JAEdtU0oEd8FfKanXaWMZG_NqdEy387yExCBsBXPW3ETrC9n1a/s400/065.JPG" /></a> Team Life for Lainey and Lanie<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Lklfs5OBOJoNlTQQ4vzzcpa81Zm8fEcM3ufl5kfUCTBTibza2Dezt3lrBMI77f9fb_5wdxi9jdAKDnDG7M05Dx88Z3j1rl3HfQkmkPjP-BwJfBdtxuIvTRD0TFIvx8REvWZWv9A28x5A/s1600-h/069.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420369680448897666" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Lklfs5OBOJoNlTQQ4vzzcpa81Zm8fEcM3ufl5kfUCTBTibza2Dezt3lrBMI77f9fb_5wdxi9jdAKDnDG7M05Dx88Z3j1rl3HfQkmkPjP-BwJfBdtxuIvTRD0TFIvx8REvWZWv9A28x5A/s400/069.JPG" /></a> Lainey and Lanie - <a href="http://the5smithsons.blogspot.com/search/label/Lanie">read about how we met Lanie's family here</a>!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfwco2P4Fno7vOnx7vZ6RmNOOTaFqNtXrZo_Rbv20oLsCAo-w3UtbT6xTLnII369Hq1xpp7J0mKWsv-guooVA9WtMN26VBwAgNOjP0inHgzhlF-gGwmI0jWZT7Wum313baypOYcfA0xLjJ/s1600-h/131.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420368973733752898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfwco2P4Fno7vOnx7vZ6RmNOOTaFqNtXrZo_Rbv20oLsCAo-w3UtbT6xTLnII369Hq1xpp7J0mKWsv-guooVA9WtMN26VBwAgNOjP0inHgzhlF-gGwmI0jWZT7Wum313baypOYcfA0xLjJ/s400/131.JPG" /></a> Lainey and Lanie at their CF walk.</div><div>I made their shirts since we couldn't find any small enough for them.</div><div><a href="http://www.thecutestthingbydeann.blogspot.com/">Check out my monogramming blog here</a>!<br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfPE6tbipjLO6JCuSitOJ5qhC9OiXuWkLYBKGsbqueY_r8rR-T93Vh_aCw73PBDPXoRIa48hUvEYRTHBh8IgnlZZlwtZXbI9rq4snmiau3g1zc4p8yduVvthH8yjaFmdfsISsJRvySPxq-/s1600-h/238.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420368967571507378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfPE6tbipjLO6JCuSitOJ5qhC9OiXuWkLYBKGsbqueY_r8rR-T93Vh_aCw73PBDPXoRIa48hUvEYRTHBh8IgnlZZlwtZXbI9rq4snmiau3g1zc4p8yduVvthH8yjaFmdfsISsJRvySPxq-/s400/238.JPG" /></a><br />The VIP!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIrO8XyMZXYMNJyChslF0rAqIWhJdpmklNg_a82n4y4SKTofRq1E0O6VgfFqwMbDYvGTFGjuQDzvghQo-YEP9F7MXoCK8d5CATLLQ8yDW6oceZfbdXOFhWepGZmbJFSr5FwT5o3zDjvooe/s1600-h/317.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420368963784554738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIrO8XyMZXYMNJyChslF0rAqIWhJdpmklNg_a82n4y4SKTofRq1E0O6VgfFqwMbDYvGTFGjuQDzvghQo-YEP9F7MXoCK8d5CATLLQ8yDW6oceZfbdXOFhWepGZmbJFSr5FwT5o3zDjvooe/s400/317.JPG" /></a><br />Gigi and Liam at Loco's after the CF walk.<br /></div><div align="left">The last week in October, our family, my birth mother and her husband, and my nephew went on a Disney Cruise. This cruise was our 2008 Christmas present from Carolyn and David. What a Christmas present!!! We had a blast! If these pictures make you want to go on a cruise, just let me know - Carolyn and David have a travel business - LML Travel - they would be glad to hook you up!!</div><div align="left"><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTXUSjyqsLULFyuWC5CxWwY7q22hl9Jv3LY9ODh2Ap0457EGn4KHxixFPYj9fybUcyFnChWqql7TNh9SgmhZt9w1plMD52D47LFoLsRBj8SdsCdS95Hka_WuDCQcPq1fDKN4koNxEWF6Mf/s1600-h/220.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420368955536342754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTXUSjyqsLULFyuWC5CxWwY7q22hl9Jv3LY9ODh2Ap0457EGn4KHxixFPYj9fybUcyFnChWqql7TNh9SgmhZt9w1plMD52D47LFoLsRBj8SdsCdS95Hka_WuDCQcPq1fDKN4koNxEWF6Mf/s400/220.JPG" /></a><br />The Disney Wonder<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijD0EWEJA7pxTjl-EAPCWbC84LfWBF4zsufoI3MMyEQOHefidLgsJ4sAPAGcyo7znSjxX5UsE0SjlbsAK1jaI1P57nMaeX5GINHEAKXiKSA_NwhCBnhlqhTz50XJYzBp5yTm6YYcf3nce-/s1600-h/054.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420368955168306770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijD0EWEJA7pxTjl-EAPCWbC84LfWBF4zsufoI3MMyEQOHefidLgsJ4sAPAGcyo7znSjxX5UsE0SjlbsAK1jaI1P57nMaeX5GINHEAKXiKSA_NwhCBnhlqhTz50XJYzBp5yTm6YYcf3nce-/s400/054.JPG" /></a>Lainey, Liam, and Sid at the Cast Away Party!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4bNu2bMy_Ub1ir3uhcPuOyDv0EtopD3gQWd0nwX-nVPrJ6JBYqzgEfwhh1TI8v8t4pTOf13CEsfwz9E8rWMH-XG50GExtaaOVwu23FS5EQEFZEBlbBlzNk1ecesNytbI-C1shc4f6I9AT/s1600-h/100.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420368456491832946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4bNu2bMy_Ub1ir3uhcPuOyDv0EtopD3gQWd0nwX-nVPrJ6JBYqzgEfwhh1TI8v8t4pTOf13CEsfwz9E8rWMH-XG50GExtaaOVwu23FS5EQEFZEBlbBlzNk1ecesNytbI-C1shc4f6I9AT/s400/100.JPG" /></a> Mason, Liam, and Logan watching Cinderella on the Big screen.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdWjOoBuPgwFl6HSdEoDXbqfAUPx-QAM2n8w28aU-ik859x57kixkPq8Ro3f4L-5eYDukQiFt0OTlWoSq8ziP2dZudU16_Ju-UPCueh64UgC5WHrxzuaDLPxED3-faR8d7VkXesF-XmGxb/s1600-h/207.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420368456959515586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdWjOoBuPgwFl6HSdEoDXbqfAUPx-QAM2n8w28aU-ik859x57kixkPq8Ro3f4L-5eYDukQiFt0OTlWoSq8ziP2dZudU16_Ju-UPCueh64UgC5WHrxzuaDLPxED3-faR8d7VkXesF-XmGxb/s400/207.JPG" /></a> Lainey enjoying the view of Nassau while eating her breakfast!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5nkZq2bTRv0lHDldtK2T96G6ElGrCJ69cormsFQPDDpxStQC_G6JMER3gT5uALAl-ZdAtbhGlY0oQDneMo3QEXJm6joy4UK6fSSuPFO_G3mo9wCffirJ8L2LeueZwp2QcXO4mhyphenhyphenNJb0Gv/s1600-h/208.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420368448829680530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5nkZq2bTRv0lHDldtK2T96G6ElGrCJ69cormsFQPDDpxStQC_G6JMER3gT5uALAl-ZdAtbhGlY0oQDneMo3QEXJm6joy4UK6fSSuPFO_G3mo9wCffirJ8L2LeueZwp2QcXO4mhyphenhyphenNJb0Gv/s400/208.JPG" /></a> Nassau, Bahamas<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi92dz2fLjhpQG-XiBG0T3LTIOmbmf4_F7xnehyphenhyphenGbE1fFtVuPLgEZ7L51L1QcKujPvrNevuZsK3l-p01EKLS9VhOqfRKmqmK7IxkpiAUekrvesDsfwzYVZ9swtkd083OpX0rDK0Th7RkbwB/s1600-h/218.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420368442308725986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi92dz2fLjhpQG-XiBG0T3LTIOmbmf4_F7xnehyphenhyphenGbE1fFtVuPLgEZ7L51L1QcKujPvrNevuZsK3l-p01EKLS9VhOqfRKmqmK7IxkpiAUekrvesDsfwzYVZ9swtkd083OpX0rDK0Th7RkbwB/s400/218.JPG" /></a> Sid and I in the Bahamas!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBIf3HlYcppqzlEKfJub8Obi8fNwhr3OysFjLh3jtoRyNGrmikS7YLN7h3UsgoUWMiS6XZhtO5JHuL9Un0jffKIRQB3ygOmKh0VFA5LkEb6ELOjRzcaP2rDgvlV1MdiIueQIR9XolaQEB5/s1600-h/246.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420368437138629362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBIf3HlYcppqzlEKfJub8Obi8fNwhr3OysFjLh3jtoRyNGrmikS7YLN7h3UsgoUWMiS6XZhtO5JHuL9Un0jffKIRQB3ygOmKh0VFA5LkEb6ELOjRzcaP2rDgvlV1MdiIueQIR9XolaQEB5/s400/246.JPG" /></a> Trick-or-Treating on the cruise.....Logan the Transformer!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrkakusU2k4wf2Z1wFBmlyPZcW_0j7L2eWRTVVjPm7m73r55XwSj-uTXFmKvoLmsrw8gDnYRy5jSAHDePQ1rnLOtqFPlGbZmMA48SZ5tjmXpQh0B9PY4PMfscD2OhBmL9TWcTDGApHYDWf/s1600-h/247.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420368044914586930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrk48GyAXqbDqjqGdzm4Dpl4NWlkXybeenvfnNUPgi_tdQBHW-t9hJOf_ARueOdJE74JoKWFbGFWoa-E0-af5i0MGqt6JO4V4Ma0XwGxtRpe-0sk7GM-x3-zB-vHJWKzX-0UfqDIxRrAmy/s400/271.JPG" /></a> The Boys<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDdkJf1Yt6_d4VC2iE7yfl0idWo-nUXcoeW1UxlDm9X9Z2xcBazrK_XtdfpzqO7ilXl2u-UFS7wiKB39Ck7D-WBIwl8IrECVtv3tDFQr3DLpMStbm0biFJSepOL0NG_t_evScVdmlGm9NJ/s1600-h/291.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420368039536699410" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDdkJf1Yt6_d4VC2iE7yfl0idWo-nUXcoeW1UxlDm9X9Z2xcBazrK_XtdfpzqO7ilXl2u-UFS7wiKB39Ck7D-WBIwl8IrECVtv3tDFQr3DLpMStbm0biFJSepOL0NG_t_evScVdmlGm9NJ/s400/291.JPG" /></a><br />Lainey<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiinQt9Rgt8GkqQD49XOmcznVjHkzgs1ljfg3yRw2usITxwvfC6_lNdSfuczdqs7vrA_yMqGLYUXKKJS73JTyt00CXjCE9jkhChbj_1C38Av7UJ1FaBdOnV5H9o0RqKUS786uj7fI88w93c/s1600-h/405.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420368037069743202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiinQt9Rgt8GkqQD49XOmcznVjHkzgs1ljfg3yRw2usITxwvfC6_lNdSfuczdqs7vrA_yMqGLYUXKKJS73JTyt00CXjCE9jkhChbj_1C38Av7UJ1FaBdOnV5H9o0RqKUS786uj7fI88w93c/s400/405.JPG" /></a> Chip and Dale with Logan, Lainey, Sid, and Liam<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj43LKXtX3upH_58NFS9UTsGWBSr5i3sx0-o-HQXe8jqDNaz38I8SV5xcX9gDOaPn8DMHwIl-1l2tVVkDThp3Pf9n5O5gchNv6mHp4Hprjt9GFciy3rTEU8_93I6_3X2qtoiA7PnqiLfrJg/s1600-h/424.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420367734914002274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj43LKXtX3upH_58NFS9UTsGWBSr5i3sx0-o-HQXe8jqDNaz38I8SV5xcX9gDOaPn8DMHwIl-1l2tVVkDThp3Pf9n5O5gchNv6mHp4Hprjt9GFciy3rTEU8_93I6_3X2qtoiA7PnqiLfrJg/s400/424.JPG" /></a><br />Logan<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvv0vSGsWm00r8eWeq7X7G9PHqpFmPwYR9DKWqTRAtlU9dEpSY-fc6EMGv8x7Yz6TS1KgWEoiGFuP6GtTPy1RwsgFKEDUOulQ0htD-AbSOThChmxOdPjxdJgRdZZYdg3C73PWhIAZ4d-dd/s1600-h/472.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420367729269768754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvv0vSGsWm00r8eWeq7X7G9PHqpFmPwYR9DKWqTRAtlU9dEpSY-fc6EMGv8x7Yz6TS1KgWEoiGFuP6GtTPy1RwsgFKEDUOulQ0htD-AbSOThChmxOdPjxdJgRdZZYdg3C73PWhIAZ4d-dd/s400/472.JPG" /></a><br />The Cast Away Cay......Disney's private island.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5vXVws5ywD8q6wJ1UWVt6dPxc6-IVfQsYbQVZ_-f6oJivfxcVUTjo6l6gtqWvEe9MPTo1d2hWP6DM164xvpttGXPC0IY38HDP35k4H3hZg4o2SkLHrR3bRWq2i8XyvihZiP2d8ZoNcKpO/s1600-h/550.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420367723927888130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5vXVws5ywD8q6wJ1UWVt6dPxc6-IVfQsYbQVZ_-f6oJivfxcVUTjo6l6gtqWvEe9MPTo1d2hWP6DM164xvpttGXPC0IY38HDP35k4H3hZg4o2SkLHrR3bRWq2i8XyvihZiP2d8ZoNcKpO/s400/550.JPG" /></a><br />Lainey in her yellow polka dot bikini!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7ph9sGP_ZSuvKnQ_Pz6a2tt1E_Y4qU95YE48VQgQW3S2Sit6I15MNT1AQzDZSbaz8FcTX3bTqbk0CW4DZ_TZRBd5t5fdDpwhA78Q-rRKoeF_KzXK6DZrDSYh1_ptL-94riMTiOUajxIGx/s1600-h/647.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; 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Dayna and Brad had a big celebrarion for Lilly Anne!! We had a blast celebrating with our sweet Lilly Anne.<br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVj9wkVljz5_mhnCl0whDeJZNitHTDMaLbislQCZt8dvKrXqZ_ds-hbBDT1Kr3_WmiCuCxKFwQXLTmWLJb9_Gmok48CoAmqC0cEGNVliEwMyJ_Rxd74P6FkLlqGsNP1xxGOvpNdgfZfp0S/s1600-h/1773.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420367350055505490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVj9wkVljz5_mhnCl0whDeJZNitHTDMaLbislQCZt8dvKrXqZ_ds-hbBDT1Kr3_WmiCuCxKFwQXLTmWLJb9_Gmok48CoAmqC0cEGNVliEwMyJ_Rxd74P6FkLlqGsNP1xxGOvpNdgfZfp0S/s400/1773.JPG" /></a> Lainey at Lilly Anne's party!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4vtCJEmyq4T83jRAte-O2rCxyTopfrXLC-WYWmN-XxaeVqUYWoWHuZxpe4x-aG7aSrxLVEwf8f0I4LavudBuxLWhyan0sPHafdw3F9_BcWrxEEJY4tRMzNGNz2LZDAip4A4VW9C1IjCJR/s1600-h/1775.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420367345737341010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4vtCJEmyq4T83jRAte-O2rCxyTopfrXLC-WYWmN-XxaeVqUYWoWHuZxpe4x-aG7aSrxLVEwf8f0I4LavudBuxLWhyan0sPHafdw3F9_BcWrxEEJY4tRMzNGNz2LZDAip4A4VW9C1IjCJR/s400/1775.JPG" /></a> Lilly Anne's cool birthday cake!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq-X1xQ5my9Xh7b5MSwBerXSsFQ05pqw8iIGEvizZv2JXlNM5DpL7jFPL1MJSIRgYOeCv-t0k5Hzth2UoK0FS7SJoaiDKyOAIpiN7zUixMTL8fRrNs5J9HljbcX5e3yXzrFInWVlMoKVX0/s1600-h/1800.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420367341195731474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq-X1xQ5my9Xh7b5MSwBerXSsFQ05pqw8iIGEvizZv2JXlNM5DpL7jFPL1MJSIRgYOeCv-t0k5Hzth2UoK0FS7SJoaiDKyOAIpiN7zUixMTL8fRrNs5J9HljbcX5e3yXzrFInWVlMoKVX0/s400/1800.JPG" /></a><br />Dayna, Lilly Anne, and Brad<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfRlZlcgLEEVXTUc_D5IDqG6LNk57Wnl5rA0V_9abzFdIGn3yhbvNLeIi6ob4gfvJc-nmXNUchGvxIpGEt1P_IszppPZUaHjmxCB4mFGRjxLO0tuLSPQWWYNuiym-k5Ry6NvA7UvpVNQw6/s1600-h/1818.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420367337324330658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfRlZlcgLEEVXTUc_D5IDqG6LNk57Wnl5rA0V_9abzFdIGn3yhbvNLeIi6ob4gfvJc-nmXNUchGvxIpGEt1P_IszppPZUaHjmxCB4mFGRjxLO0tuLSPQWWYNuiym-k5Ry6NvA7UvpVNQw6/s400/1818.JPG" /></a><br />Lilly Anne digging into her cake!</div><div align="left"><br />Logan's kindergarten class had a Thanksgiving program and it was wonderful. He was a Pilgrim and had 2 speaking parts! The program was so cute and I was a very proud mommy!!<br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAB2wess9sq3FRXonpB4aEQz_UiGrMC8KcYBBV76sO_bqCL9-gKDJ3FcMh0Wo-tky8QXmQgf735FzLJDxviObcAZlS486q3QLpz3a0ZUJArUwQXMD4f8kRIaK8wOdFDuBMJE5n1VoC4njp/s1600-h/1934.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420367331548907554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAB2wess9sq3FRXonpB4aEQz_UiGrMC8KcYBBV76sO_bqCL9-gKDJ3FcMh0Wo-tky8QXmQgf735FzLJDxviObcAZlS486q3QLpz3a0ZUJArUwQXMD4f8kRIaK8wOdFDuBMJE5n1VoC4njp/s400/1934.JPG" /></a><br />Pilgrim Logan James<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr56eZ78GNWvZiVAxkaM2te4c0-A-7jhd9voFQ3-s6cXlp6z0Li4VaWRChkpn0b5Q4aQGw4cF0gpBSvbhPq-XCC7F5D9f-OUOIwesVfY6tjDCDwfU179g47CukrlMvSvVYYSv1v_gqmnEH/s1600-h/1935.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420366962614015858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr56eZ78GNWvZiVAxkaM2te4c0-A-7jhd9voFQ3-s6cXlp6z0Li4VaWRChkpn0b5Q4aQGw4cF0gpBSvbhPq-XCC7F5D9f-OUOIwesVfY6tjDCDwfU179g47CukrlMvSvVYYSv1v_gqmnEH/s400/1935.JPG" /></a><br />Logan's kindergarten class<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQeotlTJ8QaPEXf4NeGdHUcwA-uRK6Ze_n3nE3c2lAEXFATCi-hq0gzhpNYowS4VXbLtey0CbETiOSHG2aAlcSzeu_ewLxeFI4Xjvv4viKQ5PGl_yln5SfbXafDzX5m-gjnqpH5hqwKLQS/s1600-h/1940.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420366955361033186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQeotlTJ8QaPEXf4NeGdHUcwA-uRK6Ze_n3nE3c2lAEXFATCi-hq0gzhpNYowS4VXbLtey0CbETiOSHG2aAlcSzeu_ewLxeFI4Xjvv4viKQ5PGl_yln5SfbXafDzX5m-gjnqpH5hqwKLQS/s400/1940.JPG" /></a> Logan</div><div><br /></div><div align="left">For the Thanksgiving break we decided to go to Stone Mountain Park with my parents, my grandparents, my sister's family, and my aunt and uncle and their family. My sister and I are teachers and with the deficit in Georgia the teachers have been furloughed 3 days. Two of our furlough days happened to fall the week of Thanksgiving, allowing for a long vacation! Woo Hoo for long vacations, Boo Hoo for smaller pay checks!!</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">This much needed vacation turned into everything but a vacation. We arrived at Stone Mountain Park on Sunday, November 22 and ended up at the Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta ER with Lainey on the same day. Lainey was running a fever of 101.8, her oxygen was 89, her nose was runny, eyes were watering, her skin was gray, she was whiney, and she was coughing a ton. After failing the initial outpatient assessment, they sent Lainey for a chest x-ray. The chest x-ray was horrible. They admitted her right away. Our stay lasted for 19 days!!! Lainey had pneumonia, the flu, staph, MRSA, pseudomonas, and other bacterias in her right lung. She had a bronchoicscope, but it was no good due to a miscommuntication between the lab and the microbiology team. They were unable to grow any of the bacteria due to this mishap. The first week of treatment was also no good. They started from scratch with new antibiotices the second week and had huge improvements. While Lainey was in the hospital she became the proud new owner of a Smart Vest. She does vest therapy 4 times a day for 30 minutes each time. She also has Albuterol, saline, and Pulmozyme nebs to do several times a day. Needless to say, Lainey no longer goes to day care! We are currently looking for someone to come into our home to care for her while we are working....and that is not an easy task! Here are some pictures from her hosptial stay.....they are small because I took them with my cell phone!<br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHNdyMy_z0iNCjHA4FlP3cLRsrsiDI1SEzwda3J-xVowStBMGWBF_5aleOnZxQy4PIgAeGTtSBp111EK8FUFluyKt9x2ResmbFPHWgvd7I16tbxcDPI6lMIKoK_GEXq6IE956p-aOTaT8o/s1600-h/Hospital+1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 130px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 97px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420366952705352194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHNdyMy_z0iNCjHA4FlP3cLRsrsiDI1SEzwda3J-xVowStBMGWBF_5aleOnZxQy4PIgAeGTtSBp111EK8FUFluyKt9x2ResmbFPHWgvd7I16tbxcDPI6lMIKoK_GEXq6IE956p-aOTaT8o/s400/Hospital+1.jpg" /></a> November 22 - ER<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnsc00vXTKqfs105JaLYvZLnRZP8PhAxuLj8Tgo-TYvJehl0r5Yr6oOUTET9L99wQZIRP_q6ry6xvalt9_EVAhScOduSEY-k5QFC0Rc3eMqWlOqAl7QougK9C4hhTEXplwsGixftmX4pH8/s1600-h/hospital+2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 130px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 97px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420366951530051762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnsc00vXTKqfs105JaLYvZLnRZP8PhAxuLj8Tgo-TYvJehl0r5Yr6oOUTET9L99wQZIRP_q6ry6xvalt9_EVAhScOduSEY-k5QFC0Rc3eMqWlOqAl7QougK9C4hhTEXplwsGixftmX4pH8/s400/hospital+2.jpg" /></a> 1st day at Egleston<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-AzCI7M-tIZHRS6O2fuLvSMPGzpo4SX00K5Hc_zhlfg2Ywq0xUkzwRvA0_y0_CHuTzp3QnanslbVH6tAAQq4kfC-az6fPlkNXnbNQBWjS0MG1zGRmHSgt9eFdugtCWZVlpyhOqWCBmhqH/s1600-h/hospital+3.bmp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 130px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 97px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420366948659879074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-AzCI7M-tIZHRS6O2fuLvSMPGzpo4SX00K5Hc_zhlfg2Ywq0xUkzwRvA0_y0_CHuTzp3QnanslbVH6tAAQq4kfC-az6fPlkNXnbNQBWjS0MG1zGRmHSgt9eFdugtCWZVlpyhOqWCBmhqH/s400/hospital+3.bmp" /></a>Vest Therapy with mom!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqGV7l0zfxlGt4mOlyoYp1Gpc1JDEdoveCxBkdINt1nz9WSnhEXaZ8X-R2fu3VZjmXWht60EkD7JDNNxtPEidRxKhHxu-_a-I7Be3j5u5J9nIGGisaKG04yOU5Tggsng1565Naje6NTP7_/s1600-h/hospital+4.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 130px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 97px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420359322979700690" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqGV7l0zfxlGt4mOlyoYp1Gpc1JDEdoveCxBkdINt1nz9WSnhEXaZ8X-R2fu3VZjmXWht60EkD7JDNNxtPEidRxKhHxu-_a-I7Be3j5u5J9nIGGisaKG04yOU5Tggsng1565Naje6NTP7_/s400/hospital+4.jpg" /></a><br />Hanging out in the hospital crib!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUP3VfvwhH1JUoF0KvnfwReeB3ruA-Af_LRMIAGNtJBxDKf1zpZPVyAhQVwmk1ebmoEGAVRlx3iIOVAtoVBmkiwGXoCQ3p8Ze4YIYwpSOaAbtku0iZEpFdMaAI3zplO38BN5cI7PLVkFTs/s1600-h/hospital+5.bmp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 130px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 97px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420359315941144738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUP3VfvwhH1JUoF0KvnfwReeB3ruA-Af_LRMIAGNtJBxDKf1zpZPVyAhQVwmk1ebmoEGAVRlx3iIOVAtoVBmkiwGXoCQ3p8Ze4YIYwpSOaAbtku0iZEpFdMaAI3zplO38BN5cI7PLVkFTs/s400/hospital+5.bmp" /></a><br />Lainey telling her baby "shhhhh..."!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYKaCvzZhQUzZRL278KomIVgDY5mrPfFYi7KDfMBYfTqQjd9r-XYcXVkl8M3cvJ6vDzSVF1y5cQTV4KjkHyn9T5ebfm4MSK_3LtH6t0TcTH_9LYshD_JXOOS_8q07dA0XkwY4FVVNGNAvs/s1600-h/hospital+mc+dreamy.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 130px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 97px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420359316343398210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYKaCvzZhQUzZRL278KomIVgDY5mrPfFYi7KDfMBYfTqQjd9r-XYcXVkl8M3cvJ6vDzSVF1y5cQTV4KjkHyn9T5ebfm4MSK_3LtH6t0TcTH_9LYshD_JXOOS_8q07dA0XkwY4FVVNGNAvs/s400/hospital+mc+dreamy.jpg" /></a>Lainey and Resident McDreamy<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg8vgL19Qho1Snmimqwq5CpcIB_ZqaCWX1FlqrSE-AZwhyphenhyphenAJwRenudfE060EMbYxdTXd8JroBwj_4tasVZRaXPWRjPuCinte9ZCPUDbmjtjv3lgjjW2xz77bFztd8Qj9R_jMQwNKab7ZmC/s1600-h/hospital+6.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420359311968537218" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg8vgL19Qho1Snmimqwq5CpcIB_ZqaCWX1FlqrSE-AZwhyphenhyphenAJwRenudfE060EMbYxdTXd8JroBwj_4tasVZRaXPWRjPuCinte9ZCPUDbmjtjv3lgjjW2xz77bFztd8Qj9R_jMQwNKab7ZmC/s400/hospital+6.jpg" /></a><br />Lainey - Smitten after hanging out with Resident McDreamy!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinkxnDTqK1lsQstRrF6p9wO-h8JqFe4bt6cb0E_FzVyAgj1R0CqbkJ5ptLUak4GPigvV1A5oglhJab18vKlThLPDFw5pRNFcpWbwYpu8Y92vMdQU1h2bWhFTkW7LFFDd3P9Vem-J5lMaJF/s1600-h/hospital+7.bmp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 130px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 97px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420359309049802898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinkxnDTqK1lsQstRrF6p9wO-h8JqFe4bt6cb0E_FzVyAgj1R0CqbkJ5ptLUak4GPigvV1A5oglhJab18vKlThLPDFw5pRNFcpWbwYpu8Y92vMdQU1h2bWhFTkW7LFFDd3P9Vem-J5lMaJF/s400/hospital+7.bmp" /></a><br />Lainey in one of her many cute Christmas outfits!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_ys9YpsbAUVTQkEyy8sHXeOyUnSH-Ytoxx50k6aFTW8clHaQyj5Yyvy9sAJKPW-o-W4f9SK2gbzMfDpAwLtqZzUJXcnK_kzNKKyS3XHt3l29mLJY27pSE1aJjU-e5yof7pi7rOZDj5Cx5/s1600-h/hospital+8.bmp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 130px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 97px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420358671510501922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_ys9YpsbAUVTQkEyy8sHXeOyUnSH-Ytoxx50k6aFTW8clHaQyj5Yyvy9sAJKPW-o-W4f9SK2gbzMfDpAwLtqZzUJXcnK_kzNKKyS3XHt3l29mLJY27pSE1aJjU-e5yof7pi7rOZDj5Cx5/s400/hospital+8.bmp" /></a>Lainey watching TV from the rocking chair in her room.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivLSesxnzFcYoIxZkzK7lD0k5Z4eJJxuLMplYO2BOU6ohFyQxv2dINE18RuFwO7hkguWBYLh-jb7gO6qp3qFKmU_DebztJiNJmdjp1WTWRUTucR-qytPbWEFnCwMUBnzjjRJDF6hYmH6mB/s1600-h/hospital+9.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 130px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 97px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420358668619033554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivLSesxnzFcYoIxZkzK7lD0k5Z4eJJxuLMplYO2BOU6ohFyQxv2dINE18RuFwO7hkguWBYLh-jb7gO6qp3qFKmU_DebztJiNJmdjp1WTWRUTucR-qytPbWEFnCwMUBnzjjRJDF6hYmH6mB/s400/hospital+9.jpg" /></a>Lainey and her froggy<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA5ubxzzlTrYRHiuDET5IBfgrXca0TovbqRgzBeXV0HWf05A99Z-3YnmKlnjI7K03C-cdR3sVooXM1jduxSm4bEjW4virZO8tTNavmuQ9PLIvTTCmuC7O7_QxzrgwGTXfJAgTJzxyaUYW1/s1600-h/hospital+10.bmp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 130px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 97px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420358668943543666" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA5ubxzzlTrYRHiuDET5IBfgrXca0TovbqRgzBeXV0HWf05A99Z-3YnmKlnjI7K03C-cdR3sVooXM1jduxSm4bEjW4virZO8tTNavmuQ9PLIvTTCmuC7O7_QxzrgwGTXfJAgTJzxyaUYW1/s400/hospital+10.bmp" /></a> Watching TV again!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyPWq3j-L7LuQx8L-rOBxJyj3aVJiYDoCniXWfHdYT-M3wEbDFZhqYbKVo_EoZAV5_1lsUTEtqvwZmFpnFQmnVkZH9mCQgjtHOaAi8RzMfi4ORbkb26SvztMTfzYeqmjyxjINt0xmlNYIn/s1600-h/hospital+11.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 130px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 97px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420358664151100418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyPWq3j-L7LuQx8L-rOBxJyj3aVJiYDoCniXWfHdYT-M3wEbDFZhqYbKVo_EoZAV5_1lsUTEtqvwZmFpnFQmnVkZH9mCQgjtHOaAi8RzMfi4ORbkb26SvztMTfzYeqmjyxjINt0xmlNYIn/s400/hospital+11.jpg" /></a><br />Lainey visiting with her brother!</div><div></div><div align="left">Well, our wish came true and we made it home from the hospital before Christmas. The kids, Sid, and I had a lovely Christmas with our family. We all got way more than we needed, but were truly blessed to be able to spend the season with the ones we love. This year was a blast at our house on Christmas Day. The kids are now at an age where they are starting to enjoy all the hype of Santa and their gifts on Christmas morning! After spending the morning at our house, we went to Gigi and Papa's house to hang with them as well as Dayna, Brad, and Lilly Anne. The day after Christmas we went to Grandma Dorothy and Pop's house and then to Grandpa Bob and Grandma Lil's house. It was great seeing all of our family. We are lucky and truly blessed to have such a close-knit family.<br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLs9btjD4wV386GQrO1k5QXfR4qEuH39FuCPleeZ1ugaTWuNFDT2JrHI-pUCjPs8fL04vZAvtTipo4zVVZbQ3bwKljOEhoI8FUKq1SLLC0saWZrjl8AVMwwVsmJ0Er3P9hxbrs2gP7PQB2/s1600-h/our+tree+09.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 130px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 97px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420358658225822898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLs9btjD4wV386GQrO1k5QXfR4qEuH39FuCPleeZ1ugaTWuNFDT2JrHI-pUCjPs8fL04vZAvtTipo4zVVZbQ3bwKljOEhoI8FUKq1SLLC0saWZrjl8AVMwwVsmJ0Er3P9hxbrs2gP7PQB2/s400/our+tree+09.jpg" /></a> Our Christmas Tree<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFJjAGwSUUw3OMCh6PKTB64a68EXMs6N5q1z3hipTHSBDyWiF1rvx603XC2js8ovObZ13Yv7l1ptOLu27EzNHzS8tUkW-msLAHS4KDJgEY__Rx_vArrZPyxIGiRk0CVhozkv4bkkz299Qx/s1600-h/1943.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420355910938328258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFJjAGwSUUw3OMCh6PKTB64a68EXMs6N5q1z3hipTHSBDyWiF1rvx603XC2js8ovObZ13Yv7l1ptOLu27EzNHzS8tUkW-msLAHS4KDJgEY__Rx_vArrZPyxIGiRk0CVhozkv4bkkz299Qx/s400/1943.JPG" /></a> Gifts!!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6_o65C92OVRtA-8NRvunbrm7x-XyEfzY62LZXhJlZ3U9jQhOKBIza_9phyj4ATiO7BnP09JMEqYOEssUSPICyxrrE6gACoWlfk2GDmXrW_CSa8brgM38lNMMj2s5fmgY4K3AMkAQUgxV2/s1600-h/1944.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420355910936392322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6_o65C92OVRtA-8NRvunbrm7x-XyEfzY62LZXhJlZ3U9jQhOKBIza_9phyj4ATiO7BnP09JMEqYOEssUSPICyxrrE6gACoWlfk2GDmXrW_CSa8brgM38lNMMj2s5fmgY4K3AMkAQUgxV2/s400/1944.JPG" /></a><br />Liam opening his presents.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwXYP3HaEETv28R3Ru7Xlamr5ZpcJaqEqPaj7KEBxP0Pd0eKpCWlZsT6Fmu4UvnOx5OKlpO0TwuZZx8OH1WzL-JYyFM1g2smussWIE11M5rMjyj1CHA_AzoR6-Hrgvh_G6HxZ4EAxmqHB_/s1600-h/1945.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420355695688949714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwXYP3HaEETv28R3Ru7Xlamr5ZpcJaqEqPaj7KEBxP0Pd0eKpCWlZsT6Fmu4UvnOx5OKlpO0TwuZZx8OH1WzL-JYyFM1g2smussWIE11M5rMjyj1CHA_AzoR6-Hrgvh_G6HxZ4EAxmqHB_/s400/1945.JPG" /></a> Lainey in her new treament chair!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPwoHAmEk7xGPaB4ZTE7BSQRVyku1Srw00-6M5xfdGcQ0gyU13MoTDTK5wJ7cB6seYmRCIRT351Z7rwwRO4sxVXGLNWjTF0qHUlnLgi7f2fJt6wXVNcCs9xN5fEvEOYXl68jHz4JJFLQSs/s1600-h/1946.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420355690658423330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPwoHAmEk7xGPaB4ZTE7BSQRVyku1Srw00-6M5xfdGcQ0gyU13MoTDTK5wJ7cB6seYmRCIRT351Z7rwwRO4sxVXGLNWjTF0qHUlnLgi7f2fJt6wXVNcCs9xN5fEvEOYXl68jHz4JJFLQSs/s400/1946.JPG" /></a> Logan and Liam opening their BIG gift!!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPIkjl1lwaCF9rzv8QOSfwYcRS57VaBssK5bhBMfAkwvwJCQH3GoE-tx3cJE0EJ7zhb-vfaRpxJPy_76DxjZ9zk67Cbh05PGQuozASdCjMEXEpyF-x52u6HFoHSlwWSD4E1_NEHFehcxic/s1600-h/1953.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420355689415291442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPIkjl1lwaCF9rzv8QOSfwYcRS57VaBssK5bhBMfAkwvwJCQH3GoE-tx3cJE0EJ7zhb-vfaRpxJPy_76DxjZ9zk67Cbh05PGQuozASdCjMEXEpyF-x52u6HFoHSlwWSD4E1_NEHFehcxic/s400/1953.JPG" /></a> WOO HOO!! A trampoline!! Thank you Gigi and Papa Santa!!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK_8aPjpIrlV1Zm9DClyhncj_2owwvXZoR7M0WtotlcrRHtpIr-6IGd3sGpRm3XK31to08GvNl_yjbWnl-tbzkYIJ8tSjsbBJZ_8QKbP-SPjY_pM3STl0Z8H5n1i6wOy6peb-ANUXWEX6d/s1600-h/1957.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420355682816759810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK_8aPjpIrlV1Zm9DClyhncj_2owwvXZoR7M0WtotlcrRHtpIr-6IGd3sGpRm3XK31to08GvNl_yjbWnl-tbzkYIJ8tSjsbBJZ_8QKbP-SPjY_pM3STl0Z8H5n1i6wOy6peb-ANUXWEX6d/s400/1957.JPG" /></a> Logan and his new Handy Manny motorcycle!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3v0jvalzBuD-TXze1OPBehhVN1e8GCyaUr6C1LcdEwjAXtLVTpq5QQXmxqOmy7BdOf_aQKafEbLFPRjyTGv0MS4sY0tsX9GHfBDvir_m50Ef60VzNvQqX2VjiJlygQRiZGh4crbWjQ5kn/s1600-h/1961.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420355680744299362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3v0jvalzBuD-TXze1OPBehhVN1e8GCyaUr6C1LcdEwjAXtLVTpq5QQXmxqOmy7BdOf_aQKafEbLFPRjyTGv0MS4sY0tsX9GHfBDvir_m50Ef60VzNvQqX2VjiJlygQRiZGh4crbWjQ5kn/s400/1961.JPG" /></a> Lainey and Daddy opening gifts<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoNvaGCQNW-fUaHQxJbMH5v4bMTIZq2aQAm8g9ISeXIlg994rIud3KV81Q2wi9azGSuH7zBN-Y6ooer5x2VfrW_0x-XZGSbAjjmkbDdVFzxvnzT74rNom4yieaXvXG1PxbMJUZFSnGz6DW/s1600-h/1967.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420355157976870610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoNvaGCQNW-fUaHQxJbMH5v4bMTIZq2aQAm8g9ISeXIlg994rIud3KV81Q2wi9azGSuH7zBN-Y6ooer5x2VfrW_0x-XZGSbAjjmkbDdVFzxvnzT74rNom4yieaXvXG1PxbMJUZFSnGz6DW/s400/1967.JPG" /></a> Lainey Bug playing with her new toys<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB4J43EtdOyhX64pJ8ECT13kSZoCR-i6J7gcYQwTSwOZj5SDkgHRqWk4SLVegyOfsnVj_eQhtgjEBxNxnQtSYtxNLE9Gef_l074QcUJxaRWKEz-YgX1yQqNXp2Y9d8d9Fbilf-RKtNKpxT/s1600-h/1980.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420355156108151554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB4J43EtdOyhX64pJ8ECT13kSZoCR-i6J7gcYQwTSwOZj5SDkgHRqWk4SLVegyOfsnVj_eQhtgjEBxNxnQtSYtxNLE9Gef_l074QcUJxaRWKEz-YgX1yQqNXp2Y9d8d9Fbilf-RKtNKpxT/s400/1980.JPG" /></a> Logan posing in front of his loot!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7HKGNq5PkYB4yxRIICAw7gV6LAaBRYBpK75RbrgFR4nOSA-TpnRiQ00ZQia9dy_EhyphenhyphenbI2qq3aPR4fwrJH4z7IxpQhmKcylaRUFmBqogD9Lu1CaOx5htv9YWmtkZgqcVUYdxUE5_7RdGOB/s1600-h/1985.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420355149256101330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7HKGNq5PkYB4yxRIICAw7gV6LAaBRYBpK75RbrgFR4nOSA-TpnRiQ00ZQia9dy_EhyphenhyphenbI2qq3aPR4fwrJH4z7IxpQhmKcylaRUFmBqogD9Lu1CaOx5htv9YWmtkZgqcVUYdxUE5_7RdGOB/s400/1985.JPG" /></a> Lilly Anne standing on her presents!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoiMNDnpFksSvE7zoRbUQbtQ62ldF2E61uld9KzS73w7M1DVwkFDgwC9sBR1B_UrCGupgOi3cgpyXFqDQUnANrcoosC86HQpY9q0ZJ6FNUuz-j3eYC-3xQibEEYwNm7Sve2_5SMai1ug6m/s1600-h/1989.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420355146272154834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoiMNDnpFksSvE7zoRbUQbtQ62ldF2E61uld9KzS73w7M1DVwkFDgwC9sBR1B_UrCGupgOi3cgpyXFqDQUnANrcoosC86HQpY9q0ZJ6FNUuz-j3eYC-3xQibEEYwNm7Sve2_5SMai1ug6m/s400/1989.JPG" /></a><br />Lainey Bug!!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie9hYd0aFATuHBvTb19eGNeZRXO-OZ2lPpS2FA-gk3lOw3IHEhkqGnYaLPbU8T0GcwXpxXS8ISYXLrYu51eaQkBaW0cTEmcLmL8MkmiqPlYEJKVsbgBJeaIru-r0Q_zwwJTH-qcaQlWE6n/s1600-h/1994.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420355136693401842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie9hYd0aFATuHBvTb19eGNeZRXO-OZ2lPpS2FA-gk3lOw3IHEhkqGnYaLPbU8T0GcwXpxXS8ISYXLrYu51eaQkBaW0cTEmcLmL8MkmiqPlYEJKVsbgBJeaIru-r0Q_zwwJTH-qcaQlWE6n/s400/1994.JPG" /></a> My parents....aka: Gigi and Papa</div><div></div><div align="left">Ok, so I hope your eyes aren't bleeding from reading this long post! This about sums up the past 6 months in the life of the Smithsons. It is my new year resolution to keep this blog up to date. A big thank you to everyone for everything you have done for us this year! We are truly blessed to know each and every one of you. We hope that everyone has a wonderful finish to 2009 and a beautiful beginning to 2010!!</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">With Love, </div><div align="left">DeAnn</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>The Smithson Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459233993191994420noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189235178576919403.post-16654257053971329852009-06-30T11:15:00.004-04:002009-06-30T11:25:51.124-04:00The Graduate!Well.....Sid finally graduated from nursing school! On Friday, June 19<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">th</span> Sid graduated with his LPN. Currently he is still working in ICU at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, but is looking into working in other areas of the hospital. We are all so proud of him and his hard work! It was great to hear Logan shout, "Woo <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Hoo</span>! Way to go Dad!" when they called Sid's name and he walked across the stage! <div> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353141116332614018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja6DsGB_xm3CJk8U3U0PMAD0IcLLkl-X-cseetXRXk9BoO_70wBQQ6yLOx7QcFWoUWDzTIqowjFK6EvamYu4vkijL3zP5dLV98PA_7lTOS_UTzNmEixHXGLkWkUaRZ4KUsLqHo-Ko-dahQ/s400/092.JPG" border="0" /></div><br /><p>So' it has been a while since I have posted anything and for that, I am sorry! I thought I would have more time this summer, but I haven't had one free second! Currently we are at the beach, and actually I have already been here with the three kids for 12 days! Sid got here 4 days ago. We are having a blast and I will be posting pictures soon!</p><p><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">DeAnn</span></p>The Smithson Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459233993191994420noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189235178576919403.post-82843411053340634652009-06-02T11:05:00.001-04:002009-06-02T11:05:00.509-04:00Capping and PinningYesterday Sid participated in the ceremonial capping and pinning for nursing school. Although it is part of graduation, the official graduation will be on June 19<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">th</span>. Logan, Liam, Lainey, and I went tot he ceremony to cheer for daddy! Sid was one of the only men in his class <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">full</span> of women! He has worked hard for this LPN degree, but we have too! We have had to live without him(in a sense) for a year!!<br /><br /><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="left">The ceremony took about an hour and a half, but for the most part the kids were really good. Lainey was in a busy and talkative mood. She moved in my lap the entire time! Liam was good for the first half, but soon became annoyed with all of the clapping, hooting, and hollering! It took all I had to catch and cover his mouth before he yelled, "Stop all that clapping!" Of course Logan was fine because he drew and colored the whole time!</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Here are a few pictures of Sid in his nursing gear at graduation!</div><div align="center"><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342726930207694642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzZp2yKGhg-4dFaFK9DIdHQW9q34L1FvNbd3_DfCzE-BLV_g3oEurbIVgZaXHhz53TmJRIypp2Chslg93wZgf8COT2F3hzTeo5Tvyt2gL7TEkz8XyNhC6j_6KLUAAG9yVGhPq-hPlNzEKx/s400/090.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><p align="center">Sid with his Florence Nightingale lamp!<br /><br /></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342726934714494002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPmjgZwWIRy69K9RMdjy2P9rqad3jbFwu5H3obPu-rMYf-4sM1lj6JfyzCkpfuQnMi8R9URHfAP62f9SsRsv5vZbXITnvHNDsPXKGPWCMor1Yg247R2ZwwgYv4hnw2kSaHQ-0fps7-BXry/s400/091.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center">Sid and his classmates ~ </p><p align="center">it was dark, so many of my pictures did not turn out! Blah!<br /><br /></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342726946183035202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdp_-rmrN5GvgvRNIrdkRuR1VdgHRX_j-3b-d0AhmXskWcqa-wRKH3Ih8uYcmlYjf7pnzGBdPgknQPr-rFA4X4J7v_6Tm3GVAcJVYAwOZY5h2mTv4udkfKB5cNTrqdF4nT_y4e-sKNCKOl/s400/093.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center">Sid and the Bug!</p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342726948335665202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEextJ6_n4YxYGc16tkFWHjncNznTENXD7krzi4T38ylYRSf27-NfGWqBHWXW3jUj9Dyb-x9qce-1piieZIu46AG10RSF3WacH2bYBbe4rM_1ZElOHFO11PxtQYO7VNv5MCRTzUDiEBK-W/s400/094.JPG" border="0" /><br />Beautiful Bug in her new dress!</p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342727085030980690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb645VyPbP80VZJFlvNED52nr_TesVf21UzQE8eaKF4xDdMa0JiU16D8GeuNS0sUUupbsg8Z5tR96GZcFJ03MSp4iIziuFg1n1lD09MnE-Xd1laXMK43DAU2bHhbRaZDfmAZZs-xI4Vf1T/s400/095.JPG" border="0" /><br /><p align="center">Daddy's girl!</p><p align="center">We are proud of you Sid!! Woo <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Hoo</span>, you graduated before the kids went off to college!!</p><p align="left"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">DeAnn</span></p>The Smithson Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459233993191994420noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189235178576919403.post-87829005618016720432009-05-31T16:00:00.001-04:002009-05-31T16:03:29.510-04:00A SMASHING Day!!Lainey had a "Smashing" Good time at her birthday party! About 4 dozen of our friends and family came out to the park to help Lainey celebrate her first birthday. We were fortunate to have really nice weather ~ not too hot, not too cold, and NOT raining!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342069704714290002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheV-_W4b8GA2lweqQcNAKgJJJy83N5JnnQrZ3Q7UuYpu8Ay-8medE-BNZMqgfdRtKaNTuQ6mlSzrGMhG5q3mfUdJgqAjW3ndTmZElOoaR95d8_LhW1gogzmLJxXOivsukXTas8QBr4IOSx/s400/100_4995.JPG" border="0" /><br />Lainey sported her new birthday dress I made her and enjoyed being passed from one guest to another! Everyone enjoyed a meal of BBQ sandwiches, chips, salsa, and birthday cake. 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGPw1Pu_bpvDAwlHWWNDtD9wX3-Ku3RIZ0JCIW-FB5L0erLmrtHEdXIyv-BHQjMSSlD9j21RNWRVlSvgsgOmpzmMWDpI6APQvxk2JWViCqyPLKfG1DK01SAoMkYsw8rKHuObvL32YYc5C2/s400/100_4999.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyuPBVHgSJctejJCY_JFH_Hu1ekvuD-DJc_Q2kuw5U5V4kPAsASnW4uf2CvDY-cjDatJzKYP52F-ikg35oeQTGtgzHXo_v_F2yDzDqiiPzxvEg5U2Bqzzv6iyOvJhourWTR0R5AjprcGDe/s1600-h/100_5000.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342069221158973090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyuPBVHgSJctejJCY_JFH_Hu1ekvuD-DJc_Q2kuw5U5V4kPAsASnW4uf2CvDY-cjDatJzKYP52F-ikg35oeQTGtgzHXo_v_F2yDzDqiiPzxvEg5U2Bqzzv6iyOvJhourWTR0R5AjprcGDe/s400/100_5000.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDWMgryx4en9HnjUCYJOv4yShJNiA8ndGs4XoJI8udFyhOh1BvOJIBw7Bt4s6Yut74hqgVzTqkP-FVe8tklpn35A_U-CF9i03WWAFtbY8IScrLZKXkT6YIOePzMoaXoOLDRtnyTlvhnxt-/s1600-h/100_5001.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342069213966162674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDWMgryx4en9HnjUCYJOv4yShJNiA8ndGs4XoJI8udFyhOh1BvOJIBw7Bt4s6Yut74hqgVzTqkP-FVe8tklpn35A_U-CF9i03WWAFtbY8IScrLZKXkT6YIOePzMoaXoOLDRtnyTlvhnxt-/s400/100_5001.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu30WVKWhcNU4-HGA8-eP05DlBp9Fl6PMyR5ZoratLWlPnQpCTgGpWSf6I2Do68L_i1M5wKfIPlM0XQK5xllM0dRhzN5xFPyD0YH0wH0QSVliSPBDg3xGF6ztDbjsNG4EzSX06l3KED_VV/s1600-h/100_5002.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342068382842154498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu30WVKWhcNU4-HGA8-eP05DlBp9Fl6PMyR5ZoratLWlPnQpCTgGpWSf6I2Do68L_i1M5wKfIPlM0XQK5xllM0dRhzN5xFPyD0YH0wH0QSVliSPBDg3xGF6ztDbjsNG4EzSX06l3KED_VV/s400/100_5002.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq3qR1SUu-3ySwlZsMFFtvsKN6QbvEFJmvlf2YctD8A6oIJRCEDwD9XtEE1eH0Bpw6YgCZWW8lSYPPzSHBeDj0kpw85tt7EQlOIo2Uz_MaoOenLU1LUIR5BTl6-acW-SZhtBCfSes6i840/s1600-h/100_5003.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342068374629722770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq3qR1SUu-3ySwlZsMFFtvsKN6QbvEFJmvlf2YctD8A6oIJRCEDwD9XtEE1eH0Bpw6YgCZWW8lSYPPzSHBeDj0kpw85tt7EQlOIo2Uz_MaoOenLU1LUIR5BTl6-acW-SZhtBCfSes6i840/s400/100_5003.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Although I am still working on getting all of the birthday donations in, so far Lainey has raised $475 for her Great Strides walk in October. Everyone was very generous with their donations and the cute gifts they gave her. All I can say is that she will be one "<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">stylin</span>" chick this summer!!</div><div><br /> </div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342068365449952114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfedwZk_xF59dtGNMcajSpVXpZkZ580o-9-uhL5S1uiVrJxp6_xceTI2AJhdIFJ5pUXZlaxOAy8Y9F56SxgeF0rn5ENaGzaUviZXs-T7dpK2J2X9CurLJLIMxnOMA224KYWVotNv75vn2b/s400/100_5007.JPG" border="0" /></div><div align="center">Presents and donations galore! Thank you everyone for being so generous!</div><div align="center"><br /> </div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqh2kO2_LDr9DCC9SKZX6R-MaqaqLfaoRbxOCi8wwd9Izymbvm20OnZQd6bAjJO8JghYS6W8N_si_2bdq7nmnYkjm2NMm4Ml8MUQWZCc6wBXE8qNLWZcTp9AEX5_NiYBmPYuVvmHaJD0ir/s1600-h/100_5005.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342068370681782866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqh2kO2_LDr9DCC9SKZX6R-MaqaqLfaoRbxOCi8wwd9Izymbvm20OnZQd6bAjJO8JghYS6W8N_si_2bdq7nmnYkjm2NMm4Ml8MUQWZCc6wBXE8qNLWZcTp9AEX5_NiYBmPYuVvmHaJD0ir/s400/100_5005.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Lainey's friend Reagan.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi3sQi5HLhh4ati-n7Jq_25NLhzz7EpkXx2fuE0jSldZajvCJKv7ZgeMz0dgrofCweMyMq76uEaSSezDVPMGjE02iRUcKcHLOvBmwVouN-iNEkBi7R_MPNpEu3NO21WeVQF9SR1Iqph9mS/s1600-h/100_5006.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342068369598635746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi3sQi5HLhh4ati-n7Jq_25NLhzz7EpkXx2fuE0jSldZajvCJKv7ZgeMz0dgrofCweMyMq76uEaSSezDVPMGjE02iRUcKcHLOvBmwVouN-iNEkBi7R_MPNpEu3NO21WeVQF9SR1Iqph9mS/s400/100_5006.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Campbell and her mommy, Josie!<br /><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzSBg9oapfZwSf2q_yzzApW6l0-yVuok3oCpvwE3fQF8EHGLlyTNnzUjqHBHFdFhvv1CyqWZfDVDj0mOnSzQ_7KjZ5WlDmeHSzA3S57DFmcGLqVuj1KedfeY7Xtr5pivogdM_GAwzjmdT4/s1600-h/100_5008.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342067624021732642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzSBg9oapfZwSf2q_yzzApW6l0-yVuok3oCpvwE3fQF8EHGLlyTNnzUjqHBHFdFhvv1CyqWZfDVDj0mOnSzQ_7KjZ5WlDmeHSzA3S57DFmcGLqVuj1KedfeY7Xtr5pivogdM_GAwzjmdT4/s400/100_5008.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Dawson<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhfT2GeKr-rH2aZSyPcnFUPiSJDxwXIKWNagTTaC0uoIq30vGx-kmFIf58ZBWyb-tjg2YAmp0DiDg-M7KAk5PhLkE6E8q4Bl4z34QSVtW8GPBI12R9tdjJ9SvtBxJ9KKUaqoXO4psVi8GU/s1600-h/100_5009.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342067620958919666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhfT2GeKr-rH2aZSyPcnFUPiSJDxwXIKWNagTTaC0uoIq30vGx-kmFIf58ZBWyb-tjg2YAmp0DiDg-M7KAk5PhLkE6E8q4Bl4z34QSVtW8GPBI12R9tdjJ9SvtBxJ9KKUaqoXO4psVi8GU/s400/100_5009.JPG" border="0" /></a> Josie and Campbell, Lainey and I ~ I am not feeling too well in this picture since I had a 103 temperature!!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjksrCRWT593Envw8y2HMuKEWiTcbyvgLCCZQmcOr8n2APampJbbYkZPWqcH2Qo9dSdqKfE0XSnhNgSvgmPen678jNFXEfsRiN_AMoamcYXH8rb1LYvVTPViSFfTBfSEDHP9kFNStfSb0C6/s1600-h/100_5012.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342067614318293442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjksrCRWT593Envw8y2HMuKEWiTcbyvgLCCZQmcOr8n2APampJbbYkZPWqcH2Qo9dSdqKfE0XSnhNgSvgmPen678jNFXEfsRiN_AMoamcYXH8rb1LYvVTPViSFfTBfSEDHP9kFNStfSb0C6/s400/100_5012.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Lainey opening presents.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvgxW9X98o9RopRgFej7WYZYyu5nV9GfKqxDgllhSw5d-1W3wVI-LBnNKZCIg-meqM_e7sbB2ufe1ke0YNIuS-AFzJS0yao4XMWTAXA-apSEIMcPCneJ0hJrGH1mK-OBBbspNylmC04uyN/s1600-h/100_5016.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342067613294570498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvgxW9X98o9RopRgFej7WYZYyu5nV9GfKqxDgllhSw5d-1W3wVI-LBnNKZCIg-meqM_e7sbB2ufe1ke0YNIuS-AFzJS0yao4XMWTAXA-apSEIMcPCneJ0hJrGH1mK-OBBbspNylmC04uyN/s400/100_5016.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Lainey wearing her new Life is Good hat! Thanks Aunt Dayna, Uncle Brad, and Lilly Anne!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLYOR0r2A5m4AfssXK73Xk0jO8gG4AwNLYBFsPl7Dyf0Ok0z0pZoo41pARlGZFfmRPzn15G7U81wCUx5ipFvw9n6ztxu9ZHwpGskWEVoK76C_7poYq2uFLEyIkvuVo4ztx9rWFySvM4jls/s1600-h/100_5017.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342067601756848130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLYOR0r2A5m4AfssXK73Xk0jO8gG4AwNLYBFsPl7Dyf0Ok0z0pZoo41pARlGZFfmRPzn15G7U81wCUx5ipFvw9n6ztxu9ZHwpGskWEVoK76C_7poYq2uFLEyIkvuVo4ztx9rWFySvM4jls/s400/100_5017.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Lainey playing with her new little baby doll!<br /><br /><div align="left">We had a great time and are thankful for the many friends and family that came out to celebrate with our sweet princess. A year ago we were unsure what this year may bring in relation to Lainey's <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Cystic</span> Fibrosis. We are happy to report that this year, aside from the "normal" milestones, has been quite an uneventful year with Lainey's health. Although having a child with CF is a never ending job that requires a lot of demanding routines and practices, we are appreciative of everything she has taught us. We hope that she has many more uneventful years in relation to her health.</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">Thank you to everyone who made a donation to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation! With your help, we are going to beat CF!! Your donations have added years to Lainey's life, and for that we are forever grateful!</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">Love,</div><div align="left"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">DeAnn</span></div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">PS ~ For anyone who wondered if I was going to live to see another day since I looked so awful at the party, I did live and I feel much better! Mom took me to the ER on Sunday....103.1 fever, Strep Throat, Urinary Tract Infection, IV fluids, IV <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Antibiotics</span>, a couple hours of resting on the gurney, Prescription <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">antibiotics</span> 4 times per day for 10 days, and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Wa</span> La! I am feeling like a person again.......a person that will live to see another day!! I truly appreciate <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">every one's</span> help at the party since I wasn't quite myself!! </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>The Smithson Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459233993191994420noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189235178576919403.post-51156557975724658852009-05-21T13:37:00.004-04:002009-05-21T13:44:15.714-04:00Baby Cakes<div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff6666;">HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY LAINEY!!!</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff6666;"></span></strong> </div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff6666;"></span></strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQttL2oaM7xKlXOBs4UtgxdBXs8YndiVQtViGT8uUR1q7wZh-lThUGTk9dPCIT2C3imXbOCch2M6oAqdBvX86Z4aFfCJFjv4lXMdwuopmVgf5HTR7a1-uOCiLXmY75apHe4AD4dLfGI26o/s1600-h/Total+download+1518.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338333887114737090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQttL2oaM7xKlXOBs4UtgxdBXs8YndiVQtViGT8uUR1q7wZh-lThUGTk9dPCIT2C3imXbOCch2M6oAqdBvX86Z4aFfCJFjv4lXMdwuopmVgf5HTR7a1-uOCiLXmY75apHe4AD4dLfGI26o/s400/Total+download+1518.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRxe1jqMiJwW9MGu5vv1SIb3Uy6nVjFKXzhO7Gl9-nMRud0OwLDta_5pI0kGbe_FBj2D1-J5t1LE2chx90WgCpDHq_uhd_8IV9e_Xr2e-Ke29gTG1HxsrfmbJxX4ojUMXldBG_ZIy3GHdn/s1600-h/Total+download+1521.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338333866926584866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRxe1jqMiJwW9MGu5vv1SIb3Uy6nVjFKXzhO7Gl9-nMRud0OwLDta_5pI0kGbe_FBj2D1-J5t1LE2chx90WgCpDHq_uhd_8IV9e_Xr2e-Ke29gTG1HxsrfmbJxX4ojUMXldBG_ZIy3GHdn/s400/Total+download+1521.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVVvO_uM2BrlDRPgBl7ecTIi-PtEj2fL51FafzxXWJl2_kbE5xuOAtLTjrDCz6ccevzvlO1xaei2eJl1EdNZ4Np5rxBIV13rebgJK4MuZDPbRd6mrFkeR_Er0v40fT5Pqbz-HMzTr7Rm9k/s1600-h/Total+download+1525.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338333864224954018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVVvO_uM2BrlDRPgBl7ecTIi-PtEj2fL51FafzxXWJl2_kbE5xuOAtLTjrDCz6ccevzvlO1xaei2eJl1EdNZ4Np5rxBIV13rebgJK4MuZDPbRd6mrFkeR_Er0v40fT5Pqbz-HMzTr7Rm9k/s400/Total+download+1525.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCHVsER98xcIgdPrOHvNDmvD6iRAieW75L0RYVjFyzvOUmBjnapSwpSUrpEkp_a9yey_UJ1ld38wANwbTtG3scIPThAXj7iYrZBkNV_fd6PXBm6HETOS-JuLfsg91MGMaEIJxBM9jm35Vm/s1600-h/Total+download+1527.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338333860694278610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCHVsER98xcIgdPrOHvNDmvD6iRAieW75L0RYVjFyzvOUmBjnapSwpSUrpEkp_a9yey_UJ1ld38wANwbTtG3scIPThAXj7iYrZBkNV_fd6PXBm6HETOS-JuLfsg91MGMaEIJxBM9jm35Vm/s400/Total+download+1527.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg9SmbDLx732fyWNiGU1tvSUMh0hbXmkOie2WUEI3RB4R_6nO9m6FLipnxyiw57sCn-0JijvDjZ-oE-K5Bf6wNlTE5pvlzlhxkQkpfXtPhGTr9uEa59y1fK8PzapPA5-OW9QTreaTnhPRi/s1600-h/Total+download+1529.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338333854445345218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg9SmbDLx732fyWNiGU1tvSUMh0hbXmkOie2WUEI3RB4R_6nO9m6FLipnxyiw57sCn-0JijvDjZ-oE-K5Bf6wNlTE5pvlzlhxkQkpfXtPhGTr9uEa59y1fK8PzapPA5-OW9QTreaTnhPRi/s400/Total+download+1529.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />We love you Lainey Bug!<br /><div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>The Smithson Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459233993191994420noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189235178576919403.post-48283650821985467122009-05-19T14:52:00.009-04:002009-05-20T13:00:43.853-04:00Mostly FUN Times!!!Well, prepare yourself for another <em>long </em>post......<br /><br />This time of the year is always super busy for me as a teacher, mother, and monogrammer! I have started another blog that consists of pictures and prices of the things I make and monogram in my <em>spare time</em>!! Check it out <a href="http://www.thecutestthingbydeann.blogspot.com/">here</a>! I have had numerous orders lately for end of the year teacher, student, and graduate gifts, not to mention the gifts for all the babies being born!! Working until 1:00 every morning to finish these projects has left little to no time to post, read, or comment on my blog or anyone other blogs!<br /><br />This is the last week of the 2008 - 2009 school year.....and boy am I glad! My class has been the best class I have ever had in the 7 years I have been teaching school, but I am tired! I didn't realize what having a third child would do to me, much less having a sick third child. I literally hit the ground running every morning around 5:30 and usually get in bed at midnight, 1:00 if I am working on a monogramming job! Making 3 different stops to get the kids where they need to be before I get to work each morning makes me tired before I truly begin my day. Teaching 21 first grade students, then picking up my own children, leaves a full day with children!!! Hopefully I can spend some quality time with my own children this summer.....and hopefully I won't be ready to go back to work before the month of June begins! :)<br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiAp6ifzGDFJASkyC8pyQRdmEr7Q_ePNToz1fOQq5W9VYec_N_fWBNi66rk1GLrJEL_X2YHPLbZXCc2ZlToR-f1GNU31RjGRFX1zTcFPwJUX8gDxO_cWsNQGSr46xzI4lnsG5lkFZ2fL7z/s1600-h/Total+download+1436.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337613680911307714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiAp6ifzGDFJASkyC8pyQRdmEr7Q_ePNToz1fOQq5W9VYec_N_fWBNi66rk1GLrJEL_X2YHPLbZXCc2ZlToR-f1GNU31RjGRFX1zTcFPwJUX8gDxO_cWsNQGSr46xzI4lnsG5lkFZ2fL7z/s400/Total+download+1436.jpg" border="0" /></a> Field Day 2009 ~ in the pouring down rain!!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEfC_8WioAk6LSDp3rK0CXuMMaXqDqngiK20Tjomfkyj3IUn5J-lyApsLuglLXiAoxX3-0tOVui29tMZAUqRvl45P5Yizqo1OfOmJl5dQK9l4huHy8TjP4JxlTm1aUX3PnAlckrn6L_uG8/s1600-h/Total+download+1438.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337613669901788002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEfC_8WioAk6LSDp3rK0CXuMMaXqDqngiK20Tjomfkyj3IUn5J-lyApsLuglLXiAoxX3-0tOVui29tMZAUqRvl45P5Yizqo1OfOmJl5dQK9l4huHy8TjP4JxlTm1aUX3PnAlckrn6L_uG8/s400/Total+download+1438.jpg" border="0" /></a> Eric, the Froot Loop Boy!<br />I think this is one of the most interesting field day games......shower cap on head, goggles on eyes, Cool Whip on head, sitting in a chair......a big bowl of Froot Loops......racing to see how many Froot Loops stick to the person's head....team with the most is the winning team!!<br /><br /><br /><div align="left">Logan, Liam, Lainey, and I went to Jack's second birthday, and boy was it interesting! It was already a crazy day....any time you try to get somewhere with 3 little kids, it is crazy! The party was a blast until Liam fell into the pool.....and it was NOT a swimming party! I was too far away, so another parent had to rescue him from the pool! Needless to say, he didn't get near it for the rest of the party!<br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj17nVU8XU0HfydAI1ITbT_XsWIuzw_nrl-wba2FLeLr0Zy7rLo722K8gadgBv6pKVRIsBe-bWJ40tckVgHhORHDFAwXYygXy9igesk138rv9_OyaI1O9miSLbkwr_zicaytJ7m9vlW8Sax/s1600-h/Total+download+1446.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337613327309586530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj17nVU8XU0HfydAI1ITbT_XsWIuzw_nrl-wba2FLeLr0Zy7rLo722K8gadgBv6pKVRIsBe-bWJ40tckVgHhORHDFAwXYygXy9igesk138rv9_OyaI1O9miSLbkwr_zicaytJ7m9vlW8Sax/s400/Total+download+1446.jpg" border="0" /></a> Lainey at Jack's birthday party<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337877637094125602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgcHLGVITQnBe9DLw2KABgzQKZA8NCIlKJVyJelpRorEW8i4ASNQ8ME_yLPUN3UXBmukN_QNAb1X_qIwnEw69WDJQLGqQBdToV8k_OUmTYBThGR8EhVICtjSF6mzpvOgeKSY8jEjet940B/s400/Total+download+1447.jpg" border="0" />Liam after his "dip."<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYZJ_DvQ-O9hUE3UC9WaIcBMaYvM1ZqoihG-ematzGs2o9c1uTDTnx5PPiVdgwYj-LHy-EqnIEC3WX9ve_VfWAEjJLycyQoOLGpKwIajDG28yd9SnFrHZXi7x8Wi3ZKG0gdTr9Tdd9yeDG/s1600-h/Total+download+1448.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337613324541854274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYZJ_DvQ-O9hUE3UC9WaIcBMaYvM1ZqoihG-ematzGs2o9c1uTDTnx5PPiVdgwYj-LHy-EqnIEC3WX9ve_VfWAEjJLycyQoOLGpKwIajDG28yd9SnFrHZXi7x8Wi3ZKG0gdTr9Tdd9yeDG/s400/Total+download+1448.jpg" border="0" /></a> Jack ~ the birthday boy!<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzgZknVSpAbqxQYfy_bZQNJ6336Q9YkpyDZHkMICjMN3bC3k4eFINx7nlyr7sC0vclAiIAkI7BJlabolXNYb9leLHCbB-KGWxnh3MKJOMNZqBMWgl8ue4AfRXHTvpMw4N2yxzO9g-Y4LiJ/s1600-h/Total+download+1449.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337613316106728562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzgZknVSpAbqxQYfy_bZQNJ6336Q9YkpyDZHkMICjMN3bC3k4eFINx7nlyr7sC0vclAiIAkI7BJlabolXNYb9leLHCbB-KGWxnh3MKJOMNZqBMWgl8ue4AfRXHTvpMw4N2yxzO9g-Y4LiJ/s400/Total+download+1449.jpg" border="0" /></a> Logan James playing with the bubbles.<br /></div><div align="left">On Mother's Day, my niece <a href="http://thekileyfamily.blogspot.com/2009/05/beautiful-ceremonies.html">Lilly</a> was baptized. Luckily I had bought several christening dresses when I was pregnant, in hopes that I would have a baby girl! Unfortunately, I soon found out that I was pregnant with a boy ~ Liam! So, when I had Lainey baptized I used one dress and had one extra....perfect for Lilly Anne! I also made her a cute bow with a cross in the middle to match her beautiful dress! Everyone at church just loved her contagious smile!<br /><br /><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337613309033720562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzfRbytOxiPp47widrE40IwZT3YPMM_czG9iBOC4EycsbJzPNnpZp4quA1_0j8IROlGnE9OxZMEw6HHTa2iHb_M_crt6-eYKnQlKd6NgKaBd0uRCEz1VJOLS0Jpl-2Pa3iVHfv388XI4Cc/s400/Total+download+1451.jpg" border="0" />Lilly Anne and Dr. Walton<br /><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8uh_yXIx37CdmvFMpOjwehPP3suMt_BGWrLH-CZJop3ByMerfYW4qv2Fieiuh1C5NYOJjzBXk2xyEhOufZhCE2cVFsE7RFEBNhzQ5YyeYsGthWxiZ8lor4ODDhqnNPJbfxEYGHZ4XxXke/s1600-h/Total+download+1456.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337610953126614482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8uh_yXIx37CdmvFMpOjwehPP3suMt_BGWrLH-CZJop3ByMerfYW4qv2Fieiuh1C5NYOJjzBXk2xyEhOufZhCE2cVFsE7RFEBNhzQ5YyeYsGthWxiZ8lor4ODDhqnNPJbfxEYGHZ4XxXke/s400/Total+download+1456.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Miss Lilly Anne<br /><br /></div><div align="left">Overall, Mother's Day was great. Sid had to work, so I spent my day with my sister and her family, my parents, and my kids. After church we had a yummy lunch at my parents and just enjoyed having another Mother's Day with my mom.</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">The following Monday was not so lovely! Lainey caught a cold from my mom. She was not drinking and barely urinating. She was quickly dehydrating and coughing a very deep, wet cough. The doctors in town told us to take her to the ER at Egleston, and Dr. Caplan agreed. After 3 hours in the waiting room, several assessments, a chest x-ray, a popsicle, and a wet diaper, 5 hours after we arrived and many germs later, we were released to go home. Lainey is now on antibiotics and she is doing much better!<br /><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWeK_47hyphenhyphensk9tDuX8Z8QWMMybKk3bwmuSbkIBUBDvrGrew8i1r_tXQu9FIFdKyOMsLU_frFhl-Tp8YV42HQP5HjYlZdrkEOS68fhIdTyxv3HFDCjvSm6cGH63A35ZzKjTGm0smLWaRPPwy/s1600-h/Total+download+1461.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337610941852131762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWeK_47hyphenhyphensk9tDuX8Z8QWMMybKk3bwmuSbkIBUBDvrGrew8i1r_tXQu9FIFdKyOMsLU_frFhl-Tp8YV42HQP5HjYlZdrkEOS68fhIdTyxv3HFDCjvSm6cGH63A35ZzKjTGm0smLWaRPPwy/s400/Total+download+1461.jpg" border="0" /></a> The Hospital BUG!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="left">On Friday, Logan James Smithson "Love" graduated from pre-k! All of the kids were so cute, but I don't think I could ever teach pre-k kids.....too much energy!<br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZPtObxe6Bj82-j9zNQhGCxSW2IolgwqytDFo5QYgta1uAmjclnpAwpL5WC0qaCqnMBzkqGmJZr0a71Zl9QwiQn_2FDjXGqi9Lg-L2kqHkQ_7coUqXmE7ttBbWEyEmj7zQYvlTSbvaUVty/s1600-h/Total+download+1467.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337610941046311666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZPtObxe6Bj82-j9zNQhGCxSW2IolgwqytDFo5QYgta1uAmjclnpAwpL5WC0qaCqnMBzkqGmJZr0a71Zl9QwiQn_2FDjXGqi9Lg-L2kqHkQ_7coUqXmE7ttBbWEyEmj7zQYvlTSbvaUVty/s400/Total+download+1467.jpg" border="0" /></a> Graduation Rocks!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_l7ggdZBmsB9cfCypQit2o2wVXFyq6zxNppvujN_k5pbpsuwF5UbbmwKhy1Pa1q1eZGonG1uDO_SxfJgpw3FQ3syBPTpB1ICWqFzeB3IKvU8Dj3E4NhikEcsZ77MuPkB6Ig4xfKRvOsm2/s1600-h/Total+download+1469.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337610924250201618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_l7ggdZBmsB9cfCypQit2o2wVXFyq6zxNppvujN_k5pbpsuwF5UbbmwKhy1Pa1q1eZGonG1uDO_SxfJgpw3FQ3syBPTpB1ICWqFzeB3IKvU8Dj3E4NhikEcsZ77MuPkB6Ig4xfKRvOsm2/s400/Total+download+1469.jpg" border="0" /></a> Logan and his girlfriend, Leigh!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvXSvw3TwgoAuP9AAB4HkKULZuQ4YTY6ext7NVfIzHOd1KtqFPSMn3nWGDWAYVnfrqyOaS3wV7meQqidIl0jnaoW8crdbMts2m_YiCRrEcYwfFMdQS15eOYLTr0nmz66cXNrBTGjcG0W7T/s1600-h/Total+download+1470.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337610914969882690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvXSvw3TwgoAuP9AAB4HkKULZuQ4YTY6ext7NVfIzHOd1KtqFPSMn3nWGDWAYVnfrqyOaS3wV7meQqidIl0jnaoW8crdbMts2m_YiCRrEcYwfFMdQS15eOYLTr0nmz66cXNrBTGjcG0W7T/s400/Total+download+1470.jpg" border="0" /></a> Nolan and Logan<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLVXUGPsdZTBt2Pn1CSky3MDUbcRHA9vv8_gB8IC1PMvu-yosk4E-MYf92RghAR-whXlaWf8hQaEYqJBSOSSyg2Gf7UyFyA3kIwgt9OQVgAmJ4rTVw2OQYK0yyPc9cySFz1ny1-rK6PPx9/s1600-h/Total+download+1473.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337610308141070498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLVXUGPsdZTBt2Pn1CSky3MDUbcRHA9vv8_gB8IC1PMvu-yosk4E-MYf92RghAR-whXlaWf8hQaEYqJBSOSSyg2Gf7UyFyA3kIwgt9OQVgAmJ4rTVw2OQYK0yyPc9cySFz1ny1-rK6PPx9/s400/Total+download+1473.jpg" border="0" /></a> Logan's Pre-k class!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwPKbV0bBFZ4gkGdF15BWiA-Ax1aGV0Cwp4CYccF27y-BUpT6fLwsCzVcr8goyxsK-Dbz6hTwac6-8Z1ultgOwLfeW2sk6ZWubRIZtESk6Hr_O20jAIbDFEwA3XB_Xwits2yotHEp5UzKF/s1600-h/Total+download+1480.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337610297346159394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwPKbV0bBFZ4gkGdF15BWiA-Ax1aGV0Cwp4CYccF27y-BUpT6fLwsCzVcr8goyxsK-Dbz6hTwac6-8Z1ultgOwLfeW2sk6ZWubRIZtESk6Hr_O20jAIbDFEwA3XB_Xwits2yotHEp5UzKF/s400/Total+download+1480.jpg" border="0" /></a> Woo Hoo!! He has made it through his first year of "Big Kid" school!<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN-9GEIycv7622bhD75N_l72pET-Xv15iDXL8iq5wVp02xAjQy_klSzst7pNPiBFMSNstWfLQEispi6dd6oNEmnWNsyHo1E6EMDKviHb6_29YmCoXnaJS_yDkvJq_QNlkPAN0miu5iwpjg/s1600-h/Total+download+1484.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337610296856596242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN-9GEIycv7622bhD75N_l72pET-Xv15iDXL8iq5wVp02xAjQy_klSzst7pNPiBFMSNstWfLQEispi6dd6oNEmnWNsyHo1E6EMDKviHb6_29YmCoXnaJS_yDkvJq_QNlkPAN0miu5iwpjg/s400/Total+download+1484.jpg" border="0" /></a> My love......looking more like his daddy everyday!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="left">Monday was Lainey's monthly CF appointment. Although she has not been drinking much of her formula, or anything for that matter, she still managed to gain 9 oz. She now weighs 20 lbs 9.2 oz. She grew an inch, now measuring in at 29 1/2 inches! Due to her growth spurt in height, she continues to be in the green zone! YEA! </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">She has some congestion and the nurse could hear it in her chest. She told us to do more "pats" throughout the day as we felt necessary. Lainey was really good and only cried when the nurses and Dr. Caplan held her down on the table!</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">Now she is able to drink whole milk with Carnation Instant Breakfast....which helps to pack on the weight like the formula did! Since Lainey is doing so well, Dr. Caplan said we do not need to come back for another 6 weeks! We are now going from monthly visits to 6 week visits!!!</div><div align="left"><br /> </div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAQL0GP-3Mvda5xAKv6UxAzKtQ8zbYJlynzWw6VszugDIzdvxvRHaxaIZyF3s6diRGUsL8CyhgUY4NyWzj6-1c0xp4mds5_EbnCt_bWcbrmVgG1zqX5jTkmQja9BND3-ez3TWuUTongJwr/s1600-h/Total+download+1491.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337610293117785970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAQL0GP-3Mvda5xAKv6UxAzKtQ8zbYJlynzWw6VszugDIzdvxvRHaxaIZyF3s6diRGUsL8CyhgUY4NyWzj6-1c0xp4mds5_EbnCt_bWcbrmVgG1zqX5jTkmQja9BND3-ez3TWuUTongJwr/s400/Total+download+1491.jpg" border="0" /></a> Miss Lainey<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnlQ5SFZmDpPPuYW7ruvQIcWW-j5ORBc6-zTb0kinPPCEThH-xD8GqT8H5oP-uL4PDUZT7HQtlC4j8yRcEuP3RIgYKkrtiGpEXFsSz-_41cKQtURX7pDWBBYnj6Kzg1E40mAFul9QFpgzg/s1600-h/Total+download+1495.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337610286391359394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnlQ5SFZmDpPPuYW7ruvQIcWW-j5ORBc6-zTb0kinPPCEThH-xD8GqT8H5oP-uL4PDUZT7HQtlC4j8yRcEuP3RIgYKkrtiGpEXFsSz-_41cKQtURX7pDWBBYnj6Kzg1E40mAFul9QFpgzg/s400/Total+download+1495.jpg" border="0" /></a> The new Lainey "look"!</div><div> </div><div align="left">Unbelievably enough, today one year ago, my princess was born! Today Lainey Bug is 1! Little did we know that God had a special plan for our baby and our family.</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">Check back for pictures......Hope you can come to Lainey's party on Saturday! Click <a href="http://the5smithsons.blogspot.com/2009/05/you-are-invited.html">here</a> to see the invitation! :) Instead of gifts, we are asking that you make a donation to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Click <a href="http://www.cff.org/Great_Strides/LaineySmithson?source=SNOT">here</a> to donate!</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">DeAnn </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>The Smithson Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459233993191994420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189235178576919403.post-50488621505609914622009-05-18T09:48:00.003-04:002009-05-18T09:50:58.352-04:00You Are INVITED!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK_MICLThkteECTA1BSjEEoGettMEs7JiJlLfDeB9IvbVJjuKvpazFEWySF5qcLRqW6Tf6ZMl2KIaT4Trmu9C_NdXiJq3kso3mBg9_RMVusIRoZ2C1Rc_eDxmb194hr0rGFNlTSNlkIbv4/s1600-h/lainey+birthday+invitation.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337161009200892130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 286px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK_MICLThkteECTA1BSjEEoGettMEs7JiJlLfDeB9IvbVJjuKvpazFEWySF5qcLRqW6Tf6ZMl2KIaT4Trmu9C_NdXiJq3kso3mBg9_RMVusIRoZ2C1Rc_eDxmb194hr0rGFNlTSNlkIbv4/s400/lainey+birthday+invitation.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div>The Smithson Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459233993191994420noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189235178576919403.post-48101646721379433322009-05-06T23:00:00.005-04:002009-05-06T23:18:52.371-04:00HOLDING!!!!!Yesterday was my 29<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">th</span> birthday and I am holding on! I am not sure what this last year of my 20's will bring, but I think I am ready! There are too many awesome things I have accomplished, participated in, tried, experienced, and lived in my lifetime to list them all.....but here are a few of my favorite things and people!<br /><br /><div align="center">Mexican Food</div><div align="center">Margaritas</div><div align="center">Family</div><div align="center">My Children</div><div align="center">My Friends</div><div align="center">Mexican Food (did I say that already?)</div><div align="center">El Sombrero</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinvYGkBDaUhgls7e4B4LSRZA2xn-GmMLLRr6_VPChAjB7G08kRIFxEh556Q__OWmR19cvyA5EdA89FP_Vo3WzTnw-NeBjHrdEQoGbmmYtKuu97ksUMuyg4NTe3c2WUtAmuTESJiUDAaDCa/s1600-h/012.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332912657007400338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinvYGkBDaUhgls7e4B4LSRZA2xn-GmMLLRr6_VPChAjB7G08kRIFxEh556Q__OWmR19cvyA5EdA89FP_Vo3WzTnw-NeBjHrdEQoGbmmYtKuu97ksUMuyg4NTe3c2WUtAmuTESJiUDAaDCa/s400/012.JPG" border="0" /></a> Me, after a LARGE frozen Texas margarita!!</div><div align="center"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL13_sMVYtwoJ3eQP5SkSEEL-mwZX1Madn5o83hOG858Sw9xx1exK7qZmfS8qOKiWa7LW4Y3kH6x447l023GkBURKaY6L8QhESkLf15dLUXPNRt8Y0X4sgGJ8S1Wa2576aXhOwavR6OLdJ/s1600-h/004.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332912654382735858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL13_sMVYtwoJ3eQP5SkSEEL-mwZX1Madn5o83hOG858Sw9xx1exK7qZmfS8qOKiWa7LW4Y3kH6x447l023GkBURKaY6L8QhESkLf15dLUXPNRt8Y0X4sgGJ8S1Wa2576aXhOwavR6OLdJ/s400/004.JPG" border="0" /></a> Lainey was so hungry, she was eating the spoon!<br />(yes, this is Rudolph......she fell off the bed and got a carpet burned nose.....she was under her daddy's care!)<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIdfJySDCNyYokeRgue6ZIN0bFPTYQZtUlqoiK3I9ZafEzWQzb7p39hLpr4pH2cec3VtfQQ_85uQG_d_WWG0d0BO1EJgQsyegc1UFGbfoueUcxvPy9ZUR6N9sCdacUINqBBv51AeHt06XM/s1600-h/005.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332912379470145634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIdfJySDCNyYokeRgue6ZIN0bFPTYQZtUlqoiK3I9ZafEzWQzb7p39hLpr4pH2cec3VtfQQ_85uQG_d_WWG0d0BO1EJgQsyegc1UFGbfoueUcxvPy9ZUR6N9sCdacUINqBBv51AeHt06XM/s400/005.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />My silly mom (aka: Gigi)!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6fv8xWJHeCZbjRe8zN0TGPs4X5wpufQpWRm14h5C5pYb8w1yfOj9P-omyWx337lsPE9f2-w6RgVoG0_bdXrjGzZ5REeCJGJ6wAQvGNfwY4pcrhff-HL85HnkpuMn-KtExRGW_6r6LTIvv/s1600-h/006.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332912367486621426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6fv8xWJHeCZbjRe8zN0TGPs4X5wpufQpWRm14h5C5pYb8w1yfOj9P-omyWx337lsPE9f2-w6RgVoG0_bdXrjGzZ5REeCJGJ6wAQvGNfwY4pcrhff-HL85HnkpuMn-KtExRGW_6r6LTIvv/s400/006.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Dawson, Logan, and my dad (aka: Papa) eating!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4YzLkxlBs-eI-FvSDSlPNa8INzOIz4bVc1iHoyOgXY4OOwNc7sSoJel_L6Js7T_dmLmKZGp0jTBW9uOHYeiCX1-sqmgOxvowcGB3XYNwXkYx21PTDtJi5nShyv8NohQDSv8wa4uBXWS0c/s1600-h/007.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332912367216558722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4YzLkxlBs-eI-FvSDSlPNa8INzOIz4bVc1iHoyOgXY4OOwNc7sSoJel_L6Js7T_dmLmKZGp0jTBW9uOHYeiCX1-sqmgOxvowcGB3XYNwXkYx21PTDtJi5nShyv8NohQDSv8wa4uBXWS0c/s400/007.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Lilly Anne watching everyone eat!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj78bYIaegxY4zSt2J9LAXS1seDnwQTu1DB7IyEtqa3QruixYefHEzGhrzOXRDW3G2ycXEhakQaA-8RCuYfOPPCPJ9j_YwFiDPm7MJvkcclPA_rhIbnPEdsX6_L1Xj3HmD14MEhrIOFTs1w/s1600-h/011.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332912365027219842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj78bYIaegxY4zSt2J9LAXS1seDnwQTu1DB7IyEtqa3QruixYefHEzGhrzOXRDW3G2ycXEhakQaA-8RCuYfOPPCPJ9j_YwFiDPm7MJvkcclPA_rhIbnPEdsX6_L1Xj3HmD14MEhrIOFTs1w/s400/011.JPG" border="0" /></a> Logan James celebrating <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Cinco</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">de</span> Mayo and his mommy's birthday!<br /><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs3JDvzBw2KFUDyYL3oW0FZNt5GED5_P1u5UPtBb0rdCd2EG055hh1RkVeyb1jtkXjrDV6eqIKgrzJSyRkLjK56NkSS1g2vzXQaNWAboHmCzmuZaXlfukGkGyoCPuPPUrk9Tlpp4j7G3FB/s1600-h/015.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332911852246099554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs3JDvzBw2KFUDyYL3oW0FZNt5GED5_P1u5UPtBb0rdCd2EG055hh1RkVeyb1jtkXjrDV6eqIKgrzJSyRkLjK56NkSS1g2vzXQaNWAboHmCzmuZaXlfukGkGyoCPuPPUrk9Tlpp4j7G3FB/s400/015.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Liam Scott with a spoon on his head?? You never know what this kid is thinking!!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq4NZkkARzkS0iuZSrzB1Antpm9boHVqiPutxzVTKBaYBx3g_urV0b9wlNuz_xSKQu_KXe-EbtN9FOckEl7ps6Boirvq4m9EpLhWk33NaDUu0eZlk-w3ZVTzhvrqfJtLFlsYtnZXjhDvgh/s1600-h/016.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332911850508180818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq4NZkkARzkS0iuZSrzB1Antpm9boHVqiPutxzVTKBaYBx3g_urV0b9wlNuz_xSKQu_KXe-EbtN9FOckEl7ps6Boirvq4m9EpLhWk33NaDUu0eZlk-w3ZVTzhvrqfJtLFlsYtnZXjhDvgh/s400/016.JPG" border="0" /></a> Lainey was a little self-<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">conscious</span> about her nose, so she covered up the carpet burn with a little piece of cheese <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">quesadilla</span>!</div><div> </div><div align="left">I had an awesome birthday! Thank you to everyone for the birthday wishes and wonderful gifts!!</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">DeAnn</span><br /></div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>The Smithson Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459233993191994420noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189235178576919403.post-50521459724376183152009-05-03T12:21:00.016-04:002009-05-03T21:32:11.485-04:00Trying ThreeWoW! We have been so busy that every time I begin to Blog, I never get to a point where I am able to publish my post! Here is a post that should catch you up to speed on our CRAZY lives! This post will update the past two weeks and numerous adventures of The Smithson Family!<br /><br />Friday a week ago (April 24th), Liam turned 3! He wanted to eat, “steak meat, chips, and cheese” for his birthday, so we went to El Sombrero for dinner. That is one of two places where he will actually EAT! The other place is Chick-fil-A, therefore that is where he had his party! Monday night, Liam and several of his friends, as well as some of our friends and family, gathered at Chick-fil-A for an eventful birthday party! It was so CRAZY that we waited until we got home to have Liam open his presents. He got so many cool toys! Thank you to everyone that attended Liam’s party. We really appreciate all of the awesome gifts! Now that Liam has seen the number 3 on his birthday cake, he believes us when we tell him he is no longer 2!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMyrIQck2SLc7Ki965Q9gFGZ2E5dX1ygElD0wMJy67PPHIc1aqgwG3fZSGCXIwu279-jPlK-zkrjxOoL5IBA2QhMBm9K9uuXc_peTLmXyaccls7VhWtRRo2RgJZgWZX3PatIFsvtB8Gvid/s1600-h/008.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331645286989036722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMyrIQck2SLc7Ki965Q9gFGZ2E5dX1ygElD0wMJy67PPHIc1aqgwG3fZSGCXIwu279-jPlK-zkrjxOoL5IBA2QhMBm9K9uuXc_peTLmXyaccls7VhWtRRo2RgJZgWZX3PatIFsvtB8Gvid/s400/008.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi28Tr7K9UPkZEERKGLjcUo54-vZs9jroy_khOXLPlhmJsvnesr7KZt5ymZaq-UptJR1gescaC0ANMSfsf4RP5vAVTNU_NdbNZqJcpuEq9x0u71YkaKTCb-ov4RcMiNncgInAjNGuQaOPGi/s1600-h/009.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331645282584076546" style="DISPLAY: block; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTNp969l1VK-jPNGFjKAl6-0i2FO1SOFlcBNTv-Rq9WjY0YvmgdHSkwOpFh6sP7EwyCGeI1qkALp1mv9HgX-QggYgEiWnQJTKqtqp48MQnDsE7nLRqoJ70kxb6d8DSOGiZDNSKavEcvYS4/s400/010.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331644023180438322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTq93iSHPXh2fUQs8rSSSkWA1yUt609vmK3FSfcJ1n42oHeGzi3RS3vd822bcCai5sZMRRYe5chOg2rQO1pNryVT_GjGYE_ahBkUqUd7YyQzyJ3cucHIb3_PCErB63qSF7FrXCnQ-T5HqA/s400/011.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331644019984185378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOcrMirsD7Nkyn8g9VWtVEFZMi0IFBCZvn9oT22zgd6sXm-LquYlvw7Fdar1nvtQQeZFHatHU7LKSf-8aRxcPidC2nVcC85ZfjvorspPszuDX24v4jXwpkZ4n4FrGaHTu0NOw5EtxfHHf0/s400/014.JPG" border="0" />Liam and the Chick-fil-A cow!</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331644019573161826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYJVCmSarJOLMMRTNO2MppDgu-C40n55IkNSWgAfDLv_8y5hIhKI4EABy7XV6LXC4tbh9zX3lt-zHVCOG6nIlshehGftFSKLTACk7X9jLNm8-WNHgPslLvYdK-IVPvdw3QFL5Btcc3u_S0/s400/017.JPG" border="0" />Logan and the cow</div><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331642892713734434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoCDDGF2y8fdvT_dkc1keIGhttL5pxAl4B3AMn8R-K6Qr7MQDhoI1cwStBDNtVjtsqHYnxaA4bCaLM3Ygs70NAugIgAYM5c0k2g_h6fAw4dd6x1R2Kdxv6dP8gJCOJ3_yXcGpbxA-nlPeS/s400/018.JPG" border="0" />Elizabeth and the cow!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331642889391866978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiavqCYaMi7ak7eBtpk7ZXUXzdBh6ujTqW4VusvMN4tyRvwE7VZByDQqp2SaRpkDrJ8MGMOaLPdFZoUdkra8qa54dI_XZc8UzJ7725kl08_vrHG7TYxFdOlucX7gpTeKQky3699Ac-147tk/s400/020.JPG" border="0" /></div><div align="left"> </div><div align="center">Lainey checking out the cow!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="left"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331642883146223554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGxBVKu3uHJmKz7jwgl47nVAT4U7B0I5B7kmTyXYSuKsXoTotegvp-rtl5K4UsDzl-kV3kGY9qxzVAehuRMMr7tAMg3qRxh_bCqIqRIhr_BQ9vIO6sdLfu_IzUlOpwUGaoRN_ttQfwUhMk/s400/027.JPG" border="0" /></div><div align="left"> </div><div align="center">Liam and his friend Brett ~ they are the reason why Brett's mom and I work!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="left"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331642879201925314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoKj0NAmBII0zFZ9A8latt7Rl1SuX85x54P_wOaD-7rVOkBrMenSlunydmb2dpu7FL73k1Jy3NwGSyAgTEe1gFS-Ojx1okkEGlDiS6WxS9vYzyP4gFQ55iJnDYLL3o1ljX-Py15dcyBi8g/s400/030.JPG" border="0" /></div><div align="left"> </div><div align="center">Kaylah</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="left"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331641537958959474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH0QNbIa9MjJBcUYKVoTAe_yVG3oNRaE1mL3CA6nHegTGm7iTQ73xbcXMAJDtoFox5CAtS7fIVXCIcUMWHvGHJ2b8RJOKL8XRjbWI40TW2B_3KJTJcyv889W-eyNu7cqD_E-Q72z_77PTt/s400/028.JPG" border="0" /></div><div align="center">Lanie ~ Lainey's friend who also has CF (<a href="http://the5smithsons.blogspot.com/2009/03/just-coincidence.html">read this previous blog</a>)</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331641533761351746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiF_QEQU1VPyHY3rOnzgQRKGDe35XdNWWKfXvLVAJKb4mXFnPXPymvRR5t__BIyPyuXvJstAjf5U2PDGA22o2-XNXYCCjmlUPPmwrS2CaJRsivIqSog8jGaeYLOlN2c1jZ8SvPNr8omCbc/s400/022.JPG" border="0" />Lanie's brother Landon</div><div align="left"><br />Last Saturday (April 25th) was Chris and Kelly’s wedding (Chris is my sister’s brother-in-law). The boys stayed with Papa Dan and Rachel, while my friend Jenn, Lainey, and I went to the wedding. Sid had to work and was unable to take off to go to the wedding. They got married at a beautiful house in Greensboro, Georgia. It took about one hour and forty-five minutes to get there, but we didn’t mind! The wedding was beautiful, Lainey was well-behaved, the food was yummy, the cupcakes were to die for, and the dancing was too funny to miss! Kelly was a beautiful bride.....and Chris looked cute, too (can’t leave him out)! Kelly had some wonderful smelling candles as favors......thank you for helping to mask the stinky CF diaper smell at my house!<br /><br /></div><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331647560405160386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT-UIw3oqeyaUkLzt15DzAomuXLW_TQkKa5Y2_jDfSPtCHRxAnZVZcFonJsBmEjl40tvIvI-bZwngMj4MfpgaJb6YWAkm4_k3hoDyroDoiFPAIWB9prBlhyphenhyphenfiTQ4mgnIsxnZgqJBvxOh8M/s400/019.JPG" border="0" /><br />Kelly and Chris</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipLoQrFGZW-DGp5jspDxyNtcp9TIWlYxRT43WeocZAUKtDoXL60M6rE3u2dANlgHANhxLqrDz2Lt3wjxvXkB9sF0W7KlAiob88PiN0JSMUQO8eYUbnT0byVAgPABvPEP8UAz5lE_rpokV1/s1600-h/022.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331645267245098962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipLoQrFGZW-DGp5jspDxyNtcp9TIWlYxRT43WeocZAUKtDoXL60M6rE3u2dANlgHANhxLqrDz2Lt3wjxvXkB9sF0W7KlAiob88PiN0JSMUQO8eYUbnT0byVAgPABvPEP8UAz5lE_rpokV1/s400/022.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiQrnCUuMypEXpx_aBF6UJBIbU7xsks6rWOU64IZCNqFsdn-Xfki0IDAQa8CHVzjm03UQHR52UYGh40HgXyZdcliZNVoWJ22PFbKcFaI1AMhDtfaKpexSKuzdxD9ryrPlbdCiu9N_dLK0P/s1600-h/026.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331644030318918306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiQrnCUuMypEXpx_aBF6UJBIbU7xsks6rWOU64IZCNqFsdn-Xfki0IDAQa8CHVzjm03UQHR52UYGh40HgXyZdcliZNVoWJ22PFbKcFaI1AMhDtfaKpexSKuzdxD9ryrPlbdCiu9N_dLK0P/s400/026.JPG" border="0" /></a> Lainey Bug<br /></div><div align="left">Tuesday (April 28th) we were scheduled to have our pictures taken for the Littlest Heroes Project. Everyone was home early from work and school, clothes were ironed, and all were dressed and off we went to the park to meet the photographer. Problem: The photographer wasn’t there. We waited for over half an hour, went to several parks incase she got lost, called her (no answer), emailed her, text messaged her, and still no photographer. As bummed as we were, we left and will wait to see if she contacts us again! I really wanted to have her pictures ready before her first birthday. As of now, we have yet to have our emails or phone calls returned!<br /><br />Wednesday (April 29th) we went to Liam’s 3 year check-up! His weight was in the 75th percentile and his height was in the 50th percentile. He checked out well in all areas! Dr. Onal reminded us that SAFETY is the most important thing when caring for a 3 year old child! He can say that again because Liam is in to EVERYTHING! We have only called the poison control a few times (he took birth control, vitamin D, and an iron pill as well as drinking 1/3 of a bottle of Mucinex), there are a at least half a dozen bruises adorning his legs, he very rarely goes one day without a bump or cut on his face, and he is always sporting bite marks on his hand…..Don’t you bite yourself when you are mad?<br /><br />Thursday (April 30th) began our series of birthday parties! Liam was invited to a party at Monkey Joe's. Sid and Liam went to the party while I attended a meeting at school. Yesterday I took the kids to 3 birthday parties!! We began at 10:00 with Brett’s party at the INK museum (Interactive Neighborhood for Kids), then Katelynn’s birthday party at 11:00 at the Hall County Humane Society, and finishing with Ajay’s birthday party at 2:00 at his house with the Bus Fair! Three birthdays, three cakes, three presents, three plates of food, and three tired children….and one worn out mommy!<br /><br /></div><div align="center"><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_xRlXWmhLJSlocSRwtIbSgkwMuD51Z6unD-ZQh62xFFU2oy_AgqygtcFFAMieK8YZEdGc83j3k5N6ylqxy9imsWAdFCaG0J8Ry52duRtrRNuJK3OSaOD7CA3NghBY4Bu2pRZI8zz2oLgV/s1600-h/005.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331641530447838626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_xRlXWmhLJSlocSRwtIbSgkwMuD51Z6unD-ZQh62xFFU2oy_AgqygtcFFAMieK8YZEdGc83j3k5N6ylqxy9imsWAdFCaG0J8Ry52duRtrRNuJK3OSaOD7CA3NghBY4Bu2pRZI8zz2oLgV/s400/005.JPG" border="0" /></a> Brett's 3rd birthday!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1K3NqqvIa788u_3iE1ZpwvXUAs5yq1NrqiTfXL_ILX0PQRGHdu5L9-HslM5vb8f_tH_HtOre-Wj1SfmVZ0RFbqDf_Wmy9taJUdMR9hEC8wr6hUqpWWK8Tlq59cp6uZPOqW_2cOFWYXhrs/s1600-h/004.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331641525442207170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1K3NqqvIa788u_3iE1ZpwvXUAs5yq1NrqiTfXL_ILX0PQRGHdu5L9-HslM5vb8f_tH_HtOre-Wj1SfmVZ0RFbqDf_Wmy9taJUdMR9hEC8wr6hUqpWWK8Tlq59cp6uZPOqW_2cOFWYXhrs/s400/004.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii8m92UEHidZYk8ARtieAvw1s-lZU3r3RH-X8Ytf2n96niCStu6pCT6ZB6fZUJGJUuJLJMSE18iBR29DkWf1WBxxc98hUM1JS6bn6bqI-DhFtzIc_RTy47ocqoL5uUaBZ2kP_cQSAJwOI3/s1600-h/006.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331641521130587970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii8m92UEHidZYk8ARtieAvw1s-lZU3r3RH-X8Ytf2n96niCStu6pCT6ZB6fZUJGJUuJLJMSE18iBR29DkWf1WBxxc98hUM1JS6bn6bqI-DhFtzIc_RTy47ocqoL5uUaBZ2kP_cQSAJwOI3/s400/006.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLhAqw66OLxFc2iytWGC4HGgUZGBPoKNWC_nZfRT1pV2Tr1LcdBH6JPEa5dp3b7vnvUovp_ClH6EbH1OVJyDIkzORzykVr3TXzey3SmTYM9l8vTuSOdgJbr1pbQDCfmDGB2f7kg-C8kcu6/s1600-h/010.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331640528116703938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLhAqw66OLxFc2iytWGC4HGgUZGBPoKNWC_nZfRT1pV2Tr1LcdBH6JPEa5dp3b7vnvUovp_ClH6EbH1OVJyDIkzORzykVr3TXzey3SmTYM9l8vTuSOdgJbr1pbQDCfmDGB2f7kg-C8kcu6/s400/010.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Katelynn's birthday party!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7eBtSfrn71unTNjcSBkP_-haaF89N3gTa5sFjI5TMuwF1mpYGgqnLA4Yelm5NPqmB_jyeseGS-ITN-8pzryY8LgSYDXUpEMPL6DMHGzjufiub0oXPfZ19CKlsBbptPqYz2UKcot1zgEBw/s1600-h/016.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331640520029136866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7eBtSfrn71unTNjcSBkP_-haaF89N3gTa5sFjI5TMuwF1mpYGgqnLA4Yelm5NPqmB_jyeseGS-ITN-8pzryY8LgSYDXUpEMPL6DMHGzjufiub0oXPfZ19CKlsBbptPqYz2UKcot1zgEBw/s400/016.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Katelynn turning 2!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaro9Eeqiizd120KKoVMlZUl6JfpchyCkZS5MJmb7BrSemJsA62UlSeDG8J5drgd4kHBd1OM8YFbjknQGLUC3xYBLCkkfeE-ni2lNs4ZDcOFHvz0pCgSZkymJiu9_Er4hkoSYSwNXw_eQo/s1600-h/027.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331640518943681186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaro9Eeqiizd120KKoVMlZUl6JfpchyCkZS5MJmb7BrSemJsA62UlSeDG8J5drgd4kHBd1OM8YFbjknQGLUC3xYBLCkkfeE-ni2lNs4ZDcOFHvz0pCgSZkymJiu9_Er4hkoSYSwNXw_eQo/s400/027.JPG" border="0" /></a> Jenn, Ed, and Katelynn<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSK7cnTKjDOYO4NqllezheitWouYQjl4fyq83vhLQjXsaMA8bugRTUxaekAAhz7E4xW3G-sN0tWCxpjaZ9DLrlTkLpQA9UzbDwlPnfnuexb-Y7QqNiMKtQQ9BnAOUtoJulurxZiSixzrpm/s1600-h/029.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331640519267849378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSK7cnTKjDOYO4NqllezheitWouYQjl4fyq83vhLQjXsaMA8bugRTUxaekAAhz7E4xW3G-sN0tWCxpjaZ9DLrlTkLpQA9UzbDwlPnfnuexb-Y7QqNiMKtQQ9BnAOUtoJulurxZiSixzrpm/s400/029.JPG" border="0" /></a> Got cake?<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimebqfrtheLBPnqYlKhJKZ1CqX4KHofhYgrj1CBPAH6a0izTE5CeSmLACyIMR0fmJdhgUo9ZW3DV49wadcwHGcTFSZvvZjnIUKH8z1AmXjiZInBPABhpp8S-xu0yQUIEyqmULbeI71ro0w/s1600-h/031.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331639698549173890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimebqfrtheLBPnqYlKhJKZ1CqX4KHofhYgrj1CBPAH6a0izTE5CeSmLACyIMR0fmJdhgUo9ZW3DV49wadcwHGcTFSZvvZjnIUKH8z1AmXjiZInBPABhpp8S-xu0yQUIEyqmULbeI71ro0w/s400/031.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Kaylah enjoying birthday cake!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtGAIlITNS6Ll1PhQikk6Ei_XanfI4E5xOUm5OhUfgTBv87YFM_w3uyet626CM1uL8Yno7leO45HCsnKex3MP1ioowcsr2q93faFu9WDSSapCOMu4tL6WDybsilBXOgTVgLgOBcbS0Pj15/s1600-h/036.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331639692263228402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtGAIlITNS6Ll1PhQikk6Ei_XanfI4E5xOUm5OhUfgTBv87YFM_w3uyet626CM1uL8Yno7leO45HCsnKex3MP1ioowcsr2q93faFu9WDSSapCOMu4tL6WDybsilBXOgTVgLgOBcbS0Pj15/s400/036.JPG" border="0" /></a> Logan, Liam, and Dawson<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIHSYsB3_U61-SBEKeIFuyiupAlHR7Rhyk_IxPYNd_vnI31aCA9TmZwp_iAfHwaumETEL7ImsEfzzG-qvN9slYEIXr9E4YMficaQ6g63FLIS9mbQ0HIG0mK5LvAqFMkVAVIby6SFlSAaOE/s1600-h/046.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331639687880945730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIHSYsB3_U61-SBEKeIFuyiupAlHR7Rhyk_IxPYNd_vnI31aCA9TmZwp_iAfHwaumETEL7ImsEfzzG-qvN9slYEIXr9E4YMficaQ6g63FLIS9mbQ0HIG0mK5LvAqFMkVAVIby6SFlSAaOE/s400/046.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Ajay's 4th birthday!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS0y1L7Blg-_ZphUmHNjERUDejm9aFawIWbum0U8NL30QPF5J618lx0jNWK5JtYOpwNHSETJ9RhYnEsDy1Huydj8tHhzuNYlBJ1RmN__CedUto9bnWv4TsKG8GCfWyZ1yBE2ej7DLBr-Af/s1600-h/047.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331639685719274946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS0y1L7Blg-_ZphUmHNjERUDejm9aFawIWbum0U8NL30QPF5J618lx0jNWK5JtYOpwNHSETJ9RhYnEsDy1Huydj8tHhzuNYlBJ1RmN__CedUto9bnWv4TsKG8GCfWyZ1yBE2ej7DLBr-Af/s400/047.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Lainey<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA1kAl-2_FrREj4yVyoD5fDbYj_Rs4VB0V7T2Bp5vyp2yyH80nsoW9Li6AdTflUzbzbUwj-q7TquAHUqZokQpn0kn9ie4aDEs7QR-kUFNO4dtrndx1i6ipJ4bfMj0BLxRwVzKOGWTz_DGi/s1600-h/048.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331639678660066818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA1kAl-2_FrREj4yVyoD5fDbYj_Rs4VB0V7T2Bp5vyp2yyH80nsoW9Li6AdTflUzbzbUwj-q7TquAHUqZokQpn0kn9ie4aDEs7QR-kUFNO4dtrndx1i6ipJ4bfMj0BLxRwVzKOGWTz_DGi/s400/048.JPG" border="0" /></a> Liam jumping on Ajay and Avery's jumper!</div><div></div><div align="left"><br />This next week will be just as crazy as the past! I will try to post, even if it is just pictures of our adventures! My birthday is on Tuesday, cinco de mayo! We have a birthday party to attend on Saturday, and then Mother’s Day and Lilly’s baptism on Sunday! We are also planning for Lainey’s First Birthday Bash! She has 17 days until her 1st birthday!! Oh yeah, She just began crawling this past week!! Enjoy the pictures and look for more from our week ahead!<br /><br />DeAnn </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>The Smithson Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459233993191994420noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189235178576919403.post-85977655801477593712009-04-19T22:02:00.000-04:002009-04-19T22:12:14.389-04:00Having A Ball!Friday was Lainey's 11 month <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">clinic</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">visit</span>. She is finally in the GREEN!!! She was 20 pounds and .02 ounces! Her length was 28 1/2 inches, putting her <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">BMI</span> in the 50<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">th</span> percentile. The <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">antibiotics</span> she has been taking seem to be doing the trick. Dr. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Caplan</span> said her lungs sound clear! Yea! We will begin introducing <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Pediasure</span>, again. This time we will put a little at a time into her bottle to gradually wean her from the formula. I will also begin introducing a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">sippy</span> cup. It is a pet <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">peeve</span> of mine to see kids older than 15 months drinking out of a bottle, therefore I must begin working with Lainey. Dr. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Caplan</span> said that Lainey will come back next month for her 1 year checkup, then we can begin scheduling appointments a little further apart! I won't know what do not having to go to the CF Center every month!<br /><br />As for now, all of Lainey's <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">meds</span> will stay the same. The only change in Lainey's routine is to begin <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">introducing</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Pediasure</span>.....after she finishes the antibiotics. Dr. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Caplan</span> is unsure about introducing whole milk since it only has 20 calories and due to the milk <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">protein</span> allergy Lainey had when she was in the hospital. We are hoping that she continues to gain a lot of weight now that she is eating table foods. Lainey is taking a liking to french fries ~ salty and fattening ~ just what the doctor ordered!<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN-7bzzYMuScVJPju0ZM7GbPHH3-pYunCM5NYu6QblcVpWjdsrb8Wrd1Sadt5r8UJWJ_jPAl40QjkRce0Mp7NJ7qHHH9PpTRiXrlg7VUepMs96RRDHT8zmpEue8uP5migpYE30RmmaFN_6/s1600-h/019.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326440231807140066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN-7bzzYMuScVJPju0ZM7GbPHH3-pYunCM5NYu6QblcVpWjdsrb8Wrd1Sadt5r8UJWJ_jPAl40QjkRce0Mp7NJ7qHHH9PpTRiXrlg7VUepMs96RRDHT8zmpEue8uP5migpYE30RmmaFN_6/s400/019.JPG" border="0" /></a> Lainey and Gigi</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvkBnR0Rl2Ash0GC0rfDUR0ENeCtPllx6WHn_26KFOFYV4khmqSf6q2BNjoMGBbMMKWV5RzxoV-AEkHrqZLUqFQGg-btwU5CC6qTsyGq0YB4FDVykdwQ8Qm6B8FlAZoXWPS6aeBnZg8Olb/s1600-h/022.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326440227794423266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvkBnR0Rl2Ash0GC0rfDUR0ENeCtPllx6WHn_26KFOFYV4khmqSf6q2BNjoMGBbMMKWV5RzxoV-AEkHrqZLUqFQGg-btwU5CC6qTsyGq0YB4FDVykdwQ8Qm6B8FlAZoXWPS6aeBnZg8Olb/s400/022.JPG" border="0" /></a> A not-so-happy Lainey! She was ready for everyone to leave her alone!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoEY5U-LpKZWuYlICyeLBBL1xllALJBo7el9_2h16NV4D9Egx4IKmt5ZMIrW7_HcCST0NOgMmsBKhAsJEnXsg0uIBiq3x6qHY-PhVBeIuAK1zHX2XlYdyg8lqGlOxIlu0mpML6YfMv7bHy/s1600-h/025.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326440224659877362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoEY5U-LpKZWuYlICyeLBBL1xllALJBo7el9_2h16NV4D9Egx4IKmt5ZMIrW7_HcCST0NOgMmsBKhAsJEnXsg0uIBiq3x6qHY-PhVBeIuAK1zHX2XlYdyg8lqGlOxIlu0mpML6YfMv7bHy/s400/025.JPG" border="0" /></a> Lainey was a happy girl after everyone quit "bothering"her!<br /><br /><div align="left">On Wednesday, Logan began <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">PeeWee</span> T-Ball! Although it is called <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">PeeWee</span>, Logan was not so "<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">PeeWee</span>" looking compared to the other children! This team is for 4 and 5 year old boys and girls. Logan just turned 5 but looks like an eight year old out on the field! After practice he said, "Mom I love t-ball and I learned a lot!" Unfortunately Liam is too young to play t-ball. He wanted to play with the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">big</span> kids so bad that he <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">threw</span> a major fit! When all of the t-ball kids were off the field, my dad (aka Papa the Coach) called him out and told him to run around all of the bases! He was faster than any of the other kids! It was awesome because he crashed when we put him to bed!<br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0pzpxlGKxCZ-gIhgp7v_xewxdiGc_9zDRQdPP_v7l0hHL3hc7uotvxVr_ntrKQoNzbMMMR5QCkVWsRtf81eW2-NVru6yGhbiKhp1N6t-gwI4FNMzt-s01VDl2FHyCFlYOEKBGJrERt5qU/s1600-h/008.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326439631494742946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0pzpxlGKxCZ-gIhgp7v_xewxdiGc_9zDRQdPP_v7l0hHL3hc7uotvxVr_ntrKQoNzbMMMR5QCkVWsRtf81eW2-NVru6yGhbiKhp1N6t-gwI4FNMzt-s01VDl2FHyCFlYOEKBGJrERt5qU/s400/008.JPG" border="0" /></a> Logan is wearing Papa's blue hat. They were learning to catch ground balls.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivWXA1oOXWj6xlwjn-qOv4TKhHHfLb83YdM7VfBlFW86MToBsZB3tI2X4ncO-R0JUUMBdSE77uEU9u0lGI1elU__p6XFZOKYWiKBd_9RiIjC86UWsa_Kmm6VgsGCB_AglIF5wUigzVRg1o/s1600-h/010.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326439627264352434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivWXA1oOXWj6xlwjn-qOv4TKhHHfLb83YdM7VfBlFW86MToBsZB3tI2X4ncO-R0JUUMBdSE77uEU9u0lGI1elU__p6XFZOKYWiKBd_9RiIjC86UWsa_Kmm6VgsGCB_AglIF5wUigzVRg1o/s400/010.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Liam played on the playground while Logan practiced!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEGTXzH5IZPAjCdGdZXbn6dTorNG5s1tKxJjXrDCo38m0H1DtBk0vgAp9zxWcjvdcc1at2LReUwHW1udUvq9sJgfIin4VllFr813iTyc8SIxqVKrf4ZVEuSZQg3vmC9OYBuG-LA5xxcD5d/s1600-h/014.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326439620653206482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEGTXzH5IZPAjCdGdZXbn6dTorNG5s1tKxJjXrDCo38m0H1DtBk0vgAp9zxWcjvdcc1at2LReUwHW1udUvq9sJgfIin4VllFr813iTyc8SIxqVKrf4ZVEuSZQg3vmC9OYBuG-LA5xxcD5d/s400/014.JPG" border="0" /></a> Logan telling his new friends that his "name tag says that his name is Logan, but it is really Peter!" He wants his name to be Peter because he wants to be like Peter Pan!</div><div></div><div align="left">On Saturday morning the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">Gainesville</span> Parks and Recreation had their annual T-Ball, Softball, Baseball parade! It took longer to get the teams in groups than it did to see the complete parade from start to finish, but Logan had a blast. Liam and Lainey enjoyed watching their big brother walking in the parade!<br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3K3OdhTq74VFqijmNZjtVpsY61dkU8AuiUXkbczqX9hZbec-PZCOKh7kUj6dP0JtQ2Izo_RDlDv-InksQmTeNMcYkCUMzy68RN6RpqqsGMLXQABKtw48IaAnwY3uxFIesv9abKYHDsQsl/s1600-h/004.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326438295198431122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3K3OdhTq74VFqijmNZjtVpsY61dkU8AuiUXkbczqX9hZbec-PZCOKh7kUj6dP0JtQ2Izo_RDlDv-InksQmTeNMcYkCUMzy68RN6RpqqsGMLXQABKtw48IaAnwY3uxFIesv9abKYHDsQsl/s400/004.JPG" border="0" /></a> Dawson and Logan at the parade.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNrByFcq5liV_TqR0VMEyUGJ9B4npZrBWtUsDgr5oT4BctLePDdI2jfOY9omuzu25qboa4EhK1slUA8sU-Dx54IJNePfMk6ULheSusMLiL15TSso3RbMSvHlAS3FKTZRvxab0Lj8Y1Ctvx/s1600-h/035.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326438292003109890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNrByFcq5liV_TqR0VMEyUGJ9B4npZrBWtUsDgr5oT4BctLePDdI2jfOY9omuzu25qboa4EhK1slUA8sU-Dx54IJNePfMk6ULheSusMLiL15TSso3RbMSvHlAS3FKTZRvxab0Lj8Y1Ctvx/s400/035.JPG" border="0" /></a> There were 520 kids and 100 volunteer coaches!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZvHQpDk9U38CHaaR_jQhKm1iK97JeMk_6X47jj_96B4vm37FuHk2YxebcZm8qozc1GjnBzLMrEOj71mNCIL0zCVlkaE8W97Bt2nTLHjQCE-Dxgak6kLRfZR9Me9cVrrHK33ACOF8esNuo/s1600-h/034.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326438287587232834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZvHQpDk9U38CHaaR_jQhKm1iK97JeMk_6X47jj_96B4vm37FuHk2YxebcZm8qozc1GjnBzLMrEOj71mNCIL0zCVlkaE8W97Bt2nTLHjQCE-Dxgak6kLRfZR9Me9cVrrHK33ACOF8esNuo/s400/034.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Logan dancing to the music the DJ was playing!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwl3oxOEV7hWP7Vl-T8bRXK_aEpxzqilKZbxGdrFoIjFPlz__glzIgLxkgPlxojtVk_lmgH1ompg2-NZVhWDPFql848Z2fQBR0C0naI557BiLnG8hwlF8dBy0wwplIW3Mk9H3UsoaSgr2W/s1600-h/003.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326438281133001922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwl3oxOEV7hWP7Vl-T8bRXK_aEpxzqilKZbxGdrFoIjFPlz__glzIgLxkgPlxojtVk_lmgH1ompg2-NZVhWDPFql848Z2fQBR0C0naI557BiLnG8hwlF8dBy0wwplIW3Mk9H3UsoaSgr2W/s400/003.JPG" border="0" /></a> Lainey watching all of the kids!</div><div></div><div align="left">In addition to the fun time we had at the parade, my mom and I headed to a bridal shower and my dad took the boys to the park. Lainey was the hit of the party! Of course she smiled at everyone and chowed down on the homemade french toast!</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">This next week brings a lot of fun and not-so-fun things! Not-so-fun ~ <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">CRCT</span> testing! My first grade students will have to take a three hour test on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. BLAH! It is so hard for them to sit still for that long, since we only get one break in the middle of the test each day. Also, progress reports go home on Thursday, so I have a lot of work ahead! Fun ~ Lainey will be 11 months tomorrow. Time is flying by! Liam's birthday is Friday! I can't believe he will be 3! <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">Liam</span> is also going on a field trip to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23">Elachee</span> Nature Center with his day care class. We have been telling him that he will be able to go to camp this summer at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_24">Elachee</span> if he goes pee pee and poo poo on the potty! Hopefully this trip will encourage him to use the potty so I can catch a break with buying diapers! This week also brings a wedding. My brother-in-law's brother is getting married. We love Chris and Kelly and are very excited for the two of them! It seems like just yesterday when they got engaged (although it was really July 4<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_25">th</span>)! The best thing of all ~ Sid's long clinical days are over! From now until he graduates, his <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_26">clinicals</span> will be 8 hours, so he will be finished with school Monday through Thursday by 3:00 in the afternoon! Now he will be able to go to Logan's t-ball practice and spend more time with the kids and I.</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">For now, I am off to my busy week! I will post pictures from our many events hopefully by Sunday!</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_27">DeAnn</span></div></div></div></div></div></div>The Smithson Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459233993191994420noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189235178576919403.post-22859755285219743952009-04-13T09:50:00.004-04:002009-04-13T10:03:14.207-04:00Hoppy Easter!On Thursday I took the children to the mall for a picture with the Easter Bunny. By the time I had all of the kids dressed and we were walking out the door, Sid drove up. He was suppose to be completing his 12 hour clinical at our local Immediate Care, but was sent home due to illness. He complained about having a really bad headache on Wednesday, but it was so bad that it caused him to get sick. We left him to sleep in a quiet house while visiting with the Easter Bunny.<br /><br />Even though the line was not very long, we had to wait FOREVER while the mother in front of us required at least 15 photos to be taken of her 1 child...his shirt was crooked, his hair was sticking up, his smile wasn't as big as she thought it should be, the bunny's bow was not formed properly, Blah, Blah, Blah! My kids were great even though we had to wait forever. When my kids were finally on the Easter Bunny's lap, Liam was not up for having his picture taken. Unlike the mother in front of me, I chose one of the first pictures taken and we were out of there!<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcDGJbsk7k9VeBquEi8ENYfUevefWIW11wS_KqjloQcxR-VyNLTOPv8f0hyT9Ph1RwYHAD-lR9HlvlufOsDEy482A4H9TtHU268j4B4g4zc3vruJYh7zDCRfJ0vM3twahtlOp3PZn2eu7r/s1600-h/003.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324007007892428578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcDGJbsk7k9VeBquEi8ENYfUevefWIW11wS_KqjloQcxR-VyNLTOPv8f0hyT9Ph1RwYHAD-lR9HlvlufOsDEy482A4H9TtHU268j4B4g4zc3vruJYh7zDCRfJ0vM3twahtlOp3PZn2eu7r/s400/003.JPG" border="0" /></a><span style="color:#006600;"> <strong>Waiting in line to see the Easter Bunny.</strong> </span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#006600;"></span> </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324143858535514386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 281px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjahvMWE_VjrV0DeYzea_31e10tO3_6IM2mOA0DhfckgVQ5IvSZiQ4ijKDyVM5b5b_ALD3hMEF33g9Rxk8jht4Tee10nxy3vQ1XC_lDwsNti9_WRYXsQrDy_a2jZE7Dls51pnGYbB_mYkt/s400/Easter+2009.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p align="center"><span style="color:#006600;"><strong>The Smithson Children with the Easter Bunny 2009</strong></span><br /></p><p align="left">At 3:30 am on Friday, Sid drove himself to the ER. My parents were out of town and I did not want to drag the kids to the ER at that time of day. I hated that he had to take himself, but I think Sid enjoyed the peace and quiet at the ER versus our house! After giving him a lot of fluids, a CT scan, morphine, and numerous other drugs, Sid was diagnosed with a "really bad" sinus infection! My friend Jenn came over to watch the children at 10:30 so that I could pick Sid up from the ER! We are glad to have him feeling better.......because when he is sick, it is like having 4 kids!</p><div align="left">On Saturday Lainey began to sound very congested. You could feel the rattling by putting your hand over her chest. She was already on her second week of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Bactrim</span> and she sounded worse than before taking any additional medications. After calling Dr. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Caplan</span>, he called in another, much stronger prescription....Problem: too late to get the new medication because the pharmacy was closed! Needless to say, Lainey coughed ALL night! I barely slept because I was so worried about her. Lainey NEVER coughs and if she does, she is either faking (mocking my mom) or she is choking on food or formula. I caught myself checking her video baby monitor off and on every half an hour to an hour. After some intense chest physio therapy, she sounded much better.</div><div align="left"><br /></div><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324006867326644306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixawJKD4X6yT64eqvEH8ZOJwv_jkbkWBmDR0asPuCDSKIL3rqSr4EehTHoD_2xwIJfcvbTwJWI-Y6e8NSVYnIn8vXyQ1y-00tOQ_RzL906gtI2aAaCmG5QZJ6itFgT59FDKebbPdM_JH7m/s400/006.JPG" border="0" /><br />Logan and Liam decided that their Easter Baskets should go on the rug in front of the door. This picture is after the Easter Bunny visited our house! The Easter Bunny knows that the boys do not need a bunch of candy and would rather have a few new toys! Lainey got some baby food and a movie...Logan decided the movie was really for the whole family, Lainey just had more room in her basket! Sid also got some goodies from Mrs. Bunny.....a huge jar of <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Gourmet</span> Jelly Beans and some chocolate candies! </p><p>The boys were so excited about their Easter basket goodies! They played for a while before we got ready for church! We were actually on time for church! Getting three kids dressed and fed, myself dressed and fed, loaded into the car, and to church on time by myself is a HUGE deal! It felt great to sit down once I got settled into the pew....although we were practically sitting on top of each other! Lainey loved being in church with all of the music as well as sitting next to her Gigi and Papa! After church, my parents, my sister and her family, and the kids and I went to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">IHOP</span> to eat. YUMMY!<br /></p><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoFeACOPyMtvsRGmEsqTCwGxL_UN3gqjVpVeSEDrOFGOxYh_AP2useSI8wCjmy73r6mCNwKXj0nRIkDJ293BBAXdFtQaT7Wb8jVaytBDb4JKLOtqf9BT80pRd5PrIfCLCA4i7EEEdpX8_M/s1600-h/021.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324006862750813122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoFeACOPyMtvsRGmEsqTCwGxL_UN3gqjVpVeSEDrOFGOxYh_AP2useSI8wCjmy73r6mCNwKXj0nRIkDJ293BBAXdFtQaT7Wb8jVaytBDb4JKLOtqf9BT80pRd5PrIfCLCA4i7EEEdpX8_M/s400/021.JPG" border="0" /></a><span style="color:#006600;"><strong> Lilly Anne eying some sausage!</strong></span><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1xxmIYWwsnhnXU4d387_4OKZPtNWz9DRjZLT27lHDuxT-nOxbk7tBfP3QoT77tINLE_HOA26klCk1-0_AlptcYd990Q3pmqEJjygLecrZChN4vVwb5o0Gy_x2h_HFzxDF7FcFc9q9gEyl/s1600-h/024.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324006856699042434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1xxmIYWwsnhnXU4d387_4OKZPtNWz9DRjZLT27lHDuxT-nOxbk7tBfP3QoT77tINLE_HOA26klCk1-0_AlptcYd990Q3pmqEJjygLecrZChN4vVwb5o0Gy_x2h_HFzxDF7FcFc9q9gEyl/s400/024.JPG" border="0" /></a><span style="color:#006600;"><strong> </strong><strong>Lainey waiting on her food.</strong></span><span style="color:#000099;"><br /></span><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjItyZOG4kB3IhX7ireOql528AIuGqu9EDFtLyiWM0yRXIeTA589RijAJVzkfu33kp1VXOiDy3ADY7H4rOLFFEEqWNE81EH-kAUAOjmODhdzP152aePLfclBYkZ5X7fQdBzwL6MolMZIwk6/s1600-h/025.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324006853378750786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjItyZOG4kB3IhX7ireOql528AIuGqu9EDFtLyiWM0yRXIeTA589RijAJVzkfu33kp1VXOiDy3ADY7H4rOLFFEEqWNE81EH-kAUAOjmODhdzP152aePLfclBYkZ5X7fQdBzwL6MolMZIwk6/s400/025.JPG" border="0" /></a><span style="color:#000099;"><span style="color:#006600;"><strong> Logan sporting his shark necklace (no he did not wear a t-shirt to church, I made him change before going to eat strawberry syrup!)</strong></span><br /></span><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsWG7RuG9rtfwJAgXrMKIv-DhlDztHILCsK57gpZRe7VWDefgKxJlB4PwSXHRBWEI2gN-2b-qsqLBn4GbQ5942xczLoMwCJXNW5zBfO6CKCh_i7Xt3bmwGKxasuZesalZ3pCTBNqfXr9EK/s1600-h/029.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324006848721677586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsWG7RuG9rtfwJAgXrMKIv-DhlDztHILCsK57gpZRe7VWDefgKxJlB4PwSXHRBWEI2gN-2b-qsqLBn4GbQ5942xczLoMwCJXNW5zBfO6CKCh_i7Xt3bmwGKxasuZesalZ3pCTBNqfXr9EK/s400/029.JPG" border="0" /></a><strong><span style="color:#006600;"> Lainey scarfing up egg and pancake!</span></strong></div><br /><div align="left">After eating a yummy brunch at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">IHOP</span> we all went back to Gigi and Papa's house. The Easter Bunny brought a gift to their house.....another movie for the boys! The boys watched movies while the rest of us hung out and took a few pictures! </div><div align="left"></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg4mO514gKMXqtblT0wqJXcl_9-n3fq5ZFwDIT5qoqLUk7halGUq4nVkHsyODYlyg2In7YXgWl89A_Y9ro5hYDWsPCSBaxhnWd4y5uDQTYXByxUc95E7COKnmPq2byZdk5IKtwsHZgX-ah/s1600-h/030.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324006190896629554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg4mO514gKMXqtblT0wqJXcl_9-n3fq5ZFwDIT5qoqLUk7halGUq4nVkHsyODYlyg2In7YXgWl89A_Y9ro5hYDWsPCSBaxhnWd4y5uDQTYXByxUc95E7COKnmPq2byZdk5IKtwsHZgX-ah/s400/030.JPG" border="0" /></a><strong><span style="color:#006600;">Brad, Dayna, and Lilly Anne<br /></span></strong><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh597XesDuz_1d97IwNfIzFIhpU3_tHqKrXF-1sP4Vj0qaNfLh6J0_3gBid3YwWbnHuOYQA4xwkxElDkoPyuxb5QPZXmYrc6lMcTX-SNNtNyH_GB0hD31SFQCO4bpxKlz0FCaOQ4cAO-YW_/s1600-h/034.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324006189776552402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh597XesDuz_1d97IwNfIzFIhpU3_tHqKrXF-1sP4Vj0qaNfLh6J0_3gBid3YwWbnHuOYQA4xwkxElDkoPyuxb5QPZXmYrc6lMcTX-SNNtNyH_GB0hD31SFQCO4bpxKlz0FCaOQ4cAO-YW_/s400/034.JPG" border="0" /></a><span style="color:#006600;"><strong><br />Lainey and Gigi</strong></span><span style="color:#000099;"><br /></span><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgScCJrjoe981SMeovannxfnKRDAbVyfbAu__rbZcgymPpOl6PyI_RiqQKEwbDZIXF1t27Sz422eddrjNNxK1ubLv9ui7i7MazI1ufpE6Gyvsw-0_u1QK6YbF8YdHDhZ-e1n5s-n_OaIeB3/s1600-h/036.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324006182841109202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgScCJrjoe981SMeovannxfnKRDAbVyfbAu__rbZcgymPpOl6PyI_RiqQKEwbDZIXF1t27Sz422eddrjNNxK1ubLv9ui7i7MazI1ufpE6Gyvsw-0_u1QK6YbF8YdHDhZ-e1n5s-n_OaIeB3/s400/036.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color:#006600;"><strong>The Girls!</strong></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#006600;"><strong>Lainey, me, Gigi, Lilly Anne, and Dayna<br /></strong></span><br /><span style="color:#006600;"><strong>(This is a good DIET picture....it gives me even more motivation!) </strong></span></div><div><span style="color:#006600;"><strong></div></strong></span><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh71jpkNxkUztNXjkMpVnF6aH9VYLuVV7J-hs3nWGZ-__RnTV0FyvzZ9ZDx0ikspd99GhyphenhyphenAt57ntWgqO6r09AI5c___mGbhSAJa_z41ymwjHZfr8fywt1VBihy4u1x-GPr-6sP2kJ3Tt4Qb/s1600-h/039.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324006180519438818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh71jpkNxkUztNXjkMpVnF6aH9VYLuVV7J-hs3nWGZ-__RnTV0FyvzZ9ZDx0ikspd99GhyphenhyphenAt57ntWgqO6r09AI5c___mGbhSAJa_z41ymwjHZfr8fywt1VBihy4u1x-GPr-6sP2kJ3Tt4Qb/s400/039.JPG" border="0" /></a><span style="color:#006600;"><strong> Liam found Gigi's jelly beans!</strong></span></div><div><br /></div><div align="left">We had a great day celebrating Jesus' life and his forgiving of our sins. Now it is back to work and school for the kids and I. Only 29 days left of school! Woo <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Hoo</span>!!! </div><div align="left"></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihcX2UZuq9xXhS4_a2XoyhdDO4rp-fmnKl2cPmS61Mn53yv8nMeDFqjaHoUFRLMnh7C4XCJMO5Jct-WE5OSNN7JXUVlt2pucBCj8speRrB1gvUJ7xwFqeMdjIF2-Cwvq7TbvyT4hyphenhyphenbecdB/s1600-h/041.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324006177312589330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihcX2UZuq9xXhS4_a2XoyhdDO4rp-fmnKl2cPmS61Mn53yv8nMeDFqjaHoUFRLMnh7C4XCJMO5Jct-WE5OSNN7JXUVlt2pucBCj8speRrB1gvUJ7xwFqeMdjIF2-Cwvq7TbvyT4hyphenhyphenbecdB/s400/041.JPG" border="0" /></a><span style="color:#006600;"><strong> Lainey sporting her </strong></span><a href="http://minimebabygear.com/catalog.php?item=172&catid=3&ret=catalog.php%3Fcategory%3D3"><span style="color:#006600;"><strong>Baby Leg</strong></span></a><span style="color:#006600;"><strong> tights!</strong></span></div><div></div><div></div><div align="left">Well, That's ALL Folks! Have a good week! :)</div><div align="left"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">DeAnn</span></div></div></div></div></div>The Smithson Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459233993191994420noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189235178576919403.post-91352602220232222812009-04-09T09:59:00.002-04:002009-04-09T10:03:26.976-04:00Spring Fun!It is that time of year again....Spring Break! Only, this kind of weather is not that of Spring! Yes, rain, 60 degree weather, pollen, and a week out of school is an indication that spring is here, but SNOW and freezing temperatures?<br /><br />Our plan to camp at Stone Mountain park during part of our Spring Break was with hopes of good weather. When we left town on Thursday, we were far from having good weather! With thunderstorms, flooding, and tornado warnings, our vacation had an interesting start. Thanks to my dad, our camper was already set up in our camping spot when my parents, the kids, and I arrived at Stone Mountain around 9:00 Thursday evening. Sid was scheduled to work on Friday, therefore we left him at home!<br /><br />It was rainy all day on Friday and I was stuck in the camper with 3 kids...one which was feeling less than par. Lainey looked as if she had pink eye and was running a low grade fever which caused her to be very sleepy. After a call to her CF doctor, Dr. Caplan, we had a prescription for eye drops and Bactrim. Sid finally made it to Stone Mountain around 8:45 and boy was I happy to see him!<br /><br />On Saturday we had beautiful weather. Our friends Cindy and Sean, along with their kids Dawson and Kaylah joined us for a day of fun at Stone Mountain. We had a blast meeting Bob and Larry from the Veggietales, making bugs, riding the train, picnicing, shopping, watching the Back Yard Circus, grilling out, and viewing the Laser Show. The best part was when we tried to fit 11 people into my Ford Expedition EL! It is designed to seat 8 people...we managed to fit 11 and we could have fit more! We had about a 2 mile drive within the park to get from our camp site to the Laser Show lawn, so we were not cramped for long. Yes, we could have driven 2 cars, but it is VERY hard to park...plus my mother has a handicap pass, making parking a breeze! Sid and Sean sat in the front, Papa, Lainey, and Liam sat in the middle, Gigi, Dawson, Cindy, Kaylah, Logan, and I sat in the last row, and we filled the back with a wagon, double stroller, and a gazillion blankets! I think it took us loner to get in and out of the car than it did for the 30 minute Laser Show, but we had a ball!<br /><br />Sunday was much colder, but the sun was out for most of the day. We took my parents over to Stone Mountain park and did a little shopping and playing. Everyone started breaking down around 1:00 because they were cold and hungry, so we went back to our campers. Shortly after we ate lunch Lainey began acting sick again. She started throwing up and was running a fever. Needless to say, she did not hold down much and was very lethargic. Sid watched Lainey and the boys during their nap time, while mom and I went to Target! We rarely get to go shopping without kids and it was so much fun to get out by ourselves!<br /><br />Monday Lainey was still feeling crummy, but not throwing up. We had to call Eileen, our Littlest Heroes Project photographer, to cancel our session. I really wanted to have our pictures taken, but I wanted Lainey to feel up to it, plus it was super cold outside. The wind was blowing 45 miles per hour and it was 42 degrees! My sister and her husband had dropped Lilly Anne off at mom and dad's motor home around 9:00 while they went to Brad's pre-op. We all ate dinner together and I got some cute pictures of the girls, Gigi and Papa, and all the grandkids! I also managed to fit in a trip to Hobby Lobby, Marshalls, and T.J. Maxx(of course this was when the kids were taking a nap.)<br /><br />Brad and Dayna left around 5:00 Tuesday morning for his surgery. Sid left for school shortly afterwards. The kids and I were in for the morning due to extremely cold weather and SNOW! Snow on Spring Break is wrong! I packed up the camper while the kids played, watched movies, and ate, and ate, and ate! Sid finally got back from school around 2:15. He worked on hitching the camper to the Expedition, putting away hoses, and preparing to leave while I took the boys to roast marshmallows and make smores. The boys had a bunch of firey, sticky, chocolaty, sugar high of a time! We hated to leave, but Sid had to be back for his 12 hour clinical on Wednesday and Thursday, and work again on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. BLAH!<br /><br />Brad's surgery went well. The doctor pulled 4 teeth and removed a large portion of his lower jaw bone. He was lucky in that the tumor was contained to one area. For two weeks he will be out of work and they will begin looking into options for replacement teeth. Dayna and Brad are very glad to have this tumor removed and the surgery out of the way. He is doing well and hanging out at home while vegging on ice cream and pain meds!<br /><br />Well, just a few more days left of my Spring Break and then back to the grind! I had so many pictures from our Stone Mountain trip, that I made a slide show. Enjoy the pictures!<br /><br /><div><embed src="http://www.onetruemedia.com/share_view_player?p=87531c61fc7ecd5b2e584e" quality="high" scale="noscale" width="408" height="382" wmode="transparent" name="FLVPlayer" salign="LT" flashvars="&p=87531c61fc7ecd5b2e584e&skin_id=701&host=http://www.onetruemedia.com" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed><div style="margin:0px;font:12px/13px verdana,arial,sans-serif;line-height:20px;padding-bottom:15px;width:408px;text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.onetruemedia.com/share_player_link?p=87531c61fc7ecd5b2e584e&skin_id=701&source=emplay" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.onetruemedia.com/share_player_link_image/87531c61fc7ecd5b2e584e/701.gif" style="border:0px;" width="408" /></a><br/><a href="http://www.onetruemedia.com/landing?&utm_source=emplay&utm_medium=txt3" target="_blank" style="text-decoration:none;">Make video montages at <span style="text-decoration:underline;">www.OneTrueMedia.com</span></a></div></div><br /><br />DeAnnThe Smithson Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459233993191994420noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189235178576919403.post-61216780132065318952009-04-02T01:10:00.019-04:002009-04-02T12:21:33.574-04:00A "Rock'in " Party and a much needed BREAK!This past weekend, our family went to a "<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Rock'in</span>" 1st Birthday Party! <a href="http://josierock.blogspot.com/">Campbell Rock</a> turned 1 and we were there to help her celebrate. Campbell's mom, Josie, and I were in kindergarten together. We always had a blast and we NEVER got into any trouble!<br /><br />For Campbell's 1st Birthday it was asked of the guests to donate money for Lainey's cause at the <a href="http://www.cff.org/GiftReg/DeAnnSmithson">Cystic Fibrosis Foundation </a>in lieu of gifts. This was such an honor! At the party, Sid told a little about <a href="http://the5smithsons.blogspot.com/2008/05/laineys-cystic-fibrosis-story.html">Lainey's journey</a> with Cystic Fibrosis, but not without shedding a few tears. Retelling, hearing, thinking about, subtle reminders of, and the reality of what Lainey has been through in these past 10 1/2 months along with the nagging monsters of CF pulling at your strings on a minute by minute basis, will bring me to tears. Sharing Lainey's story is very important to us, as well as Lainey's future. We <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">truly</span> appreciate Josie, Marcus, and Campbell sharing the "birthday spotlight" with Lainey. Below are a few pictures of Campbell's big day!<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWgwTmsG4Yk4Uz6_Ivm0wg5__m_nt-q5YBIIRgAySGcuEBEn6fHDHFdndLoAyJ2BTWj0NuCtGdhJVvBAaLRdHhZp-dPjp2URpktDtdXMtC1wAEbr5RhLpCg17fl8-iIwlGttoOY7oeQYUK/s1600-h/008.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319959847706552338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWgwTmsG4Yk4Uz6_Ivm0wg5__m_nt-q5YBIIRgAySGcuEBEn6fHDHFdndLoAyJ2BTWj0NuCtGdhJVvBAaLRdHhZp-dPjp2URpktDtdXMtC1wAEbr5RhLpCg17fl8-iIwlGttoOY7oeQYUK/s400/008.JPG" border="0" /></a> Lainey loved playing with the stacking boxes!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmQwUpTUZJ9_2YXB0o4AOgoIx_AQU0698ol07tt8oLNLOPufCVb-os3bqRWh05RHj5R5Wfhah-vnlh3ZEFXj_oI6Cnz5cQer-SH62SErb82mHsFmoggckYxRBkn1CdkXtkUJz9JOZ4OxCe/s1600-h/012.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319959742133418994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmQwUpTUZJ9_2YXB0o4AOgoIx_AQU0698ol07tt8oLNLOPufCVb-os3bqRWh05RHj5R5Wfhah-vnlh3ZEFXj_oI6Cnz5cQer-SH62SErb82mHsFmoggckYxRBkn1CdkXtkUJz9JOZ4OxCe/s400/012.JPG" border="0" /></a> The Birthday Girl!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4cflfsApXnrsehXMPLc-KJG4vZNNQRELQjCXNMVCAUkEIo00R3pN-weF3whcDEGcF1phlMSQJ3Hdk6Kd-Z6S401RbWmb-SaKq69ijbfzpgPMW06fg78eoXXySeb308PBjHFO1_otXD7R9/s1600-h/the+rock+fam.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319959610294793090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 307px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4cflfsApXnrsehXMPLc-KJG4vZNNQRELQjCXNMVCAUkEIo00R3pN-weF3whcDEGcF1phlMSQJ3Hdk6Kd-Z6S401RbWmb-SaKq69ijbfzpgPMW06fg78eoXXySeb308PBjHFO1_otXD7R9/s400/the+rock+fam.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://josierock.blogspot.com/">Marcus, Campbell, and Josie<br /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh75KqSLXLrjbbKOeciLqwlhx7sXwCjt02m4OqtOD8wVA2fcX2kyp0DPCn46-OXw1xfYKBJIw0ZbHXQwlKuG5ZWPxcd4IUsrz7hWg3RZ_o7KOT3uzTbcojxLaNp7e-HHdKVOIvy7_HsrfHz/s1600-h/mad+campbell.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319959541738126626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 310px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh75KqSLXLrjbbKOeciLqwlhx7sXwCjt02m4OqtOD8wVA2fcX2kyp0DPCn46-OXw1xfYKBJIw0ZbHXQwlKuG5ZWPxcd4IUsrz7hWg3RZ_o7KOT3uzTbcojxLaNp7e-HHdKVOIvy7_HsrfHz/s400/mad+campbell.jpg" border="0" /></a>"I don't like this <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Stink'in</span> Hat!"<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisLOeyexI4fpCmGKd7-EVrQmb_iiZaC5e50uYIeTT2OJAz98u6MaV88XU2BP5elWlcTnwaw4vAXZuBBUDdSwDvy5-7E7eEBSnqjugxznpAhyeUPbQE-ZJjtizByAfgezPGjtxe1gLTKLm0/s1600-h/Lainey+and+Campbell+nose.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319959464614958946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 326px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisLOeyexI4fpCmGKd7-EVrQmb_iiZaC5e50uYIeTT2OJAz98u6MaV88XU2BP5elWlcTnwaw4vAXZuBBUDdSwDvy5-7E7eEBSnqjugxznpAhyeUPbQE-ZJjtizByAfgezPGjtxe1gLTKLm0/s400/Lainey+and+Campbell+nose.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Lainey and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Campbell</span> checking each other out!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiin-jMn-CN-rcRQOkk3LkkS1_inAWZC1jc6I2aEE0BWZbe-5sgwQUhU7hT0IjoHcpBrCbz7pyTxMzqF5QgObzS6yrH3fkJpgqXvkQfBYdTBNWlh1MpHONpRlCHYIGtKNBsVwZb9Q9xnPb6/s1600-h/campbell+and+cake.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319959385061102146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 268px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiin-jMn-CN-rcRQOkk3LkkS1_inAWZC1jc6I2aEE0BWZbe-5sgwQUhU7hT0IjoHcpBrCbz7pyTxMzqF5QgObzS6yrH3fkJpgqXvkQfBYdTBNWlh1MpHONpRlCHYIGtKNBsVwZb9Q9xnPb6/s400/campbell+and+cake.jpg" border="0" /></a>YUMMY Cake!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4PcTP4va34pHVv2d-Ldpn456oXo3jd8Tg0ieZExI4IZaw2VdBNTkWqaqifkIwFz3jrNnsx4kp4r6Mxrut0XqAqoUb2AefDf4dyTK1tnnRb1cOvLeMfYlFET5TnZz-Y6xFZ-iNqP7Ir0Ym/s1600-h/Buggy+girl+at+Campbells+b-day.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319959314977563650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 286px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4PcTP4va34pHVv2d-Ldpn456oXo3jd8Tg0ieZExI4IZaw2VdBNTkWqaqifkIwFz3jrNnsx4kp4r6Mxrut0XqAqoUb2AefDf4dyTK1tnnRb1cOvLeMfYlFET5TnZz-Y6xFZ-iNqP7Ir0Ym/s400/Buggy+girl+at+Campbells+b-day.jpg" border="0" /></a> Lainey Bug!</div><div> </div><div align="left">Today begins the second best time of the year for a <a href="http://www.gcssk12.net/fsweb/default.htm">teacher</a>........SPRING BREAK!! The first best time of the year is summer break! The camper is packed, the Expedition is packed, and the kids are raring to go! Although we aren't going far, since <a href="http://www.stonemountainpark.com/">Stone Mountain</a> is only an hour and a half away, we are just happy to be going! Unfortunately, Sid has to work on Friday and needs to be at school on Tuesday. My daddy is driving our camper to Stone Mountain today, then coming back to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Gainesville</span> to pack his motor home, only to head back to Stone Mountain to camp with us! I will be flying solo with the three kids tonight and all day Friday, but fortunately my parents will be there to help.</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">I wish my sister was able to camp with us, but her husband's surgery got in the way of the plans! On Tuesday he will be having 4 to 5 teeth pulled and a large section of his lower jaw removed. This surgery is a result of the spot he found in his mouth (mentioned in <a href="http://thekileyfamily.blogspot.com/2009/03/update-on-brad.html">this post</a> on my <a href="http://thekileyfamily.blogspot.com/">sister's blog</a>), which turned out to be <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ameloblastoma"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">ameloblastoma</span></a>. They will be coming out to Stone Mountain to spend the night on Monday since they need to be at Emory for Brad's surgery that is scheduled for 5:00 am on Tuesday. The best part is that I will get to hang out with my niece Lilly Anne while they are at the hospital! YEA!</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">With our season passes to Stone Mountain, we are able to come and go in the park as we please. The boys are looking forward to the 4-D theater (dinosaurs are the theme), the train, putt-putt, Sky Hike, Katy's <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">restaurant</span>, the sky buckets, funnel cake, and their favorite ~ the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Laser</span> Show!! Our friends Cindy, Sean, Dawson, and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Kaylah</span> will be coming to visit us at Stone Mountain on Saturday. They came last year when we were here for Spring Break (Cindy and I were pregnant with our girls) and we had a blast! Of ALL things, my favorite part about going to Stone Mountain is the BREAK! We do not have <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">internet</span>, our phones don't work well in the park, no cable <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">tv</span>, no school......just family time and going to bed early! Maybe I'll be able to catch up on some much needed rest.</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">Another cool thing about our trip is our photo session with Eileen <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Swaney</span> for the <a href="http://www.littlestheroesproject.org/">Littlest Heroes Project</a>! We are so excited about documenting Lainey's personality with some candid shots in our own element! </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">We will be back home on Wednesday, so look for some life from us then! Have a good weekend!</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">DeAnn</span> </div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>The Smithson Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459233993191994420noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189235178576919403.post-74731795043573019332009-03-27T12:00:00.002-04:002009-03-27T12:28:20.008-04:00Just a Coincidence?On Tuesday evening I was watching my favorite smart <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">alec</span> doctor, House, and working on my student's grades when the phone rang. I though it was 1 of three people: mom, my sister Dayna, or my friend Jenn. To my surprise, it wasn't one of them. There was a woman on the other line telling me about reading my blog. Reading my blog.....is my phone number posted on my blog? No, keep listening...............<br /><br />Brittney, the woman on the other end of the phone, explained that she had spent a couple hours reading my blog and viewing all of the pictures. Although she was hesitant about calling, she gave it a go. As you read on you will realize that God works in mysterious ways..........His work is never "Just a coincidence!"<br /><br />Go to google, type in 'infants with cystic fibrosis in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">gainesville</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">ga</span>'. Choose the 'images' button and our photo appears in the middle of the screen. Choose the 'blogs' button and we are the first blog listed. This is how the God's plan began to touch our lives.<br /><br />Brittney has a 3 year old son, Landon, who seems to be in good health. On February 18, 2009 her daughter, Lanie, was born. YES, her name is Lanie! Sounds just like my Lainey, but spelled differently. A couple weeks after Lanie was born, Brittney and her husband received a call about the concerning results of the newborn screening. She took Lanie to have several sweat test, only to receive the confirmation that she indeed does have Cystic Fibrosis. As any mother, Brittney was concerned, overwhelmed, grief stricken, scared, and looking for answers. It is at this time when her mother-in-law did a google search for 'infants with cystic fibrosis in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">gainesville</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">ga</span>'. After finding our blog on Lainey's cystic fibrosis, Brittney's mother-in-law insisted she check it out.<br /><br />Brittney spent several hours checking out our blog and pictures, when she realized something for the first time. She knows my husband, Sid. Brittney and Sid worked together at the nursing home and he had trained her! She had also seen him at the hospital a week prior. She came to our house for Logan's baby shower! She knew she could call us!<br /><br />Our phone conversation went on for about two hours. We had so much to share, so many similarities. Both of our precious girls are named Lainey or Lanie! Our boys also have "L" names! She lives in Lula which is just a hop, skip, and a jump from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Gainesville</span>! We both are committed to finding a cure for CF! I felt the presence of God within our conversation. He brought us together for the much needed support we both desperately need. <br /><br />Lanie, Brittney's daughter, has had issues with foul smelling and loose stools. Lanie is also constantly looking for more food! After having her stool tested, she was told that there was no fat found! This is awesome for Brittney and Lanie! She knows that Lanie has Delta F508, but the other mutation is unknown. I shared as much information with her that I could think of.........I just had so many questions for her! Although we live very close to each other, we see different pediatricians. Her pediatrician sent Lanie to the Scottish Rite Cystic Fibrosis Center, while our Lainey goes to the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Egleston</span> Cystic Fibrosis Center. We spoke about trying to get her Lanie changed to the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Egelston</span> location because it is closer, but we aren't sure if Dr. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Caplan</span> would be able to keep Lainey and Lanie straight! <br /><br />Brittney and I plan on working together to raise money for the Great Strides Walk in Athens, Georgia on October 17<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">th</span>. I feel so much better now that I have someone to help me! Any ideas on a team name for our Lainey and Lanie?<br /><br />God is so good! HE has so many ways, some subtle and other grandiose, to show his love, care, guidance, support, and commitment. I am truly blessed to be HIS child and to have benefited from his sacrifices. Thank you God for bringing Brittney's family and our family together. Through HIM and my blog, I am thankful our story has provided comfort to others as well as created new friendships. HIS plan will bring great things!<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">DeAnn</span>The Smithson Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459233993191994420noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189235178576919403.post-26808150725411443072009-03-22T20:34:00.016-04:002009-03-22T23:57:35.083-04:00Still seeing YELLOW!On Friday, Lainey and I headed to Atlanta for her monthly CF appointment. We dropped Logan off at school, Liam off at the daycare, and off we went! I was sure it would be <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">awful</span> trying to get through rush hour traffic in Atlanta, but we made it in less than an hour! I think it was a record breaking drive....first of all I drove all of the way through Atlanta traffic by myself!! I hate driving in Atlanta and even more so in Atlanta traffic at rush hour! Secondly, I made record breaking time driving through rush hour at 7:45! Lastly, Lainey did not make a sound all of the way there! The music was turned up, I was eating breakfast and driving, while Lainey was napping. A perfect drive.....my knuckles were not even white when we got to the Target parking lot! Yes Target......Lainey's appointment was scheduled for 10:00 and we were only 3 miles from the CF Center at 8:15! Lainey and I did some shopping in Target before going to her appointment. I love Target's Clearance way too much!<br /><br />Well, yellow seems to be Lainey's Zone. The yellow zone means she is at risk and her weight needs to be monitored closely. She only gained 6 ounces and did not get any taller. She now weighs 18 lbs. 12.1 oz and is still 28 1/4 inches long. All she needed to gain was 1 pound and she would have been in green....barely, but she would have been there! Lainey's goal weight for next month's appointment is 19 lbs. 4 oz and to keep a pace of gaining one and a half pounds per month. Lainey's lungs sounded awesome! Although she was screaming like <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">no body's</span> business while the doctor was checking her ears, nose, eyes, and throat, he assured me that her crying was also part of his assessment. He said that if someone <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">with</span> CF can cry as hard as she was without coughing, then they have very little mucous in their lungs! Wow, that is a great feeling!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316176301064389698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUxTgwHF7ZDD27C0ly6m1rpZsmkieMBuUYNxdUrUk3-fonb_zr_Eeyl01ujHdf74qavvbmi_UJfcuCR1SmnWbns3oLcG-0sn_ey_HoFPgN2AQE9bBlfBFUTD6srgth_B3n0O4uTZZUKyb6/s400/012.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div align="center">Lainey preparing herself for her future profession!</div><div align="center"> </div>Although everything checked out fine at this appointment, Dr. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Caplan</span> expressed his concern for the amount of fat in Lainey's last stool sample. He has now upped her pancreatic enzymes from 1 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Ultrase</span> MT18, to 1 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Ultrase</span> MT18 and 1 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Ultrase</span> (plain). As soon as it arrives in the mail, Lainey will also be adding <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">ScandiCal</span> to her diet. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">ScandiCal</span> is a tasteless powder to sprinkle over food to add calories. Hopefully these changes will help Lainey to gain weight.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316176138239944898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZiL7s7TmeY7xHVKDBD2quOQrPpc8gceVoI9Oj9NlSxaEVPwW5Kl7aDTravGm_utOOHA1DGi3iUtQ3VgbA6IPMqzDp_mx80IgGm-oWk8ODibtnFIyMuHynxNfLRxnXycm-3tNdXmhizHDL/s400/015.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div align="center">Yes.....Lainey is chewing on a stool sample container! No....there is no stool in it! No matter how many toys I pulled out of her bag, this is the one thing she threw a fit to have!</div><br />I often feel like I answer the question, "How is Lainey doing?" with the same <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">answer</span>. "She is doing well. We are always trying to get her weight up and keep her from getting sick." I usually get the response, "Well, she looks great! She weighs more than my kids did...she looks big to me...." Unless you have a child with CF, it IS hard to see why we are working so very hard to get Lainey to the 50<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">th</span> percentile. The bigger the better, for a child with CF. Our doctor tells us that he would like Lainey to be a little on the chunky side. The bigger she is, the more room her lungs have to grow. Being bigger also makes her heart and lungs work harder, thus making them stronger. The first three years of her life will give us an idea of how CF will effect her health in the future. Yes she does look big...her height is in the 85<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">th</span> percentile, her head is in the 95<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">th</span> percentile, and her belly is usually distended.....with that, it is easy to look past her skinny arms, legs, and booty! Yes she does look good and if I saw her <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">with </span>other children, I would think she was just as healthy as the kid next to her. If only more people were aware of Cystic Fibrosis!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316176026134340226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBZBBpVFzNPlhOi2hTPmOvHCJmywNKoBOwVagvTTxbZ5zxqcr-ya64Qw3YKyFEMx2LslVBGcthZ9bMbyQLcoBB0tUxllPp4jESVd8u_h0SFowwBIR8wAo-66eANUb1DiblXy5uG0gspcih/s400/017.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div align="center">Just look at those lashes!</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316175906080622002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6LhFMDs6yW4TmvE9cDSUGDc-e69txGJ0fD09T6kKMO7QWlhtKBffp0GxcoMgP7MbRYDdL_oiGpcrmq7puntK46cSjRzTUDSMwbr4v645_5WoqeXVcEcr0ti0dPzxqkeYRlkBVUDqhrEnX/s400/018.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br />With this frustration came a call from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. I spoke with Sara whom is in charge of the Great Strides Walk in Atlanta and Athens. With her help I will begin a team for the October 17<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">th</span> walk in Athens, Georgia. Living in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Gainesville</span> all of my life and knowing a ton of people between my parents, my sister, my husband, and I, I am hoping for a huge response. Thankfully we have many connections in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">Gainesville</span>, one being that of a friend, Joel, who works for a local talk radio station. With his gracious offer to help in any way, I am sure we will be able to reach even more people. My only concern is, How will I have time to raise money and start a team with everything I have going on? Well, I manage to make things happen that I never imagined I could do so I am planning on adding this to my list! If you have any ideas, suggestions, etc. on how to organize and raise money for such a worthy cause, please share your wisdom!<br /> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316175800275836866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcf5Sp0wlC0Nwl-I6Rhj706Wa4WQ_9D-G0RoOPCI5cRpzU2w6QTEm-DOkEpKFwqkWT8S0stUwHKibMruu5XldYWjBC1Zf9iZSxyIVfwxw0gkVHAzwkDl_Dk216TrMgawu2u48CJuY63LXg/s400/020.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div align="center">The doctor is much more interesting than mommy!</div><br />Finally Gigi and Papa are home! Last week was "<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">awful</span>" for Logan since they were not in town! Because of their "mini vacation", we needed to find someone to take care of Lainey while I worked and Sid finished this quarter's finals. A HUGE thanks goes out to Mrs. Martha for taking care of our Lainey Bug! Mrs. Martha is only the second "non-family" member to watch Lainey for us. We are quite particular is who watches her for fear the person will not understand the importance of her health requirements. We invest a lot in her health and we hope any caregiver of hers will do the same, although we know that is hard to find. Mrs. Martha was awesome and Lainey was <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">comfortable</span> with her new arrangements in no time! Mrs. Martha.....ANYTHING you need monogrammed, it is yours.....just let me know and it is done!!! Thank you so much for caring for Lainey this past week. <br /><br /><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316175660751259618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDiGDJdF94JI8cbfryLgdE0BeVYRUFn7LGNX9BAWBI_6lYSL3ibQUNuQXZIqqq6uq9LSg7XSzZ6_8qDRDOEhaBVk0AG1c-gV2JNrv4YATjTaUCNt8NCkAcjl8SARJDl_AgNH_5PfyC2jER/s400/011.JPG" border="0" /><br />"Thank you Mrs. Martha!"<br /><div align="left"><br />Tomorrow Lainey will be going to an appointment with an <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">occupational</span> therapist. This will be her first therapy since she was in the hospital at birth and it is offered by our local agency, "Babies Can't Wait". I am very interested to see what they will be working on with Lainey. I will update later on her therapy. Until then, I have posted a "big girl" picture of Lainey below!</div><div align="left"> </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316175536746274290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI2chQ6zbbmed2i_DjGPlVphnNL1bel_vowCGdbnrNPB9wYgsyyVWf17OhrXofcYMYETuX2EoxnVRBWBVuBIRgV0OCZe47mosjs-M7pG-zA-W2yx9MBDbWXl0Fk74GzBnr6deKQz1XyjkK/s400/004.JPG" border="0" />Lainey's 10 month picture! This is the outfit she got from The Children's Place for having a good doctor's appointment!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="left">Thank you for all of the prayers this past week! My parents are back safely from their trip, Sid finished his 3rd quarter of nursing school with awesome grades, we had a good doctor's appointment, and I drove in Atlanta!!! We feel all of the prayers daily and are forever <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">grateful</span> for our family and friends! Have a great week!</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">DeAnn</span></div>The Smithson Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459233993191994420noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189235178576919403.post-88960904666998591042009-03-15T23:39:00.016-04:002009-03-16T00:43:55.797-04:00Mommies aren't suppose to get sick!<div align="left">Well....not here! I have felt like stink this past week! I finally went to the doctor on Friday and the verdict is....BRONCHITIS! I think if my doc had performed a chest x-ray, it would have shown more. I am on my third day of antibiotics and I feel a little better. My throat is still killing me, but as Logan says, "Mommies aren't suppose to get sick!"<br /></div><div align="left">Last weekend the boys went to Papa Dan's house for the weekend, while Lainey and I went to South Georgia. Thank you Papa Dan and Rachel! You gave me a much needed rest! Since my Grandpa Bob reads my blog, I was unable to blog about going to South Georgia for his surprise 80<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">th</span> birthday party! Lainey and I went with my parents (Gigi and Papa) and it was a whirl wind weekend! It is not easy keeping <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">secrets</span> from my grandpa! We spent most of the weekend sneaking around so that he would not find out that everyone was coming into town for his party. My mom and her four brothers threw an awesome party for him at the Officer's Club on Robins Air Force Base. </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="left">We had several people that traveled many miles to make it to grandpa's party. My Uncle David, Aunt Nina, and my cousins Jake and Rachel traveled from Jacksonville, Florida. Uncle Dean and Bill traveled from Tampa, Florida. Uncle Dennis, Aunt Kathy and my cousins Blake & Karen, Bradd & Brooke, and Brooke, traveled from Roswell, Georgia. My sister Dayna, and her husband Brad, as well as my <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">niece</span> Lilly Anne, traveled from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Hoschton</span>, Georgia. My great uncle and aunt, Dan and Judy, traveled all the way from St. Louis, Missouri! A few of my grandpa's friends traveled from South Carolina. There were also several local friends that attended the party.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="left">The Club served a wonderful meal of <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">fillet</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">mignon</span>, baked potato, green beans, and garden salad. My Aunt Jenny had a friend make a yummy cake to top off our meal. It was great seeing everyone. It is rare when we are all able to get together.....coordinating schedules for all of us to gather at one time is nearly impossible. I really wish Sid could have come with me, but he had to work! We had a blast, but it was over too soon! Look below for a few pictures from Grandpa Bob's 80<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">th</span> Birthday party!</div><div align="center"><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313630705521351714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-q9USNnZDSyjwedm7MVrHLPiSRm7ANAmaIYh6a4pj_PZWGUTpxTNOMWbvVgjjQaHqc_w0Ewrdp2419GV3x21g3rRHwqDBbImH5fl0jpIFM9BDEQwjCavqDKaJJ9af220WmXDRnGtLXfZC/s400/007.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center">Yummy!<br /><br /></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313630621130536818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUuJ9n6XAuV5eyj39xinhouDHokeSsHZxizk3J6PtReOA0HBoYltk8BxzsjXFYdxn0aViHSYxCLP-v1TWKW98MBWhetZe1iwlkLK8z9OWBRuBJ2va0XI_IMcdCuMptUcld-B0rrlK2exLS/s400/009.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center">The Party Bug!</p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313630505463385538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFv1nTSs9QvZbIXORMQjCcmaXN3L6xsnA6HEJ6vnN8BRtZuwUm2B5xzOMrxQzB3U7laChgADOkJy3fSjR48CTB_gXf7voWZTuv12WAMTKfLvOEU_9vMsARZzz4ynb9dFbjbxP2s6gmUvQQ/s400/015.JPG" border="0" /> </p><p align="center"><br />Surprise!</p><p align="center">Grandpa is checking out all of his guests.</p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313630128518741394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgqS8BuXfTzQcloCceKjpSW4alI4evr6S-DN1lLrRab8DM-bL0xielFAEoqCqRMAgPQZLqglc_fVDnDNOB6EDVgvu28fmbGlv92TODq-yZGstzAJUBWgBaCabRWPR7lqgZG4ecT-HJeQ49/s400/017.JPG" border="0" /> </p><p align="center">Papa and Lainey......hey, I know she needs to gain weight, but beer?! At least wait until college!</p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313630233215076034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgxND2YPZRvKjQ1tLtUd_KCwYp-XjjwEe8CfoTuQreO8TQ47Iva-N3vuI7f_wyjhsojLWjYPUtUIIWqLPVSsYGHCgKHijLqLF-fy2vtWFlLIwKiKqojDQCFygz5uTEe2qbAss6F2HSwcQ_/s400/019.JPG" border="0" /> </p><p align="center"><br />Wrong bottle, Lainey!<br /><br /></p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313629990618177330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjffupwPH8tLGrjg5De53UU42KNLHYmk03_xQBvdXwsxyI-e8rsGyyvZ3fLoMCVON10smtgFCAFzvap-VAHQMz-3Zrra7UQGd4HupAg7GXfBT9YJDfz-swn7fgtEAtEX5reox8_yEaltDek/s400/025.JPG" border="0" /><br />My niece, Lilly Anne</p><p align="center"><br /></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313629890257038450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8a_Fo_RDFnZ9LlGypvTKBLbalK0MOnyiKCatBE8qcR8KgbGt8VwAAFK0QW_TDKyWSEnOzGX5bjvJMwy9ijG4KiKIu4gycEBxo884n4ftzkWLNwjtHOTHP-cgoRFtpds86PQ64wzcY4bis/s400/026.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center">Donn, Dean, Diane (my mom, aka Gigi), David, Dennis, and Grandpa Bob.</p><p align="center">These are my mom's brothers. My mom is the oldest, then David, Dennis, Dean, and Donn. Mom and Donn are 15 years apart in age, but she, David, and Dennis are all within 28 months of each other. Dean was born 10 years later, then Donn another 5 years after Dean.</p><p align="center">Yes, all 5 of them have names that begin with "D". We all have a "thing" with using the same letter to begin our children's name. My sister and I also have "D" names; <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">DeAnn</span> and Dayna. My cousins are Blake, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Bradd</span>, and Brooke......Ryan and Rachel.........Emily, Erin, Evan, and Elizabeth...........my dad's parent's are Dorothy and Dave................and our kid's are Logan, Liam, and Lainey...............CRAZY, I know!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313629758245135138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJvHiX3_fMzEs60z5T4dHmeiNUFlq8aYJPacaSRtM8XCWws4M_HaRK87iEQMhK_ipmtPQo8y3LtS0l_7wj_URzdqgO2CCImma6IGt9wLN-v0lrT3ZGYoZs6RogvKsJAN3lVaAj8MFuMnZA/s400/038.JPG" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313629642250568290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNcUHULHan6uj1UR0KgImdv8IfpF3d2VKk1YA6c5rxhPGiDmREj7o3D2OkBVKK20oogkczs7hE-RwiJLf3IKN-eOWFCbwdhuQIUKqRTmNkceo_iZok6nau1e5ri-Xi6IgBZGk-i8mtvLkq/s400/040.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313629529981258802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUKF_nLWoJp9kPy2KmhQhzLx4IDSG0JWgOUkbBTRkyTJfUbvi-raKPS-QYTqiF0aLNuTjQ5kPSiBd0n4ft6OjnQT5VFwghnxujGIp9ekz_keAdihZLkY4zPn-akHAj9xJjrlBKyX93ct2q/s400/043.JPG" border="0" /> </p><p align="center">Lainey posing for a few close-ups!</p><p align="left">Hopefully I will get back to blogging more this week. I have been checking on all of my blog friends, but I have not had time to leave comments or make a post. Gigi and Papa are out of town this week, so Lainey has a new sitter! A HUGE thanks to Mrs. Martha and her husband for watching Lainey this week. Martha works part time at my school and this week happens to be her week off! YEA! On Friday it will be time for another monthly visit to the CF Center! Hopefully Lainey will weigh over 19 lbs!</p><p align="left">Please keep us in your thoughts this week, as we have a ton going on! Sid has nursing finals this week, my parents are out of town, therefore I will have to cook for my family, I will be working on getting rid of this bronchitis, Logan has picture day (this is a BIG deal for my 5 year old....he must look good in his <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">pre</span>-k class picture!), Liam is getting over a double ear infection (STILL), and Lainey is going for her 10 month check-up at the CF Center. Thank you!</p><p align="left"><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">DeAnn</span></p>The Smithson Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459233993191994420noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189235178576919403.post-190789322097884892009-03-06T08:00:00.003-05:002009-03-06T14:10:20.213-05:00Red Room vs. RED RUMSo.......Have you ever had the feeling that it is just too quiet in your house? When you have a two year old boy that isn't into the whole "sleeping thing," but you don't hear him after putting him to bed.......be AFRAID, VERY AFRAID!<br /><br />Sid and I were down stairs making bottles, cleaning the kitchen, and preparing for the kids to go to their Papa Dan's and Lainey and I to go to my grandparent's house. Our 5 year old, Logan, was already asleep, Lainey was sleeping in her swing, and we had just put Liam in bed for the umpteenth time, when I said, "I hope Liam isn't up there sitting on my desk eating Nerds! It is all of a sudden too quiet. Maybe you should check on him!"<br /><br />Sid went upstairs only to find the biggest mess ever! Not only were there toys all over the room, but Liam had found the ONE and ONLY RED PERMANENT SHARPIE MARKER on my desk. Needless to say, one Sharpie marker can do A LOT of damage! <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Luckily</span> Sid took care of the situation....in fear I would hurt Liam!!<br /><br />By the looks of things, Liam is out to get Lainey and I! He only wrote on my desk, my papers, my night stand, a picture frame of mine with a picture of me in it, Lainey's baby doll, Lainey's baby monitor, and the carpet closest to my desk! In addition to the red marker, he also decided to squeeze a brand new bottle of Lainey's baby lotion all over the floor in front of my side of the bed and all over a decorative bed pillow!<br /><br />I give my husband props for dealing with the child in a fairly calm manner (he is still alive) and for using numerous alcohol prep pads and a bottle of fingernail polish remover to get rid of most of the red marker. He even got out the carpet cleaner to remove the lotion...and he HATES that big cleaner!! Thank you honey!<br /><br />Lesson Learned: Put the 2 year old in a cage when you want him to stay in one place!!! Just kidding, but we are looking into some different methods of keeping him safe. This is just one of many dangerous/damaging tricks he has pulled....and I am sure it won't be the last! I am also sure he would probably continue to act like this even if he wasn't the middle child! Until then.....no writing utensils within a 2 year <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">olds</span> climbing range!!<br /><br /><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309950564677965474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQMQg-sS7cTZq3tfRD7KSIp_2K-X611pt20Z56RaWQGePog1vh_Jhvua744it2TQxsC9QSYP7WCvXOxpmJ3Cj4lSC6dKAbsZMVoxTkjnYeys_KnTmAGepsGNDMsv-qtN2oN3PqOGBdQOst/s400/006.JPG" border="0" />My desk.......and the floor with red permanent Sharpie marker.<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309950426576872162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyhBPRpe6yooMpgPfM8d3iJtujtsERakMgEBCsXEcMk1AKVc9EEBkreQWeNupzNFycxcub088cWGs376fW0lfM3_E9sAf8sRI6-d_nS_hRaL50sP6DcOFUwlOgkG9oOqYAlRAUfys7VrIb/s400/007.JPG" border="0" />Some books and the carpet with more red marker!</div><div align="center"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLTAvJU5vf1XIRb9O8hIxGMw4mzIsQaLjf36lhDsCINQA3FdhPu_RO10HW5OCtlguvUaLeNgiRBBvafGAL3CBvpWF_u2Bu8cYZl_xVNGm4w8J_W6rSiLKyemH7oucIsqT2HfkxfJE9xNnY/s1600-h/005.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309950303501303442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLTAvJU5vf1XIRb9O8hIxGMw4mzIsQaLjf36lhDsCINQA3FdhPu_RO10HW5OCtlguvUaLeNgiRBBvafGAL3CBvpWF_u2Bu8cYZl_xVNGm4w8J_W6rSiLKyemH7oucIsqT2HfkxfJE9xNnY/s400/005.JPG" border="0" /></a> A wedding picture of my friend, Dara, and I....covered in red marker!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisR-f4UQ9K6m9DjABYNTFW0uiZrcdLS8s1r0-Ezl2F5IQm8ZLfp8ZNNIOwRqlu3viv3IZAEpf6zsdvIwWxx-Ahg2AtaPICOPt7KUsPwevYKvJHBQty-pZt5E7N_x5YJbpt2qQweO74gJ8J/s1600-h/004.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309950135496593170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisR-f4UQ9K6m9DjABYNTFW0uiZrcdLS8s1r0-Ezl2F5IQm8ZLfp8ZNNIOwRqlu3viv3IZAEpf6zsdvIwWxx-Ahg2AtaPICOPt7KUsPwevYKvJHBQty-pZt5E7N_x5YJbpt2qQweO74gJ8J/s400/004.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />The floor beside my bed <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">doused</span> with an entire bottle of baby lotion!</div><div></div><div align="left">All is clean.....except for the carpet! No such luck! I can see a big rug purchase in my near future!</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">DeAnn</span></div></div>The Smithson Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459233993191994420noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189235178576919403.post-44731840075008983352009-03-05T23:16:00.008-05:002009-03-05T23:57:09.636-05:00Not Looking a Day Over 20!<div align="left">Today is my Grandpa Bob's 80<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">th</span> Birthday!!! I hope you had a WONDERFUL birthday today! You continue to amaze me with all you can do. You don't act or look a day over 20....except the amount of wisdom you have to offer. There aren't many 80 year <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">olds</span> that can drive, much less drive a 40 foot diesel motor home that is towing an SUV! There aren't many 80 year <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">olds</span> that can continue to build and repair items than seem <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">impossible</span> to figure out. There aren't many 80 year <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">olds</span> that help their wife perm her hair! There aren't many 80 year <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">olds</span> that could keep up with you! There aren't many 80 year <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">olds</span> that look as GOOD as you! There aren't any 80 year <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">olds</span> that are like you ~ the BEST! You are AWESOME and I am lucky to have you as my grandpa. I can't wait to see you this weekend! </div><div align="center"><br /><br /></div><div align="center"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309933652624470322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 170px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 212px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9xvc6YsO61mipVcj4cXdYhj5uUwPawl0cAGeniM4pcW5MLrE3I3WFyxyQpa6Kp1g3bQ8ItIKyyPUtPdxDUcrMiiiwfVCUsGKoBLUs0PgXDtCkCyeyf5LrFsMiCNeoLpSoRTby7Fe1TQFG/s400/Grandma+and+Grandpa.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center">Grandpa Bob and Grandma Lil<br /><br /></p>Happy Birthday, Grandpa! We love you!<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">DeAnn</span> & familyThe Smithson Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459233993191994420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189235178576919403.post-49947805843979449232009-03-04T21:41:00.006-05:002009-03-05T07:58:21.437-05:00The pink eyed, slimy nosed, three eared monsterWell......there are sick children at our house again! Liam, our two year old, has a double ear infection and pink eye! Liam has already had 3 sets of tubes and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">adenoids</span> removed then scraped because they grew back. He has also had his tonsils removed and a bilateral ear wax removal. With all this, one would think he would be semi-healthy.....not so much! This double ear infection is after having strep throat two weeks ago. On Friday had Liam just finished the antibiotic to treat strep <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">throat</span>. On Monday Liam's day care called suspecting he had pink eye. We were convinced it may be due to his sinuses draining. His eyes were getting worse and that is what prompted us to take him to the doctor. He is now on antibiotics for a double ear infection and pink eye!<br /><br />Lainey is also having some issues with sinus drainage. She has had a slimy, green nose and the beginning of an ear infection in her right ear. She was running a fever on Monday, so I called her CF doctor. Of course Lainey is now on the old standby ~ <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Bactrim</span>! With the combination of the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Bactrim</span> and the eye drops she was prescribed, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Vigamox</span>, her eyes are looking much better!<br /><br />I am hoping everyone is well soon because this weekend the boys are going to hang out with their Papa Dan and I am going to my grandparent's house in South Georgia. I will be taking Lainey, but she is really easy to deal with even though she requires numerous <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">meds</span> and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">CPT</span>. Maybe I will get to relax and actually hang out with adults! I always enjoy visiting with my grandparents. I am very lucky to still have both grandparents on my dad's side as well as my mother's side of the family!<br /><br />Please pray that everyone is well soon, therefore I can keep my plans of relaxing and hanging out with my grandparents this weekend!<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">DeAnn</span>The Smithson Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459233993191994420noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189235178576919403.post-89515012229571973572009-03-01T15:45:00.006-05:002009-03-01T16:01:55.329-05:00s'NO'w WAY!<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Wooo</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Hoooo</span>! It is snowing here in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Gainesville</span>, Georgia! Currently the snow is falling vigorously, and I am hoping that it continues so that we won't have school tomorrow! My boys are dying to play outside, but it is very wet from three days of rain! Maybe we will get outside soon so I can get my <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">annual</span> "snow" pictures! Until then........here are a few pictures of our house in the snow!<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308326201705081346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSQzlzqIxoebDa4MGAWJdPihm-XFudq7Ndbmlk6GtlNd0wSJlgYQs58ckdy5DcNG4-aLJbNuyeZinRQ0fLEel8CLEMpxLoX8bDQ_xEdb4cUSkkn8TcQO7X-UFgyZwKsKvKbyIYsLz2ZTmr/s400/003.JPG" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308326401037554210" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjavPMdvMRj4Pz0w5tqcCSztU9zMVzQCGu8H6ibVvAYsV1-BLVMloUbOGBQlr6nB_LQnXhBurT0ywbnlLQi8sRcINQvgVhvw1jYHtJPHP7mbbnhVcxqGi9EpjYqajwJBV8Tmg_MlfAFudeU/s400/004.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308326589192454626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdqK75kxUo-TCabD3no9_hcTTZURa4UGfqPCeWGr0F1BG_UDAMa2ktTibckOKbF3SZ-voejRbtllhTMan7MyP7Zy4sXADIyP-5mcmzSRKBygp7yi0g1N6NnW8wR2PXrT_sVINB-RvcPJqb/s400/005.JPG" border="0" /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">DeAnn</span>The Smithson Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459233993191994420noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189235178576919403.post-10182174859818482702009-02-28T12:03:00.025-05:002009-02-28T23:20:10.393-05:00What's Up Doc?This has been a week of doctor visits for Logan, Lainey, Papa, and Gigi. Some reports were better than others. Some things we heard from the doctors we questioned and are still questioning. Hopefully now we will have a break from going to the doctor....at least for a couple of weeks!<br /><br /><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div>Logan had his 5 year old checkup at the pediatrician's office on Thursday. He was above the 90th percentile for his height and weight! Although he is a big boy, weighing in at 64 pounds, the doctor was not concerned. He is also 45 1/2 inches tall, thus balancing his weight. Keeping him active and teaching him healthy eating habits is our main goal. Logan loves to eat, but he is also all boy ~ meaning he is always on the go! In addition to a full exam, Logan was the lucky recipient of 4 shots in the thigh! Needless to say this meant cornering him, carrying him to the table, and holding him down. He is still complaining about the pain in his legs from the shots! I am sure we will still hear about it for at least two more weeks! Other than yearly flu shots, he is finished with vaccinations until he is ten! Yeah....except I am not sure I will be able to wrestle him when he is ten if it is this difficult when he is five!</div><div><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308066119140439650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQshyphenhyphenMK8D7NbpPHMtM_AIXjOm_QQTIA5KYeB1urutWovB1PQXKDjrGGd3iuJFv1KKLnYrVrVGkFXfnx4zmIxniTsTUj_v1mOL9Qqke4cpy5HVspaERKcnMmZKcPTXHnrMBs01Vjq5OiKzv/s400/003.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div>Lainey also had her checkup at the pediatrician's office on Thursday, as well as her monthly clinic visit at the Cystic Fibrosis Center on Friday. Dr. Onal, the pediatrician, is extremely thorough and is in complete awe of Lainey and her accomplishments ~ developmentally and with her health. Lainey hated his assessment of her ears, mouth, and stomach. She cried like I have never heard her cry before and continue to whimper even after his exam. Everything with exception of her eyes and a possible ear infection, checked out to be great. Dr. Onal has prescribed eye drops for Lainey's eyes and has referred her to a pediatric opthamologist. He suspects clogged tear ducts, but isn't convinced that what her eyes are producing isn't mucus related to the Cystic Fibrosis. Lainey didn't have to have any shots for her 9 month visit! YEAH!</div><div> </div><br /><div>Our visit to the Cystic Fibrosis Center was the best visit we have ever had. Lainey gained 2 lbs. 5.3 oz since her last visit in January, bringing her up to 18 lbs. 6.8 oz! Woo Hoo! 30 calorie Alimentum with Polycose Powder is our new BEST friend. She also grew another inch and is now measuring 28 1/4 inches long! Although she is still in the YELLOW ~ at risk, monitor carefully range, we are so close to seeing the GREEN! Dr. Caplan and Liz (the dietitian) were completely thrilled with her progress. From his examination, Dr. Caplan didn't think Lainey had an ear infection as suspected by Dr. Onal. He also acted as if it was completely normal that Lainey's eyes were draining and was somewhat confused about her going to the pediatric opthamologist. I am not sure if she should go or not.....Is it a CF thing ~ clumpy, yellowish-green junk in the corners of her eyes, and tears falling from the outside corners of her eyes? Is it necessary for her to go the pediatric opthamologist? Should she try the drops, then decide if the pediatric opthamologist is the next step? Ahhhhh.....Questions, but no answers.......yet! Not one thing about Lainey's medications or diet changed as a result of her visit today! The dietitian said she was fine with Lainey eating more high calorie table foods and drinking less formula. This was great news since Lainey is only consuming about 20 oz of formula from her bottle. We usually sneak formula into other meals through rice cereal, just to pack on the calories! The doctors have a goal of Lainey gaining 1 lb. 5 oz. by her next clinic visit on March 20th, bringing her to 20lbs!!! We are up for the challenge....now we have to get Lainey on board!</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308066329585049074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtX8i1OGUAjQLCd7NeqChTIkmd-k_KXRot1IbiI-0GpzpiB2Bp6ryfQz2dxUzJ-vay5-l2QEHlz9yYrwTgVoEL67AhfPwpMHFl47Q28V5SrdYtwmNjFrP77V6efhbT6KNPHoXicLDqTtQa/s400/008.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308066435928942274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBhmHtSWNK1lcZB3QZMegL2jFkr8ddxumWqzM79BL3U4wek2eXYB-CkAcKrQp-t8mx4GVcDsfTZdTqNOpXlR2HKoCygp5j_MSTD4V5KuB2GJLHj0tXY-7BM8_6U6JaO1SoG_gSI-eosOw7/s400/012.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308066585107744002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9J-dx0R6WRpVj4-0DIB9ivoNDCMhVE-gd3POva11lFKQ2DG43VZD0tXx8-ZVvwxxCboHOh94qoyv2OipnF8UECpbReG2Us8pXBPOYRPThKGmXhyMZOCL2Ipcun7-oBhA1yrAUuhgXPN9t/s400/021.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308066745973627730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizbY-RQTzoBG7ZGiltbfh_mE8NYV8sGbzZ3r3VgitTbDxw2_YvL_bHGtvhz8rqe3F6jyQL5yrOg24xd-VEV4ELMfBcMLy-vEMy9BF7QNDQLXQbFlHLPA6Y1jLKDTy6KQgxPzmjX1XGMCZj/s400/024.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div>To kill several birds with one stone, Gigi and Papa scheduled their appointments for the same time as Lainey's. On Friday morning we left Gainesville at 8:30 am to head to Egleston and Emory. Papa dropped Lainey and I off at the CF Center at 9:50 and they headed over to Emory for their echocardiograms. *** My dad, Papa, had his aorta replaced in February of 2000 due to a tear in the mitral valve causing the blood to go around the aorta rather than through it to the heart. After his surgery, one of his lungs collapsed. Although the surgery and several days afterwards were emotionally and physically draining for all of us, he recovered remarkably well after being release from the hospital. *** The doctors continue to check on my dad's valve and high blood pressure. He went back to work shortly after his heart surgery and worked ridiculous hours. He was stressed out and it the stress showed it's ugly face by causing problems with his new valve. During that time he was diagnosed with stage 1 rectal cancer. He underwent surgery in October 2005 and now has a permanent colostomy. He caught the cancer early enough that he did not need chemotherapy. With the cancer added more stress to his new valve. The doctors now perform yearly echocardiograms to keep a check on the valve.</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308066919445378274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjStFlfPTe7Xp5zc1UT9Ji5UVrz4u6Qx-TGN8pP1JsCYppfyTBk0w7iK1v0Z3FqWOARTOBpVy4Njw1-n_o7GbQOaLfRdzTdUXdK3COwJJhowrDUeGh1Aoxc8nkkfky3-rbWLnyEY2i8BAst/s400/035.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div>Lainey's CF clinic was over around 12:00, but Papa and Gigi had finished their echos, and were waiting to see their doctor in the Adult Cardiac Clinic at Emory. Finally my dad decided he had made me wait long enough and he came to pick Lainey and I up at the CF Center at 1:00. I would have walked to Emory, but it was pouring and we were under a flood watch! In the meantime, mom and dad's doctor was busy and she sent mom to the lab for several tests. After parking and traveling to the lab, she was still waiting. After the lab my mom was scheduled for a chest x-ray in the radiology building! Needless to say, this was nowhere close to her clinic. We waited for 30 minutes only to get a call from her doctor saying she was ready to see both her and dad! Without the x-ray we went back to the cardiac clinic! I am not sure exactly how long their appointment took because Lainey and I took a nap in the waiting room! We went back to radiology after mom and dad's clinic, only to wait an hour before my dad went to find out what was taking so long. They didn't have mom's paperwork because they had filed it after she left the first time! Amazingly enough it only took 10 minutes until they called mom back for her x-ray after speaking with my dad! We were finally finished with all of our appointments by 4:30! By the time we sat in rush hour traffic, picked Liam up at Aunt Dayna's house, and picked Logan up at Chick-fil-A where he was hanging out with his friend, it was 6:30 when we got to my parent's house!</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308067052347410162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjK7UYyECs3_dIdQer9vspcoQ_y2SnHJ8-EvJI-oZZZhcx9hyphenhyphenrp2Lr4rYen4KIkvT5-9hpEZaJ9_vc_wppOhFeoIuznywCxoLc_P6FFhXk7PB85B7Y-kZZo-9TyTsszjI3BqQq-6iBkyP0/s400/037.JPG" border="0" />Papa got a good report...well, according to what he is telling us! Gigi.....well, hers was not what we would have liked to hear. Her disease is progressing (read more about it <a href="http://the5smithsons.blogspot.com/2009/02/gigi-birthday-grandma.html">here</a>). The doctors are unsure if it is her heart that is causing her problems or if it is the secondary pulmonary hypertension. She is now on Lasix to assist in lowering the amount of fluid in her body. The amount of fluid in her body causes more pressure on her heart, thus making it work harder. If the Lasix works, then mom should feel better (less fatigued and less out of breath) by Monday. This means that her heart is the causing the majority of her problems. In saying this, there isn't much the doctors can do. The harder her heart works, the harder her heart gets, thus not working properly. IF the Lasix don't make her feel better, then it is the secondary pulmonary hypertension that is causing her to feel as she does. The doctors can do a few things for this, such as changing some of her medications and introducing some intense medications like <a href="http://www.flolan.com/">Flolan</a>. There are very few options left for my mom. We know she is a strong woman and will fight until the end. As anyone would, I hate hearing that there are few options left for my mom. She and I are best friends. We call each other at least 5 times a day and unless my parents are out of town, I usually see her everyday. Several years ago I vowed to myself to do for her what ever she needed. I also decided that I would spend as much time with her as possible. She and I have grown so close. We are always finishing each other's sentences, we have the same mannerisms, and we often say the same exact thing at the same exact time.</div><div> </div><div><br /><div>At times I am glad my husband is in the medical field, but at other times I absolutely hate what he knows. He tries very hard to cover up his feelings and answer my questions honestly. After shedding many tears last night, I have decided to look at some of my vows from several years ago. My vows will continue to stay the same, but I will be adding a few new ones. One vow is to come home on time from work 3 days a week (I often work until 5:00 when I am finished at 3:30). In doing this, mom and I will be able to go shopping. It will also provide her with a break from watching Logan and Lainey for an additional hour and a half. Another vow is to do even more to help her...whether it be to pick up groceries, pick up her medications, take her out to places she needs or wants to go, wash her dogs, vacuum, etc. I want her to be less stressed, less worn out, less out of breath....so she can be here for more years to come. I also vow to not dwell on "what mights" and "what ifs". I will enjoy the time we have together....and try not to focus on what I will do with myself when the time comes.</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308067165474351682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlBQ_16bYCUsoUha1clNQW7hzQDhkY3lX5PnsHLJa7MsvQ8Z8ZFKKqS2xXz6KVQs484Oe94iW59cie_zURelbFfsulzO_iEMV2VHhMQfaB8Fu28A3ioV3xuNlH9GTGUQlXWvv7TGVRYxfk/s400/038.JPG" border="0" />With all of the news we received at the numerous doctor appointments over the past few days, I can say that we are overall thankful for what God has given us. We still have each other and we are still hanging in there! Thank you for all of your prayers for our family. Please continue to pray for Lainey and my mom, Gigi! We feel all of your prayers daily!<br /><br /><div> </div><div>With Love, </div><br /><div>DeAnn </div></div></div></div></div></div>The Smithson Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459233993191994420noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189235178576919403.post-34544098930515040152009-02-26T21:02:00.013-05:002009-02-26T23:18:46.196-05:00Gigi, the Birthday Grandma!<div align="left">Today, 57 years ago, my mom was born. My mom is truly a miracle. At 1 year old she weighed 10 pounds and couldn't sit up on her own. The doctors were sure that if she lived past her 1st birthday, she would not be able to walk or talk! She was in and out of the hospital her entire first year of life. She had difficulty keeping food down. The doctors told my grandparents that my mom would most likely not make it and they should consider having another child to "soften the blow." My mother came home from the hospital close to the same time her brother was born. She and her brother were over a year apart in age, yet they were the same size. Many people thought they were twins! </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">Over her childhood, my mother was sick. At one point the doctors told my grandparents that she had Cystic Fibrosis. They began numerous CF treatments, only to discover several years later that she did not have CF. </div><div align="left"><br /></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">When my mom was a senior in high school the doctors finally found a hole in one ventricle of her heart. It was determined that her ventricular <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">septal</span> defect (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">VSD</span>) was unrepairable. Her defect is associated with <a href="http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/uvahealth/peds_cardiac/eisenmen.cfm"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Eisenmenger's</span> Syndrome</a>. She continued on despite her diagnosis. She graduated from the University of Georgia with a bachelor of science degree in education with a focus on speech pathology. She later went on to get her master's degree in special education.<br /></div><div align="left">Due to her health, my mom and dad decided to adopt. After being on the waiting list nearly 7 years, my parents received the call they longed for....a baby was available for adoption. My parents adopted me in July 1980, when I was only 2 months old. Through private adoption, 4 years later, they adopted my sister at a mere 13 days old. </div><div align="left"><br /></div><div align="left">Through the years my mom has been in and out of the hospital numerous times. She has always taken medicine and began using oxygen in 2000. For as long as I can remember, she has had a blueish-purple hue to her face and hands as well as a very distinctive, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">persistent</span> cough. With the progression of her disease, she has developed <a href="http://respiratory-lung.health-cares.net/secondary-pulmonary-hypertension.php">secondary pulmonary hypertension</a>. She is also in the early stages of <a href="http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4585">congestive heart failure</a>. Her doctors have had her on breathing <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">treatments</span>, experimental medications, and even Viagra! She was on the list to receive a heart and double lung transplant at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Louis</span>, Missouri, but has since been taken off the list due to her age. </div><div align="left"><br /></div><div align="left">Gigi ~ aka: Diane, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Didy</span>, Mom, grandma, wife, daughter, sister (to 4 younger brothers), aunt, teacher, and best friend ~ has <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">WOWed</span> her doctors and has been a true blessing to everyone she meets. She has lived 57 years; some years she has been healthier than others. She taught elementary and middle school for a total of 25 years. She has been a wife to my dad for almost 36 years. She has been an awesome mom for over 28 years. She has been the BEST Gigi for 5 years. She has beat many odds, yet very seldom complains. Every birthday is a huge accomplishment. We are thankful for every moment we get to spend with her. </div><div align="left"><br /></div><div align="left">Lainey is so lucky to have a Gigi that can teach her what it takes to "beat" the odds. To take what the doctors say and prove them wrong! To keep going when the going gets tough. We pray that Lainey will have the same outlook on life as her health is effected by the challenges of Cystic Fibrosis. Lainey has a lot to live up to, but Gigi has been preparing her since birth! Lainey and Gigi are two of a kind....the kind that you could never live without! </div><div align="left"><br /></div><div align="left">Mom, I know pizza and a Dairy Queen ice cream cake may not be the ideal birthday dinner, but we hope you had a great day! Thank you for everything you have taught me. Thank you for all of your love and support. Thank you for your friendship. We hope to have many more birthdays with you. We love you! </div><div align="left"><br /></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">With Love,</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="left"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">DeAnn</span>, Sid, Logan, Liam, and Lainey </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307314067691122946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZjmPRvEZ32xi4klbN4kgTPFfv6WuTnQFIXZUFd5C67N_mUweNKQHY__KczsUz8AfUtqL1Wd4a67X7V55GAAv4c4FAUCqCxq1O4DwRU0z6YtZt3F8aRtSRZmspoNPKgzQ_LKzmVdAZsY29/s400/009.JPG" border="0" /></div><p align="center">Liam and Logan helping Gigi blow out her candle!</p><p align="center">Happy 57<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">th</span> Birthday, Gigi!</p><p align="center">We LOVE you!</p>The Smithson Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459233993191994420noreply@blogger.com6