Christmas Happenings

This week has been a busy one getting ready for Christmas, the kids have had Christmas parties, we have had bowling Christmas parties, lots going on. This week Bryer was the 6th grade boy of the month so we went and watched him get his award. He didn't know he was getting it but he said he figured it was him when he saw us sitting with the other parents. He also was embarrassed because "His mom was the only one taking a ton of pictures!" Get used to it I guess is all I can say!!! Presley had her ballet mini program. It was so cute and Santa was there and each of the students got to sit on his lap and he told them what he had observed them doing lately and then they told him what they wanted for Christmas. Santa even came by our house last night!!! I was at bowling and missed it, but David said the kids were excited except for Dawson. He's still pretty scared, rather, petrified of the man! He wouldn't even really look at him. I'm not sure why, I thought this year he would come around. Maybe next year!!! Our ward party is tonight and the kids are shepards and Presley an angel. Anyways rush rush rush I guess! Hope everyone is having a happy holiday season!!!!

Crazy weekend

So we had a good Thanksgiving in Tetonia. Stayed with mom and dad and ate a yummy dinner at Mitch and Bonnie's house. Had a great time visiting with our families. We are very lucky to have such awesome families! Caleigh ate too much "real" food and due to lack of nursing, I developed mastitis. NOT a fun thing to have. That happened Thursday night, then David's family came to Salmon for the cheerleader's bazaar on Saturday, and Bryer headed down river with Bryce and some of the kids for fishing. He did pretty well hooked 2 fish but they both got away just before the bank. While taking a break and doing a little rock climbing, a big rock broke away and smashed his hands. Bryce called us to meet him at the E.R. and when he came in, we were pretty scared, it looked really bad. He was in a ton of pain, and boy there is nothing worse than seeing my kids in pain!!! Breaks my heart. They gave him in I.V. and started some pain meds, which really helped. They did an xray, nothing was broken luckily. Then they began stitching which was a trick because his left index finger was basically hamburgered. Dr. Phelps was so good though and did a great job. 18 stitches from the end of the finger down to the joint area on his palm. Lots of swelling so he couldn't get any more in. 5 stitches on his right thumb knuckle area and 3 in his right ring finger. We were so glad it wasn't worse as it was a huge rock and he slid down pretty far and the rock could have crushed his body or head or who knows what. Thank heavens for those gaurdian angels!!! He is feeling better and the orthopedic surgeon says it is healing well and he should only have minor nerve damage. The stitches should come out Monday and I think he will head back to school.