Attempt at Family Pictures

Ok, so I have been mentally prepping myself for the reality of what family pictures entail. It would be pulling teeth, hands and feet to take Nathan (and kids) to a studio, so I settled for 2nd best, Mandy. What helped me persuade my 7 year old into his matching sweater was that Mandy is a 'photographer' because she has taken a photography class. (she and I took it together that is why our photos are so amazing!). Right?
It worked. Tanner wore the sweater then literally ripped the thing off when we were done. I prepped Nathan ahead of time to help me out and be a good sport. I can guarantee you, Mandy helped by her presence being there to cover up his real feelings.
We managed to capture some that will have to work until next year when there is another pulling teeth, hands and feet to attempt this. Perhaps it will be them pulling mine because I will be mentally drained from the emotional trauma this causes me! Just kidding they did pretty good, sort of.

We began our adventure in our neighbors back porch by her pile of wood. After a few clicks of Mandy's magic touch, the husband declared "good we are done!". I said yeh right buddy!

We then trampled into her house and took some from her fireplace. Nathan said "ok we are done how about a piece of candy kids? I declared, NOT YET!

He said to me "Mandy does not want to spend all day with us" I told her yes she does. So we got one last outdoor attempt with the kids in Tanner's snow fort.

I think some turned out OK! For the rest of the day I was just so thankful we got them done! If you want to see all of them (which I know you do) leave me a comment requesting so and I will gladly fill your need!

Savannah the dancing queen

Savannah has been in dancing. She has enjoyed it quite a bit (surprise anyone?).
She had her little dance recital and looked extra cute. (biased opinion).
She missed the last practice due to pinkeye so she is a little off, but still...she is a budding star.


I did not get the video of the end pose.
So here is her picture. (this blog is probably a lot more interesting for G and G's).

Corbin had a great time. He got to sit back in a cool chair and eat some Teddy Grahams.

Pretty pumped you think?
She had a fun time, after she felt comfortable. Corbin got up and danced in the aisle, Tanner took lots of pictures with his camera. Nathan asked after each little age group "are we almost done?" (bop him on the head!) We are well on our way to a supportive family for a budding actress!

Pinkeye and all sorts of fun!

So, we returned from Thanksgiving giving lots of thanks and such to support the poor underpaid doctors!
Corbin started the fun with a cold and partying with me all night Saturday night, thrashing around the bed "ouch ears" I knew the dreadful was happening. Unfortuntely, the Dr.'s office was closed on Sunday (obedient people!). But, I got around a Dr's visit. My friend (foot doctor) wrote him a prescription. Walgreens saved the day! Savannah was very concerned about going on a Sunday. I agree. But, ear infection???
The next day he woke up with the pink and goop from his eyes. Nice.

No, this is not a picture of pinkeye Corbin, just cute Corbin.
Monday, Savannah woke up with pink goop and eyes sealed shut. Sweet. Kid #2 bring on the fun!
I took Savannah and Corbs to the Dr. to see if it is bacterial or virus. Yep, bacterial. I was there for quite some time as the Dr. discussed Corbin's illnesses. (head cold, double ear infection, massive adenoids and tonsils, white spots on the throat and pinkeye). Savannah left with spots on the throat and pinkeye. I left the day spending gallons on meds.

Right before we started FHE, Tanner did some serious complaining, "my ear really really hurts mom" I replied with "what? no it doesn't, you don't have a cold, you are healthy". He sat in the chair the rest of the night and ended the night with a 102.5 fever. Sweeeeet!
What did we do the next morning? Took Tanner into the Dr. (Nathan so so kindly did so I did not have to drag all infested kids back to the Dr's office). Tanner came home with an ear infection and spots on the throat and KABOOM, Pinkeye!

So, today (Tuesday) I have three kids home and I want to pull my hair out!

Savannah you got that right!!
So, here is our final result. Three sickies and so many meds we must be dealing from our house!

During this season of thanks, I am thankful we do NOT have the flu!