Owen's Orthopedic Diagnoses...

When I took Owen to see the Orthopedic Surgeon I must say how nervous I was as to what the results would be. I am happy to say that it was all good news! Because Owen is still so young, his fingers will heal up just fine. If he had been older he would've had to have the surgery to put the pins in. He has to spend one week in a long cast (mostly to save him from himself, trying to get out of the cast) and then 2 weeks in a short cast. Then, he'll be in a splint for about 3-4 more weeks. He's a lucky little guy! I still can't believe a Slip n' Slide could do so much damage!!! We boxed that thing back up and took it right back to Target! We'll stick with the sprinkler for the duration of the summer!

What Color of Cast Do You Want?

"I Want a Bumblee Cast!!"

The lady who put on Owen's cast had no idea what "bumblebee" really meant. Owen was talking about the Transformer named Bumblebee. She thought he meant a real bumblebee. Thankfully the colors were the same and he was a happy camper! haha! Such a creative little guy! She told him that his was the 2nd bumblebee cast that she's ever done before. He thought it was cool!

What's a Buckle Fracture?

Well, we found out today! Owen went to run and slide on our new slip 'n slide and fell forward onto his hand, pulling the bones away from each other in 3 different fingers causing multiple fractures. I knew immediately that he was hurt, but had no idea how badly. It only took me about 5 mintues to decide to take him to urgent care. He was sitting on my lap in the kitchen, wet from the water, concerned that he was getting my shorts wet...sweet baby boy! I told him 'if hugs make you feel better...I don't care about my clothes!' The dr. thought it was maybe bruised or sprained and she said it might take an hour to get the x-ray results back, so she sent us home with his hand/arm in a splint. An hour later she called and said, "it's worse than you think!" I thought she was joking, but come to find out he broke 3 fingers (pointer, middle and ring) where the fingers and knuckles meet. He has at least those 3 fractures. We have an appointment with the orthopedic surgeon tomorrow. Hopefully he won't need anything more than a permanent cast. Precious boy of mine! Such a hard day for you...and me! I love you!

He was so exhausted from the trauma today that he fell asleep in the van while waiting for Landon's game to start. It was 89 degree's today!
Once he woke up, I gave him some more motrin and he was ready to play with his best buddy, Logan.

Our Official Kindergartner...

Owen's last day of preschool...still can't believe he's almost 5 years old!

Waving at me while he and the rest of his classmates walk into the graduation ceremony.

Owen and Ms. Sarah, after she presents him with a present, his diploma and a flower. It's official...he "jumped" off of the bridge into kindergarten!

Owen and Ms. Sarah!

Owen and me. Glad one photo turned out...we had a bit of a problem with the sun.

Our little graduate!

Owen's graduation gift for doing such a great job this year and learning lots!

Soccer Fun!

The team after their first victory!!! They worked hard for it. Great job!

Some of the team during half-time.

Owen and Landon, both comedians!

Owen's first goal!!!
Go get her Owen!!! ha!

Rylie was so bummed out that the referee made her take her head band off. Her bangs were bothering her the entire game and we didn't have any clips in the car. When she gets sweaty they curl. ha!

Our two soccer players!

Zoo Fun!

With Nathan home this weekend we decided to do something fun! And, the fact that it's the first Sunday in over a month that it hasn't rained helped the decision as well. We had the perfect, summer day! Jeans, however, were not a great idea!

I can't get over how grown up she's looking! Such a beauty!

These things are all over the Alabama rivers. Nathan made us go canoeing when I was 6 months pregnant with Owen. Still not sure why he didn't understand why I wasn't too excited about going. These things are NASTY!!!

Can't remember what this one was called, but it was my favorite!

Landon normally has a very uncomfortable looking smile. We always say that his smile looks painful. ha! I told him to think of something funny, but that still didn't work. Then, I tickled him...stepped back...and got the best picture! I love his "smile!"

Our Apes...I mean, kid's! :0)

My little artist...

Whooooo...lives in a pineapple, under the sea?...

Spongebob Squarepants (and his pet Gary), of course!!! Owen brought me this picture earlier and I was very impressed. This is the first drawing that I could actually tell what it was when he came up to me and said, "Mom, look what I drew!" For only being 4 years old...I was very, very impressed!

Fire Station Field Trip & Summer Birthday!!!

Owen's class at the local fire department for a field trip!

Owen, David and Josh (Owen's buddies!)

Silly boys!

The entire class on a fire truck, with a real fire fighter and Ms. Sarah

Since Owen's birthday isn't until the summer, he was able to bring in treats early for his class. After giving him many options of which treats he could bring he finally decided on icecream cone cupcakes. They were a real hit with the other kid's and Owen felt very special. Ms. Sarah gave him a book and a special sticker to wear.

Owen's best friend, Josh, and him.

Owen's Silly Faces

Lately, whenever I want to take a picture of Owen he makes me take a ton and has to make a different silly face in each one. He's so silly! Today I just wanted to get a photo of him in this hat that he's been wearing constantly when he plays outside, but he insisted on getting a bunch of different silly faces in each photo. And, everytime I'd take one he'd run over and have to look at it. He'd giggle and then say, "Okay, here's another silly face!" Ha! Who could resist this face? Not me!!! I'll take his silly faces any day of the week!

Pudge's Last Day With Us

We had no idea that these pictures would be the very last ones we'd have with Pudge. Rylie got him back in December after Penelope passed away. We had her for over 3 years. Yesterday Rylie had Pudge outside and I thought it would be fun to get some silly pictures of him with her and her friends. I'm so glad I did this because now she has something to treasure. We never would have known that he would die the next day. He was full of energy and it didn't seem like anything was wrong with him. Poor Rylie! She loved him so much!