For the last couple days Cooper hasn't been feeling well. He has been running a low fever and had a running nose. I chalked all of this up to teething, he is working on 4 more teeth. So we just gave him tylenol and motrin every 4 hours and went on as usually.
Last night we went to a good friends house. The husbands were going fishing and us wives and kids were going to just hang out. Before we left I gave Cooper medicine, he felt fine, his fever was gone and everything. So after a while Cooper gets sleepy, so I put up his bed and get him ready for bed. We let him lie down for about 30 minutes just whining and talking and then finally he starts screaming so we go get him and he is burning up. I left my theromotor at hime, so my friend goes and buys one, while shes gone I give the kids a bath. Hoping that would help his fever go down. When she gets back his fever is 101.7. So I called Michael and we decided to just take him to the er.
When we got to the er, the receptionist told us that a lot of people had been waiting for over 4 hours to go back and see a doctor. We then went to get triaged, they took his temperature and it was 103.7. It had gone up quite a bit since we left the house, even before we left we gave him some tylenol. So we were told to wait in the waiting area til our turn. As we are standing there he seems to keep getting hotter and hotter. So about an hour and a half later, I ask them if they can retake him temperature. They retake it and its 105.4, I about had a heart attack, he's never had a fever that high, neither one of my kids. The man tells me he's going to update our chart and to have a seat. Ciarrah had to to the bathroom, so I take her when we were coming, the man is ready to take us back.
When we get back its about midnight and poor Cooper can barely keep his eyes open. We get seen by a bunch of different people. They do x-rays. I learned that you can do motrin wait 45 mins and do tylenol and wait 4 hours from when you gave the motrin. I was always told you had to wait 4 hours in between the motrin and tylenol. The nurse told me they don't like to do it unless they have a pretty high fever. After a while the doc comes in and says he has an ear infection and an upper respiratory infection. We are giving antibiotics and sent home.
We then had to drive about 20 minutes to pick up Ciarrah then about another 30 minutes home. We got home around 4am and well Cooper and I were up at 730 :( He woke up with a fever, but we are just trying to manage it til we go to see his normal doctor Monday :)
Just wanted to share our wonderful night in the ER.
Happy Weekend Everyone
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Monday, August 2, 2010
Marriage Retreat
This past week we went on a marriage retreat. It was alot of fun. We had to be there at 0830 on Thursday morning and we were finished on 1630 on Friday. Since we were staying over night we had to leave Collin at a kennel. This made us nervous. We found a great small family ran kennel. They did great with him. And we only paid 15 dollars.
After we dropped the dog off we had to go to Lampasas, Texas which is about a 45 minute drive. Once we arrived there we dropped the kids off at the Nursery at the church. Then we went out to a ranch. They had a lot of horses and a big that ran with the horses named Miss Piggy. I was not informed that we would be working with horses til we got there, as I was in flip-flops, so not a good choice in footwear :(
The marriage retreat was a blast. Who knew that you could do couples therapy with horses. I sure didn't, but they taught as alot, especially with Michael getting ready for deployment. We met some great new friends there as well.
After we were done for the day we went and picked up our kids and headed to the hotel. We got some great rooms, and unfortunately the pool was not working, what a bummer. After we got settled into the hotel, we dropped the kids back off for dinner. They gave a list of local restaurants to choose from to eat dinner at. we choose the Italian one, we ate at one in Fredricksburg, VA, so we thought it would be just as good, NOT. This one was not the best, but the desert was really great. Then we went to the local park and walked around and just hung out. It was nice to just spend time with each other instead of having the kids screaming every minute of the day.
The next day of the retreat we got to play with more horses. I don't really know my way around a horse, so this was an interesting experience. We learned how to get a horse to move without touching it and lots of basic stuff about a horse. We a had a great time at this marriage retreat. We will definitely be going to ones in the future.
After we dropped the dog off we had to go to Lampasas, Texas which is about a 45 minute drive. Once we arrived there we dropped the kids off at the Nursery at the church. Then we went out to a ranch. They had a lot of horses and a big that ran with the horses named Miss Piggy. I was not informed that we would be working with horses til we got there, as I was in flip-flops, so not a good choice in footwear :(
The marriage retreat was a blast. Who knew that you could do couples therapy with horses. I sure didn't, but they taught as alot, especially with Michael getting ready for deployment. We met some great new friends there as well.
After we were done for the day we went and picked up our kids and headed to the hotel. We got some great rooms, and unfortunately the pool was not working, what a bummer. After we got settled into the hotel, we dropped the kids back off for dinner. They gave a list of local restaurants to choose from to eat dinner at. we choose the Italian one, we ate at one in Fredricksburg, VA, so we thought it would be just as good, NOT. This one was not the best, but the desert was really great. Then we went to the local park and walked around and just hung out. It was nice to just spend time with each other instead of having the kids screaming every minute of the day.
The next day of the retreat we got to play with more horses. I don't really know my way around a horse, so this was an interesting experience. We learned how to get a horse to move without touching it and lots of basic stuff about a horse. We a had a great time at this marriage retreat. We will definitely be going to ones in the future.
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Mysterious Bird
Yesterday when I was outside with the kids I noticed a baby bird walking around. So we went back inside to not make the bird nervous. I went out to check to see if the bird was still there and I didn't see it, so I let the dog out. Of course the bird was blending in with the shurbs near the tree and Collin saw and it and attacked. He broke its wings and then wanted to play with it, but it was very spunky and fought back, even though it was hurt. So I went next door cause the neighbor had caught a bird like this one before and I wanted her to see if it was what she had, and it was. We thought it was a crane. So we called the game warden and they came out to take a look. The thought it was a crane as well. They told me they were going to put a call into the biologist out here and have them come take a look.
This morning at around 9am, I heard a knock at the door. They actually came and quickly, which is unusual for the army lol. The man went back and looked at what we have in the tree. We have 3 green heron nests in the tree. He told me they look like they are getting ready to leave the nest and that is why they are running on the ground. He told me that it is very rare to find them so close to humans. He told me that this may be a once in a lifetime experience. Then I told him that they were here last year and I had no idea what they were. He then asked how long we will be here. I told him at least til 2012. He then asked me if I could give him a call next spring so he can come back and take a look at them. He seemed pretty excited.
This morning at around 9am, I heard a knock at the door. They actually came and quickly, which is unusual for the army lol. The man went back and looked at what we have in the tree. We have 3 green heron nests in the tree. He told me they look like they are getting ready to leave the nest and that is why they are running on the ground. He told me that it is very rare to find them so close to humans. He told me that this may be a once in a lifetime experience. Then I told him that they were here last year and I had no idea what they were. He then asked how long we will be here. I told him at least til 2012. He then asked me if I could give him a call next spring so he can come back and take a look at them. He seemed pretty excited.
To me they look like ducks, but that nest in trees. I had no idea that they were herons. It is really cool that they are in my back yard.
Friday, June 4, 2010
Ciarrah's Last Day of School
She sure has changed a lot since the first day. She has become a big girl. I had no idea what they would teach her in pre-k. But she really learned alot. In just 9 months she has learned how to write her full name. And you can actually read it :) She was learned how to write all the letters of the alphabet. She can count to 100 with very little help. Yesterday she counted to ten in Spanish, didn't know she could do that. She uses a very broad range of vocabulary. She has learned about weather and all of the basic stuff. She is recognizing words in books, so maybe by the end of the summer she will be able to read a little. I was amazed at how much she is learning.
And she gets to do it all over again next year. Yep, she has to do another year of pre-k, because her birthday is not before the 1st of September. I am hoping that by the time school starts next year she will be able to read a little too. That is my goal this summer, to teach her how to read. The best thing about school next year is, we can walk to school. Its about 3 blocks from our house. This year we had to go to another district for pre-k and that was about a 30 minute commute twice a day. I am going to be so happy to be able to walk her to school next year. On top of the closeness, they start school at 8am instead of 730! Which means we can sleep til 7 instead of 615!! Thats great news!!
We hope everyone has a great weekend and bring on the summer!!
Parent's Visit
We were unsure if my parents were going to come down after their best friend died the day before they were suppose to leave. Since he didn't really have family they were needed to help with the funeral. But all of their friends told them to go that he wouldn't have wanted them to miss seeing their grand kids. So they left around 2 pm on Thursday and they arrived around 2 pm on Friday.
When they got here mom and I went shopping for the weekend. They couldn't believe how much Cooper has changed in 6 months, as he is now walking. Ciarrah has changed alot since they last saw her she is a big kid now!
On Saturday they wanted to go to the Harley Shop we have here. It's called Horny Toad Harley Davidson. They have a bunch of cartoon toads with names and they wanted to see them. While we were there it was there 2 year anniversary, so they had a band and a bunch of cool stuff. It was a fun afternoon. That night we bbq and played in the pool.
On Sunday, we went to the beach. We took Collin with us as well. We came to find out that he was not allowed near the swimming area. This lake has only one area where you can swim and they have lifeguards and all that. So we didn't stay too long. Poor Collin was having a blast in the water too and didn't want to get out. Now we found out that there is a different lake that they don't have these silly rules, so that is where we are going this weekend!
After the beach we came home and started getting ready for our bbq. Michael was making Korean Ribs and rice. We had potato salad and deviled egss. My friend Amanda and her family came over too. Everyone loved the ribs. Its him mom's recipe and now everyone wants it! It was a great bbq.
Since my mom and step-dad were leaving the next morning, Ciarrah was pretty upset. We took pictures of them with the kids and we did a family picture, minus my brother. We even got Collin to sit in the picture too! It was a great time. We put the kids to bed pretty late like around 9 or so and their bed time is 7. But it was the last-night that they were going to be with them for awhile.
We had a great time and it was sad to see them go. I am hoping that around August before school starts we can go for a visit, not too long of course, but long enough.
When they got here mom and I went shopping for the weekend. They couldn't believe how much Cooper has changed in 6 months, as he is now walking. Ciarrah has changed alot since they last saw her she is a big kid now!
On Saturday they wanted to go to the Harley Shop we have here. It's called Horny Toad Harley Davidson. They have a bunch of cartoon toads with names and they wanted to see them. While we were there it was there 2 year anniversary, so they had a band and a bunch of cool stuff. It was a fun afternoon. That night we bbq and played in the pool.
On Sunday, we went to the beach. We took Collin with us as well. We came to find out that he was not allowed near the swimming area. This lake has only one area where you can swim and they have lifeguards and all that. So we didn't stay too long. Poor Collin was having a blast in the water too and didn't want to get out. Now we found out that there is a different lake that they don't have these silly rules, so that is where we are going this weekend!
After the beach we came home and started getting ready for our bbq. Michael was making Korean Ribs and rice. We had potato salad and deviled egss. My friend Amanda and her family came over too. Everyone loved the ribs. Its him mom's recipe and now everyone wants it! It was a great bbq.
Since my mom and step-dad were leaving the next morning, Ciarrah was pretty upset. We took pictures of them with the kids and we did a family picture, minus my brother. We even got Collin to sit in the picture too! It was a great time. We put the kids to bed pretty late like around 9 or so and their bed time is 7. But it was the last-night that they were going to be with them for awhile.
We had a great time and it was sad to see them go. I am hoping that around August before school starts we can go for a visit, not too long of course, but long enough.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Been Crazy
It has been a while since I have posted. We have been super busy. Lots of family time on the weekend and lots of cleaning during the week.
Last weekend we went to Rabbit Fest. It was a lot of fun. Ciarrah and Cooper rode on the ponies. At first Cooper didn't like it, but he came around. When it was time to get off, he didn't want too. Ciarrah LOVED the pony ride. I remember having to walk around with her, and now I don't have to!! Its a little sad to think that she will be 5 this year, where did the time go. Anyways back to the festival stuff. Ciarrah and I rode on every ride that she could. She got to go on quite a few of the big rides. We rode on the ferris wheel and this ride that goes really fast forward and backward. Its crazy cause she wasn't scared at all. Then we went on this ride that goes around in a circle, you can feel weightless for a moment, she loved that. A little girl next to us asked if she was my sister, that was kind of cool!! That little girl was scared and Ciarrah wasn't. We walked around and saw lots of vendors and stuff. It was a blast. It reminded me of JCF Days back in Fremont. I am sad that we will miss that this year :(
After we got back from Rabbit Fest, we put the kids down for a nap, while we set up the pool!! I am so happy to have the pool up. It was very quick and easy to put up. Sunday, Michael mowed the yard and he and Ciarrah got in the pool. It was quite cold for me and Cooper, but they had a blast! Everyday after school as long as Ciarrah gets a happy face she gets to get in the pool. I got in yesterday, it is a little cold at first but after a while its not so cold.
Collin is doing great. We talked with our vet and since he tries to escape the kennel she recommends that he not be put in the kennel. He's doing well with it. He hasn't chewed anything up all week. The only thing he does is pee on my chair, ugh. But at least I can clean it with bleach and water, so its all good.
We are excited for next weekend. My mom, step-dad, brother and his gf are coming down for a visit. I am so excited I can't wait. Its been since Christmas that I saw them. We are really looking forward to them coming. Ciarrah has no idea, she is going to be sooo excited.
I hope everyone has a great week!!
Last weekend we went to Rabbit Fest. It was a lot of fun. Ciarrah and Cooper rode on the ponies. At first Cooper didn't like it, but he came around. When it was time to get off, he didn't want too. Ciarrah LOVED the pony ride. I remember having to walk around with her, and now I don't have to!! Its a little sad to think that she will be 5 this year, where did the time go. Anyways back to the festival stuff. Ciarrah and I rode on every ride that she could. She got to go on quite a few of the big rides. We rode on the ferris wheel and this ride that goes really fast forward and backward. Its crazy cause she wasn't scared at all. Then we went on this ride that goes around in a circle, you can feel weightless for a moment, she loved that. A little girl next to us asked if she was my sister, that was kind of cool!! That little girl was scared and Ciarrah wasn't. We walked around and saw lots of vendors and stuff. It was a blast. It reminded me of JCF Days back in Fremont. I am sad that we will miss that this year :(
After we got back from Rabbit Fest, we put the kids down for a nap, while we set up the pool!! I am so happy to have the pool up. It was very quick and easy to put up. Sunday, Michael mowed the yard and he and Ciarrah got in the pool. It was quite cold for me and Cooper, but they had a blast! Everyday after school as long as Ciarrah gets a happy face she gets to get in the pool. I got in yesterday, it is a little cold at first but after a while its not so cold.
We are excited for next weekend. My mom, step-dad, brother and his gf are coming down for a visit. I am so excited I can't wait. Its been since Christmas that I saw them. We are really looking forward to them coming. Ciarrah has no idea, she is going to be sooo excited.
I hope everyone has a great week!!
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