Showing posts with label Ryan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ryan. Show all posts
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Quotes of Kings
Looking over an atlas today talking about the differences in a timeline made by Christians versus one by evolutionists. Ryan said laughing, "We definitely didn't used to be monkeys or come from little tiny plants in the ocean!!!!"
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Ryan and 1000 Gifts
(pic update below)Tuesday is my Monday this week... After a very long week, and Gene working thru the weekend, we took Monday off. We are just now mentally, emotionally, physically and housekeeping-ly catching up. Lots to be thankful for. I need to keep a paper list through out the week to jot the gifts I receive. I thought many times of my little blog this week as I thanked God for so much. But never got pen to paper...
Anyway, last Monday we went to the park for a shared recess time with other homeschool families. It was beautiful sunshiney and clear. I looked forward to showing off my beautiful baby to happy mommies and letting my kiddos run and play with other awesome kiddos. We brought bikes this time. Ryan lost control of his bike and went down face first into pavement (see thankfulness list #11). My beautiful friend A (see #12) ran to his side as I jogged trying not to injure Alivia also by shaking her up! When A saw that he was obviously going to need much more than a kiss to make things better she took my girls and I took my "baby" Ryan, wrapping his chin in the sling that had just held baby Alivia. He bled, he screamed, his face looked like he'd been attacked by our neighbors dog (which I secretly fear) and I took him to an ER 3 minutes from the park ("great!" I naively think, "immediate attention to my child!"), only to be told of course, to sit and wait and wait and wait. As Ryan calmed, I got him an ice pack from the nurses and relayed to them that he told me he could hear his ear filling with fluid (which we later found to be blood). They didn't seem to think that was a big deal, so we waited more. Once the Doctor saw him, we were promptly sent to Children's: apparently, bleeding in the ear ...not so good.
Meanwhile, Ryan asks if some of his chin is left on the ground (it looks great now by the way see number13)
This all started about 3 in the afternoon and we got home somewhere around 2 in the morning. He received CT scans and xrays. We were told first about the result of the scan by an ER surgeon (gulp) who was called down by mistake, the ENT didn't make it to our room with the results that we already heard from the surgeon, for about an hour. Surgeon doctor says no surgery needed, ENT doctor says definite surgery with metal plate on jaw to hold bones together. So we get home and pray and go back to the ENT the next day (see #14) ENT says no surgery, see you in a month. 5 days later Gene takes Ryan to the ER (ER because 5 days fell on the weekend) to get the stitches out. Unhappy boy, pain involved but it was over quick. He is healing beautifully. Still though, I wish sometimes I had a little xray machine at home to watch that jaw progress for my own security!
Ryan 9-14 keeping busy with the DS and all covered with neosporin...
9-25 twelve days later!
Resting in Him.
Thankful for the blanket of prayer for our family last week and it continues so I'm told!
11. Helmets.
12. Friends that lovingly anticipate your needs in times of crisis.
13. The healing power of Jehovah-Rapha (Exodus 15: 22-27)
14. Friends that tell friends that tell friends to pray and they do and God answers as the Master Physician.
15. Our sweet, funny, smiley, trusting, courageous, beautiful big brown-eyed Ryan Alexander.
16. Alivia bringing belly laughs to the seriously somber ER.
17. Emma learning to trust. Mommy learning to share her.
18. Bunking with my 7 year old for a few days again. Just like old times.
19. A 4 year old's dinner blessing... "Thank you for the food, for my friends, for my family.... for your Gospel."
20. Another day, another tomorrow full of more gifts from Him, another chance to share these kinds of gifts with others.
Anyway, last Monday we went to the park for a shared recess time with other homeschool families. It was beautiful sunshiney and clear. I looked forward to showing off my beautiful baby to happy mommies and letting my kiddos run and play with other awesome kiddos. We brought bikes this time. Ryan lost control of his bike and went down face first into pavement (see thankfulness list #11). My beautiful friend A (see #12) ran to his side as I jogged trying not to injure Alivia also by shaking her up! When A saw that he was obviously going to need much more than a kiss to make things better she took my girls and I took my "baby" Ryan, wrapping his chin in the sling that had just held baby Alivia. He bled, he screamed, his face looked like he'd been attacked by our neighbors dog (which I secretly fear) and I took him to an ER 3 minutes from the park ("great!" I naively think, "immediate attention to my child!"), only to be told of course, to sit and wait and wait and wait. As Ryan calmed, I got him an ice pack from the nurses and relayed to them that he told me he could hear his ear filling with fluid (which we later found to be blood). They didn't seem to think that was a big deal, so we waited more. Once the Doctor saw him, we were promptly sent to Children's: apparently, bleeding in the ear ...not so good.
Meanwhile, Ryan asks if some of his chin is left on the ground (it looks great now by the way see number13)
This all started about 3 in the afternoon and we got home somewhere around 2 in the morning. He received CT scans and xrays. We were told first about the result of the scan by an ER surgeon (gulp) who was called down by mistake, the ENT didn't make it to our room with the results that we already heard from the surgeon, for about an hour. Surgeon doctor says no surgery needed, ENT doctor says definite surgery with metal plate on jaw to hold bones together. So we get home and pray and go back to the ENT the next day (see #14) ENT says no surgery, see you in a month. 5 days later Gene takes Ryan to the ER (ER because 5 days fell on the weekend) to get the stitches out. Unhappy boy, pain involved but it was over quick. He is healing beautifully. Still though, I wish sometimes I had a little xray machine at home to watch that jaw progress for my own security!
Ryan 9-14 keeping busy with the DS and all covered with neosporin...
9-25 twelve days later!
Resting in Him.Thankful for the blanket of prayer for our family last week and it continues so I'm told!
...or "Multitude Tuesday night". I'll get this blogging thing eventually.
12. Friends that lovingly anticipate your needs in times of crisis.
13. The healing power of Jehovah-Rapha (Exodus 15: 22-27)
14. Friends that tell friends that tell friends to pray and they do and God answers as the Master Physician.
15. Our sweet, funny, smiley, trusting, courageous, beautiful big brown-eyed Ryan Alexander.
16. Alivia bringing belly laughs to the seriously somber ER.
17. Emma learning to trust. Mommy learning to share her.
18. Bunking with my 7 year old for a few days again. Just like old times.
19. A 4 year old's dinner blessing... "Thank you for the food, for my friends, for my family.... for your Gospel."
20. Another day, another tomorrow full of more gifts from Him, another chance to share these kinds of gifts with others.
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Good Times
Great Grandma and Grandpa Cruz
Great Grandpa "Butterfingers" holding Alivia
Grandpa Cruz!!!
We love Grandma and Grandpa!
Friday, September 4, 2009
Kings on vacation!
On the balcony of our condo getting ready to leave for the beach.
Game night here. We were playing Monopoly with Loreto!
The Mom and Dad!
Mini-Golf with Dad the night before we left!
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Island Fun!
I did not take as many pictures as I wanted but here are a few..
Gene taking the kids to the pool. We love those skin saving rash guards! Aren't they cute!
Gene taking the kids to the pool. We love those skin saving rash guards! Aren't they cute!
Ryan befor the pool all covered in California Baby sunscreen!
Some days Emma would run out there and some days she needed some time to get used to the noisy waves! Good thing she has such a patient and loving Daddy. I just love this picture!
I spent most of my time in the shade of our beach tent with Alivia. Here Emma hangs with Mom for a few moments.
Having the beach tent was awesome! It looks so easy and quick to set up but I never set it up or tore it down... Daddy always did, in the heat, wind AND even rain and always under 10 minutes! Thanks babe!
Georgia in July
Before we went to South Carolina for the beach, we stopped at Gene's parents for a while.
The kids LOVE their grandma and grandaddy King!!!
Gramma King talking to Alivia
The kids LOVE their grandma and grandaddy King!!!
Gramma King talking to Alivia
Grandaddy's house= CANDY!!!
Loreto hanging with us at the Kings house before Hilton Head. Good times together!
Okra picking with Grandaddy!
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Alivia is TWO months!
Time is flying by, as is to be expected I guess. Each summer day is filled with comings and goings but Alivia Grace stays by my side the whole time... the beauty of a nursing baby.
Alivia has always loved getting her diaper changed, from day one. She quiets whenever I change her and now will thank me with a sweet "coo"! Surprisingly she does not like riding in the car and refuses a pacifier... which makes the whole experience that much more exciting. Next week we leave for Georgia then Hilton Head Island... um, say a prayer for us!
Two months brings the most heart melting smiles and babbling a mother can hear. After weeks of hard work and baby seems to take no notice of you save nursing time, suddenly the light shines and angels sing when she looks at you with a grin and a soft melodic sigh. Oh the gifts of motherhood!
Two months and my "advanced" little angel is in complete control of her head, turning and fixing her gaze where she pleases... like a ceiling fan LOL. She loves watching them go around and around...
Well I postponed posting because I haven't time to sit and type my thoughts, but I may just go on posting random pics of life over the next few weeks. So many wonderful sweet moments...
Finally, brothers,
whatever is true,
whatever is noble,
whatever is right,
whatever is pure,
whatever is lovely,
whatever is admirable-
if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-
think about such things. Philippians 4:8
Alivia has always loved getting her diaper changed, from day one. She quiets whenever I change her and now will thank me with a sweet "coo"! Surprisingly she does not like riding in the car and refuses a pacifier... which makes the whole experience that much more exciting. Next week we leave for Georgia then Hilton Head Island... um, say a prayer for us!
Two months brings the most heart melting smiles and babbling a mother can hear. After weeks of hard work and baby seems to take no notice of you save nursing time, suddenly the light shines and angels sing when she looks at you with a grin and a soft melodic sigh. Oh the gifts of motherhood!
Two months and my "advanced" little angel is in complete control of her head, turning and fixing her gaze where she pleases... like a ceiling fan LOL. She loves watching them go around and around...
Well I postponed posting because I haven't time to sit and type my thoughts, but I may just go on posting random pics of life over the next few weeks. So many wonderful sweet moments...
Finally, brothers,
whatever is true,
whatever is noble,
whatever is right,
whatever is pure,
whatever is lovely,
whatever is admirable-
if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-
think about such things. Philippians 4:8
Friday, May 8, 2009
A little busy...
While I was nursing Alivia, Ryan and Emma had some fun in the back yard!
Cats get hungry too. They opened the cabinet and tipped over the container of food and helped themselves.
Emma played in her first spring festival (more to come on that), Ryan played in his fourth Spring Festival!? Wow.
Alivia all wrapped up in the sweet blanket Emma picked out for her...
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