Spring Break Part 1

Our Spring Break was pretty busy this year. Radley and I started off getting his kidney checked out at the hospital. He had to do the Mag3 nuclear test again where they put radioactive particles in him and watch the fluid go through his kidneys. He did it once when he was 2 1/2 months, and it was much better that time. The IV and catheter were much easier then, as was strapping him down to the table. However, he did good considering, and the test came back showing his kidney looking pretty good. It is working about 70-75%. That same day we had a LOT of family in our tiny apartment. Kenney's cousin Celesta and her family were being sealed in the temple, so we had a lot of Kenney's immediate family around. (I rushed out of the temple to rescue the babysitter so I didn't get a picture of the family at the temple, bummer). We didn't have room for everyone to stay with us, but Kenney's sister Shayla and her family stayed here so the kids could play. It was a lot of fun. We went to the park, went swimming, out to eat, and the kids' favorite Chuck E. Cheese!! The adults were exhausted by the end, but the kids had a blast!! At one point while we were at the temple there were 10 kids in our 900 sq ft. apt. Let's just say that wasn't planned!!!

After Chuck E. Cheese we came home and packed for Childress and Brownwood. We headed to Childress first where the boys were able to play a little longer with their cousins. On Monday, St. Patrick's Day, we had our first ever green dinner. The boys have an aunt who goes ALL out for EVERY holiday!! My kids definitely got the short end of the stick there; I consider it a success to celebrate birthdays and Christmas,!! We had dinner with them that night and all of us got in the green St. Patty's Day spirit! We had green everything! My boys seemed somewhat confused, but they ate. Damon especially liked the dessert which was also green!

The poor guy finally had to get the IV in his ankle.

After a lot of trouble getting the IV and catheter in, Radley finally gave up and feel asleep for about 10 mins before they came to wake him up again.

He was not happy about being strapped down and immobile!

He had to be like this for 40 mins, and he finally gave up about 30 mins into the process.

Damon was not so sure about the pool this time.  It was extremely crowded and loud.  I had a hard time getting pictures, but Kyler had a blast and is much more comfortable in the water now!!

Two kids are missing but we told Kenney's brother and sister to put a movie on for the kids, and it seemed to work pretty well.

Kyler and Tyce love each other so much.  Papa made their day by taking all of them to Chuck E. Cheese

Radley eating his green dinner.  We even had green bread!

Proof that my boys really do eat.  They even eat green food!

Conner and Jace really enjoyed it too!

Now that is one green dinner!!

I told you he liked the dessert!