The Tubes Are In

I know this layout I did has nothing to do with Gavin's tubes, but I wanted to include some kind of picture or something of him. So I decided to include I layout I did. I just love that cheesy smile of his.

Anyway, Gavin got his tubes for his ears today. Dr. Wellendorf did both ears (even though only his right one was the problem) because he said that if one fills up with fluid, it is just as likely for the other one to do it as well so why not get them both done. And as I have mentioned before he had his miniscule surgery (as in less than 5 minutes) done in Lake City. They were all very nice there and had a blast with Gavin as we waited for the surgery. I just couldn't believe that he was done so soon. He didn't have any problems and the anesthesia wore off about 5-10 after the surgery was done. But, once he woke up it was awful. He was restless, cried often and complained of his mouth hurting (not sure about that one). He did not stop crying until we left the hospital and he got in the van for the ride home. Then once we got home, he was 100% different and was happy, cheerful and his old self. He hasn't even complained of any pain or anything. So, all in all, it went great. I just won't know until the end of May if his hearing is better (that is when he will go back to the AEA and have his hearing tested again). Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers.

A Couple of Projects

Hi all. It has been a while since I have posted some of my creativity, so here is some for ya. The first picture is of a frame I decorated to match a picture of Dawn and Gavin at the farm. One of my favorite pictures. I give this to Dawn to keep. The next pictures are a mini book I made for Dad of Riley and Gavin about the day we all went to the farm when Noah was in the hospital. I think we were getting pumpkins or something and just hanging out together. Jordan and Zach were in school, so unfortunately they couldn't be photographed. I hope you enjoy and I have tons more to post but I will stretch it out a little for ya.

Tubes for Gavin

Hello. Gavin went to an ENT doctor today and he confirmed with our doctor that he needed a tube put in his right ear. His day of surgery(outpatient, of course) is March 26, early in the morning. I don't know the time yet, but they said young children are first in line the day the surgeries are lined up due to the fact they can't eat or drink after midnight. The surgery will be in Lake City. I guess Dr. Wellendorf goes there once a month for surgeries. I hope all goes well and it isn't too painful or much of a problem for Gavy. I'm sure he will feel weird for a while after it is all over. But, as long as it fixes his hearing problem, we will deal with whatever comes our way.

Nursery Rhyme Tea

Riley had her first program today for us to enjoy. It wasn't very long, just three nursery rhymes that they said and they also sang two songs. It was still adorable though and I loved every minute of it. Then after they were done we got to stay and have snack and some juice and spend some time in their room. Riley did such a good job and was really into getting the actions for the rhymes and songs just right. I wish you all could have been there.