Nicky, Blake, Alexis Photo Dump

Being at the Smith home for a week offered me opportunity to try out different settings on my camera. I really don't know what I'm doing since I have yet to read the book but last night was a chance to take outside photos with willing subjects:

                                   Nicholas Christiaan Smith

 

 

Blake Thomas Smith

 

 

 

Alexis Elizabeth Smith

 

 

This was so much fun. It is difficult to hold the camera and "play ball" at the same time but it sure is fun.

Time to get out the book.

Maybe tomorrow.

 

She Got "The Boot"!

Poor Kendra didn't get the report that she was hoping for this morning. Last Saturday morning, the ER doctor 'sluffed' the whole thing off like it was no big deal but today's report didn't sound like that! She needs an MRI and an orthopedic doctor soon! They are being scheduled due to an avulsion fracture, serious sprain  and a torn ligament. (An avulsion fracture is when a chunk of bone breaks off the main bone. I had to look that one up.) The doctor said that it wasn't a chipped bone but a chunk of bone. Then he gave Kendra "the boot" which is much more comfortable due to the support. It is, however, hot (and I don't mean "hot" as in "cute"!).

 

Kendra is mostly upset that she can't drive. I have been...what?...amazed?... thrilled?...wowed?...relieved?... that so many people have offered her their services. Between offers of food prep to child care to driving services, her friends have been incredible!

 

Thankfully, I have been able to be here this week and Tom will arrive tomorrow while I head home to care for a few things. I will return mid-week if all goes well!

 

We are BLESSED that my sister, Paula (and Ron of course!) live 8 short driveways from here. We have been blessed beyond words, that after having lived in so many parts of the country, they ended up in Kendra's neighborhood. No one will ever know how much relief that this gives Tom and me. We can never thank them enough for all that they do for our family! Thank you Paula and Ron!

 

 Kendra's fracture could be a long repair/healing process

 

BUT.....

 

things could have been sooooooo much worse! She isn't in much pain! She doesn't have to stay off of her foot (at least for now). She has retired and nearby family to help out! The boys are very self-sufficient and easy to care for! Alexis is wonderful but is 4!

 

So now we wait for an appointment with the orthopedic doctor.

Stay tuned... 

Ouch!

When Tom and I arrived in Noblesville last Saturday (for the Labor Day weekend), this is what we found:

Kendra had just returned from the ER where Paula had taken her.

 

On Friday night, Kendra had followed Alexis up a slide to be sure that she was seated safely.  Kendra then quickly backed down the ladder so she could run around the slide to catch Alexis. She, however, landed wrong.

Nicholas ended up catching Alexis while Kendra spent several minutes on the ground determining the severity of her injury. She managed to drive from the park in Cicero back home to Noblesville.

By Saturday morning, Jason had returned from work and was able to care for the kidlets and Kendra called Paula to drive her to the ER.  X-rays showed a nasty sprain and a chipped bone.

 

Labor Day Weekend didn't work out the way Kendra thought it was going to, however, the rest of us had a great time as we all hung out with Paula and Ron.

 

Nicholas and Ron spent a lot of time watching football games.

Blake is a "water baby" and spent hours in the pool. He takes pirate toys into the pool and his imagination takes over.

 

 

 

Alexis spent time dancing, building, swimming and playing.

 

 

PopPop Tom was here for the weekend and had all the time in the world for hugging.

 

 

Paula and Ron's dog, Sophie, wanted to hug, too!

                     Jason spent every night working but was able to 
                                         to have a little fun.

 

Nicholas and Blake totally entertained each other!

 

I'm so glad that I have been able to help Kendra out this week. Since this accident caught us all by surprise, I didn't come prepared with enough clothes, meds, etc. but it's amazing how everything works out just fine.

 

Tomorrow morning is Kendra's doctor's appointment. It will be interesting to see what he says. Tom returned to Goshen last Monday to be able to get the Layla and Marley off to school and picked up after school. He will return to Noblesville Friday early afternoon and take me home Saturday night. Kendra is hoping that she can ditch the crutches and drive but I can just about guarantee that that's not going to happen. Stay tuned...

Sweet Alexis

I love my JoJo but...she got a new camera. She always wants me to say "cheese" but I don't want to. It was a beautiful day today so I went outside to play and JoJo followed me. I said, "cheese"....well....sort of. (Maybe she will go away, now.)

 

My daddy came home from work this morning and I was so happy to see him. He teases me and makes me laugh.

 

 

I asked daddy for a kiss. Then I pretended to wipe it off.

 

Daddy always says, "Don't you wipe off my kiss!"

It makes me laugh and laugh. We play this game over and over.

 

Daddy is so patient and so funny!

But it is almost time for me to go to school so

I must go eat my lunch.

 

My lunch was deeeelicious! Soon the bus will be here but I have a little time to play.

 

 

Mommy needs me to take care of the flowers.

(I think Mommy needs some help deadheading them!)

 

I do such good work!

 

Mommy and Daddy are having a talk while I work.

They sure do love me a lot!

 

 

Oh! I hear the bus coming!!! I must find the "wish flower" fast!

 

I hope these things don't stick to my lips!

 

Aunt Paula just drove into the driveway!!! I love my Aunt Paula and Uncle Ron soooo much! She wants me to have a good day at school. I wish Aunt Paula could go with me. She would love it!

I love you Aunt Paula!

                                   I'll see you after school!
                           I'm glad that you live so close to me! 

Have a wonderful day my sweet girl!