Rock's pink eye

Rock has had a runny nose the last few days and then this morning woke up with a pink eye.  After's Sam's bout with pink eye a couple weeks ago, I thought for sure it would be passed around.  But after 1 week and no one else getting it, I thought we were safe.  How crazy when after no pink eye in the house for over a week, Rock wakes up with it!  He hates the eye drops and it is a fight every time we have to do it-poor little guy! 

Max's friends

Saturday

Kris called me a couple of days ago to let me know that Ashton had a basketball tournament in Ogden this weekend.  So Mom, the kids and I drove down today to watch her play.  She is great ball player and I always enjoy having the opportunity to watch her.  Kris coached today and that, too, is always fun to watch.  Then we went to lunch at Chili's and was able to visit a little longer.  It's always a joy being able to see family!!

After lunch, I told the kids I had a surprise for them.  They got so excited!!  They kept trying to guess what the surprise was, but never came close.  We drove up the freeway just a few exits and pulled into a Chevron.  We pulled up right next to Allen's car and just sat there for a few minutes (Allen walked in the store before we pulled up).  Then Mom got out and started to unbuckle Rock and got him out of the van and just then Allen walked out of the store and Rock ran right to him, so happy and screaming for Daddy.  The girls still didn't get what was happening and I told them that there was their surprise.  I'm not sure how happy about it they were, but they did run up to Allen and give him lots of loves.  I think they were hoping for something a little more fun?!  But Allen ate it up and loved every minute of it.  Mom offered to drive the car and Allen jumped into the van with us to drive the rest of the way home.  Danni interogated Allen about staying at Dad and Denise's and all about his new job.  From what I could gather from the interview, Allen is liking the job and has had quite a few experiences with dogs on his route!!  He even got flashed by someone - should I be jealous?  Anyway, both Allen and the kids are loving being together and just keep teasing each other.  Tomorrow will be another sad day as we have to say good-bye for another week. 

Saying good night to Dad

Friday Night

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Monday

Sunday

Saturday Night

Saturday

Last night I worked at the hospital and was put on call at 0300. So I got home around 0400 and laid in bed, tyring to fall asleep. I felt like CRAP, I really thought I was going to puke but never did. I was freezing and could not get warm, no matter how many blankets I piled on top of myself. I did finally fall asleep and slept for a VERY long time-THANK YOU MOM!

Mom did bring Rock in to me when it was his nap time, so I got to snuggle with him-which I always love. While I was sleeping, Mom and the girls made cupcakes. Anything with the word "cake" in it is something that Rock absolutely loves! So when we woke up, the first thing he did was eat a cupcake. He was in 7th Heaven.

Then Mom and the kids got ready to go to Wal-Mart. Can you guess why? There was some movie that came out on DVD today and we are all dying to watch it again!! Mom took the kids and left me home so that I could relax in a hot bath. But, instead I'm posting all of these pictures for Allen (he's having a hard time being away from me......and the kids, I guess!!).

WE LOVE AND MISS YOU, DADDY!!!!!!!

Friday

Friday Morning

Thursday Evening

Sammi doing homework

Bubba writing a letter to Daddy

Rock just being Rock

Dad's Home

Allen did not have training today so last night after class he drove home for the night. I was going to surprise the kids with thism, but Sam asked for a playdate after school and was so upset with me when I told her no that I had to tell her why. So, needless to say, the girls were very happy to know Dad was coming home for the night.

He let the girls stay home from school today, too. He wanted all the time he could get. When I started to object, I could tell how improtant it was to Allen, so kept quiet and let them have their day. They all got to sleep in this morning and after Rock's (and Dad's) nap, they went to the park. Then they came to visit me at work, which is always such a great surprise!! After that, Mom treated us to dinner at Golden Corral. It was a nice day together.

When we came home, I gave Allen a much needed haircut. After another tearful goodbye, Allen was on the road again for more early morning training tomorrow. He may or may not have training Saturday, he'll find out for sure tomorrow. So we will get to see him again this weekend before he heads down to Helper to start work on Monday.

Such cuteness

HaPpY BiRtHdAy MaNdY!!

Good Night, Daddy!

We have been waiting impatiently for Allen to start his new job with the post office, and now it is finally here. Tomorrow is his first day of training in Salt Lake and then next week he starts in Helper. He left tonight to stay at Becky's house because he has to be there at 7am. I worked last night and then wene to church this morning, so I went to bed and was sleeping when he left. But the kids told me that Rock was so very upset when Daddy left and stood outside screaming to be able to go with Daddy.

Sam told me that a couple of hours after Allen left that she was missing him so much that she called him. She said that Dad started crying because he missed her too. When I finally talked to Allen tonight, he said that he cried all the way to Brigham City. Sarah was with him because she stayed at our house over the weekend. Allen said that Sarah cried with him. When he was finally starting to gain control of himself, Sammi called to tell him she missed him and he started to cry again!! When they got to Becky's, Sarah ran in the house and right to her bedroom and started crying because she wants to live with Bubba and Sam! What a long day of sadness and crying!!

After the kids' baths tonight, right before I put Rock down to bed, they all posed together to tell Daddy good night and blow him kisses. We love you, Hon! Good luck tomorrow!