Thanksgiving in Hayti

On Wednesday evening, we packed up the Pathfinder and headed to Hayti. Since we left around 7:00 p.m., Evelyn slept the entire way there--so we were the picture of one big happy family traveling down the interstate! When she awoke on Thanksgiving morning, Grandma Cheryl couldn't wait for Evelyn to open a present, so she got a head start on Christmas! Once she opened a gift, we headed over to Aunt Kathy's for a wonderful Thanksgiving feast! Of course, Evelyn enjoyed seeing all the family that had come from Tennessee and the surrounding area to see her. The next day, we stayed close to Grandma's and opened more Christmas presents that evening. What do you know, Evelyn found the ornaments on the tree and decided to try one! Then, on Saturday, Aunt Gwindel came to say good-bye, but Evelyn was taking a nap. Later that day, Aunt Kathy and Aunt Sandy came to say good-bye. Early on Sunday morning, we packed up the Pathfinder again and headed for home. Again, Evelyn did very well and we were one big happy family traveling down the interstate.

Recovery Road

Evelyn is back to the picture of health! Thanks to everyone who called and prayed for her. She has been feeling much better since Wed., but now Mommy is not so well. I think I have the virus that she caught. Luckily, it didn't really hit until Friday night and lasted most of the day on Sat. Mommy spent the day in bed and Daddy helped care for Evelyn (which I think they both loved the time together). By Sat. evening, Mommy was feeling much better and we ventured out to do some Christmas shopping. When we got home, it was time for Evelyn's bottle and Little Miss Independent decided she wanted to hold the bottle all by herself! We continue to be amazed at how fast she is growing and changing.

Sick Baby

Evelyn has her first real illness and Mommy is worried! It began yesterday morning with an explosive diaper and has continued. She is having such explosions that it is running out of the diaper and onto her clothes. Also, she has vomited a few times. If it weren't for those two symptoms, you'd never know she wasn't her self. She is laughing, babbling, and playing like normal. I called the doctor's office this morning and they said since she wasn't running a fever (thank heavens for that) that we should give her Pedialite and reduce her food intake before rushing her into the office. We are trying it, but she doesn't seem too keen on the pedialite. Please pray that this ends soon--I am so worried about her dehydrating.