While everyone else is rushing around going here and there for different gatherings with friends and family, we have been here; sick.
It (this viral junk) didn't hit us all at once. No...that would be too easy. It has been two here, another two there, and thankfully (knock on wood) Carl hasn't had any of it. It starts with a sore throat, then fever, then a hacky cough. Makena and Trey had it first over a week ago, then me, then Carlie. Poor Carlie seems to be having the worst time of it, mostly because she refuses to rest! I love her determination and being responsible, but she will not get well until she rests. But what do I know?! Oh, and she is very pig headed about it all. My parents have been sickly also. Trey's piano recital got postponed until after Christmas because Uncle Dean got sick. They worked so hard on their songs and he was disappointed but we will have a little post-Christmas recital as soon as everyone is well.
We have tried to do all the Christmas activities we can despite the snot and coughs.
It (this viral junk) didn't hit us all at once. No...that would be too easy. It has been two here, another two there, and thankfully (knock on wood) Carl hasn't had any of it. It starts with a sore throat, then fever, then a hacky cough. Makena and Trey had it first over a week ago, then me, then Carlie. Poor Carlie seems to be having the worst time of it, mostly because she refuses to rest! I love her determination and being responsible, but she will not get well until she rests. But what do I know?! Oh, and she is very pig headed about it all. My parents have been sickly also. Trey's piano recital got postponed until after Christmas because Uncle Dean got sick. They worked so hard on their songs and he was disappointed but we will have a little post-Christmas recital as soon as everyone is well.
We have tried to do all the Christmas activities we can despite the snot and coughs.
We went to Sherwood to see Christmas lights.
I think this one was my favorite.
We also decorated gingerbread houses. We ended up using a glue gun to make them stick. Nobody eats those nasty things anyway.
The gist and I went to lunch one day while the boys went hunting.
Carlie wasn't feeling the best here but chose to smile anyway.
Trey and Jack. This was his first rabbit hunt.
We also went Christmas caroling (well Carl, Trey, and I did) but I didnt take any pictures of that.
Trey also got contacts this week!
His hair is a mess because he had on a hat.
He likes them so far and has done well putting them in and taking them out.
He does look rather grown up without his glasses though!
So even through the sticky icky-ness we are pressing on, trying to keep the Christmas spirit alive!!
Much Love,
Beth
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