Easter Week...Frozen...Sick Again

He is Risen, He is Risen Indeed! Hallelujah!! 

We worshiped our Risen Savior from home again this year.  We very much missed being with our church family (for the second year in a row), but I am thankful that as I type this we are all on the mend!

FROZEN was our Easter Week theme as we were stuck at home.  While Michael recovered from surgery he had lots of frozen popsicles, but he also received the movie as a prize.  This was our first time to see Frozen and we have watched it at least 20 times by now.  Adam has had about all he can stand from Michael and I singing, "Let it Go" from the top of our lungs! Ella goes super crazy over Olaf, she absolutely adores that snowman!

So last year on Easter Sunday we were in the ER with Ella Grace and a 104 temperature which we found out was due to a urinary tract infection.  Well, this year Michael's surgery was on Monday, and this is what my poor poor baby girl looked like on Wednesday.  She suffered for three days with a 104 temp. Her pain continued for about a week and cold/cough symptoms for about 2 weeks.  Bless her heart.  All of this from the super evil virus within the family of hand, foot and mouth...oh how I loathe this virus.  

So I had not slept for about three days due to my sick baby and my recovering boy needing me, but that's OK, that is my job and it is my joy to do so!   I was determined to still do some Easter Tradition activities, so I pulled out the needed items to dye Easter Eggs.  I totally blame my sleep deprivation for not remembering that you need WHITE eggs (not BROWN) when dying eggs. Therefore we ended up with lovely earth toned eggs.  

 OK, I admit they were somewhat pretty, but they just would not do. I had to have Easter colors!  So I was able to sneak away for white eggs.  Second batch...much better!  We also tried a new crayon method that Michael really liked.

 Daddy entertained with lots of Lego building.  He even made Ella some elephants. :)

 Ella's fever broke by Saturday morning and she perked up quite a bit.  She tried her first PEEP! :)

 Easter morning baskets from Mommy & Daddy.  I did not plan the pink/blue theme.  I guess that just happens when you have a boy and a girl.  Grandma sent the bunnies, but I just had to set them out with their baskets since they matched. ;)

 Though we couldn't be with our friends, we still had a backyard Easter Egg hunt.

Ella picked a few dandelions along the way.  Oh I love that girl!

Michael's Surgery

Our sweet boy, bless his heart, has been on too much medication since before he turned 1.  He has been on  numerous rounds of breathing treatments, antibiotics, steroids, nose sprays, etc....  His asthma/allergy specialist as well as his pediatrician thought it was time to see an ENT.  All three doctors were in agreement that Michael needed an intervention, adenoid removal.  So, off to Texas Children's Hospital we went for surgery.  And sure enough, Michael's adenoids were just as the doctors suspected, coated in bacteria as well as his sinuses.  The doctor washed his sinuses out as well.  Michael will be on a medicine regimen for 30 days and we are so hopeful that Michael's sick days are over!  By the way, we were very impressed with TCH!

Playtime in the waiting area after we were checked in.  How awesome is the giant Connect 4?!?!

Wonderful Wonderful Child Life Specialist Lauren helped SO MUCH with the whole process.  Michael is picking out his flavor of choice for the "sleepy medicine."  He chose strawberry.

 Riding in style to the OR! He was such a brave boy.  So proud of him.

Adam and I went to the family room to wait.  TCH treats the parents right...ah, Starbucks!

 In less than 30 minutes Michael was in recovery.  Took a good hour for him to really wake up.  He was calm and peaceful.  Very thankful.  He only got upset for a minute when his IV was removed.  

Happy to be going home.  He wanted to go pick up his Sissy, sweet brother.

Little miss Ella was well taken care of at the Baker's house, where she also became a patient. ;)

Lyla said, "I love Ella, look I'm hugging her."  It was such a blessing to know Ella was in great hands and well loved so we could focus on our little guy.  I was concerned about having to wake Ella up early this morning, but God is good ~ Ella woke up at EXACTLY the moment I needed her to, happy and all!  :) She didn't even cry when we dropped her off.  The entire morning went so smoothly, thank you Lord!

And he's out again...watching "Frozen" with Daddy.

HOSANNA!!

I just love Palm Sunday at our church.  The children sing "Hosanna" and wave palm leaves.  After church we have an Easter Egg hunt.  Michael and Ella both did a fantastic job on stage.  Ella did not cry, scream or run!  She just sat on the step, held her palm leaf and looked at everybody, whew!  Michael stood in his place, waved his palm leaf and smiled. I love my babies and I'm a proud Mommy!!

 Michael and his sweet friend Lyla.

 Ella's first time to actually hunt for eggs...she was not too into it.  She found her first egg and opened it.  She then walked around with the lollipop that was inside the egg...she considered herself done.  All she wanted was her green lollipop! :)  Her brother took care of her though and found her some eggs. Sweet brother looking out for his Sissy.  

Spring Cuteness

After church on Sunday...they did not want to stop for a picture, but I just had to!

 Ella Grace is a hoot with her bonnet and purse.  She walks around every day with them and sometimes puts treasures in her purse. Too cute!

Static Electricity

This sweet thing's theme is "Anything You Can Do, I Can Do TOO!"  She wants to do everything that Michael does, so she has decided that she can climb the ladder and slide too.  Ella Grace is keeping us on our toes!

Bluebonnets

 These bluebonnets are on mom and dad's property in Huntsville.