Bumps and bruises

This week has been our week for being knocked around. You've seen the pictures of Maddi's head from Tuesday. Wednesday Michael got his little toe on one foot stepped on and the top of his other foot stepped on by horses. His foot got all swollen and bruised from that. Wednesday evening, Maddi fell and banged up her knee so it matches her head. Zane got a cut on him from a stick that Zeke threw. Thursday Dillon hit his mouth on Zeke's head. His lip got huge and is still swollen and it knocked his teeth a little and made them bleed. That day Michael also got kicked in the stomach by a horse. Friday night at the fair, Zane got a little bloody nose from running into someone. I think we all need a good nap before we start next week!

Blue Ribbon Bread

I took my bread to the fair this week just for fun and I won a blue ribbon in the whole wheat bread category and I got third place overall in the yeast bread constest, I got beat out by some dinner rolls. I suppose I get some sort of money for it but I won't find out how much until I go to pick everything up tomorrow. Now I suppose I can raise the price of my bread when I sell it!

The Horse Show

Makenna did a great job at the horse show yesterday. She looked so cute out there in her cowboy clothes. The other girls did a good job too. It was fun to watch. Maddi and Zane have decided that next year they will do it too. Okie is a great horse and the boys love to ride her too.

Fair Week

Fair week has arrived. We went to Tyler Tuesday so the girls could turn in their fair projects. They did a good job and each got 5 ribbons. Afterwards they got to go home with the Olsens and go swimming at their grandmas house. While playing, Maddi decided that she could give Ellie, who is 3 and almost as big as Maddi, a piggy back ride. As she lifted Ellie on her back she lost her balance and went head first onto the cement. Ellie was able to stick her hands out and catch herself but Maddi had her hands around Ellie's legs and didn't catch herself. She got a big bump and raw spot on her forehead. It's up into the hair line. It rubbed off all her hair and now the blue/green color is coming down in to her eyes. It is looking much better today than it did when it happened. It is still quite sore and she gets headaches from it.

Yesterday we went with the Olsens swimming for a few hours. Then last night they came over to get the horses cleaned up for the show today. The Johnsons came too. While they were all playing, Maddi fell and skinned up her knee so now it matches her head.

Fun weekend

Last Thursday, our friends, the Olsens, took me and the four oldest kids to the High School Musical play in Lake Benton. It was a lot of fun. Our kids love that movie and it was fun for them to see the play and then meet that characters afterwards. They got their picture taken with Troy, Chad, Gabriella and Sharpay. Before we went to the play they had a little time to play. Josie and Claire took Maddi and Makenna for rides on the 4-wheeler and Zane took Ellie for a ride in the Gator. When we got back it was after 10 pm and they jumped out of the car ready to play some more. Susie got to drive the gator, Zane gave Ellie another ride and then we headed home. The next morning Michale left for the race tracks. The kids and I left after lunch and met him there. We did some school shopping while Michael was busy with the horses and then we went to the races together. The next morning Michael had to be back at the tracks so the kids and I did a little more shopping. Then we stopped by to see Michael before we headed home. Sunday, the Olsens came over again and we had a picnic and then the kids practiced with their horses for the fair. Makenna, Josie and Claire are all doing it. Maddi thinks she might next year. Ben (he works with Michael) came and joined in on the fun. The kids absolutely love him. It has been fun having the Olsens over so much. Our kids love them and they are such a nice family. We are blessed to have friends like them. Last night they had their last t-ball practice. Today we enter in their projects for the fair. Tomorrow night the Olsens and the Johnsons are going to come over and clean the horses and shine them up so they will be pretty for the fair and then Thursday morning is the show. They are all excited. We will post pictures for every one.

The first game

Yesterday was the kids first t-ball/baseball game. They had fun. Makenna and Zane had their t-ball game first. They did a good job and as they both will tell you - they never got out (no one does in t-ball). Makenna played pitcher nad Zane played 3rd base. Zane wasn't really sure what he was supposed tp be doing. He knew he was supposed to go to the base whenever the ball was in play but I don't think he knew why. He would just wait for a runner and then race them to base. He always won because he had a head start. Maddi now plays coach pitch baseball. She loves it and does pretty good. She got to play pitcher during one inning, which she loves to do. She did a good job too last night and she never got out either. Wednesday will be their next, and last, game. Zane invited Ben to come watch so the kids were excited to get to play with him. They absolutely love Ben and he seems to like them too.

Late night

Tonight we had plans of Michael riding horses with Makenna, Zane and Dillon while I took Maddi, Zeke and Olivia for a walk. When we all got done we were going to roast marshmallows and then get ready for bed. While we were on our walk I noticed Maddi was wheezing a lot. She had been coughing all day but now it had gotten worse. She said her chest was hurting and every time she coughed her throat hurt. She even informed me she had "puked in her mouth" several times. When we got back the the house I told Michael and while he was getting the fire started for the marshmallow roast I called the hospital. They told me to bring her in. Just as we were getting ready to leave, Lorie and Bob drove in the driveway with their daughter and granddaughter. We said our hellos and then I left with Maddi. She was upset because she wanted to stay and play with Finley who is 8 and have marshmallows. The doctor gave Maddi and inhaler and told us to give her some type of cold or allergy medicine and some tylenol for her fever. She wasn't sure if Maddi has asthma or not but we are supposed to keep a watch on things and see if she continues to have problems breathing when she is active or at other times. It was after 9pm when we got home and no one was at the house. Maddi was hoping they all went to Lories house to roast marshmallows for a surprise for her. I knew better. Michael was called on duty. The other kids were sitting in the car at Lorie's and Michael was in the barn with Bob and Lorie working on a horse. She has to always have everything done right now whether it needs it or not. Finally at 10pm he was done. We go home and quickly got ready for bed. The others did get to roast a couple of marshmallows, but Maddi will have to wait for another day.

Memory Game

1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember!

2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll come to your blog (if you have one) and leave a memory about you.

Swimming lessoons

We finished swimming lessons today. Zane passed to level 2. Maddi passed to level 3. Makenna will stay in level 2. She used to be terrified of the water and especially of getting her face wet. She does much better in the water now. She'll leave the edge and even jump in, but still hesitates to let her face get in it. So her and Zane will get to be in the same class next year.

He's Home!

Well, actually he's working but he's home! Another trip done and now he will get to be home for a couple of weeks before he has to go on another long trip. We even got to sleep in a little this morning and swimming lessons were cancelled because of rain so we didn't have to rush around and go any where. Simple pleasures bring the greatest joys!