What a croupy day..

Where to begin?! So, the inevitable fall cold has been making its rounds with Cailin being the latest victim. My poor little sweetie is all stuffed up and sounds terrible. She is a trooper though and still keeps us smiling. Cassidy has been pretty healthy and hasn't shown any symptoms of having a cold...in fact we went to visit our lovely friends, the Soupals, and then spent Sunday afternoon enjoying beautiful fall weather with Bill, Janette, and Caleb.

Then...last night/this morning Lucas and I both woke @ 1:30am to a horrible coughing coming from the girl's room. We both thought it was Cailin since she has been battling a cold. Lucas got up to get her so we could be close to her, and when he went into the bedroom he realized it was Cassidy coughing and she was having a very difficult time breathing. We decided to take her to the Emergency Room because she was really struggling to breath. Lucas took her in while Cailin and I waited (we were told to stay out of the room because of the high level of flu activity and b/c I am considered high risk due to pregnancy and Cailin is high risk because of her age). It was absolutely horrible having to watch Lucas carry her away.

A nurse finally came out and said that they believed Cassidy has croup. She was given a steriod to take down inflammation and she was receiving breathing treatments. Then they very kindly said that Cailin and I should go home. I called Bill and Janette to pick up Cailin and I. They arrived and took us home. Lucas and Cassidy arrived home at 5:30am. We all immediately laid down and slept for a few hours. Cassidy is feeling much better. In fact, she was quite upset that we wouldn't allow her to go outside and play. I am hoping and praying for a restful and healing sleep tonight.

Baby, Baby

We had the big ultrasound with the specialist today, and everything went wonderfully. According to Dr. W. the baby looks perfect! YAY! We also found out that we are having a baby boy! How exciting! Now we can get rid of all the baby girl clothes and start stocking up on baby boy clothes!

Busy, Busy October

Does seem as though everything is happening in October?! We have been busy, busy here on Holland Rd.

The first weekend of October I had the opportunity to travel to a Christian Moms conference in Grand Rapids. It is called Hearts at Home and it was a fabulous experience. I went with the Leadership team from the Morning MOPS group (I am the MOPPETS coordinator.). It was amazing being able to not only be a Mom but to also be Alicia. I was able to create connections with the other members of the leadership team, while participating in inspirational workshops. I have to say my favorite speaker is Dr. Kevin Leman. He is the author of The Birth Order book (as well as many more). Overall, it was a weekend of inspiration, friendship, and growth. It also made me realize that I need to take more time for myself...

This weekend Lucas is fishing with some college friends. I think they are salmon fishing...I am definitely happy I am home with the cold, dreary weather we have been experiencing. I think the high today is 48F...brrrrr!

This next week we are busy with appointments, preschool, soccer, and Family Fun Night @ St. Lorenz. Hopefully things will slow down a bit in the next couple weeks. It would be nice to have a little break before the busy holiday season starts (only 11 weeks until Christmas!).

Holiday To Do List: Gather addresses for holiday cards!