Monday, September 15, 2008

Oh, Happy Day!


Chris and Wanda showed up at the house this afternoon as Husband and Wife. Yes, they tied the knot in a romantic, secret ceremony. It took place beside the pool at Jeff's house. Alli was there, of course, as well as Jeff and the officiant. We are so glad they finally did it, and think it's fantastic that they kept it simple - no frill, no fluff, only the important stuff. The honeymooners (with Derrek and Jordan) are heading to San Antonio tonight, to stay in a motel near the hospital where the donor and donee are to report early in the morning for a final round of pre-transplant testing. Congratulations! And welcome to the family!

Breakfast with the Girls

This morning, Tara, Rebekah, and I met for breakfast with our girls at Rather Sweet. We enjoyed each other's company over omelettes and pancakes. Everybody noticed that Willa wasn't quite herself, though. I attributed her fussiness to her missed morning nap. But by the time we got home, she was running a temperature of 104 degrees. Dr. Stafford diagnosed her with a mild ear infection and prescribed her very first antibiotic. (Milestone!) Even Rather Sweet Pancakes couldn't pep her up...

Rebekah with Camden (15 months)...

All of the girls...

We can't all be picture-perfect, all of the time...

Gracie Jolie-Pitt (8 weeks)...

Harlie Lyn (3)...

Harlie and Camden...

Big-girl fascination...

Thankfully, the infected one did not partake in the love-fest...