Sunday-Went to church this morning and came home for lunch. We stayed inside for the bulk of the day because we finally got some rain today! PTL!!! So glad to see some precipitation. :) This evening we decided to take the girls to the theater in town to see Zookeeper. It was a pretty good movie. The girls cracked up through a lot of it.
Monday-Today I took the girls to the Madison County Fair. It was so hot out, we didn't stay long. We went and saw the rabbits, chickens, cows, hogs, and sheep. It was a lot of fun! Just before we left we stopped at the Tropical Snow stand and got some snow cones. Those were great and helped to cool us off for a short while. When we got home we did swim for a little bit.
Tuesday-Ran to Vandalia today to go to the pool store to have the water tested and to Wal-Mart for school supplies. Alyssa had to get a lot of stuff for Jr. High! I couldn't believe all the things they had to have.
Sunday, July 24, 2011
July 17-23, 2011
Sunday-This morning we went to church and came straight home. We quickly changed clothes and the girls and I left for a birthday party for a friend's little girl. It was sooo hot outside! We didn't stay too long, just long enough to eat lunch with them and see her open her gifts. This evening was Isaac's birthday party. His was in Highland at the public pool. It was lots of fun but also very hot, even to swim! I cannot believe how hot they say it's going to be this week! Stay cool and safe in this heat this upcoming week everyone.
Monday-Took Trystan to see Dr. Wilson today so he can take a look at her toe. He said that it didn't look like anything to worry about, but to watch it. If anything is to change we are to bring her in and he'll have a dermatologist to look at it. This evening Trystan started her dance camp. She was so excited and nervous about it at the same time. All that changed to pure excitement when we pulled up and she saw her friend Molly was taking the same dance camp as her. After camp she couldn't stop talking about how great it was! While I had Trystan at dance camp, Alyssa and Tracy went to eat with the rest of the family for his mom's birthday. Happy Birthday Grandma Watson!!!
Tuesday-Alyssa had some Border's gift cards to use before the stores closed. So we ran to Edwardsville in the morning. Then took the girls to see the eye doctor this afternoon. He said their eyes were exactly the same! He couldn't believe it either. :) They will both eventually be needing glasses, but their eyes aren't bad enough right now for them. He did also say they need to be coming every year now for eye exams. Trystan had her second night of dance camp this evening. She is still loving it! Miss Heather asked Alyssa if she would like to help with the class for the rest of the week. Alyssa was totally excited about that!
Wednesday-Spent the day at home today until it was time to take Trystan to dance camp. Trystan still had fun and Alyssa loved being the helper for Miss Heather!
Thursday-Today we had to run to Edwardsville because I had a doctor's appointment. The girls were so patient while they waited with my mom for me to finish. So, I took them for Coldstone ice cream and everyone was happy! This evening was Trystan's fourth day of dance camp. Not sure she's ready for it to end.
Friday-Last day of dance camp was this evening and we got to sit in and watch. Trystan did a fabulous job and Alyssa did a great job helping out!
Saturday-Had another day with a lot of running. I had a Dollar General coupon along with others to use so we met my mom at Highland DG and while we were there we ran into Tracy's mom. So once we were finished there we walked on down to Subway and all five of us ate together. We had a very nice time together. After lunch Grandma Watson went ahead on home while the rest of us went to Wal-Mart. My mom only had a few things to get so once she had those she went ahead and left. The girls and I finished our grocery shopping and came home. I unloaded and put everything away and then headed into Greenville to pick up a few other things. Once I got back we went swimming for a bit. The girls stayed out and swam while I came in and fixed dinner. It was a GREAT day!
Monday-Took Trystan to see Dr. Wilson today so he can take a look at her toe. He said that it didn't look like anything to worry about, but to watch it. If anything is to change we are to bring her in and he'll have a dermatologist to look at it. This evening Trystan started her dance camp. She was so excited and nervous about it at the same time. All that changed to pure excitement when we pulled up and she saw her friend Molly was taking the same dance camp as her. After camp she couldn't stop talking about how great it was! While I had Trystan at dance camp, Alyssa and Tracy went to eat with the rest of the family for his mom's birthday. Happy Birthday Grandma Watson!!!
Tuesday-Alyssa had some Border's gift cards to use before the stores closed. So we ran to Edwardsville in the morning. Then took the girls to see the eye doctor this afternoon. He said their eyes were exactly the same! He couldn't believe it either. :) They will both eventually be needing glasses, but their eyes aren't bad enough right now for them. He did also say they need to be coming every year now for eye exams. Trystan had her second night of dance camp this evening. She is still loving it! Miss Heather asked Alyssa if she would like to help with the class for the rest of the week. Alyssa was totally excited about that!
Wednesday-Spent the day at home today until it was time to take Trystan to dance camp. Trystan still had fun and Alyssa loved being the helper for Miss Heather!
Thursday-Today we had to run to Edwardsville because I had a doctor's appointment. The girls were so patient while they waited with my mom for me to finish. So, I took them for Coldstone ice cream and everyone was happy! This evening was Trystan's fourth day of dance camp. Not sure she's ready for it to end.
Friday-Last day of dance camp was this evening and we got to sit in and watch. Trystan did a fabulous job and Alyssa did a great job helping out!
Saturday-Had another day with a lot of running. I had a Dollar General coupon along with others to use so we met my mom at Highland DG and while we were there we ran into Tracy's mom. So once we were finished there we walked on down to Subway and all five of us ate together. We had a very nice time together. After lunch Grandma Watson went ahead on home while the rest of us went to Wal-Mart. My mom only had a few things to get so once she had those she went ahead and left. The girls and I finished our grocery shopping and came home. I unloaded and put everything away and then headed into Greenville to pick up a few other things. Once I got back we went swimming for a bit. The girls stayed out and swam while I came in and fixed dinner. It was a GREAT day!
Sunday, July 10, 2011
July 10-16, 2011
Sunday-We woke up this morning and had breakfast at the hotel before leaving St. Louis. The girls went to Sunday School and Church with Grandma. We then met them at Teri and Brad's house for Trent's 14th birthday. We ate lunch, had cake and ice cream, and Trent opened his gifts. We all had a good time until Trystan started to have an allergy attack. I gave her a benadryl before leaving Teri's. By the time we were almost home, I had to give her another benadryl. She kept saying her head, eyes, nose, mouth, and throat hurt. She ended up falling asleep for a while after laying with ice on her head. While she slept, Tracy stayed with the girls and I went to pick up some things at CVS. I came home we ate supper and then headed out to the pool.
Monday-Alyssa started practicing with a couple of other girls for the Talent Show Competition at the Bond County Fair. Later in the afternoon, I took her to her first day of ballet camp. She loved it. She was very tired tonight, but decided to take a dip in the pool this evening. It was just too hot outside to do anything today, even swim!
Tuesday-Today was a busy day of running! Started off by going to Highland for a couple of errands and then back to Greenville for Alyssa's school physical at the doctor's office. While we were there, I had the doctor look at a spot on Trystan's right foot. She wasn't sure exactly what it was but thought that it looked like an irregular mole. She told us that we should take her to see her oncologist and have him take a look at it. So Tracy called there today and we are to see Dr. Wilson Monday morning at 10 a.m. Not news we were hoping for. :( After the doctor's office I took the girls for some lunch and then headed to our next appointment at the Bond County Health Department for Alyssa's immunization shots. Ran home for about an hour and then back into town for Alyssa to practice for the Fair from 2-4. While she was at practice, Trystan and I went to Vandalia to the Camper Store(they wrote us a check and forgot to sign it), the pool store(to check the pool chemical levels), back to Greenville to pick up Alyssa from practice and take her to dance camp from 4-5:15, and home for supper. Whew! I would love to say our day was over, but that wouldn't be true. :0) After dinner, the girls decided to go for a bike ride. This was Trystan's first official ride on her new bike she got from Leaps of Love(LOL) and she loved it! Thank you so much LOL for making Trystan feel that much more normal again!!! Both girls were exhausted tonight, but had a great day!
Wednesday-Friday - Alyssa really enjoyed dance camp this week! She really didn't want it to end.
Saturday-Spent this very warm Saturday at home and in the pool. Today was a day that I was really happy we have a pool! This upcoming week is going to be a scorcher!!!!
Monday-Alyssa started practicing with a couple of other girls for the Talent Show Competition at the Bond County Fair. Later in the afternoon, I took her to her first day of ballet camp. She loved it. She was very tired tonight, but decided to take a dip in the pool this evening. It was just too hot outside to do anything today, even swim!
Tuesday-Today was a busy day of running! Started off by going to Highland for a couple of errands and then back to Greenville for Alyssa's school physical at the doctor's office. While we were there, I had the doctor look at a spot on Trystan's right foot. She wasn't sure exactly what it was but thought that it looked like an irregular mole. She told us that we should take her to see her oncologist and have him take a look at it. So Tracy called there today and we are to see Dr. Wilson Monday morning at 10 a.m. Not news we were hoping for. :( After the doctor's office I took the girls for some lunch and then headed to our next appointment at the Bond County Health Department for Alyssa's immunization shots. Ran home for about an hour and then back into town for Alyssa to practice for the Fair from 2-4. While she was at practice, Trystan and I went to Vandalia to the Camper Store(they wrote us a check and forgot to sign it), the pool store(to check the pool chemical levels), back to Greenville to pick up Alyssa from practice and take her to dance camp from 4-5:15, and home for supper. Whew! I would love to say our day was over, but that wouldn't be true. :0) After dinner, the girls decided to go for a bike ride. This was Trystan's first official ride on her new bike she got from Leaps of Love(LOL) and she loved it! Thank you so much LOL for making Trystan feel that much more normal again!!! Both girls were exhausted tonight, but had a great day!
Wednesday-Friday - Alyssa really enjoyed dance camp this week! She really didn't want it to end.
Saturday-Spent this very warm Saturday at home and in the pool. Today was a day that I was really happy we have a pool! This upcoming week is going to be a scorcher!!!!
Sunday, July 3, 2011
July 3-9, 2011
Sunday-HAPPY 11th BIRTHDAY ALYSSA!!! Started off the morning by going to breakfast at Huddle House for Alyssa's birthday breakfast and then off to church. Came home and swam for a bit. Swimming had to be cut a little short because of a storm coming in. Grilled up some hot dogs and ate what we are calling lupper, lunch-supper together. Alyssa got a kick out of that! This evening we had both the Rieke and Watson sides over for Alyssa's birthday. All went well. She decided on having brownie sundaes instead of cake and ice cream. It went over GREAT! Everybody loved them. :)
Monday-HAPPY 4th OF JULY!!! Kirby came over this morning to help Tracy put in a new window unit upstairs. They got the entire thing put together and in the window only to find out the plug was a 220! Tracy then had to take it back to the store and get another one. Kirby had plans so he had to leave. When Tracy returned home with a new window unit, he and I put it together. Which took the rest of the afternoon. The girls swam for a short while, we ate dinner, and then left for Patriot's Park for the fireworks. The fireworks show was fabulous!
Tuesday-Today we spent the day at home. It was nice not to have to be anywhere! This afternoon the girls swam in the pool for a bit.
Wednesday-Trystan had her three month appointment with Dr. McDonald today. Before we went to see him, she had an EKG to check the chest pains she's been having. We arrived at the Heart Station a little before 8:00 a.m. Trystan's appointment was scheduled for 8:00, but there wasn't anyone there yet. The receptionist didn't show up until almost ten after! I guess everyone was running late for work becuase there wasn't anyone in yet to do the EKG at that time either! We didn't get called back until 8:30 a.m. We didn't get finished until 8:50 and still had to walk all the way over to the Center for Advanced Medicine for her appointment with Dr. McDonald at 9:00. Ugh! One person being late has now put us behind for the rest of the appointments. When we arrived at the CAM building we had to go over for x-rays on Trystan's leg before seeing the doctor. That thankfully went pretty quick and we finally arrived in Dr. McDonald's office at around 9:20 a.m. for our 9:00 appointment. When we got in to see the doctor, he was very happy with Trystan's x-rays. The first thing he talked about was the fracture from last summer. It has completely heald! Trystan's bone is also continuing to grow and thicken. He also said that she should be able to begin p.e. at school again. Praise the Lord for this wonderful news! One last thing we had to get done before leaving was go up to the nineth floor to sign some papers for Trystan to be in a study. Got home from Highland and took a dip in the pool for a bit.
Thursday-Today we had to get some last minute things for Alyssa's friend party that we are having tomorrow afternoon. We ran to Highland Wal-Mart first and then to Patty Cakes to pick up cupcakes. Came home and swam for a little bit.
Friday-Woke up this morning and made Trystan, Alyssa, & her friend muffins for breakfast. The three of them then played the entire day together. Trystan and I went out and swam for a while and Alyssa and her friend stayed inside together for a bit. They joined us later outside. We then came back in and waited for the others to arrive so her party could begin. All of the girls were here right on time. They ate Patty Cake Cupcakes and Alyssa opened her gifts. Then the party moved outside to the pool. The girls swam and played in the pool for a little over two hours. While they were in the pool, Tracy and Trystan ran to Highland to pick up pizzas from Little Ceasers. When they got back from picking up the pizzas, Trystan ate quickly then was picked up by Tim, Lori, and Cade and they took her to the movies in town. I then called the girls in for pizza. They ate and then ended the party playing Just Dance 2 on the Wii until they were picked up by their parents. All in all, I think everyone had a great time. Trystan came home after the movies having a good time there too!
Saturday-Today we left after lunch and took the girls to Grandma Watson's house to have a sleepover. Tracy, Tim, Lori, and I then headed to St. Louis for the Cardinal Baseball Game. Before going to the game we checked into our hotel and then caught a cab to go to the game. We got our tickets at the Make-A-Wish dance in Collinsville a few months back. The tickets were in the Champions Club. The tickets included food, drink, and your seats. We had a great time at the game and the girls had a great time at Grandma's!!
Monday-HAPPY 4th OF JULY!!! Kirby came over this morning to help Tracy put in a new window unit upstairs. They got the entire thing put together and in the window only to find out the plug was a 220! Tracy then had to take it back to the store and get another one. Kirby had plans so he had to leave. When Tracy returned home with a new window unit, he and I put it together. Which took the rest of the afternoon. The girls swam for a short while, we ate dinner, and then left for Patriot's Park for the fireworks. The fireworks show was fabulous!
Tuesday-Today we spent the day at home. It was nice not to have to be anywhere! This afternoon the girls swam in the pool for a bit.
Wednesday-Trystan had her three month appointment with Dr. McDonald today. Before we went to see him, she had an EKG to check the chest pains she's been having. We arrived at the Heart Station a little before 8:00 a.m. Trystan's appointment was scheduled for 8:00, but there wasn't anyone there yet. The receptionist didn't show up until almost ten after! I guess everyone was running late for work becuase there wasn't anyone in yet to do the EKG at that time either! We didn't get called back until 8:30 a.m. We didn't get finished until 8:50 and still had to walk all the way over to the Center for Advanced Medicine for her appointment with Dr. McDonald at 9:00. Ugh! One person being late has now put us behind for the rest of the appointments. When we arrived at the CAM building we had to go over for x-rays on Trystan's leg before seeing the doctor. That thankfully went pretty quick and we finally arrived in Dr. McDonald's office at around 9:20 a.m. for our 9:00 appointment. When we got in to see the doctor, he was very happy with Trystan's x-rays. The first thing he talked about was the fracture from last summer. It has completely heald! Trystan's bone is also continuing to grow and thicken. He also said that she should be able to begin p.e. at school again. Praise the Lord for this wonderful news! One last thing we had to get done before leaving was go up to the nineth floor to sign some papers for Trystan to be in a study. Got home from Highland and took a dip in the pool for a bit.
Thursday-Today we had to get some last minute things for Alyssa's friend party that we are having tomorrow afternoon. We ran to Highland Wal-Mart first and then to Patty Cakes to pick up cupcakes. Came home and swam for a little bit.
Friday-Woke up this morning and made Trystan, Alyssa, & her friend muffins for breakfast. The three of them then played the entire day together. Trystan and I went out and swam for a while and Alyssa and her friend stayed inside together for a bit. They joined us later outside. We then came back in and waited for the others to arrive so her party could begin. All of the girls were here right on time. They ate Patty Cake Cupcakes and Alyssa opened her gifts. Then the party moved outside to the pool. The girls swam and played in the pool for a little over two hours. While they were in the pool, Tracy and Trystan ran to Highland to pick up pizzas from Little Ceasers. When they got back from picking up the pizzas, Trystan ate quickly then was picked up by Tim, Lori, and Cade and they took her to the movies in town. I then called the girls in for pizza. They ate and then ended the party playing Just Dance 2 on the Wii until they were picked up by their parents. All in all, I think everyone had a great time. Trystan came home after the movies having a good time there too!
Saturday-Today we left after lunch and took the girls to Grandma Watson's house to have a sleepover. Tracy, Tim, Lori, and I then headed to St. Louis for the Cardinal Baseball Game. Before going to the game we checked into our hotel and then caught a cab to go to the game. We got our tickets at the Make-A-Wish dance in Collinsville a few months back. The tickets were in the Champions Club. The tickets included food, drink, and your seats. We had a great time at the game and the girls had a great time at Grandma's!!
June 26-July 2, 2011
Sunday-Went to church this morning. Once we got home the phone rang, it was the Cole's Creek Campgrounds, letting us know that our reservations for this upcoming weekend have had to be cancelled due to all of the flooding from the rains. We are all really bummed about not being able to go camping. Guess we'll have to come up with some other activities for this weekend.
Monday-We are all so tired of all the rain and the storms! Praying and feeling so sorry for all of the farmers.
Tuesday-Took a trip to the zoo today. Alyssa, Trystan, Kortnie, and myself had a wonderful time at the St. Louis Zoo! No matter how many times we go, we none ever get sick of the zoo!
Wednesday-Nothing too much to report today. The girls and I did swim this afternoon in the pool. :)
Thursday-Today I took Alyssa to get her ears double pierced for her birthday. That was one thing she's asked for. She did so well. When we arrived at the mall, she could hardly contain how nervous and scared she was. The lady had her sit in the chair and she held my hand, once the first one was done, she looked at me and said, "That's it?! That wasn't so bad." She's getting so grown up. For getting her ears pierced, I got a 20% off coupon so she picked out a pair of earings and a couple of headbands to finish off her birthday gifts from mom and dad. Then this evening, Tracy and I took the girls to the movies to see Mr. Popper's Penguins. Very cute movie and the girls loved it too!
Friday-Today I took the girls and Grandma Rieke to the Peanut Butter & Jam Festival on the Highland Square. The food was good and we had a good time. Walked over to Patty Cakes to try her cupcakes. They were delicious! Right before we were going to leave out walked Miss Patty herself. The girls were so excited! You see, she's quite the celebrity in our house from the girls watching her win twice on the Ultimate Cake Off. The girls got thier picture taken with another "famous" person. This afternoon, the four of us swam in the pool today together. The girls had a blast! They love it when we are all in the pool together. This evening we took the girls to Bretz Wildlife for dinner and put put golf. Again the girls had a great time!
Saturday-I took Trystan to shop for Alyssa's birthday and to pick up a few other things for her party tomorrow evening. Trystan loves her sissy so much, it took her almost 45 minutes to pick out just the right birthday card! I then took her to Wal-Mart to pick out her birthday gifts. Trystan was so excited about what she had gotten for her big sister!
Monday-We are all so tired of all the rain and the storms! Praying and feeling so sorry for all of the farmers.
Tuesday-Took a trip to the zoo today. Alyssa, Trystan, Kortnie, and myself had a wonderful time at the St. Louis Zoo! No matter how many times we go, we none ever get sick of the zoo!
Wednesday-Nothing too much to report today. The girls and I did swim this afternoon in the pool. :)
Thursday-Today I took Alyssa to get her ears double pierced for her birthday. That was one thing she's asked for. She did so well. When we arrived at the mall, she could hardly contain how nervous and scared she was. The lady had her sit in the chair and she held my hand, once the first one was done, she looked at me and said, "That's it?! That wasn't so bad." She's getting so grown up. For getting her ears pierced, I got a 20% off coupon so she picked out a pair of earings and a couple of headbands to finish off her birthday gifts from mom and dad. Then this evening, Tracy and I took the girls to the movies to see Mr. Popper's Penguins. Very cute movie and the girls loved it too!
Friday-Today I took the girls and Grandma Rieke to the Peanut Butter & Jam Festival on the Highland Square. The food was good and we had a good time. Walked over to Patty Cakes to try her cupcakes. They were delicious! Right before we were going to leave out walked Miss Patty herself. The girls were so excited! You see, she's quite the celebrity in our house from the girls watching her win twice on the Ultimate Cake Off. The girls got thier picture taken with another "famous" person. This afternoon, the four of us swam in the pool today together. The girls had a blast! They love it when we are all in the pool together. This evening we took the girls to Bretz Wildlife for dinner and put put golf. Again the girls had a great time!
Saturday-I took Trystan to shop for Alyssa's birthday and to pick up a few other things for her party tomorrow evening. Trystan loves her sissy so much, it took her almost 45 minutes to pick out just the right birthday card! I then took her to Wal-Mart to pick out her birthday gifts. Trystan was so excited about what she had gotten for her big sister!
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