A Rough Couple of Days

For those of you who haven't heard Matt is in the hospital. I took him to the clinic on Friday because he was having some pain and nausea. After hours of waiting they sent us home and made an appt for Sat morning at the Rockyview to have an ultrasound. (They thought he had kidney or gull stones). Well the ultrasound showed no stones so it was back to the clinic for more waiting to be reassessed. Well waiting (in a bed atleast) to see a Dr. Matt got suddenly worse, fever up to 41 C, shaking, and extreme pain. They were quick to give him some morphine and call an ambulance. The ambulance came at 5pm and took Matt back to Rockyview where we were told we were the 16th ambulance to arrive. They had the patients in the stretchers lined all down the halls. (Quite a site!!)
We were lucky? that Matt was really sick because we didn' t have to wait too long to get in. They finally decided he had ruptured his appendix and would need surgery.
At 10pm Sat night they took him in. It took 2 hours to get it out and all the toxins that it had leaked but it went well. I have never waited so long to get looked after but am thankful all is well now.
Matt has to stay in for 4-5 days but already is doing a little better. Please keep him in your prayers and I'm sure he'd welcome a visit from anyone interested.

First photos with Santa...

Not hard to tell who is who now, they are looking so different.

Christmas # 1
Our little family
My sister and I posing in our Christmas pajamas.
Jonathan checking out his stocking.
Jonathan's new seat....he really likes it.
Ben tearing into the first present.

Christmas # 2
Ben was thrilled to get Donkey and Shrek cookies in his stocking.

Ben helping Jon open his stocking....ooooh he got bibs!

Christmas # 3 Jon is looking tired in this one.
Xander enjoying opening his own gifts
Jonathan enjoying looking at the ornaments with Opa
Ben was very excited to receive a Diego sweat outfit.
Grandpa, Martina and Papa Jim.

Christmas Activities
Decorating the tree...
Making sugar cookies...
Making bread with Daddy...
Decorating a ginger bread house...

Me and my big baby...
I stole this pic off Jason and Shanna's blog...thanks Shan...
I have been putting up so many pictures of our little baby so hear is a pic of me and my big baby. He has been snuggly lately, not sure why, but I am really enjoying it.

THREE TEETH IN THREE DAYS

On Thursday I noticed that Jonathan was cutting one of his bottom teeth. Yesterday I noticed the other bottom tooth coming and now today I see one of the top ones! We didn't think he'd be teething for a while, he's only four months and especially being born early. Ben didn't get his first tooth until six months. So far our boys are turning out to be very different.

Sweaters From Scotland
One of my Nan's cousins in Scotland knit these sweaters for Jonathan...they are beautiful.

Jonathan.....loving this toy.

Attack!


The other day Ben saw Matt watching UFC and wanted to play "ATTACK" too. Worried he would play no matter what we said, we decided to let Ben play but only with Matt. They have such a great time and Matt definately gets tired way before Ben. Hopefully with this outlet for his energy he won't be "attacking" anyone else.

Breakfast Out with Old Friends
Shane and Leila (Leila and I lived together during university) were up to Calgary for a wedding last weekend. We were able to have breakfast together on Sunday. Left to right, Hayden, Leila, Shanna, Sarah, Ben and me.
There wasn't a table big enough for all of us so here is the rest of the crew. Matt, Jonathan (in carseat), Jason and Shane. It was great to get to see them and meet their little one for the first time.

Our Little Dragon

Ben had lots of fun Trick or Treating tonight. Although he never actually said, "trick or treat", he did open his bag at each door and say, "thank you".

Jonathan had a fun halloween too....we pulled out the exersaucer. He seemed to like it, for a few minutes anyway. He is getting to be more and more fun all the time.

Silly times at home...

Jonathan - 3 Months Old

Jonathan had his 3 month check up this week and is doing great. He weighs 12 lbs 10 oz now. He is growing quite quickly. At 3 months Ben weighed 13 lbs even though he started out 2 lbs heavier.

Pumpkin Fun

Yesterday Ben and I carved a pumpkin. He was very excited although he wouldn't touch the insides. He asked to have a spoon to use to take out the guts. Apparently he's gotten over that though, today I caught him licking the inside of the lid.

Not so serious conversations...


Jonathan just loves attention, especially from Matt. He just coos and smiles whenever you stop and just talk to him.

The boys...


Jonathan is doing really well and growing very fast. He still just fits in the sink to bath him. He loves to spend time on his tummy and is getting stronger every day.
Ben has finally learned to drink from a cup. He can only have it half full but still does really well. Today was his first day wearing underwear. So far, its 1:30pm, we have had one accident.

Growing So Quickly...

Recent Photos of the kids