Luau

Our ward had a summer kick-off Luau on Friday, and it was AWESOME! We have a Samoan family in our ward and their relatives live nearby and all of the kids are amazing hula dancers. It was such a great time!

Keegan dressed in his Hawaiian shirt, and played with the traditional sticks that warriors use for hand-eye coordination.

Traditional Hawaiian, Samoan and Tongan dancing.

The night even ended with some fire dancing. How cool is that?!?!

The pictures, except for the ones of KP, are from Valerie's blog, she was also one of the amazing coordinators of the event. (My camera takes horrible indoor and night pictures) Great job Val and Courtney!!

15 month check-up

(Playing and climbing at the Childrens Museum)

(Silly Octopus)

Keegan had his 15 month check-up today. When did he grow up so fast? How is he 15 months old, when it seems like yesterday that I gave birth to him? He is such a joy in our life, and is constantly trying to make us laugh. Right now he loves to climb on anything that he can (tables, chairs, toilets, toys, etc), he can tell you what a dog, lion, cow, snake, fish, truck says, he is deciding what kinds of food he likes and dislikes, and is very good at communicating his dislikes.

His stats are:
Height: 30.25in (30th percentile)
Weight: 21lbs 8oz (15th percentile)
Head: 19.3in (95th percentile)

He is slowly losing percentages on his height and weight, so we were told that we can try to "fatten him up." I think that is hilarious! It's so funny to think about needing to fatten him up, when both Matt and I are trying to watch our weight. But Keegan will now get milkshakes on a regular basis, cheese sauce on his vegetables and other fun things to eat.

Home again, home again ...

Keegan and I are back from our trip to NY. We had a great relaxing time, and I didn't take a singe picture!!! I was too lazy to pull out the camera while we were there, and now I am regretting it. We stayed with Matt's brother and his family. The last time we visited them we did all of the touristy stuff (Niagara Falls, Palmyra, Hill Cumorah, etc.) and so this time we didn't feel like we needed to do it all again, so we just hung out at the house and spent time with each other. Our one big event was a 5K fun-run that we did for a local school. Keegan got a kick out of his 5 cousins. Either he has started serious separation anxiety, or he was just overwhelmed by the 5 big kids, but he stayed right next to me the whole time, and didn't let me out of his sight. Matt came, from his business trip, for the weekend, and we were very happy to see him. All-in-all it was a great trip, but it is hard to travel with a wiggly one year old, so I am glad to be home. (My sister-in-law took some pictures, so I will try to get those from her.)

I'm done worrying ...

What else is there to worry about? Lots I'm sure, but I'm done worrying about KP's rash. We had a visit to Children's Hospital this afternoon since he rash has gotten worse and his PCP didn't feel comfortable giving the "all clear" over the phone. After two more doctors opinions, we were sent home with the diagnosis of an allergy to Amoxicillin. So, is it an allergy or is it a viral rash? I don't know for sure, but either way they don't do anything for it, and it will eventually go away. Now, it might get worse before it gets better, but I am done worrying about it. Unless the rash blisters, or scabs, or he wakes up with some other "new" symptom then I am done going to the doctor. I am done letting them get me all worked up and worried about what type of horrible disease he could have, and what kind of new medicine he needs to be on. I'm done crying because I can't fix the situation. I'm ready to move on and be happy and get on with our life, and just put this nasty week and a half behind us. We are going to enjoy our time together over the next two weeks without Matthew, and we are going to have lots of fun with cousins in NY!

Funny Mothers Day Video

This video kills me. Happy Mothers Day to all you Mothers out there!

My poor little boy

I have been in tears lately because I feel so bad for my little boy and everything he has gone through this week. I feel so helpless, that I haven't been able to make him better, or happy, or fix the discomfort. Thankfully, today he seems to be on the road to getting back to himself, although he probably looks the worst he has all week. The poor boy has spots all over his body! The doctor says it is a viral rash (probably from his croup, or another virus that could be hiding in his body) and that we shouldn't worry. But I still do. I hope and pray that he will get better soon!

Update

Keegan went back to the doctor today because he was up all night coughing and he just isn't getting better . No surprise here, he has croup too! The poor little guy just can't catch a break. He is so unhappy, and obviously in pain. I hope the new medicine and the 2 hour nap he is taking today will finally get him headed towards health!

On another note, we definitely have cabin fever, so Keegan and I had a picnic in the backyard for lunch yesterday. He sat here long enough for me to take a picture then he walked around the yard and would periodically stop back for a new bite of sandwich.