Part II - The Real Cast

So we took Will to see the pedi ortho doctor today. Both Matt and I were able to go. He has a right 1st metatarsal buckle fracture. Ouch! They took off his splint and put on a bright blue cast. I have to say it is adorable, and Will has not let it slow him down one bit. The most amazing part is that you can get it wet! He should need it for about 3 weeks.

My First Fracture

Well, I knew it would probably happen at some point to one of my kids, but we had a milestone yesterday when Will fell at a friend's house and fractured his foot. We spent all afternoon in the ER where he was a stellar patient. The only way I really knew something was wrong was his prolonged crying after he fell and the fact that he refused to walk on that foot. After awhile, he would walk, but with a limp. If you asked him where it hurt, he would point to his leg. He is in a temporary splint and we see the pediatric orthopedist tomorrow.

Christmas Eve 2009

After church, the family all gathered at the Kendall's house for traditional gumbo. Santa even came for a visit - which completely terrified Will. Santa gave each child a gift. Matt and I were feeling a little under the weather, but we had a great time nonetheless. Merry Christmas!

Happy Birthday Will

I thought I would take the time to reflect on these past two years with my little boy and write down some memories and things that I love...

-I love that when I walk in the door from work, he runs to give me a hug

-He talks up a storm and impresses everyone with his vocabulary

-He wants me to sing to him every night: Michael Row the Boat Ashore, Twinkle Twinkle, Amazing Grace, ABC's and Jesus Loves Me

-He calls Alivia "Sister"

-He often breaks into spontaneous song including "Oh no, never let go, through the calm and through the storm", or "Amazing Grace how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me, I once was lost but now am found, was blind but now I see" - I am incredibly amazed at how much he can remember from the songs we sing!

-He loves his pacifier and "bunnies" eventhough none of the loveys are actual bunnies - we try to confine them to use in the crib only

-He loves Grandpa and Mimi and asks almost every night if he will be able to see them the next day

-His laugh - oh how I love that laugh. . .

I love you my sweet Will!

Will turns TWO!

We celebrated Will's 2nd birthday last weekend with Matt's famous BBQ brisket. He smoked that thing on his Big Green Egg for 20 hours. It was yummy and we had lots of family and friends to celebrate with us. By cutting Will's cake, we revealed that we are having a baby BOY! The inside frosting of the cake was blue to let everyone know. Happy Birthday Will!

Christmas Card Pics - Take One, Take Two, Take Three. . .

Oh brother, getting a Christmas card of the whole family is always a challenge. Matt always wants all of us in the shot so it usually takes several tries. One of these is the one, but I'll just let everyone be surprised when they get it in the mail!

Merry Christmas! Alivia (4), Will (2), and Baby Risinger #3 due in April 2010

Thanksgiving Weekend

It is a tradition for us to gather at family friends' houses for Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. We rotate houses and with each year the group gets larger and larger. This year we gathered at the Sessi's house and had a wonderful meal outside. Matt brought his camera and we got an amazing shot of the entire group. Thanks Mia for hosting such a nice celebration.