The boys and I ventured to Nebraska for Clare's 1st Communion at the end of April. Our departure was delayed by a day because of snow. The boys were very good on the trip there. Stephen was very excited to go to "Braska." Our first stop was at Megan's house. The kids were playing outside, and Stephen jumped right in and joined them. Then we headed to my parents' house. On Saturday we went to the 1st Communion Mass which was beautiful. I am so glad we were able to be there for Clare's big day!
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| The big moment! |
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| With my beautiful goddaughter |
We went back to Megan's house for a big party. Stephen and Paul had fun eating and playing. That evening the kids all came to my parents' house. On Sunday we went to Mass and went back to my parents' house for lunch and to play. Jacob had brought a couple Husker jerseys and graciously let Stephen wear one. They had fun playing football outside.
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| Tackle! |
That afternoon my Aunt Dee came to visit. It was nice to see her and introduce her to Paul. The rest of the evening was uneventful...until...Paul threw up around 11:30. I took him upstairs and we spent the night on the couch. He had a couple little spit ups but nothing much the rest of the night, so I thought we were in the clear. Morning came. I heard Stephen cough a little, and when I went in to get him, I discovered he had thrown up a bit. He seemed okay and wanted breakfast. Things went well for about an hour when Stephen threw up again. We were supposed to have a play date at Megan's house with some of my friends and their kids, but that had to be cancelled and we had to stay by ourselves at my parents' house. We also had to postpone visiting my grandparents. Stephen spent the day on the couch watching PBS. Just when I would think he was getting better, he would throw up again. Paul was fully recovered and had fun playing.
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| Playing nicely before Stephen's sickness hit him |
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| My poor sick boy |
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| At one point he decided he wanted to lay like this on the recliner. |
The hardest part was when he was feeling better and wanted to eat and drink, especially when we ate supper and he had to watch. After supper I took Clare on a fun outing to the mall. It was fun wandering around and chatting with her. The boys made it through Monday night with no excitement. We were granted permission to go to Megan's house Tuesday morning. The boys had great fun playing with Jacob, Emily, and Monica.
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| Paul goes for a ride. |
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| Cowboy cousins |
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Cute cousins
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After eating lunch, the boys and I headed to Weeping Water to pick up Grandma. Then we went to my grandparents' house. The last time we had seen them was last July. After he warmed up, Stephen had fun playing with Great-Grandpa.
Then we went back to Weeping Water to pick up Grandpa and went to meet everyone else at Burger King for supper before a concert at Amy's school. This was my first time getting to see Amy as a music teacher. I enjoyed watching her work. :) Stephen's favorite song was when one class played recorders.
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| Miss G hard at work |
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Stephen and his godparents
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We said goodbye to Amy, Adam, Clare, and Jacob. We were able to see everyone else before we left for home on Wednesday morning. We had a nice trip back to Colorado. Another wonderful trip!
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