Wilson's 1st Diaper Rash

I am one of "those" moms that pediatricians talk about.

So last Friday afternoon I noticed some bumps on Wilson's bum--
He's never really had a diaper rash before, but I knew how to handle it, no problem. By Friday night it was bigger, brighter and spreading...

Saturday I was with some other moms, one of which noted that her son had a really bad diaper rash and that her pediatrician called in 2 prescriptions for a viral rash that has been going around... I heard "virus" and "going around" and being on hyper germ/infection alert, I thought perhaps I should have my pediatrician call something in. By Saturday night, Wilson had a few bumps on his legs & arms.. and some were beginning to blister up.

Our pediatric practice won't just call something in, I had to take him in... on a Sunday afternoon, to see the on-call doctor and show him this frightening viral monster that was overtaking my son's body. Actually by Sunday morning the diaper rash was going away-- a sudden turn of events, yet I still found myself in the Dr.'s office on a Sunday afternoon... showing the kind and patient doctor my child's DIAPER RASH........ we did leave with a couple of scripts, but nothing truly necessary, and the whole thing ended up costing nearly $75 (and a little please-take-me-seriously-when-I-call dignity!!!)

That is one pricey diaper rash!

Happy Birthday SaSa!!!

Happy Birthday to YOU!
Happy Birthday to YOU!
Happy Birthday dear SaSaaaaaa!
Happy Birthday to YOU!

mmmmmmmmwaa!
Consider this a kiss from me to you!

Who dat det sez who dat when I say who dat?

Love, Wilson

Ready to call it

a day, week, whatever!

Mom calls this morning with grand news-- they are sending her home from the hopsital. She will still have to go in everyday on an outpatient basis, but hooray! She gets to recover at home (for the most part). But then, I get a call from one of my dad's employees-- Dad's in the ambulance on the way to the hopsital with abdominal pains. Ok, so what do you do with a 15 month old in a stroller at the ER? Well, all of God's angels were looking out for us-- Wilson went home to play with Mamaw, Mom's home (thanks to her sister), and I took Dad home (waiting to pass a kidney stone-- yikes!!!). The pharmacist commented "Y'all aren't having much fun this weekend?" after my aunt had been in to pick up mom's meds followed by me, picking up similar meds for dad. Probably not...

Playdate With James

Thanks for a wonderful morning, James! You have very fun toys... I had a blast! I especially enjoyed our sing along session-- you rock on that guitar!!! We look forward to getting together again VERY soon! Thanks for being such a great mentor. Love, Wilson
 

Babies & Big Kids

This is a glimpse of the process of getting a group photo at playgroup this past Monday... the pictures truly speak for themselves! It's always reassuring to know that other children prefer not to cooperate at times too!

I haven't checked the other blogs yet to see what other pictures were taken... I will do that tonight, especially since this blog is no longer a dead end-- thanks, Nancy!!!!
 

Beautiful Baby

This is my dear friend, Jamie and her sweet baby, Charlie. First of all, who looks this good just months after having a baby???? You look amazing, Momma!

Congratulations Jamie and Scoot! Charlie is absolutely beautiful, and blessed to have such wonderful parents. We love youand cannot wait to see you again soon. Wilson is eager to show Charlie the ropes of Charleston!

Happy Birthday Catherine!

Our Godchild, Catherine had her 5th birthday last week-- and the party was a blast, as always!!! (Cyndee needs to be a party planner!!!)

It was a beach party, complete with hula lessons pictured here. That's a glimpse of the birthday girl all the way to the right. I'm sorry that is the only picture we got of her!!!

Lily (all the way to the left) is way into the hula dancing... and Wilson was qite pooped after ice cream cake, chik-fil-a, slushy drinks, hula dancing and boogy board lessons in the surf!!!


Happy Birthday Catherine!!!! We love you! 

Sweet Moments

Quality time with Grandaddy-- I'm not sure who had more fun!

Happy Boy!

Oh how Wilson loves to swing!! How this sweet smile warms a momma's heart! 

Happy Birthday Amy!

Dinner at Coast on Sunday night... Not such a great picture, but it was a great dinner! I hope you have a great day, and year!!!
Love you! 

Six Down, A Hundred To Go!

Happy Anniversary to us! Six years ago, Brian and I were wed in dear-to-our-hearts St. Michael's Church, followed by the reception in Society Hall... it was a fabulous party that we didn't want to end! Today's weather is a reminder that God can do anything-- even a semi-cool day in Charleston in July, just like it was 6 years ago! We've had 5 addresses (3 of which were on Colony Drive!) but are finally in our own home, with sweet Wilson and baby girl on the way! It's STILL good to be back in Charleston, though in ways it seems we never left, but we have a renewed appreciation for HOME! The past 6 years have been better than I ever dreamed, yet I am sure the best is yet to come.. I love you, Brian with all of my heart! Happy anniversary!!!

The Newly Ordained

These are our dear friends Lizzie and Hamilton Smith and their precious children David (9 wks) and Charlotte (3 1/2 yrs). They have just returned from 3 years of seminary at Oxford University in England! I remember spending the evening with them after a Christmas party about 4 1/2 years ago when Hamilton first brought up this possible calling... what a blessing they are to us for their faithfulness!!!!!

I could go on and on... but I won't... I just love them so stinking much!

The ordination service was neat-- Hamilton was one of 6 newly ordained deacons. The Holy Spirit was indeed there! Shay Gaillard preached a great sermon-- you can tell Hamilton is pumped up!!!
 

VERY Scary Thought!

I suppose owning a home is an adventure, but the sight of Brian and his father, Tom, on the roof of our house attempting to fix a leak (that was supposed to be fixed before closing) truly frightens me!!! Just look at the ladder they are using...

Today's storm was a good test of their workmanship, and so far... no leak!!

Good job, boys! 

Blessings From Baltimore

While living in Owings Mills, Maryland, Brian and I met our dear friends Julie & Steve Wagner. They moved to Charlotte, NC before we moved back to Charleston, and life in MD was never the same (it was never very good to begin with, but without our domino-playing, beer-drinking buddies what were we to do???)


ANYWAY, they came to visit this past weekend, and here are the pictures to prove it... Zachary (3 yrs. old and extremely cute!) thought the cannons and cannon balls were a lot of fun. 

B.F.B. continued...

After playing tourists on the Battery, the dads went to play golf at Patriot's Point, and (too bad for the dads) Julie and I took the kids to Juanita Greenburg's for lunch, followed by a stop in Felice Designs, and some quality time at the Farmer's Market in Marion Square. Zachary loved the jump castle and slide. He made converstion with the people who worked there-- they were impressed with how friendly he was!



We topped it all off with a cupcake at the appropriately named Cupcake. Very good cupcakes-- did you know they have over 30 possible flavors??? Zachary just liked the frosting and sprinkles off of his, with a little to spare on his face! (And that's Wilson crashed out in the stroller behind us at the table. See the Wagners' Visit by Wilson post...)  

Wagners' Visit By Wilson

Whitepoint Gardens was hoppin', and while playing tour guide we decided to get a family portrait... that's momma, me & dada.

Dada and Zach's dada went to play golf... when do I get to do that?

There aren't any pictures of us at Juanita Greenburg's, but their quesadillas are the best! I ate more of Zachary's than he did!!!

The Farmer's Market was really hot, so I tried to stay cool in the shade while Zachary got to jump and slide... I can't wait to do that!

I heard the cupcakes were quite tasty, but for some reason I don't remember that part of our fun-filled afternoon!

I like Zachary a lot-- he likes to play with me, and I think he is a really cool big boy. And his mama and dada seem to be pretty cool too. All in all, the Wagners' visit was GREAT!

How Quickly A Year Goes By!

Wilson's "one-year-old" (well, 13-month) portrait session at Portrait Innovations was a lot of fun, and much more fast-paced than before! The girls were great with him, and he was eager to laugh! How are you really supposed to choose your pictures???

Shocked and Befuddled

We just found out (Monday 6/12/06) Wilson is going to have a little SISTER! I always thought I would have 2 boys, and since Brian came from all boys, and the only other grandchild is a boy, it just seemed pretty likely. When around the mothers of 2 boys, I always thought to myself, "That's going to be me." We were utterly shocked when the technician told (and showed) us that we are indeed having a baby girl, and (praise God!) she seems perfectly healthy! This is my first blog post because I know where the ultrasound pictures are... I think I could get addicted to this blogging thing!