Sydney is doing great!

Sydney puts on her make-up for the day! She's feeling better two days after surgery!

Elaina is a natural nurturer. She took right over as soon as she came in to visit Syd.
Syd shows off her fancy hospital bracelets.
Here is Syd before surgery. Super happy at 6:00 am!


Well, it's over! It was a long day at the hospital on Tuesday. Josh picked me up early from work, at 6:00 am. We drove the two blocks to the hospital and checked Sydney in. She was tired, but surprisingly happy. She actually did awesome, the whole day. Even after surgery, when she was throwing up, she never cried or complained. She simply would say, "I need a new shirt." Anyway, it is now Friday and Syd is doing great. You can tell she's not 100%, but she is happy and talkative. that alone is an amazing change...She has a voice!!! I can hear her so much clearer! Not only that, she is sleeping better. Anyway, I am thankful for a Father in Heaven who watches out for us and comforts us, even in our smallest of concerns. I know that he hears and answers our prayers!

Well, It is Sunday again. We have a big week ahead of us. While it may not seem like much to most, for some reason it is to me. Sydney spent most of the summer on antibiotics for strep throat and urinary tract infections. We have been battling this for a couple of years now. Her tonsils are huge, even on a good day. We have known for a while that she needed them out. Then, she'd start feeling better, and we...I would put it off. When she was two, we called her Darth Vador, because you could here her breath where ever she went. Anyway, I finally got brave and made the appointment with the Ear Nose and Throat Specialist. We heard he was the best in Idaho Falls. We went to the appointment on Thursday. It as a really long wait and a long day all together. Just when we were getting annoyed and running out of ideas to keep the children entertained, the doctor came in and took a look at Sydney. He agreed that it was the best choice for her to have her tonsils out. I felt a little better about the whole thing, after talking to him. Josh asked all of the right questions. So, Sydney is going in for surgery on Tuesday morning. This makes me completely nervous.

Yet, I am grateful that she just needs a simple T&A and is otherwise a healthy girl. I love my little family. While this type of surgery is no big deal... I can't help but worry just a little for her. It reminds me of her first surgery. She was just six months old. It, too, was no big deal. It turned out fine and really helped her. You could tell she felt better. So, here I am again. Worrying and hoping that this too will help her breath better, sleep better, and just feel better.

On a side note, when the doctor was talking to us, Syd was sitting on my lap. She was kind of funny. She whispered in my ear, "I don't know what he is talking about." Then, when we started the scheduling process, she said, "Who is going to the hospital on Tuesday?" I said, "You are baby." Then, she looked at me in her sassy way and said, "No I'm not!" It was really funny. She is in charge for sure!

Last Sunday, I had the night off from work. That alway makes me feel a little more energetic. Anyway, the girls let me curl their hair for church. I just had to take their picture. they are so cute. I love my little family. Everyday, I am reminded of how fortunate I am, just by looking into the faces of Elaina and Sydney. They are wonderful! Love you girls!

Mindy

Palm Desert Family Reunion!

Here are some pics of our vacation with the Glasscock side of our family. We had a lot of fun and it was sure great to see everyone... the perfect way to end the month of July. LOTS of SWIMMING!! This is my brother's wife Jennifer, talking to my Uncle Carl and Aunt Domian.

From left, Aunt Sandy, Amy with baby Enoch, and my cousin Jennifer.

Josh and Syd after a day of swimming.

In fact, Elaina became pretty brave in the water. She even swam under water. Way to go kid!

Here's a little pose just before we hit the pool. The weather was great! Well, for most of us. It was very hot!

Sydney and I went down the slide a few times. I didn't get my camera out nearly as much as I should have.

Josh went golfing for the first time officially. Pictures from left to right is my brother Adam, my dad, Adam's son Trey, and Josh. Nice hat babe!