Busy as Ever

Well, I haven't updated the blog since last week, so I have some catching up to do. Courtney has been back in school for a week now and doing really well. She had some stomach issues over the weekend. Her stomach was distended, but we couldn't get much air out. She was in quite a bit of pain at times, made many trips to the bathroom, and wanted to be held most of the time. She seemed to perk up quite a bit Saturday night when Kelsey got back home (as usual). No matter how bad she feels, Kelsey can always seem to perk her up and get a smile on her face.

We went to the Barnum & Bailey circus at the Sommet Center on Sunday. We were sitting in Vanderbilt's suite so it was a little less stressful for Courtney. However, it was still too loud for her and I had to go back to the car to get some ear muffs. Actually, I went to the car twice - the first time I forgot the keys. Kelsey drove there and I forgot she had the keys. Once she got the earmuffs on and settled in, she really enjoyed it.

Kelsey has played 3 JV basketball games since the last blog. They have won all 3 against Portland, Goodpasture, & White House. She is not complaining about the dizziness or headaches anymore and has been able to play a lot more. In fact, last night she played the entire 4th quarter. The varsity team lost their 2nd district game last night and play the #1 team in the disrict this Friday night. Courtney has been dribbling and passing a basketball for the last week, but we gave in last night and let her shoot some between the girl's JV game and the varsity game (with me rebounding and keeping it from hitting her in the chest of course). She should be able to be back to full activity levels by next week (Yes, Paul she should be ready to shoot with you then). She was really excited to be shooting last night (with here DCA team signed ball). :-) She wrote a Thank You note to the team and Coach Winfree read it to the team last week and let her go into the locker room with the team. :-)

Kelsey is also auditioning for her 1st high school musical this week. They are performing "Thoroughly Modern Millie". She got a call back for a character other than the one she tried out for. She is very excited.

Jennifer has begun playing tennis again (finally after a long lay off while Courtney was in the hospital and out of school). I am trying to make it to the Y at least 3 times a week and get myself back in shape also. I would like to be able to run a 5K race this year and possibly do the half-marathon next year here in Nashville.

I will add some more pictures to this blog after I get home tonight.