The last week in May was a tough one. The kids and I headed up to Kansas because my Dad had another stroke as well as pnuemonia. His stroke had left him basically paralized from the neck down and unable to swallow anything other than his saliva. The first night I came to town was the day he went into the hospital. After I put the kids down for bed at my moms, I went to hospital to spend the night with him. Even though he was hard to understand we would communicate and I am so glad I was there to comfort him and just spend time with him. He was stable on a little oxygen but about 2am he took a turn for the worst. His oxygen levels were very low and his blood pressure was too low. He was then transferred to the ICU for further care. He was placed in a machine to provide more oxygen and pressure to help open his lungs. He hated the mask! He just kept trying to take it off. Once he was in ICU, I called and had the rest of my siblings and mom come to the hospital. Even with medication they were unable to keep his blood pressure up. My brother, Jeff, was on his way from Dallas. My dad repeatedly asked to go home so we collectivly decided that we should honor his wishes and try to make him as comforatable as possible. He recieved a blessing from a priest, was placed back on some oxygen (WITHOUT a mask) and was given something to help him relax. He was so much more at peace at this point. We were able to bring him home and spend the next couple days with him under hospice care and on June 3, he went to be with his heavenly father. I believe that he was ready to go "home" as in he wanted to be in his own room as well as at peace in heaven. He was surrounded by family when he passed. We miss him so much but knowing he doesn't hurt anymore is comforting. He could make anybody laugh with the stories he'd tell. He will forever be in my heart. I think of him everyday.
The week we returned from Kansas, Raegan was preparing for her dance recital. I think Raegan was born to perform. She may not be the best dancer on the stage but she loves being on stage! She loves to dance or sing for just about anyone. Those that know her well, know she is a drama queen. I'm always saying she may be an actress someday. Here favorite part of the recital was wearing her costume and getting to wear makeup. She was so excited I put makeup on her because I'm usually taking it away from her. Everytime she sees me put makeup on, she wants some too. I tell her she's too pretty to wear makeup. Mommy needs it to cover up all of her flaws. Brian got a couple flowers to give to her after her performance. Raegan had lots of fans...both Grandmas came, her cousins Tori, Jocelyn and Adisyn, Uncle Jeff and Aunt Leanne and Aunt Barbara. Quite the cheering section! I did not tell her to pose in any of these photos....
Before it was 100 degrees, we spent lots of time playing outdoors. Raegan loves to ride her bike. However, since it didn't stay nice(70/80s) around here long we've had to trade in bike riding for swimming. To beat the heat we've spent lots of time swimming, playing at the spray park and eating lots of ice cream/popsicles and/or slurpies. My kids are like fish in the water. It's a win win because it wears them out and I get some sun. At the spray park, I can even sit and relax while they run in the water. Greatness!
Since my mom and niece, Adisyn, were in town the beginning of June, We went to check out the new exhibit at the Dallas Zoo. It was great but I think we'll spend more time going through it when it cools back down. It was REALLY hot so the kids spent most of their time in the kids area playing in the water. We did ride the pony though before leaving. Grandma and I couldn't take the heat anymore!
June was a blur with lots of activities. Brady turned 18mo on the 17th! His vocabulary is expanding everyday. He currently says: "Baw"-ball, whoa, bye bye, hi, momma/mom, dadda/daddy, go, "pop pop"-firecracker, "dhat"-that, car, book, apple, "mo"-more, "cacker"-cracker, no no, buddy-"booty/poopy", bubble, dum-"gum", "nak"-snack, uh-oh, "ear"-here, shoes, hot, juice, eat and "nanna"-banana. He signs "all done" and "more". He loves to read and snuggle and he is SO sweet! His favorite toys are cars, balls and anything he can whack like a hammer and nail set.
Brian's birthday was the day after Father's Day so we had a special weekend of presents and showering him with artwork and kisses. He is wonderful father, husband and provider to our family. We are so blessed to have him in our life!
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Love her in costume..she is such a doll!!!
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