Home Sweet Home!

I am so glad to be home. It seems like we have been on the road for weeks now. We had so much fun on our beach trip. Then, it was home for our annual 4th of July party at Mom and Dad's and also for Ella Claire's 6 month pictures and check-up. Then, it was off to east Tennessee for a few days. Bryan had a work conference. So, Ella Claire and I tagged along with him. We had a great time, but are really glad to be back.

Since we've been home, it has been one thing after another. Bryan got sick with kidney stones this week and we had to make a trip to the ER. Bryan never goes to the doctor. I mean NEVER. So, when he was on the floor in pain I knew it was bad. It was interesting trying to get loaded to go to the ER with a baby. Bryan has laughed (since he's feeling better) about me #1. trying to pack Ella Claire a bag (men just don't understand that we have to carry everything but the kitchen sink with us when we have babies.. diapers, wipes, bottles, baby food, clothes, etc. ) #2 telling him to hold on while I brush my teeth. #3 driving the speed limit to the hospital.

Ok...Bryan wakes me up by yelling my name from downstairs. I get to him and he can barely talk, but tells me to call his Dad that he needs to go to the ER. He's thinking that Big Jack can get him there quicker in his police car. I call Jackie and tell him. He's trying to throw some clothes on and get to our house and yes, his sirens are on. LOL In the meantime Bryan says he can't wait for him and that we need to "GO NOW." I call mom and tell her to meet me at the hospital to get Ella Claire. We get loaded and pass Jackie. He turns around and is behind us. So, even though he's my father-in-law I'm trying to not speed with the sheriff behind me. (Did I mention that I hate driving anyway?) He finally took charge though because he passed me, turned on his lights and motioned for me to follow him. We even ran a red light! Just a perk of being married to the sheriff's son! :) LOL Bryan was in so much pain, but one good thing came out of it. He told me that he appreciates me even more because at the hospital they compared kidney stones in men to having a baby. He said if that's what a contraction is like, he could never do it! I could have told him that.

We did have time in the middle of everything to see The Dark Knight. Nanny (Bryan's mom) came to our house and kept Ella Claire while we went to the drive in. I must say it was the best Batman yet. I was a Health Ledger fan already, but he was fantastic in this role. For someone who works in the mental health field I was enthralled with his performance.

We have a busy week planned. We are looking forward to Mommy and Me swimming lessons in Manchester each night. Tomorrow we have our weekly dinner at the Matheny's. We have a consignment sale on Tuesday, Ella turns 7 months on Wednesday, and a party on Thursday. Whew...I'm tired just thinking about it.

Hope you all are having a great weekend!