Tis the Season

Why can't I simply learn to keep my mouth shut? Karson truly got her need for constant chitter chatter and back-talking from me. After our bout with the infamous stomach bugs last winter, I was determined this winter to keep our kids as healthy as possible. Our house stays clean, we Germ-X and wash hands, keep towels, sheets and blankets laundered, and have been loading the kids up with lots of vitamins. What does this have to do with my big mouth? Well, I was telling a friend at church Wednesday night that our kids have been spared thusfar from the winter sickness besides the nagging coughs and general croupiness (is that even a word?) that changing weather always brings. I also told her that I probably just cursed myself and WHAMMO, I did. Miles came down with Pink Eye on Friday morning. I posted this video of him applying his doctor skills. Dr. Pink Eye was informed by our pediatrician Dr. Chris that he missed his 2 year and 3 year check ups. Come on (warning: here comes my smart mouth), am I really going to bring a WELL CHILD in during the height flu season for a check up. Give me a break! I know he's been to the doctor since he was 2 because of all his breathing issues. Dr. Chris proceeded to tell me that Miles missed a follow-up booster (one of those gazillion shots they give children--seriously, who can keep track of all those). And, here's my dilemma, this booster is one that Isaac received--not Karson--and doesn't even go on their school immunization record. They get a ton of shots at age 4 prior to entering school, why on earth do they need one at age 3 (AND one that isn't even needed for school)??? I went ahead and made the appointment begrudgingly. It will be a rough day on December 2 for me and Dr. Pink Eye =(. For now, enjoy the video =).

Keeping Up With the Deaton'dashians

Oh my, it's been a while since a post. I thought I needed to get something on here but have no idea where to start??? November has been busy thusfar:

(1) I'm officially coaching Karson's basketball team the Sparks. We are composed of a whopping six girls and playing division I (which is 6 & 7 year olds). I had the opportunity to attend a coaching seminar featuring the Lady Toppers. Besides the team and Coach Cowles, I was the ONLY female at the coaches meeting =). The Tops were running all kinds of "plays", "defenses", and "fastbreaks" that you can run with your team(s). I was thinking to myself....hummmm, I doubt most of mine even know how to tie their shoes, much less set a screen, pick and roll, while cutting down the lane to the basket???? We'll be doing good to shoot on our assigned goal and not need a water break every five minutes. We had our first practice on Friday. The girls were so excited and did so well. I would have pictures to post on here, but being the coach and all, I can't multi-task that well =). Maybe Matt can snap some soon???

(2) Like October, November is full of birthdays in our family. My mom just celebrated hers on Friday, the 13th, Debbie, my mother-in-law will celebrate hers on Thanksgiving Day (the 26th), and Matt will celebrate at the end of the month on the 30th.

Karson and company at Ansley Vernon's fairy party this month. Karson was super psyched about applying her own make-up. She even attempted mascara alone causing her to have an ultra RED eye the next morning =).

(3) Karson finished up with her Super Saturday classes at WKU. She had a performance showcasing all the things she had learned this past Saturday. Her class was called "Molding Magic With Monsters" based on the book "Where the Wild Things Are?" She could HARDLY wait until her performance and got up at 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, got her clothes on and was asking me at 7:15--"Mom, when are we leaving for my play?" (her play didn't start until 11:20).

Karson's cheering squad.

We are the SKY monsters, we are, we are!!!

After Karson's performance, we took advanage of the beautiful scenery on Western's campus and attempted some family pictures. (My blogger header is one of them).

(4) My cousin Jennifer got married at the beginning on the month to Andy Clark. It's always fun getting together with my family in Louisville. Speaking of weddings, I'm happy to report that I'm gaining a new sister-in-law. Matt's brother Andrew got engaged to MacKenzie White this month. They are planning a September wedding next year.

Andrew and MacKenzie

(5) Lastest obsession: I'm completely addicted to eBay lately. I've found the best deals on there for children's clothes and my new favorite Matilda Jane WOMEN's LINE.