**Update: We discovered Eden has Roseola, so at least we know what virus she has!**

I have been dealing with some illness (and other weirdness) around here the past few days. Eden ran a fever from Sunday afternoon until early this morning. No other symptoms, but it did get over 103. Just a virus. On Monday, I took Tommy in to our pediatrician because his left ear was swollen 3 times normal size and purple. (The picture above is after a dose of benadryl and it looked a lot better!) We are guessing he got a bug bite of some sort and just used allergy medicine and cream on it. I have had a headache for the past 3 days. I suppose it's pregnancy hormones, but it's not fun. Both the littles are better today and my headache is slightly better right now.

My brother is moving to Dallas tomorrow. My 13 yo nephew broke his arm yesterday and my 10 yo nephew gets his cast off today from a broken arm. Whew! Please pray for safe travel for them.

Party On

Here are a few pictures of Celeste's party. It was a very fun time! They built the human pyramid at the Movie Gallery--ha! (Eli and Tyler were on the lower level.) Also, here is Celeste with close friend, Karyn. Life has been crazy around here, but I think I always say that. I'm in this season where I'm almost constantly overwhelmed with things. A couple of my children need to work on behavior and attitude issues. This has been weighing on me. Also, we have one going off to dual enrollment (at least part time) and I have a baby that's almost 8 months old. Life is a balancing act.

Please pray for my mother, Marilan Douglass. She has COPD and some serious mental health issues. She almost died this week and is currently on a respirator, has pneumonia, and is in the ICU. My brothers went down to see her yesterday, but because of my family responsibilities I could not go. She made a wonderful improvement yesterday (was writing notes to them on paper) which I believe is from prayer. Thanks!

Heart of FL Air Show

Stu took Dan and Max to the Air Show yesterday. Also, their little friend, Ben, went along. They had a wonderful time looking at the airplanes and talking to pilots. My big brother, Ed, was there with Gainesville Police's helicopter. Ed is a Captain with GPD and, on a personal note, he is a helicopter pilot. He has his commercial license and is a certified instructor. Cool!