Logan's Surgery

Logan had a Bronchoscopy on the 15 of June. It was done at Lebhoner's Children Hospital in Memphis. We had to be there at 6:00 in the morning, so we left at 4:30 AM to make it there on time. It went well, he didn't have any down time after so he was back to himself by noon. The Doctor showed us the pictures they took and told us everything was normal and there is nothing causing all he breathing problems. So we still have no answers except 'He will have to grow out of it', which is VERY frustrating. The parking garage for the hospital is across the street. You have to go in a tunnel to get over to it. The wagon is for the children to ride around in so they feel more at home and so they don't have to be carried. Dave took advantage of the hill and took Logan for a ride.

His gown was peach. Not his color. He was so pale and his hair looked so red.

His special surgery blanket. He was so excited to get it, he absolutely LOVES Toy Story.

Mom and Logan

'The Bunny Room' Before you go into the OR all the kids get to stop in this special room. It is filled to the top with awesome toys and games. Logan loves this room, I mean wouldn't you?! He settled a rockin' tool set, he went through MANY other things first. The nurses are so patient with the kids. Logan was in the room for almost 5 minutes just looking and trying to decide.

Waiting in the OR. They don't give them anything to calm down, you just sit in there with your kids until the Doctor comes to visit and give you the final details.

Showing off his new tools.

The nurse that took Logan away. She was super nice. Logan had no problems going with her wherever she led him.

Apparently Logan didn't have a problem going with the nurse until they got him back to surgery and tried to put the mask on his face. We were told 'He sure is a strong little boy' and 'He sure is a fighter!'. We got a call about 45 minutes after they took him, telling us to come to PACU. We hurried over and when we got there the nurse told us we didn't need to run she hadn't even woke him yet. OK. She then told us about the time they had putting him to sleep and she didn't want to chance waking him alone. Funny, like he's the HULK or something. She turned the medicine off and started talking to him. He stirred and rolled on to his side. Dave then said "Hey buddy" and Logan sat up and was wide awake and excited to see his Dad. She was shocked that he was so happy, normally the medicine makes kids super crabby and bugged. That DID came later!

He was ready for a drink.

Dad and Logan

After the hospital we went and tested some Kayaks. Logan was still out of it but loved sitting in them. He kept yelling at every one he saw telling them they were going to sink if they didn't get in. He is so funny.

Then we played hide and seek.

After such a long day I needed some shoes, and since Dillards is only in Memphis we hit up the mall. Logan loved the Merry-go-round.

I can't help.....

but love them. This is how I found them last night. These boys love each other and have to sleep in the same bed. Neither of them hold still while they sleep so they are rolling all over each other all night long. Probably the reason I am up with one or both every couple hours at night. Even though I am sleep deprived, seeing them sleeping makes me glad I have 2 boys that love each other. Don't get me wrong they are both scrappy fighters; we have black eyes and bruises most of the time, but I do catch them being really kind to one another. I love my babies and am very grateful to be their Mommy. (Especially when they are asleep ;)

Random

We got the Glider for the big toy this weekend. Logan is SO excited! They think it's a titter tatter. It was 103 with the heat index but Logan wouldn't come inside, he just kept swinging. He laughed so hard, a almost creepy, deep laugh. Dave and I were crying it was so funny! Our little swing set has a glider on it, but it is so small that when the boys get going on it the whole swing set lifts off the ground. I have stand on the slide so they don't flip it over. Dave is such a good Dad! He stood out there in the heat and set it up so they could get out there a try it.

I let the boys get doughnuts for breakfast. Of course they pick the biggest one with frosting and then only lick the frosting off. I makes them so happy, how could I deny them. I will say they go straight to the bath after this treat though.

Big Toy!

We have been wanting a big toy forever! I wanted to buy one and Dave, being Dave, wanted to build one. So after much planing and drawing on Dave's part, we got one!! Dave's dad flew out for a week and they got it done. It looks great!! The boys love it, although, last night we went out just to look at it and both boys ran to our little crappy one (that lifts off the ground when you swing) and both hopped on and glided for half and hour. It's funny! We still have to get all the accessories for the big toy but the construction is done and we can get our back yard clean again! I must say I'm excited about that part too. The first pile of wood.....of many! We personally funded Home Depots paychecks this week.

Sam and Logan wanted to check out the tower so Dave threw up some boards and held them so they wouldn't pitch the boys off.

Let me start off with... Dave is a perfectionist. When they decided to level the towers, they had to get stepping stones and then dig out the grass they would set them on then dig the grass so the boards wouldn't touch. It really was ridiculous , but funny to watch. I bet it took them over 3 hours to get it just right. He kept going back to touch up this part and make that part lower. Oh, Man! But, if it makes it not fall over in the first wind storm then I will take it.

Dave proved that he does indeed have reason to have 3 drills. He also got to try out his new Compound Miter Saw he got for his birthday. (I am a wicked awesome wife, just saying)

Hooking up the swing set section.

the slide.....oh how we love the slide!

Hand rails going up.

Dave, being the BEST DAD EVER, built the boys a 'custmister stand'. Both the boys get into Dave's truck, unroll the windows and sell Ice Cream to anyone who will listen. They are so excited to have such and cool place to hang out. We really weren't thinking about all the neighbor kids when we picked a spot for it. It over looks the fence so they can stare down at all the kids playing in the street. Of, course they in turn want to play in our back yard. I AM NOT a babysitting service and have no desire to become one, so we are getting a chalk board to cover the wall the peers over the fence. We hope that will detour Sam from screaming for them to come over.

The finished product! It really is so awesome! Dave and Grandpa Bob did a great job! The boys love it and so do I. I'm so excited to be able to kick the boys out of the house and them actually having something fun to do. Logan wants to be out there constantly. Sam is still unwell so he only goes out there to eat his Popsicles.

Dave, you are the BEST Dad ever!! We love you so much. Thanks for baking in the hot sun to build the big toy for our boys!

Sams Surgery

Dr. Monkey. When we went into our sheet room this monkey was there for him.
It is SO cute! Sam loved it. The nurse was able to explain what the doctors would look
like in surgery when him left us. He felt better about the masks.

Sam had his Tonsils and Adenoids out this morning. We were all nervous. Dave gave Sam a blessing last night and this morning Sam was ready to go. He acted like it was a new adventure and was excited to get it started. We dropped Logan off and the Shoffs, (THANKS Amanda) and headed to the Surgery Center. We got in there and the first thing they said was "NO SHOTS!" We have been prepping him for the IV but they told him he didn't have to have any. He was so happy about that. They took us to our 'room'. I say that because the 'rooms' are divided by curtains on all sides, really private. But on the bright side I didn't have to read Sam a book, he just listened to the lady next to us read her daughter a chapter book. Immediately we saw 2 people Sam knew and love. Aaron Raab was going to be in the OR with him and also Jeff Simmons would be in the room with him. Aaron gave Sam one of his surgery hats to wear which made him feel so special. Aaron is so great with my kids. They both adore him. The nurse came in and told Sam she had some Goofy Juice for him, it didn't taste good but he drank it down, then the nurse showed him some of the things that would be one him in surgery. She was there for just over 5 minutes. We wanted Sam to be able to talk to Grandma Lind before surgery (Sam got to talk to Maymee and Papa Jerr last night on the web cam) so Dave called her to let Sam say hi before he went back. While the phone was ringing the goofy juice kicked in. SO FUNNY!! I have never seen a drunk child before but it was priceless. He just laughed and then kept falling from one side to the other. It was great. Aaron came and took him back; Dave and I headed to the waiting room. They called at 10:00 and said they were getting started. At 10:19 they called to tell us the doctor wanted to see us in the Doctor room and tell us how it went. He came in told us Sam did really well and we could see him as soon as he woke up. A few minutes later Jeff came out and told us Sam f went under really well and everything went great. I'm so grateful to have such good friends with connections. Thanks guys!! We got back to Sam about 11:00. He was sad for a minutes but soon was good to go. He had to stay for 5 hours after to make sure there was no bleeding and he could drink. He was a champ! He was released at 3:15 and is doing great. He is on a large dose of Codeine.... that may have something to do with it. I hope this will cure his Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

His cute little gown and his monkey.

We got Sam a new Transformers blanket just for surgery. They told
us Sam could bring a comfort item from home, but he doesn't have anything
so I found this blanket and had to buy it. I bought one for Logan for his surgery in 2 weeks
but it's a secret.....so don't tell him.

He is so cute!

Sam and Dad before surgery.

Sam and Mom before surgery.

Aaron Raab from church was in the surgery with Sam. He brought
Sam one of his surgery hats to wear. Sam was so excited.

The 'funny juice' kicked in within 10 minutes.

Taking him away.

Just getting back from surgery.

Yum! Apple Juice!

Getting ready to go home.

Sam, You were such a brave boy today! Daddy and I are so proud of you! We love you so much. Thanks for being our boy.

Surgery

Sam couldn't hold himself up. Dave and I had to stand in both sides of him to make him not fall off the bed. Super funny!

Want to talk?

This is 10 minutes after they gave him a medicine to relax him so they could take him without a problem. He is trying to talk to grandma. So funny!