This is what you will find in our house right now...lots and lots of germs! Visitors beware!
We know it has been awhile and there are still no new pictures! Mom could have posted some photos with Santa, but that would have been a little out of season, don't you think?! Anyway, just to catch you up on our household...this is our current health report. Mom has been sick since March 17th. Well, actually before then, but that was the first day she went to the doctor. At that time, they said she had an upper respiratory infection, double ear infection, and sinus infection. She had to take an antibiotic and some really good cough medicine with something that helped her sleep (she says she really misses that cough syrup). She finished her medicine and didn't get any better. She went back to the doctor just before spring break and had to start another antibiotic. Well, needless to say, she started having a lot of problems with her asthma, which hasn't bothered her since before she and dad got married. She went to a specialist for her asthma and had to start taking some new inhalers and stuff to help her. He said she will have to take the inhalers for the rest of her life, just like a diabetic would have to take insulin. Anyway, mom got really sick on Sunday and couldn't breathe. It was scary and dad had to take her to the emergency room to get a breathing treatment. The doctor there said she has bronchitis. So, she is now on another antibiotic, Prednisone, and Singular to help with her asthma. She also got another inhaler. She goes back to the specialist on Friday to see if her lung functioning is improving. Even though she is having trouble breathing, she has still been walking after school with her friends. They usually walk from mom's school to Deming Park and back. Enough about mom...now on to us. Owen has another ear infection and upper respiratory infection. The doctor thinks he may be allergic to milk. He is going Monday (5/11) to see a specialist for his ears in Indy. They think tubes are probably necessary. mom said we can wait until after vacation for those so she doesn't have to miss any more work. Yesterday, mom had to pick Owen and Kenna up from daycare because we were both throwing up. Kenna had thrown up the night before all over Owen because "Owen makes me sick and makes me have to throw up". Spoken like a true little sister. Kenna now also has an upper respiratory infection. We both got to stay home from school today with dad. Jake and Syd are okay, for now. Keep your fingers crossed that it stays that way. Sorry, Auntie E, we know how much you hate this kind of "blogging". We will try to keep it short and sweet with pictures next time.
Introducing our bathing beauty, Sydney Paige.
Jake thinks Paula Deen's cooking is finger-licking good.
Here is the fabulous foursome in Savannah by one of the riverboats.
This picture shows the crew and their cousins outside an art gallery in Savannah. Can you tell how hot it was?
Here is one last photo of Syd at the beach. She wasn't included in the last post so she earned a double feature this time!
There is nothing like a little sun and sand to start the summer out right. We were fortunate enough to spend a week at Hilton Head with Rob, Erica, and the kids. We also had a day trip to Savannah.
Jake almost got us killed in Savannah with his hat that he had to have. We made him take it off before we ate at The Lady and Sons (Paula Deen's restaurant).
In an effort to be a little less white trash coach potato-like (refer to Dad and Jake above), we are taking on a fitness challenge. It is the goal of the Funkhouser family to walk 100 miles between Memorial Day and Jake's birthday (August 12th). We also plan to run 10 miles in that time frame as well. To some of you seasoned fitness fanatics it may not sound like that big of a deal. The catch is that ALL of us (including Kenna) will be walking and running together. It is not a cumulative goal...the miles will be completed as a family, not separate and added together. We'll keep you posted on our progress. Have a great extended weekend!
Our new puppy, Kurt Cobark (yes, he is a tribute to a certain deceased singer). We got our puppy last Wednesday and he is so CUTE! Sorry our pictures aren't that great, but he likes to wiggle around a lot.
Kurt is a Miniature Schnauzer. We had to give him a German name and Jake came up with Kurt Cobark. Mom says it's kind of funny and appropriate because Honey and Daddy Earl had a Schnauzer when she was little named Kurt.
This dog is so spoiled! Did we tell you he has his own jacket and snow boots? He also has a ton of toys and treats. Mom and Dad even let him sleep in their bed at night. He's such a good boy.
We are getting our first real snow as I type. We had a light dusting of snow Sunday morning when we woke up, but it was all gone by 10:00. These pictures are views from Mom's windows at school. Do you think her kids are getting much done today? Not only are they back from break, but they have snow to distract them as well.
It is pretty. To our loyal readers, be sure to check back tomorrow for information on our early Christmas present. Mom and Dad gave us our present early. We got it last Wednesday (the day before Thanksgiving). Check back to see pictures and hear all about it!