Random Pics

Hmmm, the boys now play the Xbox more than the Wii.  I think we need more Wii games (I know, they aren't a real need, but a want)

This pic too cute for words.  Geric fell asleep with his leg up on Daddy.  Every time Devan tried to move it, Geric would whimper, so this is how they took a nap.

My mischievous Geric:

David and Xzander:

Okay, I guess I have a tendency to leave one kid out once in a while (maybe a little more frequent then that) this time it was Ruby.  Sorry Ruby.

Geric's Foot

Like I said before, sorry for any repetition. Geric has healed well, and rapidly.  The people that took care of him in the worst of it are amazed by his rapid healing and how well it is healing.  I contribute this to the priesthood blessing that Devan gave him.  Everything he pronounced in the blessing has come to pass.  My testimony of the priesthood has increased drastically, for I didn't really have much of one to begin with. 

We are now waiting for his compression sock which he will have to wear for a year to 18 months.  He has a temporary thing in the meantime, that he continually takes off.  We will know at the end of 18 months whether or not he will need scar revision surgery.  I try to do scar massage everyday like they have said to do, but he isn't always cooperative.  Scar massage is where you massage one small section of the scar for two to three minutes in all directions where it feels hard.  Here are some pics from the first part of this month.

The red spots on his foot are just two blood blisters from when he scratched it and the new skin still being fragile.  They are no longer there.

Smith Cousins

Even though they were only here for about 24 hours, it was great to see Jeannette and the kids.  They had already been gone for three weeks and had to get back for something.  I was really sad to see them go, but at the same time, grateful they were willing to stop by, even if it was for a short visit.  I know when you move away and then go for a visit, so many people want to see you and you want to see so many people and feel bad when you aren't able to see everyone that you wanted to and had planned on.  Jeannette was a lot better at pulling out her camera and taking pics then I was.

Geric did not want to cooperate for the group pic.

Then, he decided it was fun getting his pic taken and saying "cheese"

Cousins:

Aunt Jeannette with Geric and Xzander

I think it's funny the two babies eyes are glued to the T.V.  Oh boy, I think we are in trouble!

Boys going to bed:

 Ruby and Rylee too excited to go to sleep.  Can't blame them when they didn't have that much time together.

They were so silly.  Every time I see Ruby with another girl, I can tell she wishes she had a sister.

 Xzander and Brianna

Ruby and Jeannette.  Sure wish I would have taken more pics.  Jeannette got some with Devan and the kids.

Some Funnies

I had a friend come over one evening to help me change Geric's dressing because I wasn't comfortable doing it myself and Devan got home really late from work.  She has a baby that is one month younger to the day than Xzander.  We had our girls hold the babies.

Xzander was crying first and then her baby would start crying, stop, look at Xzander and start crying again.  It was hillarious.

 When I took this picture, and the flash, flashed, both babies stopped crying.

So, this is what you get when you let your daughter and one of her friends play with baby brother:

Ever since Xzander was born, this is what happens quite frequently:

 Me nursing Xzander, at the same time, holding and maneuvering Geric.

I know I post a lot of pictures of Geric sleeping, I just can't help myself, I just think it is so darn cute:

So, these next couple of pictures, Little Devan was grumpy and I tried to capture it on camera, but he put his monkey in front of his face so I tried to mimic what he was doing.  One of the boys took the pic so sorry if it isn't good.

Geric's foot is healing well!

We met with the Plastic Surgeon on Thursday Morning.  He does not need to see Geric for another month.  We still are going to wound care so they can monitor his healing.  I will probably find out this Wednesday how often he will need to go there. After his wound is completely closed, they will measure his foot for a compression sock which he will have to wear for a year to a year and a half.  The doctor does not think he will need a skin graft but there is still a possibility he will have to have scar revision surgery on his foot months down the road.  Basically it is a waiting game.  We met with the Orthopedic Surgeon on Friday and they took x-rays.  He, indeed, did have a toddler fracture.  He is now in a walking boot which he has to wear for two weeks and we meet with the Orthopedic Surgeon again on August 13. I'll have to post pics of his foot later because I forgot my camera and Devan has not put them from his phone to the computer.  Here are some pics of him playing in hopes that this will bring peace of mind to those who worry so much.  Once again we thank you all for your prayers and continued prayers in his behalf. Sorry the video clip is fuzzy, but at least I figured out how to post it.

Here is a video clip of Devan skate boarding:

 I thought this was cute, Geric falling asleep watching Toy Story (which is his favorite movie right now) in his car seat:

I tried to get pics and video of David riding his bike, but he was upset because "he wasn't good at turning on his bike." I tried to explain to him it is hard even for Mommy to turn on her bike when it is a narrow spot.  He rides his bike very well.  I'll try to get him another time.