The Red Thread

Once our eyes have been opened we can't pretend that
we don't know what to do; for God who weighs our hearts and keeps our souls
knows that we know and holds us responsible to act. Proverbs
24:12

Monday, January 21, 2013

Elliot Takes One On The Chin!

Sunday January 20, 2013.  Elliot was having one of those "bad awful days" when it got worse.  He went stomping up the stairs (with no shoes on, just his socks) when he slipped and fell.  He hit his chin on the hardwood steps.  Melissa immediately ran to help and promptly told me that her and Elliot would be heading to the ER for stitches. 

Elliot and his first 9 stitches.
Day 2 and Elliot is doing much better, just a little sore.
The funny part is - Elliot was in a bad mood (lack sleep) because we will not buy him a ipad or ipod.  So he stomps off to his room and gets injured.  Melissa takes him to Children's Mercy where they promptly give him a ipad to play with to take his mind off the fact that he is going to get stitches!

Christmas 2012

Better late then never?  We are just now getting time to catch up and post some pics from Christmas 2012.  We had a great time opening presents (too many) and spending time with family.  We battled the "sick bug" off and on over the entire holidays.  It made the rounds and would then start over at the top.  Finally a few days after New Years it was behind us.

This was Owen's second Christmas with us and this time he figured it out and had a blast.  Last year he had only been home a few days and was trying to figured what was going on.  And of course Iris is in full All-American child mode with Ansley and Elliot.  I think this year I truly started questioning why they get so many gifts and if we are missing the meaning?

I think the highlight presents are as follows.  Ansley received a One Direction CD and headphones.  She does not stop listening to these heart throbs.  Elliot receive cool skater-shoes with the big tongue.  He wears them constantly.  Of course the DS and WII games are getting plenty of playing time.  Iris got her own DS game and she loves it.  Owen is so easy and loves his new Toms and his new Columbia jacket from Aunt Jennifer.  And lastly, they all love their Furbys (but they are driving Dad and Mom crazy).
Chambers Christmas Morning 2013
Ansley Right After Opening "One Direction" CD!
We Will See If This Goes Anywhere With Elliot?

Iris & Owen Loving Life!
The Kids & Cousin Alex
The Anning Family