You take the good - you take the bad...

As with any family, we have been enjoying lifes ups and downs the past few days.  Yesterday Josh and I celebrated our 7th wedding anniversary and got to enjoy some kid-free time in Fredericksberg last weekend.  We had a great time...it was a little chilly, but we still enjoyed doing a little shopping and relaxing.  We even made a trip out to Enchanted Rock and hiked a little ways up...no small feat for the two of us.  I left my camera at home, so I will be sure and upload the proof later. In the meantime, our sweet little angels decided not everything could be about Mommy and Daddy & gave Nana and Pops a run for their money.  Friday night Hayden came down with the fever virus that has been going around, and Saturday morning Riley followed suit.  To spice things up even more, Saturday afternoon Hayden got all twisted up when attempting to get out of a chair at my Grandparent's house and fell and busted open his chin.  Our poor little cowboy had to get his first set of stitches...3 of them.  He came out less traumatized than I was expecting, which is definitely a good thing...Hayden says he was so brave because my Grandaddy gave him a band-aid to put on his chin that made everything all better.  So, thanks for the extra special attention Granny & Grandaddy!!  I felt so helpless...Josh and I were in the middle of our hiking expedition when the texts of events started flying in.  All we could do was promise him a big surprise for being so big and brave, and Daddy came through with Hayden's 1 request...a cap gun.  Just what every little cowboy needs!!

All fixed up! 

(for the record, anytime you ask Hayden to smile for a picture-this is what you get.  he looks like he's in pain, but it's really his best attempt at a fake smile.  crazy kid!)

Thank goodness for Dr. Draehn...he always makes everything better, glove balloons and all!!!

Both kids are still running fever, although Hayden's has stayed more low grade.  Sunday evening Riley's got up to 103.4, so Hayden enjoyed playing nurse to his sister by giving her cold rags for her head.  He's so sweet when he wants to be!  Riley has also had a pretty annoying cough the last few days that seems to be sounding worse, so Mary has taken her to the doctor this afternoon...we shall see what the verdict will be on that.  Never a dull moment!!