Well, finally we were able to get the twins in to get their tonsils and adenoids (I am almost possitive I spelled one or both of those wrong, but I don't care) out. We needed to have them at the hospital at 5:30 even though the surgery did not start until 7:30. Anyway, after Tasha was done the surgeon said that her tonsils and what not were so infected, he even said it sicked him out! (not his exact words, but close). The twins are going to spend the night and mom is staying with them, probably sleeping in those stiff chairs. I must make special mention of Sister Winder of our Branch and Emalia (my sister-in-law) and thank them so much! Emailia woke up and was at our house at 5:00 to watch the 4 oldest kids so, that we could take the twins in and be with them after surgery. Then sister Winder came over to pick up the kids at 10:00 and watch them until 4:30 that afternoon, even though she just moved in and is in the middle of unpacking boxes. Then when she dropped off the kids, she left us with homemade chicken noodle soup! I had two classes, one I could not miss and the later one I just skipped, so that sister Winder would not have them as long. Thank you Emailia and Sister Winder!!! We could not have done it without you!!
I normally don't update the blog but since Kim is sleeping at the hospital, it is my turn.
We brought the kids by the hospital to help cheer up the twins. The 'twinies' were genuinely happy to see their siblings. I think it helped lift their spirits. Most of the time, the twins are lifting us and helping us to have smiles on our faces so, it was good to be able to do it for them.
We have been so blessed by others in our life - Friends, Family, Church members, neighbors. We offer a sincere thank you to everyone who helps us (even if you don't read this blog). We may not thank you enough or do it very well but, we mean it. Thank you.
Nate got several new decorations for his scout uniform Tuesday night. Here he is with his new loot and with his scoutmaster receiving them.
Our scoutmaster is building a beautiful back patio & pool. It made for a beautiful backdrop for the meeting.
The twins' ENT told us Tues. evening that we would have to stay most of Wed. In a scramble we were trying to find a place for our 4 oldest and make some arrangments that were reasonable so Josh could attend class. About 8 am the next day he came in and let us know that our twins and especially Natasha were recovering remarkably (her tonsils & adenoids were a MESS). He couldn't believe that they were eating and drinking at all. I was so grateful to be discharged as soon as Josh & the kids could come. Our little angels were so happy to be home. There have been no complaints about their lunch being a milkshake made with Carnation instant breakfast and we are vigilantly keeping up on their pain meds so they stay hydrated. They seemed so relieved to be in their own beds. I am relived that I am not trying to keep 2 busy, grumpy girls from exploring the hospital on their hands & knees.
This is a really bad picture but it shows Abigail's IV arm & forehead. They put her to sleep with gas and then tried to put in an IV. They didn't listen to me when I told them they would need a pediatric specialist for that. Finally after a half an hour and 8 needle sticks that I can count, they called the specialist. She got it in on the first try with a special light. They had actually tried to get an IV into her forehead. I am so glad she was asleep through it. Needless to say, they just called the specialist down on Natasha's first try.
Nate trying to get one of the Tarpon to jump out of the water and grab his well-advertised fish!! 
Gabby wanted to test the pelican's will. So she kicked at the bird. (PETA was not around).
Tasha also tried to kick a bird like her sister Gabby. Poor girl! In Tasha's defense the pole was the same color as the pelicans :)
Abigail wanted to kick them too!!!
Nate spear-headed dinner arrangements for the night. He was so excited to do it all himself.
Camping is not complete without smores!!
