Christmas {Shirley Style}

So, just to catch up on what was going on leading up to Christmas: Bryson had a really bad ear infection that was diagnosed on Friday, December 17th. He received a shot of antibiotics and was also started on oral antibiotics. Initially he seemed to get better, but then things took a turn for the worst. He was still fussy and acting like he felt horrible so I took him into the pediatrician on Wednesday the 22nd. The doctor said that he had a throat infection {on top of the ear infection}, and thought that it was probably viral since he was on antibiotics. I could have screamed at that point. She said that he was not contagious as long as he was not running fever, and that he should be back to "normal" within a few days. This was the day before we were supposed to head to my Aunt Kathy's and Uncle Wayne's for our Christmas celebration with the Shirley side of the family. I almost gave up at that point and said that we were just going to stay home. I even asked the doctor to write a prescription that I could send to my family with strict orders not to travel. Of course I was partially kidding, but not completely. I left the pediatrician's office, had a slight melt-down in Jenny's drive-way (so thankful for such good friends), and then headed back to work to run a meeting after Jason got home to watch Bryson. We decided just to see how Bryson did. I told my parents that we might not make it. I cried. I went to bed early and prayed that Bryson would have a good night.

He did! He seemed much better by the next morning so we loaded up and headed to Lockhart. I am so thankful that we were able to make the trip and spend time with family that we only get to see once or twice a year. Bryson had a blast at Kathy and Wayne's riding on a skateboard, crawling through the doggy door, eating TURKEY (I cannot believe it!), and of course soaked up all of the attention.

 Talking on Aunt Kathy's Phone

 Monica, Aunt Linda, and Amy

 Austin and Mandy

 Jason and Matt {pitching washers}

 Look at that form!

{too bad it didn't help him win! Love ya babe!}

 Wendy

 Loving life!

 Mr. Curiosity

Matt and Shannon

 Beth and Bella

We enjoyed an amazing meal and then enjoyed the afternoon. There was skeet to shoot, a fire to warm up by, a swing for swinging, and lots of family memories made. Couldn't have been any better...

{Thanks Aunt Kathy and Uncle Wayne! We love you guys!}