Our Town

(Kayleigh, Shelby, and Andrea)

Kayleigh was in another play at Reagan High School last week, Our Town. She wasn't initially part of the cast, only the set help. But they needed some more girls, so she ended up playing a town person. Have to admit, not one of my favorite plays, but it's always fun to watch Kayleigh and her friends on stage! They always do a great job!

Chase Can't Catch a Break!

Or maybe, he breaks too easily!

Cast #1 - November 2009

Do you all remember THIS post from last November (2009)? It's when Chase's ankle drama all started!

Silly thing has caused trouble on and off up until September of this year, when whamo... he broke it again and Cast #2 was put on!

Cast #2 - September 2010

After Cast #2 came off we started therapy, but Chase had more and more pain, and had more and more difficulty bearing weight on it. So... we had an MRI done that indicated two stress fractures in the foot! Ended up having Cast #3 put on in mid October! Only this time, we were told the cast would be on for 6-8 weeks, with a cast change every 3.

Cast #3 - October 2010

Cast change was to be this past Wednesday, the 17th of November. Michael took him over - as it was to be an easy appointment (not that he can't handle extensive appointments!). Chase had some blistery areas on the ankle with a lot of "scaliness", so they opted for a big black boot instead, and said continue strict non-weight bearing and crutches.

Big Black Boot - November 2010

With Chase, nothing is ever easy! Last night, he started wailing with burning pain inside his heel. Called an orthopedic friend of ours who was able to contact Chase's orthopedic doctor. They called him in some good drugs to help him sleep, told us to take off the boot (but NO weight on the foot!), and to take him in early this morning. Well.... That is when Cast #4 went on!

Cast #4 - November 2010

Now... we wait for December 8th to roll around to see what they're going to do. Dr. B (who is fabulous by the way!) is HOPING that they can get him in the boot and allow him to start to put SOME weight on it with some therapy. Nothing ever goes as planned in Chase's world... so I guess we wait and see!

It's Begining to Look a Lot Like....

CHRISTMAS!!!!

He's Really a Senior!!!

Happy Birthday to Our Firecracker!

Paige Olivia Lyons
November 7, 2002
Just Hours After Birth

8 Years ago today, our youngest daughter was born at 30 weeks gestation... just over 9 weeks premature. We were laying all the Faith we had in God to guide the hands of the doctors and nurses that day, and to take care of our new little princess and to get me through the difficult surgery. That He did!!

Today, she is an amazing, gorgeous, sweet, brilliant, funny, and sometimes a firecracker of a little EIGHT year old girl that we grow more proud of every day. She truly is our little miracle and we are forever thankful for God's grace and healing touch for her to be a part of our family!

Happy Birthday Sweet Girl!

Ohio!!!!

We recently made our annual trip over Halloween and again, we had a blast!

Friday we were able to drive to Angola to see Mike's sister's new house, then head to the Wayne Trace High School football game to see old friends. We FROZE... but loved it! There were even a few of my Paulding friends there!

Saturday we met up with Mike's Mom and Step-Dad for a family gathering. The kids had a blast using Grandpa Chris as a jumping gym, and riding the 4 wheeler in the yard. Jarrick managed to raid the alcohol cabinet which consequently led to sibling shots!! Oh My!

Later that afternoon we went to Mike's Dad & Step-Mom's house for trick-or-treat with the rests of the family, followed by a fun bonfire in the backyard. The kids look forward to this every year, and this year was no different!

That left Sunday for us to visit with my Dad and Step-Mom and not be rushed. I treasure every minute with them and always hate to leave. It was great to see that he looks so good and Cassie is still taking great care of him!

We also spent some time with Grandma Molitor and Grandma Lyons. Mike just melts when he's with them and is always a sweet thing to see the love he has for each of them!

Mike took early Saturday morning to visit the cemetaries in Payne. He has a few dear high school friends who have lost their lives too early, and he spent some time with Grandparents who have already died. The photos of him at each gravesite bring tears to my eyes... he is such a rock, it's rare to see him just quiet and somber.


Until next year...

Best Friends Are For...

Kayleigh had laryngitis for well over a week, but suddenly turned worse last Tuesday. I took her to the doctor figuring she had strep, but the test was negative and the doctor said it was just a virus. We got the usual instructions... got lots of rest and drink plenty of fluids.

Later that evening Kayleigh went up to my bathroom to take a bath. I faintly heard her say "Mommy I need you...", which was quite odd for her. I went to the bottom of the stairs and said "Kayleigh?..... KAYLEIGH?..." and got nothing.

When I went upstairs I found her laying on my bathroom floor, unconscious! An image that I am having a terrible time erasing from my mind! After about 3 minutes she started to rouse a little. I called for help from neighbors and a dear friend of mine to help me get her safely down 3 flights of steps to the van.

I also called Kayleigh's friend Liz because they had been texting all night and I knew Liz was worried sick. Liz actually BEAT us to the hospital and stayed with her the whole time! She let Kayleigh lean on her while I completed boatloads of paperwork, and she prayed with her while we waited. It was so sweet to watch a friend care that much!

In the end, Kayleigh was VERY dehydrated and that's what caused the passing out episode. They pumped her with lots of fluids and then sent us on our merry way after about 5 hours. She's still a bit tired and weak, but getting better each and every day!

Fun Filled Fall Saturday!

We had a fabulous family, fun-filled fall Saturday with the kids! I have been begging Mike for YEARS to go to a pumpkin patch with us, come home and carve some pumpkins with the kids. Every year he moans and groans, and I usually let him talk me out of it. But not this year!

After he got up Saturday we headed to Pine Grove United Methodist Church, where they host a pumpkin patch every year to benefit their after-school program. Chase and Paige had fun picking out the perfect pumpkin to carve. Kayleigh even picked a baby pumpkin. Devin was with us as well, but he was just along for the fun.


When we got home we set them up on the back porch to carve away! Yep... Mike cut the tops off and we watched them have a blast doing the rest! Paige needed a little bit of Daddy help now and again... but did a pretty good job!


In the end, we had 3 of the cutest pumpkins on the block!


What fall Saturday isn't complete with a grilled out meal? Mike prepped up some drum sticks and potato salad for a family dinner. We were looking forward to all of us at the table again... something that doesn't happen too very often anymore.

But....

In true Lyons fashion lately... we couldn't have a fun family filled day without ending up at the Urgent Care Center! Somehow, Paige got some sort of a HUGE abscessy thing on her gums that popped up out of the blue!

Mike stayed home and ate chicken with Chase, while Kayleigh and I took Paige to be seen. By the time we got home, Daddy was at work and the chicken was cold... boo to that!!

All in all we did have a good day despite our little detour! Even though I'm sure he won't admit it... Mike had a good time and we plan to do it again next year!