Sunday, December 30, 2007

Jaxson Fractures Upper Arm/Shoulder

Yesterday, around lunchtime, I was answering a call from Cheri and putting pasta in bowls for the kids by the phone. All of the sudden, I heard a smack and chocolate chips went flying everywhere around me! There lay Jaxson, right behind me, on his stomach on the floor crying loudly. I quickly told Cheri I had to go, picked up Jaxson and hugged him. He cried and cried, left my arms to go the bedroom to find his Daddy. Dave jumped out of the shower and we took off Jax's shirt (which sent him into hysterics) and it was obvious that his right shoulder was injured as there was a huge ball forming over the blade.

Luckily, Cheri called again in that moment and said she was just minutes away and could take Austin and Taylor while we went to the ER. She and Steve had just happened to be on their way over to suprise us with their new jeep. We took Jaxson to the ER and learned several things. First, there was a good fracture in us upper Humus, next to the shoulder joint. Second, the area where he got the fracture has a huge cyst (which subsequently made the bone fracture more easily). We waited for the orthepedic surgeon to come in and talk about our options. He is sending the X-rays to Primary Children's Hospital for them to look at it since he only sees cases like this maybe once a year or so. From there, they'll decide if they want to go in and chip out the cyst and graph back in bone or what to do at this point. He told us not to freak out since it doesn't look like a spreading cancer but we'll know more next week. We'll keep everybody posted.

Jaxson- hurting most of the time, even with pain pills right now!
It is hard for him to sit...but he is so much pain when he tries to play with his left hand that he ends up howling and on the sofa chair!

Enjoying the pain pills at their height of numbness!


A thoughtful Princess.....

Just a few nights ago, I went in to kiss Taylor one more time before bed and found this! The next morning, she informed me that she had wanted all of her dolls and rabbit to "feel safe at night."

Christmas Day Party #2- Lindsay Family

Christmas Day Evening with the Lindsays- the picture I didn't get was the amazing spread that Cheri decided to create for us to feast on! Crown Pork Roast, Roasted Brei Cheese with caramel walnuts, Spinach Artichoke dip, shredded rice/carrot dish etc. At the end, we sat around and opened presents. It was the perfect end to a great Christmas day!
The kids LOVE the train going around the front room Christmas tree!
What did you get, Austin? Cute clothes from Poppie and Grandma Barbie!
Aunt Cindy and Jaxson, listening and answering Grandma Barbie's questions about the symbols and real meaning of Christmas.


Another great head shot of Dave!

A very happy Poppie!


Fun Aunt Cindy!

Fun Aunt Cheri!




Christmas Day Party #1---Hatch Family

Around noon, the Hatch family headed over to our home for a Christmas Day Dinner of Ham, risotto, several salads, cranberry slush and pumpkin roll for dessert. We played playstation and Rook (of course) and sat around for hours talking and enjoying the day. Around 5:00pm, Dave and I took off for the Lindsays for a family party while the party continued. Here are some pictures of the afternoon together. Mom and Uncle Doug, ready for some tromping in Rook.
Patrick's new look, one that Jenny is trying not to encourage! :)



Cousin Dane and Brandon
Cousin Doug and the play station





Christmas Morning 2007

Christmas morning started somewhere between 6:00-8:15am, depending on who you were. Dave and Cindy had stayed up until 4:00am playing Dave's new playstation 3 and were exhausted. Santa came sometime after 4am and Carson and Taylor were up around 6:00am. Cindy tried to keep them out of the living room and gave up around 6:30 when I surfaced. Grandma Hatch arrived around 7:30am and we waited for Grandma Barbie and Poppie. At 8:15 am, we decided the surprise had worn off and let the kids at it! What fun they had!
Taylor, Austin, Jaxson and Carson, ready to run (with permission) to see what Santa had brought them!
Austin, opening his Lightning McQueen car!


Carson, with the brain teaser "Rush Hour"

What in the world is behind Austin?


Taylor was thrilled to get her earrings and jewelry



Jaxson went right for the kids gift from Santa, lovingly named the "jeep car."

His face says it all!


Austin kept pulling this face over his Lightning McQueen car, his favorite gift from his favorite movie, "Cars."



A jewelry box from Mom and Dad

Dave and Cindy

Look at Jaxson, such a natural at driving the kid's truck!



Mom and Dad Hatch opening their presents


Carson gets a big one!


I created a book from our California trip with Cindy, Carson and Poppie and Grandma Barbie for Christmas with pictures and tales from our 7 days together. It was a hit!




Christmas Eve- part 2

Before the kids went to bed, we had our annual picture in the pajamas in front of our Christmas tree. The boys were tired but Taylor had to stay up to wait for Carson to come! Jaxson (age 3), Taylor (age 6) and Austin (age 21 months)
"All I Want For Christmas Is My 2 Front Teeth"

Taylor and Carson making silly faces!

Christmas Eve 2007

We met at Justin and Jana's house on Christmas Eve for a family party, except for Jeff and Brantly (you guys were very missed!). We began with a soup cook off between Mom Hatch and Wife Hatch who made delicious Chicken Noodle Soup and White Bean Chicken Chili. From there, we had a white elephant exchange with the little cousins, Christmas carols and then the adult White Elephant fun. Last, we had the kids act out the nativity and heard Grandpa Hatch's no-Bible account as the kids' attention spans weren't going to last too long. Before we all left, we sang more Christmas carols. We all enjoyed the company and warm feelings of the spirit of Christmas. Mom, showing off her white elephant gift

Jaxson with the Snowman!


The Nativity 2007

Taylor was Mary, Jaxson was Joseph, Kaden was the baby Jesus, Austin was a wise man, Jessica and angel and Madison was a Shepherd. Patrick just looked on at the fun!


Brandon and Sydney

White Elephant Fun!
Charlotte (above) and Dave with Justin(beneath)

Ho Ho Ho, Uncle Doug! He is the life of every party!

Jana's White Elephant gift of a puzzle (with the "basement" smell)


Grandpa Hatch was joking about how crazy it was with all of the grandkids.....so I told the kids to pile on high for pictures with their presents!

Jana, Dad, Austin with Brandon
Jenny (Teresa Jr) with her sexy, new style and renegade pierced ears.....
Brandon


Relaxing around
Justin, Jenny and Patrick and Taylor
Patrick- what a sweetie!
Justin with his kids, Kaden and Madison
Uncle Doug