STREP and School

OK, maybe it's just me but it doesn't seem right that anyone should be sick on the second day of school. Yep, when I picked up Alyssa yesterday she wasn't acting like the happy "I just had my first day of third grade" person that she is. I inquired what was wrong and she said " my teeth feel funny and my ears are plugged." OK, well I wasn't too worried at this point. I still had to pick up middle school and high school children plus run to the orthodontist. Once all that was done it was after 5pm. I started to investigate further due to Alyssa's behavior, you know the sick behavior laying around looking miserable. She definitely had a fever, 101, and after asking more about the mouth I decided that I should look in the mouth. I know I don't really qualify but it looked like white dots to me---suspiciously like strep. Of course, at this point the best I can do is wait for morning and dose her up on motrin. Went to the Dr this morning, nurse said throat doesn't look red or swollen. Could it be that motrin would help with that? Took strep culture and yep I knew it positive for strep. So they tested Lindsey too and she is positive as well. Well, at least they caught Linsey's really quick. Hope the rest of us have a chance at not getting it.

Knitting Knack

For our Personal Progress Night we learned how to knit. Now I'm "hooked". Lots and lots of photos. I think this one will be a scarf...... now who wants it??? Just kidding. If I do make it a scarf I'll give it to someone who I know won't wear it. Now who could that be..... DANIEL!!! He is so exited about his new scarf. Can't you tell?? Due to strong objections the photo of Daniel has been deleted.

Becca

APPLES

We drove out 30 min or so from our house to pick apples. This was a very sweaty adventure. Yes, the apples are good, not fantastic like I hoped but good. Lindsey felt is was way too hot and thought she should be carried. I felt it was way too hot too--let's just say everyone walked on their own two feet. We picked ozark gold apples and gala.