Stomach Bug From Hell

For about a week, one kid a day would go down with a nasty stomach bug. It started with Huddy, but we thought it was because he ate 24 pizza rolls and spent about 30 minutes unsupervised in the pantry. But then Leo got sick, and then Sienna, then Max, and finally our kids started feeling it. Then they really felt it and for 24 hours they were miserable, DeA and I were running from one kid to another to help them clean up or get to a bowl or bathroom. We thought it was just a kid thing, but then around 9pm I started to feel it, and over the next 12 hours I lost about six pounds. I took my second sick day in the last 11 years and didn't feel remotely guilty.

Leo didn't understand why everyone was just laying around, but he was more than willing to join in.

They could barely get out off the couch.

Luca wasn't happy that his cousins weren't well. He already spits up everyday but he keeps on trucking on doing his baby Luca things.

Thankfully the effects of the bug ran their course in about 24 hours and both Jens and Ryker were ready to play in their scrimmage against each on Thursday. We finished with pizza and some kids were still unhappy.

Gma missed her birthday because she was also feeling the affects of the bug, but she finally got her everything pizza. 

The elves were out and about today

I'm old.

Leo loved my birthday cake, but got mad when he discovered that Aunt DeA ate the last bite while he was gone and playing.

Nice sunset.

Spring Walk with DeA

This spring has had weird weather, but it creates cool views with the shadows and clouds.

The rest of this post are just pics of DeA and the scenery, sorry if you were hoping for kids this time.

More Ball and Apple Blossom

Jensley got to play a fun game against Chelan. She did great and I think she had fun.

Ryker got to pitch in the rain in a scrimmage against another Manson team. He thought it was fun.

Apple Blossom was once again great, except someone decided to put blueberries in the sourdough pancakes and I had a Ryker moment.

That's a lot of candy!

Quite the candy crew

The rain was pretty bad, but it was still fun.

Manson Growers passed out apple cider samples, Ryker was a fan

Thankfully the rain stopped when the parade started, and it turned out to be pretty pleasant.

Ryker doesn't like hot dogs unless they are broiled.

Mom threw a late B-day party for Lindz with a four-layer butterfinger cake. It was delicious. 

Jensley Birthday, Baseball, and Stuff

Jens isn't one to beg for attention, but she sure loves and deserves it on her birthday!

DeA and Leo both love their naps

Luca is quite the cute baby

Rock got to play more down the stretch of his baseball season and did a great job blocking and receiving.

He got to play in our alumni game and helped coach the bases.

I don't quite fill out the uniform like I used to.

So much for impressing DeA with how I look in a uniform...

At least the cotton candy was a hit.

Rock really, really wanted to cut Leo Boy's hair. Leo Boy really, really didn't want his hair cut. 

Rock tried bribes, videos, and more bribes, but eventually Rissa had to pin him down and finish.

He took his anger out in a sparring contest with Hampa

A tale of a fart in two pictures, just look at Ryker and DeA's faces in each one