The first ear infection

Logan has his first ear infection and is on antibiotics for the first time. He was running a fever for 4 days straight and pulling on his ears, so we suspected something wasn't right. I called the doctor's office on Tuesday morning and they had no openings that day so it was recommended I take him to urgent care. After 3 1/2 hours and a chest x-ray (which came out normal) he was diagnosed with an infection in his right ear and was prescribed the antibiotics. He started taking the medicine Tuesday evening. It didn't go well that night and he ended up throwing up all over our bed so we moved to the futon in the playroom and were able to sleep better and no more episodes of sickness. Now is his third day on the medicine and he is doing much better, but must continue to take it it 2x day for 10 days.

Despite Logan's illness (he was quite the trooper), we had a great visit with family over Memorial Day weekend. Seth's parents drove down Saturday morning to have lunch with us and to visit until my parents and grandparents arrived, around 3pm. We all enjoyed each other's company that evening and ate tacos (complete with grandma's homemade tortillas!) before Charley and Gloria headed back to Kahoka around 8pm. Sunday we stayed home for most of the day, although Mom, Grandma and I ran a few errands in the afternoon. We came home with new clothes for Logan, compliments of Mom and Grandma! Seth worked in the yard, Grandpa snoozed off and on and Dad watch "the race" (Indy 500, I think). Monday morning we all went out for breakfast and then went downtown to watch the Memorial Day parade. It was Logan's first parade. He was intrigued by the flags and people waving, but also a little scared of the loud drumming by the bands and sirens on some of the vehicles. I have pictures that I plan to post soon.

Other news is that Seth has completed installing the first 2 eight-foot wide panels of our privacy screen in the backyard. It's a screen because we don't plan on installing a complete privacy fence. We plan to put up more panels, but this is a start. I'd like to post photos of this as well as ones showcasing our ever-growing landscaping and gardening projects, (I am very proud of Seth's work, not only on the privacy screen, but our yard in general---he's developing quite the green thumb).

Also, Logan is cruising around on all fours and pulling up and walking around furniture while holding on for balance. I think he'll be walking by his 1st birthday. He also prefers to eat what's on our plates now rather than the pureed homemade baby food I've prepared. He shakes his head no and pushes away when he doesn't want something. He's becoming quite independent already, which is good and bad. He has four teeth, two on top and two on bottom and, man, does he have a good bite!!! I'm still breastfeeding and he's been nice to me---so far!

Hope that everyone who reads this is doing well. Thank you for keeping up with the blog. I'd like to get back on track with posting pictures more often. It seems that something always comes up to distract me from doing this, but please keep checking for updates!!!

love, rebecca

Happy Mother's Day Rebecca!

Here's to a wonderful mother and a fabulous wife on her first Mother's Day! Rebecca, thank you for all of your hard work and dedication.

Love,
Seth

Another note from Seth

I have just a minute or two, but I wanted to fill everyone in on a little news. Logan has some major accomplishments under his belt these days. Recently, he has two new teeth. That gives him a pair on top and bottom. But even more exciting...Logan has learned to crawl! It happened last Friday at the Coalier house. I had seen him crawl backwards, and make a little progress forward earlier in the week, but not the real deal until Friday. He is so happy to be crawling. He just loves the spirit of adventure. Needless to say, this accomplishment has completely turned our lives on end. Now nothing is safe!

Otherwise, Rebecca and I are doing well. Our garden and flower beds are looking great these days. As of this afternoon, we had 7 irises blooming. Also, we have some onions, greens, radishes, cabbages, turnips, beans, bell peppers, and tomatoes growing. It has been great weather for the plants. A lot of sun and plenty of moisture.