Luke's birthday and update on Landry

Today was Luke's 6th birthday. Because of the schools 24 hour on antibiotics rule of staying home when you have strep, Luke got to spend the day at home. He thought this was awesome because he got to play with his new birthday toys. Let's just say this boy is feeling great and played hard today. The other 2L's couldn't wait to sing Happy Birthday to him.

Luke's one request on his birthday cake was to have a plug and a couple of fans on his cake. Don't ask! ha. Let me just say I heard the snicker on the other side of the phone as I placed my order for this. Anything for the birthday boy! Happy birthday sweet boy. I hope all of your birthday wishes come true! We love you~Mom and Dad

*Landry Update*
As you can see from the smiles on our faces today was a good day (knock on wood!) Landry has had two doses of Biaxin. So far so good! With this little stinker though you have to be careful.......he reacted on the 7th day of antibiotics last time. (this is a 10 day twice a day course) Each time we give him a dose we have a ritual.....we say a prayer and thank the Lord for answering it. God is good my friends! He is on our side and this child will be fine on this medicine. God says Where two or more people are joined together in prayer he is right there with them........and I know I have 2 or more out there praying with me. Thank you:) Love you dearly~Rob

Happy 6th Birthday to Lukey!

Luke, I couldn't let this moment go by without wishing my beautiful blue eyed baby boy a great big Happy birthday! I am sorry you are sick on your birthday. Mom and dad are trying to get you and brother well so we can celebrate this weekend with an Amtrak train ride. I hope you feel better soon! We LOVE you so very much. Happy 6th Birthday Lukey! There isn't a day that goes by that I don't thank God for my Lukey boy!

My sweet snuggle bug

Sister couldn't wait to show you off to her friends.

Love you always and forever!

~Mom, Dad, Lauren, and Lanny

Update on Landry

He reacted to the antibiotic. Hives developed on his face, neck, and arms after one dose. That is even with a dose of benadryl before the medicine. A quick call to the doc and we are to stop all meds or it will get worse like last time. We are going to let his body rest tonight and in the morning try another kind (which he reacted to last time but worth a try). Also, contacting our Pediatric Immunologist/Allergist in Austin. Thanks for the prayers. He is doing fine...sleeping. God is in control!

"That day" is here......

(Landry on antibiotics)

"That day" referring to the day we would have to try an antibiotic on Landry again is here. It seems Luke and Landry both have strep throat. How nice of brothers to share..not! Seriously, please pray with me for Landry as we try one more time an antibiotic that hopefully will not hurt him like last time. In the doctor's office this morning I couldn't help but let tears fall as I heard that dreaded positive for Landry come out of the nurses mouth. Thank goodness I had Casey with me to help me keep it together. I desperately DO NOT want to go through another scare with him. I knew this day was coming and I have told myself over and over how God saw us through last time and he will do the same if He needs to again. Now "that day" is here and I feel scared.....but focused on God. Faith, what good is it if you don't use it right? So here it goes. Join me in prayer. Thank you~Rob

A fun Christmas idea for Grandparents

I know it is sometimes hard to figure out the perfect gift for grandparents. It is for us anyway. When Lauren was 2 my sister in law and I came up with the idea to make a fun calendar for my parents. Lauren and Kyndall dressed up according to a theme for that month. It was hilarious! Lauren was baby Jesus and Kyndall was Mary for the December shot. (I will have to scan that in to show you) My mom still holds onto that calendar. It was such a hit that we try to do one every couple of years with all the grandkids now. The calendars are so cheap! (Kodak $20) Just sharing a Christmas idea with you!

Here are the 3L's for 2005

April December

November

3L's playing together

I think one of the things that melts my heart is to see all three kids playing together in harmony. Lord knows we have our fights, "you're not my friend", and "they won't play with me" here at the Reed house. This weekend maybe the stars were lined up right or maybe they just might have actually heard us saying "Please get along." Whatever it was it was peace and harmony with the 3L's. It is funny at times because Casey says that we should have had a fourth child so it would be 2 against 2 always. Well, I am not so sure if that theory is true. ha!



Who doesn't love playing with play-do? (Mom loves it even better outside)

The 3L's decided to paint together......awww......harmony!

They even had their very own slumber party in Luke's room. A special treat was getting to use Dad's work projector for movies.

My sweet peaceful 3L's..........

Wait! What is that I hear at 3 am in the morning? No...Oh no! World war 3 in Luke's room. Fighting, "You're not my friend", and "They won't share with me"........awww.......back to normal. I love it even when the 3L's argue. Thank you Lord for these kids.