Crazy and exciting times in the Call family.

Dad and Anson flew out Friday morning to DC to help drive Giselle's U Haul and tow her car home.

Later on that day, Brianna and I took Deacon to his doctor because he had a funny little cough. He was feeling fine and was smiling constantly but that cough didn't sound good. By the time we got to the doctor, he had started wheezing. The doctor sent us to Respiratory Therapy at the hospital and had him checked for RSV. Sure enough he tested positive. Unfortunately there is nothing they can do about it since it's a virus. The doctor told us that along with the RSV comes ear infections so to be prepared.

On Saturday, we took Deacon to the ER because his breathing was very labored. They suctioned him and gave him a breathing treatment and sent us home.

Today, Monday... Deacon had his 4 month check up and a follow up for the RSV. The doctor gave him a breathing treatment while the baby was in his office because he was sounding terrible. He also sent the machine and some Albuterol home with Brianna so that she could give him treatments when needed. The doctor gave Brianna the choice to have him hospitalized or to keep him at home. Brianna decided to keep him here and see how he does tonight. He has also developed an ear infection, which is very common with RSV.

Brianna and I have been taking turns with him these past two nights. What is so amazing is that as bad as he sounds, he is always smiling and honestly has no idea why he doesn't feel well. If he didn't sound croupy, we wouldn't even know he is sick.

Friday... We started the humidifier.


Saturday... Deacon in the ER.


Having a breathing treatment. He is the sweetest baby in the world.


I love the way he looks at his mommy.


Monday... They sent the breathing treatments home. The treatments really worry him at first.


Mommy and Daddy can make anything better. Brianna is really a calm mother. I am so proud of her. She acts as if she's been a mommy for years.


... and they're home! They left the East coast at 4:00 pm on Saturday. They spent the night in a hotel on Sunday night, and arrived on Monday night.(Well at 3:00 am on Tuesday.) A 2 day and 10 hour trip across the USA! Holy moly!!!!!


They drove a 14' U Haul and towed Giselle's Mazda. I understand that Anson drove most of the time. I guess Anson is done with his driving hours. He can get a real driver's license on his 15th birthday next month.


Aubrey requested to have lunch today with Brianna, Giselle, and I. When I went to pick her up from school, I told her that the girls wanted to sleep in. She looked very disappointed that her sisters weren't with me. When we got to Pizza Hut all of the family surprised her.


Aubrey and I had pasta (Chicken Alfredo) and the rest of the family had Pizza.





After lunch, Dad went back to bed. He is so, so tired. He is resting up before his 4:00 rehearsal.

It was so good to have them home... safe! When Dick and I got to bed, we held each other all night long. Almost as if there would be no tomorrow. Thanks for bringing her home sweetheart. I love my family!

SOME PICTURES OF THEIR ROAD TRIP.

Superman driving


Anson has met his supervised driving hours.


How long until we get there Dad?


Guess what Anson did and HE couldn't even stand it???

Football and another speech meet.

Lately there has been a lot of football at our home. I've never seen a bigger football fan than Travis. He loves football even more than Dad... and that's a lot!


... well, I think there's even a bigger football fan now. Yes, Mr. Deacon!


January 22 and 23rd, 2010... On Friday we left on another Speech meet with Dad and his students. Here's Dad getting to know the bus driver. Boise here we come!


The majority of his speech team.


Brianna went as one of the judges and of coarse, Deacon joined her. Yummy! String cheese!!!


Deacon at the hotel with grandma. He is always trying to sit up,


... or roll over.


Grandma and Deacon


Waiting for the awards assembly. I notice that Anson is always sitting in the middle of pretty girls.


Deacon played cards with his mom and the students.


Dick showing off some of his card tricks.


Another trick.


Some of his students got tired of waiting and decided to take a nap.


I love the expression on their faces when they found out they took 2nd in duet. Congratulations girls!


Mr. Call telling his students how great they were.


On our way back home.


We let Deacon get out of his car seat for a little bit and he sure enjoyed looking out the window. It was so dark in the bus and outside. All we could actually see, was the little shadow of his big head and ears. My camera flash is really good! The bus was pretty dark.


(1/24/10) Sunday dinner... per Travis' request. Enchiladas with or without onion. Dinner is served!

A nice little surprise.

Aubrey had Brianna drive her to the store and other places. We didn't know that she was planning a candle light dinner for Dad and I. The chips and guacamole dip from Taco Bandido were very delicious. We never had to ask for soda pop refills because she was on top of it, constantly. She even had music playing in the background. (Highway Blues) Very romantic!


She even served us desert! (Snickers Bar) It was very tasty!!! When we were done, Dad gave her a tip. Aubrey said, "No thank you, I don't accept tips." Aubrey gave us a mint too, before we left the dinette area.


Aubrey that was such an awesome surprise. We loved it! Thanks for spoiling us. We love you!

Milestones

Deacon loves books already! His little legs are constantly going with joy and his face gets so intense when Brianna reads to him.


He finally figured out his jumper. He knows that if he jumps, he'll fly.


He is always chewing on his cheek or tongue. It's so funny. It looks like he is chewing gum.


He is always smiling big.


I love his chubby legs. He weighed 20 pounds when he was 3 months. I wonder how much he'll weigh at his 4 month check up. Our backs hurt when we carry him.


He has also figured out how to press the little buttons to make music. He is concentrating so hard.


He's also learned how to spin himself around. I love the back of his head and ears.


HE IS GROWING UP WAY TOO FAST!