Tater's Sick

Tate has postponed my return to school this week. He woke up at 3 am feeling yucky, before 6 he got sick and I darted up to school to get my classroom ready. We dropped Julian off at school and walked him in to his class. Tate was nestled up on my shoulder cuddling as close as he possible could. We went in at Julian's request...he asked that I let his teacher know about the loss of our cousin and ask for her permission to let him write about it in his writing journal. She, of course, said he could write about it as much as he likes. I think he felt uncertain about how to share such sad news with someone. On our way out of school we saw a good friend of ours whose son plays sports with Julian. Tate saw Mr. Po and lifted his head for the first time since we got out of our car and said "I'm sick." Mr. Po placed his hand on Tate's back and said, "What's the matter little Tater?" Tate replied "Oh, you better stay back..." His fever was moderate most of the day (around 102) and he was mellow wanting me to just lay with him - but no other symptoms. This afternoon it spiked to nearly 105 and put us in full cool down mode. It worked and by the time he went to bed he'd leveled off back at 102.

Even with a fever of 104.8, he still has a sweet smile for me.

Our blessing Cole

One of the greatest blessings in our lives has been my cousin and god-brother Cole. He went to be with our Lord in Heaven on Saturday December 26th. This was taken on Christmas day, Cole with sweet Tate who adores and loves cousin Cole. He was feeling fantastic and had many hugs for us all. We miss you and love you dearly darling Cole.

December

This is a collection of some of the things we did this past month. It is in order from most recent to oldest.

My dearest friend from high school was in town for the holiday's. She is expecting her first son and the boys and I were able to stop by and see her for a little bit.

The boys were amazed by Elizabeth's beautiful belly and the baby growing inside her. Tate was sitting next to her for quite some time and at one point he just leaned over and kissed her belly. We had him do it again so I could get a picture. He kept asking her when he could see the baby. She'd say in 6 weeks he'll be ready. Then finally Tate said "Is he in there because you ate him?" It took us all a while to stop giggling from that little comment.

Here we are at my aunt and uncle's house on Christmas day.

Tate & Lucas

Christmas Morning - finishing opening gifts (like I said, we're in reverse order)

Tate loved this soft football Poppa & Nana sent him.

He's slept with it every night since Christmas.

Christmas morning before getting to go and see what Santa brought.

Christmas Eve right before we went to bed.

On Christmas Eve it snowed ALL day. It was wonderful and beautiful to have a White Christmas in Texas!! This was all I got as far as a picture of the house.

Christmas Eve at the Pop & CC's house.

A big box is the all time favorite toy for any kid.

CC's present from Poppy - for the lake house.

Look at Julian in his Santa hat strapped on the back...

Rick's Family Christmas Party

Pajama Day at school - Kg team

Big Cremer Family Christmas - Early Dec.

Tattoos at school Winter Carnival

First Grade Championship Game at UTA