Keenan's Baptism

My family all came to Kansas City for Keenan's baptism the last weekend of September. My sister and Max arrived on Friday night. Elin was so sweet to cook us all dinner-- it was fantastic, but unfortunately Aaron was not able to enjoy it. He acquired a sinus infection, so he was out the ENTIRE weekend.

Saturday morning, I had already committed to myself that I would do my long run, so I had asked my sister ahead of time if that would be ok. She had to endure taking care of all three kiddos since Aaron was out of commission. Max and Eli are pretty easy. They get along great, they play really well together. I wish we lived closer so they could see each other more often! I ended up running the length of the half marathon because part of our route was not marked. I was pretty wiped out after our run. When I got home Elin was in the bathroom with Eli, Keenan was screaming, and Max was just hanging out. What fun! She did a great job with them, they were all fed and dressed, what more can I ask for?

Mom and Dad arrived then we went to the airport to pick up my cousins, Roselle and Jess, and my aunt from Chicago. I opted to go to the airport, so my Mom and Elin watched the boys. When we arrived from the airport, we decided to do a little shopping while the "Lolas" watched the boys. We had fun in the short time. Mom and Dad wanted to take us all out to dinner to Strouds. We are able to walk from our house there, so I was able to put Keenan to bed then I walked to meet them all there. They had brought Eli with them, but once I got there he only wanted to be with me. He was not acting like himself at all, I thought he was tired. Then all of a sudden he started puking. Poor Eli. I carried him all the way home, gave him a bath and put him to bed.

Sunday, Aaron was feeling a little better. He was finally trying to keep on top of the Tylenol instead of feeling completely like crap, having a fever and then taking the medicine. He admitted to me later that he almost asked me to call an ambulance he was feeling so badly. I just had to laugh at how ridiculous he was being-- sorry, I'm completely unsympathetic to my sick husband.

The baptism was very nice, we were the only family there, and it was very special. Aaron almost passed out and John smothered flame of the baptismal candle. A very memorable ceremony. My family and Aaron's family were all there to witness the event. Keenan slept for most of it! I think I sprained my arm from holding him the entire time.Everyone came to our house for some BBQ afterwards.

The next morning the cousins were planning on doing some power shopping and we recruited the "Lolas and Lolo" to watch the boys, unfortunately Max had the pukey virus Eli must have had. Poor thing was puking all morning and puked on the way to the airport too.

What an exhausting weekend for everyone! At least we were able to be together!