Bryce is recovering well - thanks all!

Other than when we have to change bandages, Bryce is very happy and feels much better. The doctor on Friday says he is making very quick recovery and that there will be no permanent damage to his hand. Thank you to everyone for your gifts and prayers. We are so thankful that he is a very healthy boy and can get back to being a one-year-old again.
Here he is playing peek-a-boo.

Poor Brycie

Our little guy had an accident on Friday, October 30th. He is recovering, and long term will be most likely be okay, but is in a fair amount of pain now and really uncomfortable. On Friday evening we hosted Jack's schoolmates for a Halloween Party. The party was fun, and Bryce looked so cute in his little lion costume. Everyone had gone home. We were cleaning up and putting the kids to sleep. We had melted caramel in the crock pot to make caramel apples. We had an excess of caramel left over and we scrapped it into a pizza box to throw it out. I thought Marty was watching Bryce, and he thought I was. I didn't realize he was in the kitchen, even though I was only 3 feet away. Bryce got both hands into the burning hot caramel in the pizza box before I could stop him. We plunged his hands into cold water, but the caramel began to set. It caused severe (second degree) burning on his left hand, and some on his right hand as well. His fingers look disgusting (I will spare any with a light stomach a description).
We immediately drove Bryce to Children's Hospital. They checked us in and got him on some heavy duty pain meds. Then they transported us by ambulance to Harborview Hospital, to the area burn specialists. Bryce was admitted at 11:30 pm on Friday. We were discharged on Sunday afternoon. The hospital and staff were so kind. They treated Bryce like a little prince. They had toys and even a toy room with a fish tank. Sadly, we didn't get to participate in any Halloween festivities. Marty, Sarah and Bryce were in the hospital. Jack got to go trick or treating with our friends who watched him on Saturday and Sunday. Thanks Peters family!







The hardest part is the wound care we have to do. It is painful for Bryce and so difficult emotionally and physically. The biggest risks are infection, as he has healing wounds on both hands, and as you can imagine a toddler has no concept of hygiene.



Tonight was the first night cleaning and dressing his burns and it did not go well. We fumbled up some of the wrappings, and didn't do it as quickly as we should have. We are both having such a hard time putting him through so much pain. We hate that he is going through this because we weren't vigilant enough. As parents we are suppose to protect our children, and we have failed Bryce badly. Please say a prayer for our little boy!

Bryce is learning to jump

His brother is teaching him.

Flowers

We've had guests this week. They have each left a bouquet. I love flowers and had fun documenting the arrangements.

From my mom


From Aunt Sandy


From Ann Sharma- welcome to Seattle!!


My cup runith over!!

Pumpkin Patch

The pumpkin patch was great. It had an apple orchard too. Bryce loved exploring and Marty loved picking apples. Sarah loved getting a pumpkin that resembled each family member. Jack was enjoying the pumpkin patch until he discovered the toy cars. After that he only wanted to play in the toy cars that were parked in the pumpkin patch check out area. Everyone had fun and that's what counts!















Yeah we got a picture of the whole family. Very hard to do!!

Sunriver

Anyone who knows us well, also knows that we love to spend family time in Sunriver, Oregon. Marty's grandma and grandpa built a house in Sunriver in the 1970's. Bumpy, Marty's grandma, doesn't live there any more, but she is nice enough to let the family stay there anytime. On this visit she spent one night with us out at Sunriver.



Here are some things we love: Jack loves the kids room, the loft, riding the big boy bike, and all the toys. Bryce love the piano, the little city set. Marty and I love the natural beauty and trails for walking and biking.








This trip the Peter's family joined us. We also celebrated my birthday. In the afternoon we went to the horse farm and had apps and drinks in the Sunriver lodge. In the evening Marty made the most delicious meal and margaritas.

















In the morning we woke up to a blanket of snow!!

Milestone Party

On Saturday night Uncle Jim & Aunt Betsie had their "Milestone Party." They were celebrating Jim's 60th birthday. Betsie's 55th birthday, and 34 years of marriage. The party was at their house in their back yard and barn. The weather was perfect and fun was had by all!!



Their yard was the perfect place to take a few family pictures. Too bad the boys would not cooperate. Jack would not even smile.



Ask Jack to take a picture with Uncle Ben and he is all smiles!





Our attempt at getting a picture of all the children





















Silly Guys!!