Luke - the strongest boy in the world!

We've been trying to get Luke into a new pediatric doctor's office that is closer to home. Don't get me started on what a pain it was to get him in for an appointment. Okay, I'm started. Short version: The common response from every receptionist is, "We can't see him for anything until he has a new patient visit." Huh?! So if we bring him in for a 'new patient visit' why not do some diagnosis then? To be honest this is the kind of stuff I'd like to see 'reformed'; well, that and the whole cost of the visit and medication. Anyway, back to Luke's story.

We had a new patient visit this week with a new doctor. The office is nice, and very efficient of getting patients seen. Everything is digital. The records are typed straight into the computer, so the doctor or assistant just pull it up on the computer in the room when they get there. The nurse had come to take Luke's vitals. As she is putting on the arm cuff, she told Luke, "I'm going to put this on your arm to measure your muscles." Then Luke replied, "You better be careful. I really strong, I might break it!" Ha! What a ham. He gets this from his mama.

The doctor has a great bedside manner and was really good with Luke. He asked Luke if he knew where his heart was, and Luke pointed to his chest. The doctor then takes his stethoscope to listen to the heart and puts it on Luke's head. Boy, did Olivia think that was the funniest thing ever, and just laughed and laughed! (posted by Mark)

Rain, Rain Hooray for Rain

We have been in a horrible drought for the last two years. We have been on water restrictions since the beginning of June and had the hotest summer on record. San Antonio has been trying to push this slogan "Brown is the new Green". Who are they kidding.

Then earlier this week it started to rain and we have had rain every day this week. We even bought new umbrellas. Bring on the rain!

Rise and Shout the Cougars Are Out!!!

Mark and I went to the BYU vs Oklahoma game in Dallas/Arlington/ Fort Worth last weekend. It was AWESOME and I am not a huge BYU fan. I have been married to Mark for 8 wonderful years. I have heard all of the stories about his glory days at BYU over and over. I have watched football games with him. I have gone to BYU campus with him every summer to reminisce. Then to my surprise, at the BIG GAME, I find out that Mark doesn't know the words to the fight song. Unless there is a but chunk in the middle that goes da da da da da. I was Shocked! If you see him, feel free to mention it.

The game was very exciting, BYU pulled ahead and won in the 4th quarter. The Cowboys new stadium to pretty sweet. All of the seats are cushioned and there is a huge mega-tron screen that must be at least 40 yards wide. Luke would have been in heaven. He loves TV.

I would never give up the opportunity to spend some time with my parents. I wish we were closer. Have I said that before?