The kids and I stopped at the Gaffney outlets on our way down. We went from the outlets to Tracey, Asheton and Bailey's house. We enjoyed dinner with them and went to church with them for their Wednesday night activities. We were actually in the nursery with the kids. My kids had a blast playing with all the other sweet babies at Anderson Mill Road Baptist Church!
After baths and going to bed just fine, Emet woke up screaming in excruciating pain. Crying in pain like I've never heard, and of course I was worried! We tried calming him, without much success. I ended up calling a triage nurse in Wake Forest and she advised us to go to the ER. (She could hear how bad he was screaming and I don't think liked what she heard.) We headed to the hospital only to wait 6 hours to learn he needed a steroid shot for croup. Poor baby! He was pitiful! I was less than impressed with the ER (mainly the doc) but, he got what he needed and the sweet nurses said he should be fine and could go on as normal. (He is still not quite back to himself though!) The rest of our time with Tracey, Asheton and Bailey was good...we went to a consignment sale on Thursday as well as to storytime, Chick-Fil-A and the park. It was great getting to spend time with them, even if Tracey and I had to spend the majority of our time together in the ER (up all night)!
We headed to see Allyson, Kevin, Kaleb, Kelsey and Kolson on Thursday afternoon. My kids always enjoy time with their cousins so this was a real treat for them! They played Thursday afternoon into the evening and the kids were out of school Friday so we enjoyed a beautiful day at the park (and Chick-Fil-A again, but just for ice cream...Allyson packed lunch for the park!)
Friday afternoon we headed to Clemson to hook up with Amy. She treated us to a pizza dinner and took us to a Clemson baseball game! So much fun! Emet loved watching baseball!
Saturday we visited Mama Chasteen at her rehab center. She had been in the hospital and is now in rehab working up her strength to hopefully be able to go home. It was great to see her and she seemed to be upbeat! The kids had fun reading books with her. After we left her we went to Mama and Papa Simmons' house for lunch. Again, great to visit with Jon's grandparents who we normally only see once a year. Such a special treat. Ava enjoyed climbing their tree!
A great overall whirlwind trip to SC...minus the ER trip (and the long ride home on Saturday)! Love all you South Carolina sweethearts! (Sorry we missed Jeremy, Liz and crew..they were out of town!)
Emet's hospital bracelet
Emet at the park in Spartanburg
Bailey in the swing (she is ADORABLE!)
My sweet girl
Attempting a photo
Hard to get cooperation!!!
Emet loved this car and seemed to think it belonged to him!
Kelsey and Emet
Kaleb still spends time playing with the kids...he is such a great big brother and cousin!
Amy and Emet at the baseball game!
Go Tigers!!!I ran into a friend of mine from Rolesville (where I taught) at the Clemson game. Her family lives in Clemson now and they are huge Tiger fans! It was great to see Kate, Emma and John Allen...wish I had a picture!
Ava reading with Mama Chasteen
Emet showing her the book, but not wanting to give it up!
After they dressed her, we had to get another picture!
Mama and Papa Simmons with the kids and Amy!
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It was SO good to see ya'll too! Let us know when you come down again!
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