Austin's Surgery

Austin had his ear tube and adenoidectomy surgery today. Everything went great and he is now home resting in his own environment! He did great, he's such a trooper! I'm looking forward to the future hoping that this solves all of his problems he's had lately with ear infections and everything else! Here's some pictures of my great little guy!

Here's the little guy after just arriving at the hospital. He was in his sweats getting ready to change into his little hospital gown!

All changed into his gown and ready for surgery! This is the point where Mommy started to get really nervous! I knew he was in good hands and that everything was going to be fine! He was so brave, even when they wheeled him back to the operating room! He must get his braveness from his Daddy!

Taking a nap post surgery! It took me about an hour to finally get him settled down! He freaked out a little when he was coming out of anesthesia! We couldn't see him until he was up in his room, which meant that he had to spend 15-30 minutes in recovery by himself! He was so tired!

Eating jello! His meals consisted of jello and popsicles for the day!

Didn't you know that eating jello poops you out! He was so funny, he just fell back onto the bed when he'd had enough!

Austin got to come home tonight instead of staying at the hospital because he was doing so well! A bonus for me because I really didn't feel like staying the night at the hospital either! We'll see what tomorrow brings!

Oh, the facts on the surgery! His ears were full of puss: meaning that he had ear infections in both ears. And his adenoid was 75% blocked. Allowing him only 25% space to breath! Now that it's gone I hope it will help him to not only breath a little better, but help his taste buds! He definitely got his pickiness for food from me! Thanks for everyone's support!

Austin's trip to the zoo

We went to Binder Park Zoo for Grandma Richards company picnic. We had so much fun! Here's some pictures from our day there!

Fun in the sun

Here's some pictures of everybody playing in the pool! Including all of the "big kids!" Don't you just love the last picture: Cutie Riley in her bikini and Studly Austin in his American flag speedo! Too funny!

More favorites...

Daddy trying to teach Austin how to golf! Austin looks really interested!!!

Daddy & Austin swimming in the pool! Austin would float there for hours if we let him!

Daddy & Austin riding the boat ride at Cedar Point. Did you know that you have to be able to walk in order to ride the kiddy rides at Cedar Point? Riley couldn't go on this one because she couldn't walk...that's dumb if you ask me!

Some of my favorites

The Ringman family at the Tiger's game! Austin was sooooo tired at this point! He did exceptionally well at the game, considering he had to sit there for 3 hours!






The whole Ringman clan at the Tiger's game! For those who don't know: Bill, Angie 1, Angie 2 & Riley (sleeping), Ben, Austin, Andi & Michael!










Baby Riley in her cool hat and her Mommy, Aunt Angie!







These are some of my favorites from the couple of weeks we had with Michael while he was here! Look for more tomorrow, I'm pooped and need to go to bed before my devil child wakes me up in the morning! "Devil Child" is Austin's new nickname, given to him by none other than his Daddy! You have to love him though, just look at that face!

Together again

We made it! Daddy came home to visit on Wednesday and will be here for a couple of weeks! It was quite an ordeal to pick him up at the airport but we finally made it together!

Since he's been home we've just been hanging out! We're going to do a lot of visiting today and this weekend is packed with activites! It should be a lot of fun!