Poor finger

 We took this picture about a week after Annalisa sliced her finger in a swing. We heard some shrieking sounds outside, and I got that sinking feeling that something bad had just happened and that sound was probably coming from one of my kids. It's just the way things have gone lately. Cousin Elena walked Anna into the house with blood dripping all over all their hands. Elena was so brave to help her. Tara checked things out and knew that it was very deep, and we needed to get to the hospital. Anna calmed down in the car and fell asleep. When I carried her into the emergency she looked passed out and bloody and didn't want to wake up for the nurse. They took us right in. She worried the perhaps there was a concussion. But her head was fine. She needed and x-ray and a few stitches at the emergency room. Tara was with us and helped me stay calm about it. We feel very relieved that her finger is going to be OK. She has actually enjoyed having a hurt finger, except for when we have to change the bandages. She walks around with her little pinkey in the air showing everyone she sees, especially at church and grocery stores. If a person happens to make a comment about her finger, she tells them how "I got blood on my finger! The doctor made it better." She relishes the attention.

 Her nail will probably come off, but should grow back fine.

 Alec at a Rams Game. (Rams v. Chiefs) We scored free tickets at the Magic House. We all got free Rams hats when we got there. It was very fun. But the novelty wore off after an hour, and the boys were ready to go home. 

 The boys trying to figure out football. We don't watch sports with them at home. Maren chose to go to a church dance instead and Annalisa went to Tawny's house.

We had great seats on the concourse, we had a great view. And the Rams won!