Memorial Day - BBQ, Swim, & Stitches

Braxton enjoyed his first swim for the summer. Though the water was like ice, he didn't care.


This is what Carly looked like the entire time!

Parker before the incident, happy and playing!

After the stitches.

Sweaty and exhausted after fighting three grown men that were trying to pin him down!

Thumbs up! We made it through okay!

Memorial Day wasn't as fun as we had planned. We went to Bryan's parents to swim and BBQ. Carly was overly tired and cranky and Izzy, the Kerr's dog was staying at their house because Jenn and Jason and the kids were at a houseboat for the day. Carly hates animals so was clingy and crying and freaking out most of the time. Eventually she went inside and fell asleep on the couch. The rest of us played in the pool and then ate. We were planning on going to see Bryan's cousin in a baseball tournament and would leave shortly. Parker wanted to get back in the pool, so Bryan went with him. Next thing I know I hear a gasp and a splash. Apparently Parker was trying to get out of the pool but slipped and hit his face on the wall. There was instant blood. His chin was split open. Thankfully Bryan was there to stop the bleeding and check it out. I was getting woozy seeing all the blood and had to sit down, (an unfortunate weakness of mine). Needless to say, we did not get to the game but did get to spend some time in the ER. Thankfully there was no wait in the waiting room. Everyone was very nice, and the PA who stitched him up was very patient though Parker was not making it easy for them. They wrapped him up in a blanket like a burrito. Bryan still had to hold his body while another male nurse held his head and the PA stitched him up. Seven stitches later, Parker was given a stuffed penguin by the nurse (which was very nice and he loves it) and we were done with the turturous affair. (I of course was hovering in the corner the whole time averting my eyes.) He just got his stitches out yesterday, and he looks great!