Saturday, November 27, 2010

Little Soldier

Tuesday morning we took Davis to have his tonsils out. We had been trying prepare him for this day for over a month and he was ready....at least we thought. After we arrived at the hospital his enthusiasm quickly turned to anxiety. The nurse gave him some medicine that she said would make him "brave" aka and I quote "drunker than Cooter Brown." And that he was. We had a good time with him for about an hour before they took him back for surgery. I took a short video of him in this state, but decided not to post it for fear he would hate me later.

After they took him back for surgery, we only had to wait about thirty minutes. The doctor came and spoke to Ben and me after he was done and informed us the surgery went well and that to expect his voice to be higher-pitched. I didn't believe him, until we were walking to see Davis and he opened up his mouth to show me his throat and said in a squeaky voice,"Mom, they took my tonsils out." Indeed they did my precious little chipmunk. He sounds like he has been sucking on helium. I can't remember if the doctor said this was a temporary thing or permanent.
Nevertheless, he has been doing so well since we returned home. He requested macaroni and cheese for breakfast the following morning and would eat pretty much anything if we would let him. Several family and friends have stopped by to visit bearing gifts, and this has also kept his spirits up as well. He told me "Wow! So many people are bringing me so many presents." It has definitely been an early Christmas for Davis, and it hasn't hurt that he's been able to eat unlimited amounts of popsicles and ice cream!



Before "brave" medicine. Nothing like a little angry birds to calm the nerves.


After "brave" medicine


Bye Bye tonsils!




So glad Uncle Scott came to help entertain Davis.


Charlie was allowed to go back in surgery with Davis and had his tonsils removed too. He even had a bandaid on his paw where the i.v. had been.

Enjoying the first of many popsicles

Going home!








Monday, November 22, 2010

Kindergarten Thanksgiving Feast

Last Friday Davis's Kindergarten class hosted a Thanksgiving feast for all of the parents. Before the feast, the students helped prepare the food, some of which included chopping and mashing potatoes, cutting up fruit, and measuring and mixing ingredients for pumpkin pies. Davis was so excited that he helped cook the food that we were going to eat.



During the feast the children dressed up in their Indian costumes that they made themselves. Each student drew a picture of what they were thankful for and they each had a turn sharing what it was. One of Davis's friends said he was thankful for road lizards, snakes, and alligators. Davis said he was thankful that he was getting his tonsils out and drew a picture of his family watching him get a shot. I've never seen a child so excited about surgery. Poor thing hasn't been able to breathe through his nose in over a year, and it didn't hurt that he was promised all the ice cream and popsicles he could eat. Anyway they were all so cute and proud of themselves for their hard work.





Cutting up fruit for the fruit kabobs



Festive artwork that the Kindergarteners
made for their table setting
.



17 Little Indians


So proud of our little boy.



Enjoying the feast


Beffie and Davis


Davis loves "Miss" Traci !


Christmas Tree Farm

Since Davis will be out of commission after his tonsillectomy on Tuesday, we decided to do some early Christmas tree shopping. We took the boys to Curry Farms in Start. After we got there we jumped out of the car and the first tree I saw I tagged. It happened to be a tree that wasn't grown on the farm, but the only ones they grow are Leyland Cypress and Carolina Blue Spruce which don't hold ornaments or three year olds very well. Ben commented "Well this kind of defeats the whole purpose of the Christmas tree farm experience! We could have done this at Wal-Mart." Well maybe so my love, but you cursing as you hand-sawed last year's Christmas tree at the farm in Texas kind of also defeated the warm and fuzzy feeling of the Christmas tree farm as well!

After tagging our tree we set the boys loose to play. They had fun climbing and sliding on the hay bales, playing in the corn, riding the horsy-go-round, riding the caterpillar caboose , and just wreaking havoc in general. If you live near Start, LA, I highly recommend this place to buy your Christmas tree. They will even mount it on a stand and tie it on top of your car which will save the Christmas tree another good cussing. Minus the buzzing sound for the hour drive home, it was by far one of the most pleasurable Christmas tree experiences we've had yet!

I think he would make a good elf!

Playing in the hay!


We've never seen corn before


Funny Goats


Wilson on the caterpillar caboose. Davis refused to ride. I have no idea why.

Wilson is so funny



Monkeys!






Corn Angels!


Having a ball!



Riding on the horsy-go-round



Racing Ducks!

Saturday, November 20, 2010

More Critters

Here are some more photos from Ben's trail cam on Eddington.













Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Pumpkin Sheet Cake



I don't know where this recipe came from other than it was passed down from my mom. She usually makes it for Thanksgiving and it is something I look forward to every year. The cake is extremely moist and it is topped with a cream cheese icing. I made one last night and took it to work today. Some of the other teachers wanted the recipe so I promised to post it for them. Make it for your Thanksgiving this year. It's a nice change from plain old pumpkin pie.


Pumpkin Sheet Cake


1 (16 oz.) can pumpkin

2 c. sugar

1 c. vegetable oil

4 eggs, lightly beaten

2 c. all-purpose flour

2 t. baking soda

1 t. ground cinnamon

1/2 t. salt


In a mixing bowl, beat pumpkin, sugar, and oil. Add eggs and mix well. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; add to mixture and beat until well-blended. Pour into a greased 15x10x1 baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Cool


Cream Cheese Icing


1 (3 oz) cream cheese, softened

5 T butter (soft)

1 t vanilla extract

1 3/4 c powdered sugar

3 to 4 t. milk

chopped pecans (optional)


Beat cream cheese, butter, and vanilla in a mixing bowl until smooth. Gradually add sugar; mix well. Add milk until frosting reaches desired spreading consistency. Frost cake. Sprinkle w/ nuts.

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Trail Cam

Saturday, Ben took the boys with him to put out rice bran and corn and to set up his new trail cam on Eddington. I uploaded a few shots of the wildlife he captured from his camera.

Boys helping put out the rice bran.

Boys playing in the rice bran.

Say Cheese!


This little guy was up to the devil's business.



Not quite what we were hoping for.... maybe she'll bring her boyfriend.





Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Dougie In My Snuggie (LSU OFFICIAL)

If you're in need of a good laugh please watch Dougie in My Snuggie. This really makes me proud as an LSU alumnus. Oh to have been on campus and run into Dougie in his Snuggie would have been the highlight of my years at LSU. This is truly a classic that should be played before every home game! In honor of Dougie in His Snuggie, everyone in the Guthrie family will be receiving LSU snuggies for Christmas.

Last but not least... I am so proud of the Tigers for beating Alabama! I almost forgive you for not beating Auburn. This song is for you Les Miles!

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Pirate Treasure

Pirates have been a longtime fascination of the Guthrie boys. The other day Pop Pop and P.C. took the boys over the levee to the sandbar on the Mississippi River to dig up pirate treasure. Earlier that day Pop Pop buried the plunder. I wasn't there, but I know the boys were psyched. They are all about pirate adventures! I can just imagine their reaction when they dug it up. They both found their own little chest loaded with gold coins and jewels. Wilson was nice enough to give me his jewels, but I wasn't allowed to touch his coins. He said the jewels weren't cool. In addition to their booty, Davis brought home a stinky possum skull which is proudly displayed on his desk. Pop Pop let me borrow his camera card to share the pictures.


I have no idea what that thing is that Davis is holding up, but I'm thankful he didn't bring it home.

! Looks like fun!






Pop Pop and the boys digging up the loot