March 2010

March started off with our very first trip to The Science Center . We have become pretty regular patrons since then- this is one of the best science museums in the country. We are very lucky to have it SO close to home!

Brayden had to have his tonsils/adnoids taken out in March 2010. He had been having recurring bouts of illness and his "asthma type" symptoms had become increasingly worse over the past year or so. He was such a little trooper going in, and everyone we dealt with at Children's Hospital complimented him on his maturity. Again, another perk of where we live- we are within minutes of one of the top ranked hospitals for children in the entire country!

However, no matter how wonderful a facility may be, complications can arise-- especially in our family it seems. Brayden's simple, outpatient surgery turned into nearly a week in the hospital. He was discharged the day of the surgery, but that night developed a high fever and was completely irrational and violent (not his character!). Turned out that he had an infection, as well as dehydration, and was admitted back to Children's for several days. But in the end, it has been wonderful to have our normal, healthy and happy child ever since!

Well, the Atkissons may have taken the year off of going to Disney, but that didn't stop Disney from coming to us!! Rhylan got to see his very first Disney on Ice Show; and to say he loved it would be a complete understatement!