Event[full] week

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  • Kansas City felt some aftershocks from the OK earthquake this weekend (our crew missed the shaking fun, but most of our friends felt it!)
  • We finalized our will and trusts with our lawyer (we pray we live another 14 years so the McKinzies are relieved of raising our 4 kiddos, but are so happy that it is all in writing and setup legally now)
  • John went to the ER with some heart problems. Thankfully, there was no serious concern, but a need to follow up with a cardiologist soon (along with an MD to check out a few other concerns)
  • The kids had friends sleepover for the first time I think (everything went well and I think everyone had fun). We are so thankful for both Owen and Olivia and their friendships with our kids
  • We bought a Christmas Tree! We had borrowed one last year from grandma Sue while she was in the Philippines, and had been watching Craigslist for a while for one. This one popped up and I called within 5 minutes of the post. Later we found out that the family we bought it from are friends with Sue and Gary and old customers of ours. The tree looks great and was an awesome deal. I get to start decorating next week because I host a big holiday open house on Nov 18th and have promised to have it Christmas ready by then.
  • Caleb's speech therapist has a scheduled a meeting for this Thurs to discuss discontinuing speech for the year. It seems he has all of his 6 year old sounds now and is only missing those 7 and 8 year old sounds. I'll keep you posted on that meeting on Thur night.

Comments

A said…
Great update Deanna! We felt the earthquake!!! It was crazy!!! So excited for your open house! Keep us posted with John's health - the Challey's are amazing!! Love ya girl!
November 07, 2011 4:57 PM
Catherine said…
Anxious to hear about speech... Yay Caleb!! Catherine
November 07, 2011 8:03 PM
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