This is probably the first of many posts about the 4th of July. This year we went to Idaho Falls, Menan, and Yellowstone Park for a week over the 4th. We left on June 30th. Denny picked us up bright and early and we headed to the airport. The previous night Mac started teething and was absolutely miserable the entire plane ride. We were those people that everyone stare at on the plane, giving us the "shut your baby up" look. We gave her Tylenol, and used Orajel teething medicine, nothing made her feel better. So, we just tried to entertain her and made the best of it. We rented a car and drove to my dad's house in Idaho Falls. We chatted while Mac had a much needed nap. Grampa and Gramma Rue and Chelsey arrived that night and we went to dinner at Smitty's (classic old restaurant on the Snake River.) The rest of the first night was spent playing cards and relaxing. Sometimes Mac didn't even want to eat because her teeth hurt so much. We had to be silly and make her laugh.
--Here I am feeding her yogurt on the floor--The next day we drove to Menan, and Mac was still in a lot of pain. She never had problems with any of her other teeth - but this time seemed to be different. We hung out at Great Grandma Watsons and talked with Aunt Caroline and Uncle Rand. We got caught up with Jessi, Lyndsi and Mikayla. The have been very busy. Jessi wants to pursue her doctorate in music - she is an amazing pianist. Lyndsi is starting BYUI next term, she also has a horse that she loves. Mikayla plays the cello and loves ballet. The live in the farmhouse that my great grandma and grandpa watson lived in. They have almost completely remodeled it and it looks amazing!
By about 5pm Mac was done. She didn't feel well at all. We headed back to Idaho Falls early and she went to bed. I think he excitement, painful teeth, and time change was too much. We spent the evening playing cards and helping dad around the house.
Grampa Bubba recently had back surgery. He had a bulged and a herniated disc. He was in pain for 5 months before they finally agreed to do surgery, then had to wait 5 more weeks just for a surgery date! He lost 30 pounds because of the pain pills, but was 2 weeks post op when we got there. He couldn't lift anything more than a gallon of milk, but was healing ahead of the doctor's expectations! Glad to know he is not in pain anymore! Will talk about the rest of the trip in next posting!
By about 5pm Mac was done. She didn't feel well at all. We headed back to Idaho Falls early and she went to bed. I think he excitement, painful teeth, and time change was too much. We spent the evening playing cards and helping dad around the house.
Grampa Bubba recently had back surgery. He had a bulged and a herniated disc. He was in pain for 5 months before they finally agreed to do surgery, then had to wait 5 more weeks just for a surgery date! He lost 30 pounds because of the pain pills, but was 2 weeks post op when we got there. He couldn't lift anything more than a gallon of milk, but was healing ahead of the doctor's expectations! Glad to know he is not in pain anymore! Will talk about the rest of the trip in next posting!
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