We're Back at the Beach

Well we arrived at the beach last night around 12:30. We didn't get to stay at our regular condo but we are just happy to be back at the beach with Reed feeling good.   The day was beautiful and I have never seen prettier water in Orange Beach.  It was clear and beautiful and to top that Bennett spent a little time sleeping on me in the float, perhaps that is why he is so tan.  Reed is so jealous, I am not sure why but being tan seems to be a little more important these days. We have already been to the Wharf for dinner and played a round of Putt putt.  Todd is still undefeated!!! Well just when we couldn't believe that Bennett would like any more sport, today he wanted to play volleyball and tennis.  So like a good mother, I headed over to get a ball. The Wimers were here today, and are headed out in the morning but the kids enjoyed having friends to play with.

We are on the Road to Recovery!

I wanted to finish the beach/tooth story so here is the conclusion so far.  Finally on Thursday after the swelling continued to increase, we decided that we needed to head home.  We packed quickly and headed out that morning, not before we stopped at Pirate's Cove for a round of putt putt.  Poor Reed he was determined.  It was sunny and 95 degrees, this was not the day he was going to finally beat his father.

The Tooth Saga Continues...

Well let me update you on the continuing tooth saga.  We spent the morning yesterday driving a couple of towns over to see an endodontist (there are only three in the area).  There we got confirmation that Reed does in fact have an abscessed tooth: however, they were unable to offer him any relief due to the fact that the infection has yet to break up or "soften".  His suggestion was to go to a walk in clinic to get a shot of antibiotics so that it would start working faster. This would be the third antibiotic in three days.  On the bright side Reed was able to take some pain medicine which had made him a little happier.  The rest of us are having as much fun as we can without Reed.  The weather has been beautiful and the water is the best it has been in years.

The Beach

Well things started off exciting as we headed to the beach.  As we were pulling out of the driveway we received a call from my Dr. letting us know that when we got home I would need to see a surgeon so that I could have my gallbladder taken out.  Sounds fun for your only free week off at home for the summer.  I guess I will rest after all.  Next we went to the beach early and enjoyed a few bonus hours on the beach.  Boy was it good to be back in Orange Beach!  Sunday night Reed's face began to swell as his tooth was hurting.  We then called the dentist who gave him antibiotics for an assumed abscessed tooth.  Monday Reed had a 103 fever and was attempting to throw up; however, he had no success with that.  Our next step after consulting both our pediatrician and our dentist was a trip to the ER.  As of this morning Reed is feeling better he has a 101 fever.  But on the bright side, the weather has been great and the waves have been awesome! We will keep you posted!