Christian's broken leg

Yes it is true. Christian broke his leg skateboarding on Mrs. Tubbs drive way. He knew it was broken right away and begged for me to take him to the hospital. We ended up at Swedish in Seattle and found that he broke it in two places. Once down on the left side of his leg in the big bone it is broken right on through just a couple inches above the ankle. Then on the right side just below his knee is a smaller break. Therefore he needed the full leg cast to keep his knee imobile. As per usual he was not without his Seahawks hat or two layers of seahawk shirts. He was a little disappointed when they had to cut his jeans off of him. I am holding up his jeans in the background. Christian is laying on the couch watching sports movies. He won't be able to be up around for awhile but he is in good spirits and a little pain. So that is the newest chapter in the Duvall family saga.

lights out

Well, we were hit with another natural disaster and were without power since last Thursday. As you can see we tried several things to amuse ourselves. This is a picture of the Christian, Max and a flashlight. The storm hit taking out our phones and electricity. I of course had very little battery on my phone and Chris could not get a signal on his. We had one gas station in town that worked and people were waiting up to three hours to get gas. It was incredible there wasn't gas for miles and supplies were depleted all over western Washington. Everything was closed, people were selling supplies for outrageous prices. I just wanted a Starbucks but no such luck. Monday, Issaquah finally got power and I was able to take a sick Max to the doctor. He of course has a slight case of pneumonia. Lovely! Monday night I decided to take my meat up to a friends refrigerator (she has a generator, and is also the same friend who saved us in the flood, She Rocks)! When I got home a light was on in my house and someone was here. It was my mom. She and her husband had driven up after work to save the day. They brought us a generator and gas! YEAH! That instantly changed the temperature in our house 10 degrees. It also gave us the use of a fridge again and more importantly a hot cup of coffee. Thanks Mom!!!!! Luckily it had been cold enough outside to keep most of our food. The last two days we have been cruizin in style. Our power came back this morning around 11am. I instantly did several loads of laundry, it was starting to stink around here. I also did some dishes in my dishwasher. I love dishwashers. Today finds us a little better off although Max is still under the weather, Jonah has a fever of 102 and Christian and I are holding strong at 99 degrees... The last two months have proven to be exciting for the Duvalls. We have learned a lot about ourselves and what is truly important......Electricity (just kidding) I hope we are able to make it out of here to see some loved ones over the Holidays. The boys pageant was reschedule for this Saturday at noon. Can you believe it, they even canceled Church. Catholics canceling church, I have never heard of such a thing. I thought we would pray by candle light but no such luck, they did however print bulletins and when we went to church on Sunday morning they were passing them out. Got to love that. Love to all.

Christmas News

Well, I was surprised to realize I hadn't blogged since Thanksgiving. Part of me was waiting for my brother to send me some Thanksgiving pics but I have long since given up. The other part of me has just been doing all kinds of things getting ready for Christmas. Max and Jonah are in the upcoming church play so I am making Shepard and Angel comstumes for both of them. Chris has been working and was in Omak and Wenatchee today doing some sight visits on schools. I ordered my Christmas cards which I will pick up from Costco tomorrow and hope to mail out before the end of the year. (anyone that really knows me is concerned right now) I thought it might be nice to post a pic of the kids and a little about what is going on in their lives as we head into the new year. Which by the way Christian turns 9 on the first. I can not believe I have a nine year old. Well, I am going to sign off so I can finish up the last costume and maybe sit back with a nice glass of wine and a good book. Merry Christmas incase I forget to post again.

The Skip

Ever since Christian was born we have called him Skippy. I can't even remember why. While we were in the hospital on the day of his birth he was entranced by the sports on T.V. and his obsession has only gotten more intense. He is a nut. I don't mind however because he is such a smart boy with so many talents. He is a great at piano, baseball, and chess. He loves learning and is always striving to be the best. At the same time he is often praised for his good manners and kind heart. Our struggles with Christian are few and far between because he tries so hard at all things (except cleaning his room). He and Chris are the best of friends. Chris does not enjoy it when Christian is at a friends house playing especially if a good game is on. That child knows more useless sports information than anyone I know. This year has been a good one for him, he had the opportunity to meet Josh Brown, Seneca Wallace, and Bobby Ingram from the Seahawks. Two of them signed his hat that NEVER leaves his head. Christian recently finished alter boy training and he looks like a little angel when he is up there. The flood was a little difficult for him and has brought on a few nightmares which is unusual for him. It was the first time his structured life was a little haywire so I am not surprised. He is amazingly mature and I know he can handle it. Well everyone pray that the Seahawks go to the Super Bowl so Christians dream can come true.

Jonah, Jonah, Jonah

MY OH MY, What am I going to do with this child? Obviously, he thinks he is something else

and frankly so do I. I have never seen a child with such an amazing imagination. He was in a small play is his acting class yesterday. I am proud to boast he rocked it. He is also going to be a shepard in the up coming pageant. I think Jonah was casinova in a former life because all the little girls adore him but who has time to worry about such things when you are seven. In stead Jonah is trying to figure out how he can be in a movie and he has written several drafts to Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter) to solicite advice. Acting lessons are his main passion but Jonah is also in Piano and he will be starting basketball soon. Jonah is the funniest little boy in the world , my friends and I have actually developed a new language based on Jonahisms. But this is not the extent of his many talents Jo is also a great artist. He loves art and is perfectly content sitting for hours with a notebook and a pencil creating books, pictures or alternate universes. There is only ONE JONAH!!!!

MR.MAX

Max brought the candy cane ornament home from school for me. He was so proud of himself. He is such a loving kid. He was very excited about playing on the Grand Piano in his lesson today. He is also excited about being a shepard in the upcoming pageant. Max is such a sweet child. Chris and I often comment on just how happy he always is. I love it. He and I spend every morning together and it is just nice to have quality time with my little boy. He is however a starbucks addict and everyone knows him by name even the customers.....Pathetic. (Don't tell Chris). But don't let his sweet disposition fool you he has a hidden dark side and will wrap you around his little finger to get what he wants. Chris is rarely able discipline him because he's got his daddy right where he wants him. He is also a quick learner. We went to the library the other day and he asked me if he could get a kindergarten book, he did and he came home and read the whole thing aloud. I had no idea he could read. Sneaky little bug. He still loves maps, music and trucks and aspires to be a fireman. It is convenient that most cops and firemen hang out at the starbucks. I can't believe my little baby is turning into a little man. He still climbs in bed with me for a good cuddle from time to time so he's not all grown up yet.