Adventures

Finals are over, and freedom has begun! But things never go exactly as planned... Last Monday morning (the day finals began) Clayton woke up with a swollen knee. He injured his knee about a year ago and it acts up now and then so we did not think much of it other than it was more red than usual. Well, Tuesday morning comes around and his knee has doubled in size and is even more red! On top of that, Clayton is feeling very sick and ready to pass out all day. When Wednesday morning rolled around Clayton was not feeling any better so we finally took him to the doctor.
Long story short, he saw three doctors in three days and they not only gave him the largest shot in his life but they also had to change his meds. Cause of illness: infection (bursitis). We ended with a specialist on Friday who slapped a medicated patch on his knee, wrapped Clayton's leg, and then stuck him in a leg brace. (I had fun watching Clayton then try to maneuver into the car so we could go home...) The good news is that when we went back today the doctor told Clayton that he does not need surgery and the infection appears to be going away. The other good news was they did not have to stick a needle in Clayton's knee (even though the nurse had everything out and ready to do the deed).
Thankfully, the worst is over and I get to put my doctor skills to work and keep taking care of Clayton :) Hopefully, he will be back on his feet sooner than later!

Our Little Sunshine

Juliet accompanies Clayton to class about three times a week, and on top of that she has a keen interest in books. Needless to say, we think she is the smartest baby in the world.

Happy Halloween!! This is the Tiger outfit Grams got for Juliet.
Isn't she a cute tiger?!
Just hanging out :)

Sundays in the Avery home

Juliet's favorite thing is to have Dad lift her way up high. Even if she is fussy and ready to cry, once he lifts her up a big smile lights up her face.

Our Little Sunshine

More from August

This is of Juliet's blessing on Aug 9th. We had both my family and Clayton's family here for the special occasion.














The next bunch of photos are from Wyoming. We went there several times to help out with branding on the ranch, and Juliet got to ride a horse for the first time on her one month birthday!



















































This picture was taken just after my White Coat ceremony for med school. I received a stethoscope as a gift during the ceremony. It marks the beginning of a busy, but wonderful next seven years...













I love this picture of Juliet and Clayton, because it shows how much Juliet loves her time with Dad and he always makes her smile big :)

Family

Gramps











Chei


















Uncle Jarom











Aunt Shelby

















Grandma Willie













Aunt Kendahl











Grams and Aunt Ducky

Cousins. Juliet got to meet Addilyn on our trip to Laramie for the branding. Addilyn was due July 15th, but was born a month early. Juliet was due July 7th and was a week late.

Juliet

First Minutes. This is right after the nurse finished weighing, cleaning, and swaddling.

Wide Awake













2 days old and heading home.

Checking out the world. Even at 12 days Juliet is very observant to the world around her.