Img_9346_2If you can even call it a "fortune." Who gets a fortune like that? Henry did. Yesterday at the Chinese restaurant. And oh, the alien did "manifest" itself in the form of a bad stomach bug that hit around 7 p.m. and caused the little guy to throw up 12 times in 8 hours.
The image “http://webcontent.harpercollins.com/images/australia_large/0007182279.jpg” cannot be displayed, because it contains errors. We have this book. It’s about a boy named Henry. The more books he eats, the smarter he gets. So he keeps eating more and more books until one day, it starts to make Henry sick. He turns green, greener, greenest and then "bokes" (throws-up). At approx. 3:36 a.m. and just after finishing the 12th time ‘boking’, a very sleepy Henry turns to me and says, "Mama, I don’t want to boke anymore." "I know, sweetheart, I don’t want you to either." I just kept praying and praying he would keep something down. Every ounce of water came up. He was so dehydrated, he had dark circles under his eyes. It must have worked. He woke up  feeling much better and although his appetite hasn’t quite returned, he is drinking fluids, and they are staying down. I’m so relieved.
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On Sunday, we had a ‘family party’, or so I thought. It turned out to be a surprise baby shower for me (you turkeys!!!) Dustin, who was my sisters wedding photographer  and my other sisters beau, was there taking gorgeous photographs as usual. I actually had no idea he was taking so many pictures of Henry and they just turned out so very, very lovely (and how about that crazy quilt that was my great-grandmother Ava’s?)
Henry_124 See what I mean? Thanks so much for capturing this, Dustin. We will love and cherish these forever.
Henry_156 The reason I’m telling ya’ all this is because he is coming to Southern California the end of March and has a limited ammount of  photo shoots open. He is offering them at a ridiculously good rate (seriously, I think he should be charging 4x the ammount.) So if you are interested, e-mail him at dustin@dustinbradbury.com. He’ll send you the rates and availability (and I know there are lots of you moving away this summer…sob!!- this would be the perfect opportunity to get some family pics in CA!) He can do bridals, new babies, family sessions, pregnancy, ou name it. He is amazing. Definitely don’t miss out!

Happy Tuesday!

xoxo
 

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20 responses to “It all started with the lame fortune…”

  1. Vanessa Suzanne Zinke Avatar

    ok…so I see this fortune on the table, and my first thought was (before reading the story, of course) “Good goo… who comes up with this kind of stuff!?…was it Matt, Megan?” I thought it was a joke…but this fortune was for real!? Seriously? I even started laughing, because it was so corny. Anyway…darling pictures of your little boy!

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  2. Kimberly Avatar

    I’m so glad he’s stopped puking. It is so awful when your kids are sick.
    I LOVE those photos!! What a great thing to have. Is he coming to NC anytime soon? Ha ha ha.

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  3. pam Avatar

    Wonderful photos! Glad he’s feeling better.

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  4. connie Avatar

    wow, poor Henry! hope you’re feeling better little guy

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  5. em Avatar

    aaagh! henry is so grown up, what on earth? looking as delighful and cheeky as always 😉 i better show these to ivy tomorrow…and you better bring that boy to see us soon! (and we want to rub your belly!)

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  6. monica Avatar

    gorgeous photos…
    (that book is a total favourite in our house!)

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  7. Megs Avatar

    that fortune was SO DARN funny! Who would have known the alien would appear so soon?! The best part was watching Henry laugh at you laughing….
    I can’t stop looking at henry’s pictures! they are oh, so sweet. (I really wish you’d post the tender shots of you and henry together!)
    dustin is so excited to take more when we visit next month!

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  8. jonipossin Avatar

    So glad your little guy is feeling better. I remember those days-of-worry when one of my girls was sick and I’d sleep next to their bed.
    The pictures of Henry are beautiful. Black and white captures without distracting one’s eye to the color.
    Joni

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  9. amandajean Avatar

    glad your little henry is feeling better. he is a cutie!

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  10. Betsey Avatar
    Betsey

    Henry is so adorable! I’m so sorry to hear that he was sick! Glad you guys are back and can’t wait to see the new cute hair in person!

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  11. julie Avatar
    julie

    Those photos of Henry are gorgeous… glad to hear he is feeling better!

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  12. Amy Avatar

    if the ‘boking’ is a concern for you, your pediatrician can give you a prescription for anti nausea suppositories to keep in your refrigerator.
    for me it’s like having a bottle of ibuprofen on hand, just in case…

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  13. Diana Avatar

    Stunning photos. I’m jealous.

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  14. Mandy Avatar

    What a ridiculous fortune! Glad to hear Henry is feeling better. There is nothing like a kid puking all over. Love, Love, Love the pictures!!

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  15. islandjen Avatar

    awwww…poor little henry! i hope he’s feeling better!

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  16. Amy Avatar

    Morgan,
    Those pictures are very cute. I’m sad that Henry got sick while you were here. We will have to catch you next time you are in town. I hope that you have a good drive back to California!

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  17. Emily Ess Avatar
    Emily Ess

    I’m sorry to hear about Henry’s stomach flu! Both Madison and I had the same thing, though not as severe with the throwing up. I’m glad he’s feeling better! Happy Valentine’s Day!

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  18. AJ Avatar

    I’m sorry your little boy wasn’t feeling well. I hope he is better now.
    The pictures are wonderful, I love photography. I’m not very good at it but I really appreciate those who are.

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  19. Julie Avatar

    The girls got Henry’s cute cards – hope he’s feeling better.
    p.s. the suckers were also delivered . . . thank goodness the mailman didn’t swipe those like my flowers . . .
    xoxo

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  20. Caitlin Avatar

    Hey! I love your blog and your aprons! Do you have a store?

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