Tennis match and some other events (read with caution)

Unfortunately, the kids sickness is back... Yesterday afternoon we decided to drive over to Summer's house to watch a tennis match. As soon as Bryce returned home from school, we left. This was about 3:00. Ok, so we got on the interstate (after some gas and a trip to Sonic) at about 3:30. We didn't arrive at Summer's until 5:10. Traffic!!!! It was horrible. I would hate driving in that mess everyday. The kids were good on the way over. We stopped at one of Josh and Summer's favorite restaurant on the way over. After dinner, we headed over the the courts. There is a fence near the tennis courts and lots of balls get hit over this fence. Ryan climbed the fence and started throwing balls over to the courts for the kids. They had so much fun. The tennis balls were coming from everywhere. We gathered a few bags of them. The kids were so entertained. After this we headed to the park area across the street. We were able to see the geese (even some babies too). We took Maddux for a walk around the pond and saw a snake on our way around. How exciting!! It was huge but I couldn't get a clear picture (didn't want to get too close). We arrived back up at the tennis courts to watch the match. The kids enjoyed playing on the playground. They made LOTS of noise so as to distract Summer's competition. Summer is a pro at tuning their noise out (as we all are). She played very well (although I know nothing about tennis). I cheered when it looked like she did good or when Josh cheered!! The kids watched occasionally but mainly played. The kids had to take many trips to the bathroom, with bathroom issues. About 10 minutes before the game ended, Sydney Katya was sitting in my lap. I thought she was getting tired. Wrong!! She was sick. She puked all over my shoe, leg and down the front of her dress. We headed to the bathroom again to wash off all this. It was so gross due to the blue gummies (thanks Summer) and the grapes she had at lunch. Cleaned her up and headed back to watch the rest of the tennis match. It lasted 2 hours. That was a long time with a sick child. Sydney Katya did it again but this time I was ready and we didn't get it on anything (except the ground). On the way home, we had prepared with a towel and some bags. We were about halfway and Parker Reid made a gurgling sound. Ryan turned around just in time to catch it in a bag. We were riding some more. Sydney Katya was asleep then she started AGAIN. He wasn't so lucky with that catch. We made it home, gave a bath and time for bed. No, events overnight but not sure what the morning will bring. Sorry this was such a gross post. It was really pretty amusing. It never fails that one of the kids gets sick at Summer and Josh's. We loved watching Summer's match and congratulate her on a win!!! You played so hard and we are proud of you.

*I will post pictures in a little bit.