Alyssa's Labor Day weekend

Well, we were off to a good start let's just say that. Friday night Alyssa had a sleepover with her friend Allee, and had a wonderful time. Saturday was spent being with Kevin on his birthday. Later that night Alyssa went over to Allee's for a swim party. Sunday was spent at church, and all went well there. Monday we headed out to see some friends in Franklin to spend the day together with them for a barbecue, and that's when disaster struck. We all had been playing volleyball together, and were having a great time. I happened to take a quick break to take care of the babies when all of a sudden I looked up to see Kevin doing a great serve. I watched Alyssa run over and give her Dad a hug, and then all of a sudden I see this baseball go flying over the net as well, which just so happens to be heading Alyssa's way. The baseball hit her eye, and man does she have a nice shiner? She is our first and I hope last daughter to have a black eye. I feel so bad for her. Even since yesterday it looks ten times worse. She's really embarrased that we took pictures, and doesn't want anyone to see her like this. I kept her out of school today just so that we could continue icing it. Oh, poor girl! There is always something isn't there?