Sick

Amelia and Graham both came home from Florida with colds. Graham has continued to get better every day and is clearly at the end of his illness. Amelia on the other hand has gotten worse. When I went to wake her up this morning I found a very lethargic little girl who just wanted to be held. I brought her to the pediatrician and I'm so glad I did since a chest x-ray was able to diagnose her with pneumonia. Poor thing! She's already had her first dose of antibiotics and she'll also be getting a big dose of "whatever she wants" from her Mama. So, I'm guessing our next few days are going to be filled with episodes of Dora, sippy cups full of apple juice, and goldfish crackers.

Long time no blog!

It's been a while....I know. We're as busy as ever, still taking just as many pictures as ever, I just don't feel like I have as much time as I used to, so blogging as fallen by the wayside. But, I do have a fun update today! While our part of the country got dumped on with close to a foot of snow last week, we were only hearing about it on the news and getting updates from friends because we were on the beach in Florida! We, along with cousin Miles and his family, and my parents, headed south to visit my own Grandparents, Graham, Amelia, and Miles' GREAT Grandparents. Although we did fly home with two sick kids, we had a great time as a family and the gorgeous weather didn't hurt a bit!

Amelia didn't understand why "Baby" couldn't have her own seat on the plane

The three great grandkids with their Great Grandparents

Graham and Amelia were very amused by the large mirror at their Great Grandparents house

Graham thought it was so funny to be buried in the sand

Amelia LOVES the beach

These two are such good buddies

It was very difficult to get a picture of Graham on the beach because he was always in motion!

All of us on the beach. Last time we were on the beach, we were posing for a picture to go along with our home study so we could start the adoption process for Amelia. That picture is on the right side of the blog

Just having fun

I'm kind of in love with her ruffled suit :)

These two actually thought we were going to let them sleep in the same bed together....riiiiiiight because they would have actually gone to sleep?!?

Luggage cart rides!

Grandpa drives the cart really fast!

Just to make you smile...

We're getting in the Holiday spirit around here with our fancy dance moves!


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Around the house...

Someone was REALLY excited to have painted nails!

Two hours of uninterrupted play...Legos are AMAZING!

Welcome to Winter!

Just earlier this week, the kids and I were enjoying our afternoons in the park. The weather was so warm we didn't even have to wear our jackets which is completely unheard of for this time of year in Minnesota. Winter arrived with a vengeance while we slept last night and I know we won't be enjoying afternoons in the park for many months now. The snow (all 11 inches that fell on our part of the city) is actually quite beautiful so I can't say I mind it too much...ask me what I think about it a few months from now though! Graham and Amelia couldn't have been more thrilled with our fresh blanket of snow and I have a feeling they'll be thankful it's here to stick around for the season.

Story Time!

The kids disappeared immediately after dinner and things were very quiet which is highly unusual. We found them curled up together in Graham's chair reading a book. It's a very cute video clip, but it is over 2 minutes long so consider yourself warned. I should also add that Amelia is EXTREMELY proud of the crown she's wearing. She made it at school today and she hasn't taken it off since she woke up from her nap!

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Back by popular demand...

In honor of those who were commenting on Graham and his life jacket situation...here it is! If I'm having a bad day or just need a laugh I watch this specific video clip. Even after all this time, I still laugh right along with Graham. Watch it-I dare you to at least not smile! :)