Wow ... it's been a whirlwind these last two weeks, mostly fun, partially exhausting, but I guess that's life with two one year olds, right? :) Mostly amazing -- semi-insane? We started with the kids getting a cold -- for Luke that means a few days of runny nose and coughing. For Amelia (who continues to have more respiratory issues related to her prematurity) it meant another case of pneumonia and a flare-up of her asthma. We are so thankful for antibiotics and steroids! We now also have a nebulizer at home which is so much more helpful than inhalers. I wasn't thinking I'd make it to Seattle but the meds kicked in quickly for Amelia and my mom assured me that she too is a nurse and a mom and could handle it ... Mom to the rescue! I had a wonderful time in Seattle celebrating Allie and Jon's upcoming marriage. It was refreshing and quite a treat to have some good girl time and stay in downtown Seattle at a fun hotel. We enjoyed an amazing dinner out, good wine, lots of laughing and coffee the next morning by Pike's Place Market. I'm getting excited for their Big Day coming up in a few short weeks.
This afternoon we flew home from Boise after celebrating Caroline's first birthday ... Happy birthday sweet girl! It was so fun to see the three cousins playing together. Hard to believe that it's already been a year since I got my sister's phone call and heard her say, "Sister -- it's a GIRL!" And what a joy she is! The trip had it's complications (like Amelia getting a stomach flu last night and throwing up over a dozen times ... sweet girl has had a rough go these last few weeks) but we are so glad we were able to be there to celebrate Caroline.
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| We just might have to get a wagon too -- they LOVED it! |
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| Amelia getting a ride with the birthday girl :) |
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| Playing with Great-Aunt Linda (note: this picture was taken before Michala cut Amelia's hair) |
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| Visiting Great-Grandma Ruth |
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| Luke is the only one who kept his hat on for more than 2 seconds! |
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| The birthday girl smearing frosting all over her daddy! |
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