A Snow Day!

Today we had our first snow of the year! I have eagerly been awaiting some white winter weather! It was a wonderful day, and it made it even more special because Josh was home. Some days it is really nice that he works from home. He was able to hang out a little and play in the snow with us.

At lunch today we looked out the window and saw 6 cardinals in our pear tree. Here is a shot of three of them; it was a beautiful sight against the white snow. It's kind of a "Where's Waldo?" shot, but it really was beautiful.

Of course we had to bring Kate out in the snow for her first romp in the white powder! She insisted on walking down the lane by herself. She was so cute! We had a wonderful time.

We had to make sure she had some contact with the snow. "Snow- cold," she said.

Daddy made snowballs with Kate.

After some time out in the snow, we came back home and drank warm hot chocolate. Kate loved that too. It was a day of 1st experiences for her.

YUMMY!!!!

Yummy...Yummy Treats Tonight

After a yummy dinner (see recipe on side bar) Josh, Kate and I ran out to run a few errands. Josh surprised us with an ice-cream cone on the way home. Needless to say, Kate loved it.

Momma Said There Would Be Days Like This...

We have been bracing ourselves for the attack of the gastro-intestional bug that has been going around our area. I have been keeping Kate in seclusion from kids and the community trying to avoid the sickness. But it hit regardless on Wednesday night. Kate threw up from about 6 p.m. until 9:45 p.m.. Just as we were debating about whether to take her to the ER, she stopped and fell asleep. She woke up again around midnight begging for water. But we could only give her small sips every five minutes until her stomach was ready to handle the liquid. So I decided to bring her downstairs and distract her w/ Elmo while I stretched out a sippie cup of Pedialyte over one hour.

As we were going down the stairs, I missed the last step and fell. Luckily, Kate was okay – shaken but okay. I on the other hand could not walk. So despite my best efforts to keep Kate out of the emergency room, I ended up going there on Thursday morning. My foot is severely sprained but not broken. I still am having a very hard time walking; however, each day gets a little easier. Currently, carrying Kate up and down the stairs is the most challenging. Luckily, most of the time Kate is happy to climb the stairs on her own.

Josh was fabulous. He took over and watched Kate while I was in the hospital ,and when I got back he let me sleep for FIVE hours!! I woke up just in time for Josh to start throwing up! He spent most of Thursday on the floor over a bowl or in the bathroom - poor guy! Needless to say, he spent most of Friday sleeping and gaining back his strength.


I haven't gotten the bug yet, and God-willing I won't--the sprained foot was enough. We spent the entire weekend in the house. I must say, despite the mounds and mounds of laundry, all the sheets, crib padding, and more laundry - the sickness was a blessing-it was nice to have a valid excuse to stay inside this weekend. (We had arctic cold weather all weekend. So cuddling on the couch under blankets was a welcomed treat.)


We're hopeful this week will be less eventful! Historic perhaps, but no hospital trips please!

Here we are at 1 a.m. on the couch watching Elmo. My foot is elevated and on ice.

Kate is patiently waiting for her next sip of water.

A bit of Catch Up...

Confessions of a busy mom: I do not know where the time goes. Kate keeps me so busy that the day is over before I realize it. I haven't picked up my camera much these days- too busy. Nor have I posted much - too tired. However, I thought I'd put up a few pictures and an anecdote or two.

Kate discovered the joy of my camera...

this is her first self-portrait.

This picture doesn't do Kate justice,

but she looked so cute this day with her pig-tails and sweater.

I love her mischievous smile too.

Kate found a new hiding place. There is a tiny area between the piano and the kitchen wall that she can fit in just perfectly. She loves to slide back there and wait to be found. If I'm in the kitchen cooking, she might go in and hide. All of a sudden I'll hear her say "Katie? Katie?" As if she's asking me to say to her, "Where's Katie? Where did Katie go?"

Speaking of cooking, Kate is following in my footsteps here. She loves to come in the kitchen and cook with me. She has a cabinet in the kitchen that is "hers". She pulls out bowls and pans and walks around the kitchen saying cooking, cooking, cooking. Then she'll put the bowl up to her mouth and say "Hmm...good!" Her imagination is really starting to take off. This is such a fun age to watch. We are loving her fun spirit. (Although, we had to put safety knobs up on the stove, because Kate has discovered those too!)

She talking up a storm these days. I'll have to post some of her common phrases another day.