Weekend Away

So all last week, the girls battled fevers and coughs. Kevin stayed home with them on Monday because he felt poorly as well. The rest of the week, I ended up taking off of work to stay home with girls. When it seemed like one felt better, the other one got it. Each day I called the babysitter to tell her that I thought we were in the clear, and then later that day I was calling her to tell her I was wrong. We originally had a motel room reserved for Friday night, but ended up cancelling that. By the end of the week, we were ready to do something so on Saturday we headed to Wausau to do a little shopping and to spend the night. The girls weren’t exactly 100% , but we all needed to get out of the house. I’m really glad that we went. The girls were very good and were so excited to be out and about.

We had to stay pretty much in the hot tub because the pool was FREEZING!

Kinsley didn't want to go in any further, but she was happy on the step.

 

Keltie got brave and went in the pool with Daddy.

We're trying to get Keltie ready for swimming lessons, so she was using her life jacket as a belt.

 

Waiting patiently for Keltie.

Easily amused, opening and closing the fridge. (Yes, we traveled with a bottle of Brandy).

Enjoying a little tv before sleeping.

 

 



 

Fun Times

Our babysitter has been needing more days off this school year than she has in all the other four years combined. It's not her fault at all, but it puts us in some situations trying to find someone to watch the girls, without either of us having to use up all of our days. Anyway, we are very thankful to everyone who has helped us out. Last week it was Papa's turn. He only had Kinsley, which makes it a little bit more difficult. Needless to say, she was not an easy girl that day. I'm thinking next time it might help if Keltie goes along.

So today, Grammy is at our house with just Kinsley again. We had it arranged that the two of them were going to go into school to eat lunch with Keltie, but with all the germs out there, it's just not worth it. Kinsley was in tears a little bit this morning, but I think that ended pretty quickly. It's fun when Grammy watches her because I get a lot of updates throughout the day. Here they are for today.

I can only share the talk of the day, for some reason I can't download pictures lately. Sorry, but you'll get Kinsley's personality through these things.

Grammy:  "Did you have a good time when you stayed with Papa?"
Kinsley: U huh!
Grammy:  What did you do?
Kinsley:  I cried
Grammy:  A lot or a little?
Kinsley:  A lot!


Kinsley after running around bare butted for 15 minutes at one point with her underwear in her mouth.

"My underwear is wet. I don't want this underwear."

Downstairs we go to get another pair of underwear.

Kinsley:  Wait, I have to make a phone call.
Grammy:  Who are you going to call?
Kinsley:  Grammy.  Oh wait, you're here.  I better call Boomp.

Ask Kinsley what Grammy called her today and wait for a "Miss IN DE PEN DENT! "

I told Kinsley I was going to make her a little rice heating pack instead of an ice pack to sleep with.
Grammy:  Do you want Fancy Nancy or Princess.
Kinsley:  I want Baabie

She is truly a laugh and a half!
Hope you're having as much fun as I am....but knowing that can't possibly happen!
Thank you to everyone who has helped us out. We are glad that we are blessed with so many helpers.

Grammy and Boompa Day

Kevin decided that now that it's winter time, it's a good time to work on things on the basement. This meant that we would stud out a wall in the laundry room. This also meant that we had to redo all of th plumbing. Scary just thinking about it. Anway, we decided that Friday night/Saturday would be a good time to do this. To make it easier for us, the girls headed to Grammy and Boompa's. I guess they had a great time. Actually, I'm not sure who enjoys their time together more, the girls or the grandparents. Here are some pictures from their time together.

Snuggle time.

Keltie's Christmas party for school was the snow day in which school was cancelled. We had made some pretty dipped pretzels for it, but have since then eaten them. Grammy was on duty to make some more for the party. I'm not sure if they saw Kinsley helping,anyone would want to eat them.

Into the mouth.

She looks so sweet and innocent.

Not so sweet and innocent.

Just waiting to go to work.

The girls and Boompy (which is what they call him now instead of Boompa.)

 

I would put on some more pictures, but this computer is being ridiculous today. Thank you so much to Grammy and Boompa for watching them. We told the girls that they can't come back though if they are as crabby as they were after you left!

Just a side note, Kevin and I did get all of our things accomplished. We even did it without arguing. (If you know the way we work, that's a miracle.) We were both a little nervous about turning the water back on and not having any leaks, but he did it.

Christmas Fun

Well, Christmas has come and gone. There is so much preparation before that when it finally gets here, you are already exhausted. Needless to say, this year was very much like last year with all the different Christmas parties we had to go to. Through it all, the girls were wonderful. They were very much spoiled, although after they got done opening their Santa presents, Keltie remarked, "I don't think we got as much as last year." My reply, "I know you got more than last year." It was a great time with family and friends and we are so thankful for all of you in our lives. The pictures are mainly from Will Christmas. Our card was full before we left for Granny and Papa's house so I downloaded all the pictures on our computer. That means, that they are there, while I'm here at school updating the blog. Oh well!

The girls and Joann's dog Gizmo. This is one dog that they aren't actually afraid of.

Kinlsey trying to open one of Mama's presents.

Papa (or Puppy as the girls like to call him) and some of his girls.

Ella got Keltie the same shirt and they both thought that it was so funny.

Keltie taking her time opening her present.

Keltie got a new ride. She didn't really know what to think because we told her all along that she wouldn't get this bike. I think that she was suprised that she actually got it. (I love the fact that "A Christmas Story" is on in the background.)

The girls in their matching shirts. We always joke that the three of them are a reverse Oreo.

Back at home. Sisterly love.

Let the Christmas Festivities Begin

I know that I've said this a lot lately, but wow, where does the time go? As Christmas is getting closer, we are running out of time. Last night we decided to go see the lights in Marhsfield. We've tried two other times, but it just hasn't worked out the way we wanted. It was a perfect night to go so off we headed. The girls were so good throughout the walk. They loved looking at all the bright colors. Kinsley was telling us what color the lights were and she was so proud of herself because we have been working A LOT on colors. I tolde her what a good job she was doing and she said, "I learning my colors." Too cute. We didn't take a lot of pictures, but here they are. (You'll notice that there aren't any with Santa. The reason for this is because we took the camcorder instead during this time. Needless, to say, both of the girls wanted nothing to do with Santa. Not a big surprise there!)

Tis the Season

Last night was Keltie's concert and her time to sing the song she has been practicing for a long time. We were all so excited. She was excited, but yet nervous. Here she is before we went to school.

I love her hair cut, but it makes her look WAY TOO OLD!

Of course Kinsley had to get in on the action. Notice that she also had to dress up.

"Let me try sitting down now."

Smiles!


We got to school and walked her to her room. Once she saw her friends she was a little bit more excited. She got her antlers in place and was ready to go.

Keltie, Koren and Caylee. (The daycare crew)

Those antlers are cute, but proved to bring problems later while she was singing and they wouldn't stay on her head.




We went to find seats and patiently waited. Keltie and all of the 4K came up first. It was so cute to watch them because they came on stage the exact way Keltie talks about how they have to walk down the hall. For 49 kids, they did a great job, although believe it or not, they weren't that loud. Keltie sang, but didn't do the motions to the song. I asked her this morning why she didn't and her response, "I didn't know I was supposed to." Too cute. I look forward to many more concerts. Thank you to those who could make it last night. I know the quality isn't the best on the following pictures, but it was as good as I could get. (Notice those antlers)

Annual Christmas Parade

This weekend marked the true beginning of the holidays for us. We have been working on decorating our tree, but it was time to go to the Abbotsford Christmas parade. As in years past we headed to Granny and Papa's for supper and then went off to the parade. This was the first year that Kinsley got to go so we were all excited. The weather helped a lot in making it exciting. Well, it was a good time, except for the fact that there was a lot of space between things. Oh,well, the girls had a good time anyway.

Waiting to see the first thngs with cousin Ella.

Uncle John looking like he's cold already.

Something is coming, but what is it?

None of the little girls would get too close to Papa the clown.

One big happy, snuggly family.

Kinsley got excited to see Barbie. She doesn't show much emotion here, but that's all she talked about

Getting a little more excited.

You have to love her Elmer Fudd hat. She even says, "I'm hunting wabbits. Ha, ha!"

Cinderella is the one that Keltie really wanted to see. I held up the parade while I tried to capture the moment. (Scary thing, I taught Prince Charming in first grade.)

Eating a sucker and doing her exercises.

This was about as close as Kinsley would get to Boompa the clown.

Keltie all snuggled with her eyes covered as Puff the Magic Dragon came.