Family of Four

We decided to spend our last weekend as a family of four doing some fun things with the kids.  We began the day with some sweet snuggles in bed, followed by a trip to Imaginuity.  We let the kids each pick out a toy to bring home as part of our special day.  Nolan picked an X ball, that was a magnetic puzzle, and Livi picked some kinetic sand.  They were both thrilled and it was fun for us to spoil them a little.  We followed that up with lunch at Bucketheads.  It's hard to believe that in the next week, we will be a family of five.  Can't wait!

Getting ready for Baby!

With some help from my Mom, Baby's room is finally ready!  We can't wait for him to get here!

Little Helper

Lately, Olivia has been really into vacuuming and gets really excited when she gets to help Mommy!  I'll take all the help I can get!

The Dog Ate My Homework

I guess "the dog ate my homework" is really a thing that happens...

Grandma Marcia comes to visit

During Nolan's spring break, my Mom came to stay with us for the week.  It was really nice to have her here, especially after losing so much momentum from having influenza.  She played with the kids and helped me finish some projects as we finished getting ready for Baby.  We were sad to see her head home, but are excited for her to come back soon when our newest family member arrives!

Showered with Love

Saturday evening our parents surprised us with a mini-shower to welcome Baby Ory.  We met out at the cabin for a chicken dinner, cake, and some beautiful gifts.  Both grandmas tend to go overboard with gifts for their grandkids, and this was no exception.  Little baby will be well outfitted in adorable clothes, towels, hats, bibs, burb cloths, and blankets.  My Mom made the most beautiful quilt for him.  The colors are absolutely fabulous and her sewing work is just impeccable.  We're going to hang it on the wall in his nursery. It's so gorgeous!  Baby Ory is so unbelievably loved and we are so lucky to have our parents there to support and encourage us.

Influenza Hell

Saturday morning Nolan woke up feeling awful with a 103 degree fever.  However, that was the extent of his symptoms.  He spent the day snuggled up on the couch and by Sunday he was better.  Little did we know that it was the start of something terrible... 

When I woke up on Sunday morning, I had a terrible barky cough...the kind that makes me cough til I vomit.  I went in to Urgent Care, thinking I had a case of bronchiolitis and hoping for a round of steroids.  The doctor wouldn't prescribe them though, due to my pregnancy.  She sent me home with an inhaler and I was absolutely miserable.  My coughing continued to get worse and then the muscle aches and fatigue set in.  I don't know if I had ever felt so miserable.  Of course, Eric got it too, and by Wednesday Olivia had a fever of 104.  I took her in to see the pediatrician who did blood work, a urinalysis, and a chest x-ray.  These tests all came back normal, and Liv was diagnosed with influenza and prescribed Tamiflu.  After some phone calls and a quick stop to the OBGYN department, Eric and I were prescribed Tamiflu as well, and we hoped that we were at least on the road to recovery.  Throughout the week, we were barely able to get off the couch.  We couldn't grocery shop or even muster enough energy to pick Nolan up from school.  Eric missed the entire week of work and we all struggled to just get through each day.  It was one of the worst weeks our family has ever had.  I wouldn't wish influenza on my worst enemy - especially not when you're 9 months pregnant.  

The Adventures of Whack Man

Nolan has been really into reading graphic novels and comic books lately, and last night he decided to write one of his own.

The Adventures of Whack Man.  By Nolan Ory.  The First Book.

Meanwhile at the super hero station, the super heroes were having a meeting.

When along came Sonic.  Then Sonic came in.

Then they fought crime.  The end.

Thank you for reading this book.