Children's Museum

Gianna went to the children's museum for the first time on Thursday. Actually, it was her 2nd time, but the first time she was only 8 months old and had no interest in anything. This was a completely different experience!

Gianna liked playing with the huge sunflowers.

Gianna is singing along to "Wheels on The Bus". She did a great job and enjoyed watching herself on the TV.

Crawling through a log.

Gianna was so excited to meet Clifford and Emily Elizabeth. She couldn't contain herself and had to give E.E a big hug and kiss!

We stopped at the store to do a little shopping.

Spring Break

After I spent the weekend on the couch recovering from a nasty cold and really didn't do much of anything, David decided to take a vacation day on Tuesday so we could do something fun together since the kids are home from school. The weather isn't too "spring like" so we had to pick a few indoor activities. We decided to go to the train museum (a favorite of Spencer's), have lunch and then head to a movie. (Actually after lunch, Gianna and I went home to nap and iron shirts.)

Gianna loved watching the model trains.

Spencer has enjoyed trains since he was just a little guy. I think it's going to be a passion that sticks with him all his life.

Here we are at Snuffy's Malt Shop waiting for our lunch. Gianna wasn't in the mood for a kiss!

We had a great day together!

18 months old!!!

Then....

and now....

She likes her glasses!

Spencer's performance

This month at the awards assembly, Spencer along with the rest of the first graders recited a poem "Whale Sailing" and sang "Baby Beluga". They did a great job and I swear I could hear Spencer singing above all the other voices! He is quite the performer!
Here is a group shot - bad lighting!

Gianna was a wonderful audience member; she applauded at all the appropriate times and kept her squeeling to a minimum!

She especially liked when her favorite boy came and said hello to her!

A Lovely Day (LOTS of photos!!!)

Today the kids and I had Lunch with the Easter Bunny. (David had reserves, so unfortunately, he couldn't attend.) As soon as we arrived, I asked the kids to take a photo with the bunny. Spencer has never been a fan of anything in a costume...and I figured Gianna would be nervous, so I kept her in the stroller thinking that would make her feel more secure...take a look at her face. She didn't cry or scream - but this expression is absolutely priceless!!!! She clung to me whenever the Easter bunny was in close proximity. Obviously, she too is not a fan of the people in costume!

After traumatizing Gianna; Gemma and Spencer went bouncing....

Then they went on an egg hunt....

After our hunt, we ate lunch. Next on the list of things to do...CRAFTING! Here are Spencer and Gemma hard at work...

We ran out of time for face painting, but before leaving I needed one last photo. As you can see, my subjects were not cooperating with me. Overall, we had a great time. We were home by 1pm, Gianna went for a nap while Gemma and Spencer enjoyed a beautiful spring day playing in the yard. I couldn't have asked for a better afternoon!

On a separate note, today was my 34th birthday. David made a delicious steak dinner AND baked a yummy chocolate cake for me. The perfect way to end a perfect day!

I love you Gemma, Spencer and Gianna! Thank you for making all my days so wonderful!

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!

Thank you, Bamma!

Gianna and I went to StrideRite today to get her first pair of sneakers. She's almost 18 months old and I've yet to purchase her real shoes. I bought these a few months ago, but they're not really appropriate for running and playing!

Gianna wasn't too crazy about the saleswoman checking out her feet!

Here she is seeing if the sneakers I chose will work for her active lifestyle!

She was peeking at me in the slide and I had to take a picture!

Now we are home and she still likes her new shoes! I have to get used to them though, they make her feet look huge....I think she's going to be stuck with big, wide feet like her mommy! Oh well, there are worse things to have!

On a totally unrelated note - I had to take a picture of the temp while we were out today....67'!!!! YEAH SPRING!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Days are Here Again!

Gianna is feeling much better today. She slept a solid 10 hours last night (I don't think she's ever done that!) and her medicine is finally doing it's thing! Sorry for the poor quality of the photos - they're from my cell phone.

I'm hoping I see lots and lots of this cute face today! If you turn her expression upside down and add lots of tears and crying, that's what I had yesterday.

Mission Accomplished!

Gianna and I just returned from dropping off her "gift" to the doctor. Now I'm just waiting for the office to call with the results!

**UPDATE**

Gianna has a bladdar infection - she is now on her third medication for the month.

At the doctor's office....again!

I have stopped counting the amount of times I've been to the doctor in the last month (for me and the kids). Needless to say, I was there again today with Gianna. Her last visit at the office resulted in the diagnosis of an ear infection. Well, she finished her medicine last week and then started running a fever this weekend. After 2 days of running hot I decided a visit to the doctor was in order.

After the doctor examined her, he said he needed to run some blood work. Her ears looked OK, and since she didn't have any cold symptoms, he wanted to check if it was viral.

Great. A blood draw.

However, it was a snap! The nurse poked her finger and Gianna never made a peep! She just watched as the nurse squeezed her little finger to collect the sample! What a trooper. (I was soooo relieved!!!) The band-aid annoyed her more than anything.


Now I need to collect a urine sample from the little princess. The doctor wants to rule out a bladdar infection. I pray it's nothing and hopefully this bug will be out of her system quickly! David and I have been very fortunate to have healthy children and I want to keep it that way.