Sniffles and Sickies

Both our girls have had a serious case of the sniffles and some pretty barking coughs. I'm hoping that the naps they are both taking right now will be a big help in making them feel better. Tomorrow we have too much to do for us to be dealing with sick kids. We've got a doctor's appointment for Olivia's one year checkup, a dentist appointment for me and Abby, and we've been helping our friends make a move across town. That doesn't leave any room for whining, but unfortunately we've had an abundance of whine around here.

Happy Birthday Olivia!!!

Olivia turned one last Thursday! Hooray for her! She enjoyed her chocolate cupcake with white frosting and m&m's candy on top. Maize enjoyed them too - about 3 of them while we were out picking up the castle slide that Grandma Mary and Grandpa Scott got Olivia for her birthday (and sent via Walmart's site to store service right to our Walmart). We had a lot of fun celebrating our little girl's first birthday and Abby really enjoyed the party, cupcakes, and presents (she did a lot of helping with opening and stuff like that).

Running Olivia?!?

Yep, it's true. Olivia walks. And not the wobbly baby walking. Just plain old big kid style walking. A little slow at times and prone to tripping, but she pretty much just walks all around our house. It's quite funny to watch her try to run while chasing Abby. She started walking just about two weeks ago and she's already made attempts at running several times. She is growing up too fast!

We are only 2 days away from Olivia's first birthday. Where has the last year gone??? Abby is so excited about the birthday, especially the cupcakes and presents for Olivia. And there is a Princess Jasmine barbie doll for her if she continues to remember not to suck her thumb. For the last two weeks she's been trying hard to break that habit and she's done a really good job. I just have to mention the doll when she starts to pop her thumb into her mouth and she pulls it right out - that is way more will power than I have.

Happy March!

We are done with the contracted portion of our kitchen and playroom project - just a little work left to be done by Steve and I and then we will have a cleaner and cooler kitchen. The playroom section is all done, except for the addition of cabinet hardware. I am very pleased with the finished product - it is exactly what we needed in functionality and the style matches the space perfectly.

We took a trip last weekend to watch Hannah perform in her high school's musical - Bye Bye Birdie. She did a great job! The girls had lots of fun seeing their grandmas and grandpas. And we came back with a car full of stuff and a head cold for me. I have that feeling like I need my ears to pop, but they won't. And my coughing is keeping Steve awake at night... I hope this is short lived!