Planes, Trains, and Automobiles

Last week we pretended we were going on a few different trips.

We traveled by plane:
Train:
and Automobile!

Breathing Easier

After one more doctor visit and some breathing treatments at home, Jane has officially turned the corner and is on the road to recovery.


One of the funniest words that Jane says is 'lunch.' It comes out more like 'nunch' and it cracks me up. So here you can see a little "lunch" and "I love you."

Sweet Baby Jane

UPDATE: As of Tuesday morning, we are home and Jane is feeling much better!

Jane has been admitted to the hospital for overnight observation. She woke up this morning with very audible breathing, and she has since been diagnosed with a severe case of Croup. After several breathing treatments and a steroid injection, she is feeling much better. However, she and I are having a slumber party here at the hospital tonight. While I hate being away from the rest of my family, I feel that we are right where we need to be for tonight. Many thanks for prayers lifted up on Jane's behalf.

Nice and Normal

We have had such a nice week around here. We played with friends, got caught up on sleep, went swimming, and just hung around the house. It was nothing special, just normal stuff with my three little ones. Yep...just normal stuff, like:

Diaper changing,

Topless TV watching,

Potato Head Part Wearing,

Underwear layering (yes, there are two pairs on OVER her diaper),

oh yeah....and some couch jumping.

Totally normal stuff, right?

"Say Cheese"

Hot Springs 2009, In Numbers

1...Week spent in Hot Springs Village with Casey's family

30...Age I turned this past Friday

10...People who got a stomach bug that Sydney was kind enough to bring along

100+...Number of "Would you rather" questions asked between myself and my sister-in-law, Morgan


5:30...Time Sydney decided to wake up several mornings

0...Nights that Jane was the one to wake us up


4....Cute little pigtails!



2...Thumbs up for Clare's debut on the tube!
2...Number of S'mores consumed by Clare

Countless...Times that Deedee and Emmy watched the girls so Casey and I could do fun stuff!

Coming Up For Air

We just returned from a wonderful week-long trip with Casey's family. We had a great time, and I will blog about it soon. For now, we are taking it easy! We have had something major planned every weekend since the middle of June. They have all been fun things, some requiring travel and some not. Now I need to catch my breath and enjoy what is left of summer. I think Jane feels the same way!