A Weekend of Birthdays!

Saturday morning I was pretty much feeling back to myself so Linnea and I ventured out to the Red Balloon Bookshop where there was a fun story hour event. The author of the Llama Llama books was going to read Llama Llama Red Pajama. I hadn't read the book but Linnea and I sure like to say the title! We had a good time even though we didn't really listen too much to the story. It was very crowded and hard to see. But it is a great bookshop to hang out in so that is what we did for just over an hour! I tried to get Linnea down for her nap a little earlier than usual since we had a birthday party to get to at Chucky Cheese's. It sort of worked. The party was going from 2:30 to 4:30...we got there at 4. But the girls hadnt opened their presents yet and weren't done partying so we all stayed until about 6! Very crowded but super fun! Linnea enjoyed some ice cream treats with her 4 year old friends Claire and Abby!

Sunday we went to the ice sculptures which will have it's own post, and then after nap headed to another birthday party! This time it was just up the road at our friends house in our neighborhood. We have a very fun group of people here in Como. Can't wait to get together more! The kids played lots of dress up and ate lots of cake!

Sick Mommy

It is not too often I (Amy) get sick but boy did I get hit two Thursdays ago. I wasn't feeling great Wednesday but went to work thinking I was just overtired or something. I also really didn't want to miss Wed since we were going on a field trip to Orchestra Hall and I started Sign Language Wednesday night. I made it through all of those things but then Thursday morning came and my tummy really felt sick. So sick I didn't think I could bring Linnea to preschool. Luckily my dad came to the rescue and was able to swing by on his way to work and go out of his way to bring Linnea to preschool for me. Thankfully she was flexible enough to just go with the flow and not cry a bit. In fact, as she was leaving, she said, hope so you feel better mommy. What a sweetheart. After they left, I remained on the couch for an hour or so trying to watch some tv but then fell asleep there for a bit. Around 1 or so I made it back up to bed and stayed there until Friday morning. I felt too awful to read or watch tv. It was terrible. Again, my parents came to the rescue and took Linnea overnight since I didn't know how I would feel Friday morning. Chris was so nice to bring squirt out there Thursday after supper. By Friday night I felt much better. Chris bought me plenty of tummy soothing teas and I was able to eat and keep down saltines, toast and apple sauce. I hope I do not get that sick again anytime soon. NO FUN!

A Haircut and a trip to Target!

We had a fun family morning last Sunday as we headed to Target to "pick up a few things" which next never turns out that way. Part of our trip was to buy baby items for one of Chris' co-workers. They gave us such a nice gift 3 years ago so it was nice to return the favor. All of Chris's co workers gave him money and then we got to pick stuff out! Pretty trustworthy, huh? I think the guys approved of our choices and it was fun to have Linnea with to "help" pick stuff out :) Anyways, a full cart later we left and went to get Linnea a much needed haircut! She did as great as she did with her first one and was so proud of it all day Sunday and all week at preschool!

NPC playgroup and GG's

Two Saturdays ago after dawdling around the house a bit Linnea and I finally got out the door for our monthly playdate with our New Parent Connection group. It was at a house this time and it was so much fun! We played with new toys, had yummy muffins and fruit and made a snowman craft. When the playdate was over we headed over to GG's to have lunch with her and my mom. It was a very nice visit!

Congrats Mack!

A few Sunday nights ago we got to see one of my best friends from childhood! There are a few other posts about our wonderful friend Mack since when she comes to visit it is always a big deal for us. She lives in Germany so she only makes it back to the states once or maybe twice a year. So we squeeze as much time in to the three or so weeks she is here as we can! Our first, but not last visit with her, was two Sundays ago for her graduation/welcome home open house at her mom's. Chris wasnt feeling well so it just Linnea and I who went to celebrate. My parents were also there so we all took turns playing with/entertaining Linnea. There were kids there earlier but by the time we got out the door and got there it was just adults. But had there been kids there, Linnea was all geared up to share. The whole way there (to south Mpls,), she was saying hope so I can share with all the big kids. Her way of saying hopefully is hope so. So cute! Anyways...we had a great time celebrating Mack's Masters in Music Therapy with her and her family and friends! I LOVE music therapy and see it working everyday! Mack has had a passion for music and helping others her whole life so I am so excited for her to start this new chapter of her life! GO MACK!

Mack and Timo made their way to our house last Thursday for for John's Pizza which we make a point of eating every time they are here. We always get the Veggie 2000! so yummy! We then watched Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice and had some ice cream and cupcakes before Linnea headed to bed. What a great night!

And tonight we headed over to my parents house for lentil soup and cheesecake and to see Mack, Timo and Mack's mom one last time before they head back home Thursday.

We sure hope we can get to Germany to visit them sometime!

Sick

Well I'd say we have had about 2 plus months of being sick free which was wonderful! But Linnea caught a cough mid-week and it has now turned into a pretty icky cold and cough with a low grade fever...it's probably headed for a sinus infection and/or ear infection because that seems to always happen but who knows, maybe it won't this time. We were hoping to get her haircut Friday night and go to a train museum Saturday with grandma and papa and maybe an indoor playground Sunday (today) but those plans turned into G & G coming here and playing with squirt while we undecorated. Linnea at least has been overrall pleasant and still interested in playing quietly, coloring or looking at books and not just glued to the tv, however she has put in some more Yo Gabba Gabba and Tigger Movie time than she normally would. Hopefully she is well enough to go to preschool tomorrow because 1.) she loves it and 2.) I selfishly really want to go skiing with my dad at Green Acres where they have some fake snow nordic trails.

One more Christmas!

We headed to Bellechester last Sunday for Christmas with the Bremer's. Chris' aunt Sue and Uncle rich have been working on their "man cave" so that is where we celebrated Christmas one more time. It was so fun to see all the kids and everyone that we only see a few times a year. Sue made hot pizza sandwiches and everyone brought a dish to share. We do an adult gift exchange and the kids even get to do a gift exchange! Here are a few pictures from the fun day.