No friday funny...

The video wouldn't upload both times I tried Friday and Saturday...so I'll have to try again later.

But our house is germ-infested right now... Kamryn has been sick all week...but has been doing better each day. However, now I have it really bad (stuffy nose, awful cough, can't sleep, etc) and Ryan I think is coming down with it! Rough night last night for all 3 of us! What a houseful of sickies!

Post again when I get the chance... :)

Went to the Doctors...and...

Well, we survived yesterday.  Kamryn managed to sleep most of the afternoon yesterday---off and on---with coughs waking her up every 15 minutes or so.  But she was soooo exhausted that she managed to calm down each time fairly quickly.  I went in around 4:15 to wake her up so we could get ready to go to the doctor.  I hate waking her up...especially when she is so so sick!  I rubbed her back and asked if she wanted to get up--her response was "no..." (little whimpering voice and small shake of head) :) I left the room for a minute to put something away and then Kamryn screamed!  It was like, "I don't want to get up...but I want you here!!" Funny girl.  We got her up, bathed her and then left for the doctor.

On our way to the doctors---we weren't in the car more than 5 minutes and I looked back and saw her just struggling and struggling to keep her eyes open... poor thing!

It just breaks your heart, doesn't it?!

We got to the Doctor and ended up waiting in the waiting room for 40 minutes!! Ahhh....she's hacking up a lung every 5 minutes and they can't get us back faster?!?  I was a little annnoyed...but oh well.  Kamryn practically fell asleep on my lap while we were waiting! (note*LOVE our Pediatrician...but he is always always sooo busy and behind!)

Went in and it was probably the best appointment we've ever had...partly because she had no energy to scream and fight with.  (oh and btw she has gained 2 lbs in the past month! lol) He diagnosed her with a possible croup virus and a secondary ear infection.  So we gave her the croup shot and she is now on antibiotics for her ear.  Poor thing!  I'm glad we got meds though.  Hopefully this will all go away faster now!

Last night was a little better than the night before...but she had a harder time actually going to bed in the first place.  Couldn't convince her to sleep till about 11...when WE were going to bed!  BUT her fever broke last night!  I was so relieved to not feel her burning hot anymore! (At the Dr. office she was up to 103 degree temp.) Thank goodness that is gone! 

I think Ryan got up with her a few times through the night...what a good daddy! 

This morning I had my 32 week Dr. Appointment around 10:30.  Kamryn was so so miserable this morning.  She cried and cried and cried when I had to give her to Ryan so I could get ready to go!  She didn't want to watch anything, eat anything or play with anything...just wanted her Mommy!  Then when she saw I was actually trying to GO somewhere, she totally flipped!  It was so hard to resist just staying home and being with her---to hold and cuddle and comfort---with those puffy droopy eyes...but I quickly left her with Daddy and went to my appointment.  (Appointment went well...baby is healthy and getting bigger...only 8 weeks left! Can't believe it!) :)  While at the Dr., Ryan called me and said that Kamryn wanted to call me.  (she had picked up his phone and started trying to talk on it.  Ryan asked her if she wanted to call mommy and she said "yes") She didn't really talk on the phone, but I'm glad she liked it!  I thought it was cute!
When I got home, she was so excited to see me...but still SO miserable.  blotchy face and puffy eyes and she could barely walk!  We sat down in the chair to snuggle, ate some lunch and then Daddy left for work. (Who she happily waved and said "bye bye" to... :)  poor Daddy!) :) 

After a difficult morning...she is finally down for a nap now...and hopefully she will be able to sleep.  I think she's having a rougher time this afternoon than she did yesterday---even with the fever gone!

Thanks for all your support and comments.  We really are doing okay...it's tiring, but I feel worse for her!  It's never fun to see your child miserable and there isn't much you can do!  I'm so grateful for current medicine and technology though...because if I had to do this 100 years ago, it'd be SO much worse! :)

Poor Little Girl!

Kamryn is making good use of our new recliner today... 

Wouldn't you like to spend YOUR day in a BIG chair like this?! *(With computer and TV and mom and dad at your beck and call!) :)*

HOWEVER, it comes at a price.  Develop a cough and a 102 degree fever in less than 12 hours...and you'll get pampered!

Up all night last night...coughing is so bad that it wakes her up...loves the chair with and without mom/dad.  We were watching Winnie the Pooh this morning.  I was on the bed and she was on the chair.  I looked over at her, totally zoning but watching the movie.  Then turned away.  When I looked back again, this is what I saw:

Poor thing!  Laid her head down and was out cold in about 5 seconds!

(BUT...it only lasted 5 minutes, unfortunately, because of that awful cough!) 

Needless to say, we're paying a visit to our pediatrician later this afternoon.  Hopefully she'll get something to make her feel better and help her sleep!

Friday Funny-Kamryn Marching

Kamryn has figured out how to "march" lately! It is just too funny to watch sometimes! (Sorry it isn't the best video...but you get the idea!) :)

My Kids...getting so big! (secret message enclosed)

Kamryn is sure growing up fast!  On Tuesday, we took her to her first dentist appointment!  It went a lot better than we thought it would!

I found a Pediadontist (kids' dentist) near our house, at the beginning of January.  I wasn't too impressed with their receptionist on the phone when I made the appointment, but decided to still go with it.  I'm so glad I did!  *When we got there, they were VERY friendly and happy to help with anything. 
*There were a TON of kids there waiting to go in...which I think eased Kamryn a little bit.  It's always easier to do something when you see someone else doing it! ;)
*AND the office and waiting room were decked out in DISNEY!! :)  Winnie the pooh and Mickey mouse everywhere! :)  (I had to lean over to Ryan and tell him that I promise I didn't pick this dentist because of their decor!  I had NO idea! :) haha)  But because Kamryn loves Mickey and Pooh, I'm sure that was fun for her too.

When it was our turn, we went back and talked with the dentist for a little bit.  Kamryn got a bit nervous...but no crying or running.  He talked to us about her diet, brushing her teeth, and fluoride.  We found that we've been doing everything right up till now...so that was good.  Then Ryan held Kamryn in his lap and laid her head on Dr. Smith's lap and he took a quick look.  She was crying for a bit, but not too hard.  (It's definitely got to be easier to be a kid dentist than a pediatrician!  When the kids are screaming, their mouths are already open!!)  
As he was looking at her teeth, he mentioned something about her parents doing a good job at getting her off the binkie already.  Ryan and I looked at each other and said, "Actually, she still uses a binkie!"  He was shocked!  He said that by looking at her teeth, he wouldn't ever guess that!  :)  That made me feel good...but now I want it to stay that way...so do we try to get her off of the binkie before this baby comes?!!?!  Is that even POSSIBLE?!?! I don't know... I'm not so convinced that she won't try to go right back to it!  But we'll see!

After the "torture" of the dentist, Kamryn got a Winnie the Pooh toothbrush and got to choose a toy! 

Overall, I was very pleased with the whole experience!

When we got home, Kamryn apparently felt like such a big girl, that she wanted to walk up all of our stairs to our Apartment, ALL BY HERSELF!

What a big girl she is getting to be!

And as for our other child... he is growing and growing!  I'm experiencing awful growing pains this week...so I know he's got to be getting bigger!  However, I love being reassured that he really is in there and kicking and growing!  Only 8.5 more weeks!  (And I am always hoping in the back of my mind that he will be early like Kamryn was...hehehe) :) Not too early of course!

(PS Did you find the secret message in this post?!  The large letters...are the baby's name Ryan and I are leaning towards!  I think we may have FINALLY decided...but it could still change!) :)

Playtime

Ryan and I have been looking for a Wii fit plus for the past month or so, and they have been sold out EVERYWHERE!!!  BUT, Monday morning we found out Walmart had 2 more...so Ryan ran over there, and got the 2nd to last one!  Soon after, the last one was also taken!  Wahoo! :)  We did it! 

So, we invited Kelsey and Zac to come over and play with us!

Kelsey and Kamryn, clapping for Zac or Ryan (can't remember) on their ski jumping! 

Kelsey was showing Kamryn how her blankets could be a hat! (Don't tell Zac I posted this picture!) :)

So Kamryn decided it was okay to follow Uncle Zac's example!

We decided after all that Wii playing, we needed dinner!  Called up the parents to see if they wanted to join us.  We ended up going to Chiles.  Yummy!

Kamryn enjoyed eating her pizza from the top down! :)  Guess everyone has their own way to eat pizza!

Happy Birthday Sara!

Ryan's Sister, Sara's, Birthday was on February 10th.  We went out to Mimi's Cafe with the family (no pics...my bad) and then on Sunday we got together for dinner and Cheesecake!  yummy! :)  

Hope it was a wonderful birthday!  Thanks for letting us share it with you!

Kamryn is always so fascinated by the whole "candle and singing" tradition!  Kind funny to watch her for every birthday celebration.

Sara's friend came over for cake that night as well.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

Happy Valentine's Day Kamryn

(*Note: I have woken up every day this week with the thought "I need to blog today!"  But now it is THURSDAY and I am finally getting to it... :)  Amazing how the weeks can fly by...but at the same time, feel like FOREVER! :) )

Happy Valentine's Day, Kamryn!

I wanted to get Kamryn something fun for V-day... thought about candy or a stuffed animal...but decided there was only one way into this little girl's heart! :)

She just wishes she could take it to bed with her!  :) 

I love you!

Love, Mom and Dad

All about Kamryn!

This is my 4th post today...but I promise this is it! :)

I was looking through pictures that I've taken recently, and there are some that are just classic Kamryn right now!  So, I have to post them! :)

 Kamryn loves balloons still!

(we ALWAYS know when we are passing a car dealership because she yells "Ba-oos"!)

Kamryn loves to be naked!


Kamryn loves to write


Kamryn loves her new step stool from Grandma!

Kamryn
Loves
Her
Blankies!


Kamryn
loves
computers!

Kamryn
loves
her new
step-stool!

Drinking on the step stool

Dancing on the step stool

Watching Mickey Mouse on the step stool

Kamryn will carry around the stepstool upsidedown and put her blankets inside it in order to move everything from room to room!  It is just so fun to watch her imagination and problem solving skills at work!

Step stools are sure useful, aren't they?! :) 

Valentine's Day 2010

Ryan has Fridays off every week, because he works Saturdays.  So, yesterday we left Kamryn with Grandma and went out on a date!  :) It was wonderful to spend time with Ryan for almost 6 hours without any stressful responsibilities!

We went to the theater and saw "When in Rome".  Cute little movie!  Very silly!  But we enjoyed it a lot!  Ryan splurged a little on me and bought popcorn! ;)  We NEVER get popcorn, but one of my favorite favorite foods and snacks is Movie theater popcorn...so we celebrated Valentine's Day with it! :)

Then we headed down to the mall to get my wedding ring cleaned.  (If I clean it every 6 months, I have a guaranteed warranty on it).  I LOVE getting it cleaned because it is so sparkly afterwards!  It's like buying it brand new all over again!  However, everything didn't go as planned.  Turns out that one of the prongs was loose and the diamond was loose... so I had to leave it with them to get it repaired!  :(  Sad... I don't have a ring for a week and a half now... :(  Kinda a bummer when I was looking forward to it being sparkly and happy!  And now I don't even have one! (However, I am VERY GRATEFUL that the diamond didn't already fall out!  That would be MUCH worse!!) :)

We went to a couple other stores.  Enjoyed just walking around the mall together!  It brought back memories of just hanging out when we were dating in high school!  Fun feelings and times to remember!

Then we went over to a furniture store.  We've been looking into getting a recliner lately--mostly because it would be nice for when the baby comes!  (but also would be nice while I'm STILL PREGNANT and can't sleep as well anymore anyway!) :)  We found a Presidents' day Sale for buy one, get one free recliners!  We didn't need TWO but I called up my mom and sure enough she was interested in buying the 2 with us! :)  so...we met up at the furniture store and bought one! :)  It was such a good deal!  I'm so excited!  *unfortunately, no pictures yet because I have to wait till next week for it to get here!*

AND, last but not least, our large gift to each other (partly because we received a greater tax refund than expected..) we have a new addition to our home.

Ryan has wanted a larger TV, but it has always seemed like a big thing that we didn't really need...or we could spend money on something else more logical! :)  But we decided it would be nice to have something like this in our bedroom...so we got it for Valentine's day!  we love it!  The stand is also new and it is SOO nice for such a good deal! :)  Hopefully this means we'll have more Wii parties at our house now, because we won't be squinting our eyes at the TV anymore! :) haha

Ryan and I have been married for 3 years, this coming June.  Can't believe it's already been 3 years...but a lot has happened!  Both graduated, 2 kids (almost), and a real job/income.  Preparing for Graduate School now.  I love you Ryan!  I'm so grateful we are married and that I get to spend the rest of eternity with you!  Thanks for a wonderful Valentine's Day this year!

Fun cooking Adventure

What can you make with Bacon, Chicken Stock, Whipping cream and other veggies?!

Disneyland's Carnation Cafe's Fully Loaded Baked Potato Soup!

(what an appropriate outfit, hunny!) :)

First we need to chop up the bacon and the veggies! 

(Using Ryan's brand new knife he got for Christmas!)

Cook the bacon and set to the side.  Put in all the other veggies and stir.

Add the Chicken Stock. Cook for a few minutes.  Add the Whipping Cream and Bacon. Cook longer.

Garnish with Sour Cream, Chives, Bacon pieces, and Cheddar Cheese

Delicious!

Enjoy like you are at Disneyland!

(handy that my kitchen is already Disney-fied) :)

Kamryn enjoying it!! :)

And we have been enjoying it ALL WEEK LONG!!  It is SOOOO heavy and SOOOOO yummy and makes SOOOO much! :)

Yummy Recipe

(I don't like to cook ... but this was fun and it tasted SOOOO good!)