The Last Two Months....

I was reminded I haven't updated the blog in awhile, and I'm finding it hard to believe it has been since January.  I guess I've been busy :)

The kids and I are keeping busy at playgroups.  We are attending at least 2 or 3 a week, as well as hosting them here at the house once a week or so.  

Josh is loving school, and is doing really well.  I had a Parent / Teacher conference yesterday, and they are thrilled with his improvement the last few months.  The separation anxiety has disappeared, and he is doing well with group activities.  

Chelsea knows about 60 or 70 words now, and can string 2 or 3 together into simple sentences.  She loves to copy everything Josh does, and we're having a hard time explaining she's too little for some things.  The doctor is concerned about her size.  Her weight percentage is steadily decreasing.  If we can't maintain or increase the percentage at her next appointment, she is going to undergo some testing to make sure she's not failing to thrive.  

Scott has been traveling a lot with his new job.  He's made trips to Chicago, Columbus and New Jersey.  He has several trips planned in the near future, including Sacramento, Los Angeles and another trip to New Jersey.

We have been trying to get outside as often as we can the last couple months.  Being cooped up inside so much is starting to get rough with 2 toddlers.  We've made our first trips to Round Hill Farm and the Zoo this month, and are anxious to go back.  

I have added several photo albums to the right side of the page.  Take a look to see what we've been up to.

My baby is now 3!

On Wednesday Joshua turned three years old.  It's amazing how quickly the time went by.  I made him a farm cake this year, complete with cows, a barn, and of course a John Deere tractor.

  

The cake has a crushed graham cracker dirt road, and coconut dyed green grass.  The figures and barn are all toys Joshua already had.  I had to buy the tractor.  I think it turned out cute.

Happy Birthday, GG!

We celebrated Great Grams 86th Birthday this weekend. Videos are posted on the right.
Happy Birthday GG!

Happy New Year!

We hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!  Be sure to  check out the photo albums from our Christmas posted on the right.  I have also started a 2009 Photo Album section, with a few pictures in the January album.  Enjoy!

Merry Christmas, Disco Style!

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

A Special Phone Call...

Joshua received a special phone call from Santa this evening. I think this was the highlight of the Christmas season!

The Highs & Lows...

We have been busy with lots of fun playgroups, and Holiday events around town the last couple weeks. We've gotten all of our shopping finished, the decorating done, and the only thing left on my list is the wrapping.

Wednesday night we went to Hartwood Acres Festival of Lights display. It was fantastic, and Josh was "so excited!!"



On our way home we were in a car accident, and hit by what we are assuming was a drunk driver. She was turning left out of a bar parking lot as we were driving past. After the initial impact, and surveying of damage, Scott and the other driver moved the cars off the road to let the traffic pass. The other driver decided it wasn't necessary to stick around to swap insurance information, so we have no idea who she is. Thankfully we weren't injured. The kids didn't even make a noise until after we had moved the car. At that point, Joshua just asked me, "What was that?"

Pictures of the damage. Her front end connected with the rear passenger door. Chelsea was sitting in that seat. I don't want to even think about what would have happened if she were going a little faster. The damage to the car was pretty severe - about $3500 worth. Our insurance is considering it a "no fault" accident since it was a hit and run, so we're only responsible for our $500 deductible... but that's still $500 more than I'm willing to pay for something that was totally not our fault.