trick or treat

Thankfully, Evie felt much better today and so we were able to celebrate Halloween and go to some special friend's houses.  We always begin at the Smith's house and go to a few houses in our neighborhood with Hope.  Evie wasn't so sure about all of it this year...why is it we are walking around going to our neighbor's houses and why do I have to wear this dress? (Thanks, Jeremy, for getting her to smile - as you can see they were few and far between!) She only made it to 3 houses and she was ready to head out to Aunt Dana and Uncle Garry's house.  If you can't tell, she is Snow White...she couldn't wait to put the dress on, but then couldn't wait to take it off.  Looking forward to next year - enjoy the pics!

Still under the weather

I had such high hopes for a super healthy, happy baby after getting tubes...I'm still hoping.  Evie has been sick for the past two days with hand, mouth and foot disease.  She has been miserable and I feel so bad for her!  She has these horrible sores on her tongue and throat that makes eating and drinking very difficult.  She more than likely picked it up at Kid's Day Out last Thursday.  The doctor said it would last about 5 days and the first couple are always the worst. So we have been stuck at home not wanting to pass it along to anyone else.  Luckily, adults are immune to it!  I am happy to report that her ears looked really good and the tubes are still in there...whew!  We are looking forward to feeling better tomorrow!  

fun with hampie

Today Evie's cousin, Hampton came over to play.  We had so much fun!  Evie loved playing "ashes, ashes" (ring around the rosey).  It just so happened that both of them were wearing the exact same outfit...My sister and I seem to do that a lot, too!

first surgery

This morning we headed to the surgery center at 6:30 to be there by 7am for Evie's surgery.  We have been fighting ear infection after ear infection.  So after battling 3 of them in the last 6 weeks, we decided it was time to get tubes.  I was so nervous, but all the worrying was for nothing.  She did just fine!  It only took about 10 minutes and we were back in the recovery room with her (it sure didn't seem like her, though)  She was so scared of what she was feeling after waking up.  As soon as we got home and she watched a "show, show" with Dad, she was back to normal.  I am so glad it's over and hope that she will feel all better!  Here are a few pics of the morning...before we left the house with Dad and playing in the waiting room pre-surgery. 

fun at the pumpkin patch

 

We had so much fun this morning at the pumpkin patch with Meghan and Hopey!  Evie ran around the entire place the whole time...So I had to do the picking out.  It just so happened that a photographer was there for our neighborhood newspaper and took pics of the girls.  I'm sure he got better pictures than I did.  I seem to always miss the shot by the time my camera clicks. Hope everyone is enjoying this wonderful fall weather!

fun with friends

We had so much fun spending time with two friends, Lily and Lucy.  I finally had the opportunity to watch my friend, Molly's kiddos.  (she was so gracious to take care of Evie for four months while I finished out the school year teaching)  Evie was so excited to have them over to play! She also enjoyed being the "bigger" kid and taking care of Lucy.  Thanks for coming to visit!  Please come and play again soon!

my little sweetie

Evie was actually in the mood to get her picture taken today - and I have to say I think she has taken some posing lessons from her cousin, Hampton.  It was a rainy day here, so trying to fill an entire day with things to do for a toddler can be challenging!  Thought I'd share a few of the pics!

school program

Evie had her first "program" at school today - aka: Kid's Day Out.  It was a chance for parents to come and see what they do during the 4 hours they are there.  We sang songs, read stories and ate applesauce and apple pies that the kids made.  The entire time Evie was up walking around, running around, and really not paying any attention to what was going on.  Oh well! 

all better

My dad is finally all fixed up!  He had quite a scary episode about a month ago - ended up in the ER and had lots of tests.  About 8 years ago he had bypass surgery and so when they checked out everything this time around they found some blockage.  So he had surgery yesterday and had a stint put in one of his major arteries.  His doctor assured him that his heart has never looked so good - it has many years of life left.  That is music to my ears!  Anyway, Evie and I headed up to the hospital this morning to check in on him - I was ready to find him sleeping away, but instead he was showered, dressed and ready to head home!  He didn't want me to take a picture of him because he forgot to bring a brush to the hospital - but I didn't think that mattered!  So glad you are all better, dad!  Love you so much!