Life is too busy and hectic

I'm REALLY behind on blogs!! Here's a snippet from today, and I'll catch up later. Izzy is much better; Olivia is still pretty sick. But, we made it to the park this afternoon. My kids loved being out of the house. 

Croup at Christmas ?!?!

We have had an extremely trying few days. Izzy has severe croup, and has had two hospital visits to help her be able to breathe. She is so brave. Much braver than her Mommy who has been terrified watching my sweet girl struggle. 

The first trip to the hospital trip was quick. 

The second was much longer. 

Sleeping in the ER

Recovering at home with her new accessory. 

We must be doing SOMETHING right...

because our kids are HAPPY. It could not be more apparent than during Isabelle's Christmas concert at her preschool. Raw, innocent, oblivious joy beamed from my child's face as she belted out traditional Christmas tunes with her friends and classmates. She had six family members in attendance! At her VPK concert!! She and her sister are so loved. And even though I screw up ALL the time, my children know that I NUTS/ CRAZY love them. Here are a few pictures of the fun day!!

First time on Santa's lap!

Kisses from Paga

Izzy with her friend Addison

Cookies

Plotting something with her friends. 

Sick Sweety Pie

Breaks my heart...

Flipy flaps

Looking at her hair in the mirror after a day in pigtails, Olivia excitedly exclaims, "Look at my flipy flaps Mommy!"

A Night to Remember

I picked Izzy up from school yesterday, and we went straight to Magic Kingdom! We didn't get home until midnight - but we had a freezing, fun, fabulous night! The castle show and fireworks were amazing! 

We went on a few rides too - and met Minnie and Daisy! Love making memories with my little ladies. 

That is a huge cinnamon roll from Gaston's!! We split it and still had less than half!!

On Goofy's Barnstormer!

Bundled up and eating popcorn!! 

Day at Disney : Livi and Mommy

With the few weeks break I have from school, I am determined to make my girls feel special. So, Livi and I went to Hollywood studios together! She did her favorite, Disney Junior Live on Stage twice. She got to meet Jake and sing along with Ariel. We had so much fun!!

Pointing at Toodles!

Hanging with Jake. 

Making faces with Mommy!

She loved Beauty and the Beast! While other kids were crying at the "scary" scenes, my little Livi raised her little fist proclaiming "kill the beast!" I'm not sure if I should be proud or concerned...

Pink cookies with green sprinkles!

Keeping My Little a Ladies Busy

My children love each other - but they fight.... a lot. So I've been thinking of new things that they can do "together" without being on top of each other. Decorating the whole fence with chalk was perhaps the biggest hit. 

We also sorted their piggy bank money by size and color in different cups. Each with their own piggy banks and own cups of course! Successful day so far!

Park

We got to Izzy's school a little early today after her dentist appointment. So we went to a cute little park in Waterset.

First Trip to the Dentist!!

She was a little nervous and tearful at first - but she totally pulled it together and had an awesome dentist appointment!! So proud of my big girl with healthy pearly whites!!

 

Christmas Tree Lighting in Orlando

We have developed a fun Christmas tradition in the Loscalzo/Covey family. We all get together at the hotel where Tracy and Tim  had their wedding reception. There is a beautiful park outside the hotel, and the first week of December they have a huge Christmas tree lighting, fireworks, and lights display. It is so fun to watch all the cousins together. Making memories is so important! Thank you Grandma and "Paga!"