Time Off

Izzy is counting down the days to go back to school. One advantage she has discovered to being off of school is that Mommy pretty much allows her to pick out her own clothing. I usually find her room ransacked with skirts and pants and shirts of every color after she gets dressed. And her outfits are usually a eclectic to say the least. Here is today's selection. 

Teacups Joy

Here's a video from Izzy and Mommy's recent trip to Magic Kingdom.  She is so fun to watch on the teacup ride - pure joy!

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!"