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Cabin Fever

It has been awhile since our last post, a whole month. Right before New Years, we had a one day heat wave and the kids got to go outside for a bit.

Look how happy and healthy they are.

Sickness fell upon our household and has been here all month.

Brooklyn got an ear infection but did bundle up one day and get to go out in the snow. She went sledding down the hill in our front yard a couple times.

There has been a lot of TV watching this month with two sick kiddos.

Wearing pajamas all day has been a way of life.

Looking out the window wondering when we will get to leave the house.

We're hoping February brings health.

California Christmas

This year we celebrated Christmas in California with my family.

The kids were excellent on both flights. Warren was a bit wiggly but he did great. We were there for 9 days and it went by pretty fast. We visited with friends and family, went to the beach, visited the aquarium and of course celebrated Christmas.

One of the favorite places for the kids is Grandpa's lap. He is probably enjoying the peace and quiet with us gone. Brooklyn kept him pretty busy. I think her favorite thing to do was go fishing on the Wii.

Brenda and Warren. Next time we see her she will be a mom:) Warren is going to have a boy cousin his age.


Brooklyn got a talking Woody doll. She loves it. Last night she was washing his hands and hair in the sink. I had to let her know he may not talk anymore if she keeps bathing him.

Warren modeling his hat Christmas morning.

Upon closer inspection, I think it is a girls hat Mom. It has a heart on it:)

Warren, Uncle Ryan and Brenda.

We're excited for their baby's arrival in just a couple months.

Brooklyn, Autumn and Coral.

Brooklyn got to visit with her California cousins.

Warren playing with Uncle Ryan's phone.

Warren is getting so big.

Grandpa and Warren playing with his new truck Christmas morning.

Warren and Great Grandpa Rey.

The kids are really lucky to have living great grandparents.

Brooklyn preparing the dog's dinner.

Feeding the animals was a daily event for her. She constantly wanted to feed the animals-the cat, dogs or fish.

We made a trip to the beach and it was an awesome day to do it. It was raining a lot of the time we were there but the sun made an appearance this day.

Brooklyn enjoyed our trip to the aquarium. When I asked her what she wanted to do while visiting Grandpa and Grandma, she told me she wanted to, "Go see fish!" Above she is listening to the different sounds a sea lion makes. We did see fish as well:) She would look at them and then say, "more fish," and be pulling Grandma to the next tank.

We had a blast in California and I am looking forward to our next trip. It is somewhat difficult to make the trip with two kids but SO worth it. We love and miss you!

Giggles

Army Crawl

Warren is on the move! It is not pretty but he is moving. This was yesterday and he is already faster this morning. Will try and get another video up soon to see his progress. If you listen closely, you can also hear Brooklyn singing Itsy Bitsy Spider:)

Eyes Book

Brooklyn loves books. Lately she likes to "read" them to you and especially likes to read to Warren.

Daddy's Friends

This past weekend we headed to St. Charles to see Charlie's college friends and their boys. Brad and Sarah's kids are the same age as ours. We told Brooklyn we were going to see some friends. On the drive you could hear Brooklyn telling Warren we were going to see friends, Daddy's friends:) Brooklyn and her new friend Trenton. Trenton is exactly one month older than Brooklyn. If Sarah, his mom, has anything to say these two will be married one day:)

Brooklyn and Trenton taking a bath.

Saturday we headed down to Oktoberfest. Warren fell asleep while the rest of us enjoyed some brats, nachos and funnel cake.

Brad pulled Trenton and Brooklyn in the wagon. They looked pretty cute.

Sarah, Tanner, Charlie and Warren. Tanner is 13 days older than Warren. They didn't really interact too much but next time they see each other we're sure they will be play pals.