Chicago!

Grandma and Grandma's birthday gift to Mackenzie was taking her to Chicago to visit the American Girl Store. The thing is, grandma wanted to make it a girls trip so grandpa stayed home and I got to go--what fun! We got up about 4:15 and got ready to go catch the train that left at 6am. We were up super duper early so here is what happened with Mackenzie on the train.

Yup, after playing on my phone, looking at the scenery, and talking, she finally fell asleep for about half an hour (we had to fill the 5 hour train trip with something).

Here are some fun pictures of the American Girl store. We had a great time! Kenzie got the Bitty Baby crib and bedding from grandma, grandpa, and Uncle Mike. We got her the doctor kit. She wants to be a doctor when she grows up.

Her and Baby Ann--when we went to the Cafe for lunch the waitress asks how many dolls. Too cute!

Since it was a trip for her birthday, she got a complimentary candle with her dessert and we all sang to her, including our waitress. Such a special time for her and a huge grin on her face!

Her and Grandma!

Me and my big almost four year old--it was two days until her birthday when we went!

Check out the movie of the Cafe area!

All in all, it was a great day and one we will definitely remember! We also took her to the Disney Store--her first time to one--so fun seeing it through her eyes! Grandma got her two princess dolls and I got her the Tangled Rapunzel Dress and a Tinkerbell night night. We had lots of goodies coming home. Kenzie was so tired she fell asleep on the taxi ride from the shopping center to the train station (an 8 minute ride). She did great for not having much sleep that day! We were all ready for a nap by lunch time!

RSV

I never thought either one of my girls would end up with RSV. I think with Mackenzie bringing home sicknesses from school, colds and whatnot, multiple times, Aubrey's little body just couldn't fight it the last time. Kenzie had a bad cold/cough and Aubrey's cough was classified as symptoms of RSV. She also had congestion and low oxygen levels. Took her to the dr, got a breathing treatment, checked oxygen levels again and they were just right. So we got a breathing machine delivered to our house and have been giving her treatments. We are now starting to wean her off of those and are definitly seeing huge results from last week to this week. She has her appetite back and is starting to sleep better. We are so happy she is feeling better and back to her happy self.

Granted, any baby can get this sickness, but mine was not a candidate. She was not a preemie, she was/is a healthy baby, and was 8.5 pounds. We are just thankful it was caught early and taken care of.

Here are a few pics of her first breathing treatment--she does not like them at all! What baby does?

As you can see, not a happy camper, but one that is definitly on the mend!

Birthday Week

It's Birthday Week! Yay! We have one excited almost 4 year old! We started the week off with professional pictures. Lots of them. We did four year old pictures for Mackenzie, family pics, sister pics and 3 month old pictures of Aubrey. I can't believe one week from today I will have a four year old. Busy week too....getting ready for parties (friends party then family party), ordering cake, making cupcakes and then making a cake for her birthday snack at preschool. Finish birthday shopping (at least it is started and a majority of it is done). Friday is the big day of going to Chicago to visit the American Girl store (Kenzie is sooo excited about this as we are taking the train with my mom).

Playing in the toy area at Penney's

Looking at the pictures--always so hard to choose!

That wore her out! Hanging out at grandma and grandpa's after pictures.

This little one didn't want to smile for some pictures but thought it was funny after the pics were taken. She did smile for her individual ones though and for one sister one.

Mackenzie also has a bad cold and cough--yuck! We have to get her better by Friday so she can enjoy the day in Chicago! We are all very excited about that!
By the way, all the pictures and video are from my new phone--I would say it takes pretty good pics and video! Wouldn't you?

In the Army now!

Jim found his dad's old army hat and let Mackenzie try it on--Grandpa enjoyed seeing these pictures!

Aten-tion! Enjoy and stay warm!

God Bless Aubrey!

Aubrey was baptized last Sunday-what a special day! She got baptized and then we had a family celebration back at the house.

Such a sweet girl!

Beautiful cake--and yummy too!

Jim's mom with all her grandkids

Jim's dad with all his grandkids--his parents have 6 grandkids now.

We made Aubrey's baptism small but special. Allie's parents, Jim's parents, Allie's brother, and Jim's sister came to celebrate with us. Luckily, we picked the Sunday before the ice storm and bad weather! As I look out the window, it is snowing again and we are expecting more. We postponed the Chicago trip until next weekend as they had a blizzard when we had the ice storm. We are hoping next weekend will be better, even if it is cold!

Let's Dance!

Mackenzie has started a tap and ballet combo class. She is really enjoying it! Here are a few pics....I will be adding more as we have 8 weeks of class!

Nervous?

Excited!

This little one loved watching her big sister dance!