Catching up!

Where, oh where, does the time go?!? I'm sitting here typing, listening to the Hokies play and working on a crafty gift. I have barely made a dent in a gift that I would like to present next week... I knew it would just be started, but I thought I'd be a little further along. I've been collecting the "right" stickers and the "perfect" paper in preparation... now it is time to put it all together!

Here is a recap of last week, since I've been slack about blogging!

Monday (11/12)

Jim had the day off (Happy Veterans Day!), so he took Jemma to school. Here she is in her "new" coat and "new" shoes. (Both are consignment store purchases, but she thinks they are new!) She loves her "raincoat" (at least that is what she calls it) and keeps asking for an umbrella to match. In the afternoon, Jim mowed the lawn. James kept looking out the window and would just giggle and bounce as he watched his daddy. It was too cute! I took pictures and I keep wondering why I didn't video it...

We had wine with dinner, so we put some apple juice in a special glass for Jemma. She thought it was so wonderful to be like the adults!

Tuesday (11/13)

Wednesday (11/14)

Jemma woke from her nap coughing and crying so much that she got sick. But then, she appeared to be fine as she ran around the yard and did forward rolls in the grass! It was such a beautiful, beautiful day... sunny and 77! :)

Here is James crawling on the driveway. He loves chasing after the ball!

Here are Claire, Mya and Jemma drinking strawberry smoothies that Claire's mom (Amy) made. The girls had such fun together!

Thursday (11/15)

We took the kids to the doctor for their flu shots. I had Jemma see Dr. Springer too since she was coughing and not feeling well. I was worried about croup again, but it is just a cold. Poor little girl has a runny, runny nose and cough. We spent the day inside relaxing. Of course, it was raining and chilly so it was a good day to stay put! GrandMary sent two new princess costumes to Jemma... she immediately put them on and has been wearing them since she opened the mail! James pulled up to investigate the plant, which I may have to move!

Friday (11/16)

Jemma did not go to school today. This is how she spent most of the day. I hate it when she is sick... I've been putting small play kitchen items in the sink because James had not pulled up until now... he keeps me so busy!