In Case You Haven't Seen It (333/365)

The best picture taken at Kaylee's birthday party from the other night, courtesy of Charles. I can't help but laugh! If you were wondering, she was upset because she couldn't help blow out the candles. Gotta love those girls.

I'm Sure Someone is Happy (332/365)

Please excuse my short posts from days past. I've been really under
the weather since right before Thanksgiving and I'm finally starting
to feel better.

Except, now I have very little voice at all. Which is fine, I'll take
that over the extreme sinus pain, body aches, and fatigue any day. But
I can't help but wonder if this is God's way of telling me I need to
STFU. ;)

So for now, just call me wheezy. Or Marge Simpson. In fact I sound A
LOT like Marge at the moment. It's Matt's dream come true.

Did I just say that?

It's Awfully Quiet Without You (331/365)

Well that sure didn't last long! I hope you enjoy the rest of your
vacation with Grammy! Miss you, little monkey. We all do.

Happy Bday to You! (330/365)

You act like a monkey…and your Dad smells like one too!

Happy Turkey Day! (329/365)

Got Any Grapes? (328/365)

Waddle, waddle.

Baby It's Cold Outside (327/365)

Yesterday it was nearly 70*F, very unusual for Illinois in late
November. Today, well, take a look at how bundled up Izzy was at the
park. What a difference 24 hours makes!!

Go Big Blue! (326/365)

Since Grandma couldn't come to us tonight due to a basketball game, we
went to her. Needless to say we all had a good time, especially the
girls. I think the two big girls would make really great cheerleaders
someday!

Grandpa's Got His Fairies (325/365)

And all is right with the world.

Well, They Come By It Honestly (324/365)

Both of them are in love with Grandma's new toy, the iPad.

At least they are sharing nicely.

What a Difference a Year Makes (323/365)

It's hard to believe that it's already been a year since Izzy's surgery, and all that is left to remind us of that day are pictures and a very thin white scar on her chest that looks no worse than a cat scratch. She's come a long way in those 365 days, thank you to all who helped us through that hard time. You made life a little easier for us all just by being there for support and for that I am forever in your debt.

Her health is definitely something I am thankful for this holiday season. What a difference a year makes, indeed.

Well I Made It (322/365)

The only issue I had was when it got dark, I was worried I wasn't
where I needed to be because nothing looked familiar at night. When we
got home, Dad and I made dinner and we all sat around the TV and
watched Charlie Brown Thanksgiving. It was a great end to a long day.
Thanks for thinking about me!

Don't Kill Me, Grandma (321/365)

We've been enjoying Alice's birthday decorations since her party. I
know that was ages ago, but Matt really did do a great job putting it
up. Anyway, during lunch today I decided to take it all down and put a
few of the items up in the girls' room since I know we'll be
decorating for CHRISTMAS soon (I seriously can't believe it's that
time of year again).

Anyway, Iz was S L O W L Y working on the remains of her lunch when I
went to their room to hang the decorations. When I came back, I found
Izzy's hair like this (she's also sporting an Auntie Annie smile in
the first pic - so cute)! I've often told Cindy that one of these
days I'm just going to spike up that natural faux hawk she's got going
on - Grandma begged me not to.

Well, Grandma, we decided to go with it today. How do you like it? :)

I must go pack now. I'll never get out of here tomorrow after lunch
like I planned if I don't get my act together now. I've been SUPER
sick to my stomach all day today with nerves. Think of me please. I
can totally handle getting lost (which I don't anticipate happening),
but what's getting to me is that I worry I'm going to kill us all. I
sure hope I sleep tonight.

Wish Me Luck (320/365)

Matt won't be able to take his exam until Tuesday and he needs the weekend to study, SO...I'm going to drive down to J'ville by myself (well, the girls will be with me, but that doesn't really help) on Thursday or Friday. It's not exactly high up on my list of things I want to do, but hopefully we'll make it through the day unscathed. Hell, hopefully I can make it into the car without having a nervous breakdown and I decide that I can't do it by myself after all. I'm gonna need a lot of luck that I don't freak out in the middle of the highway. Ugh.

I'll Take More Days Like Today, Please (319/365)

You all know that Alice has been a handful lately. It's gotten so bad
lately that I urn for bedtime because by then I just can't take it
anymore and I need a break. Well anyway, today she was fabulous! She
didn't fight me during any of her meals, she listened very well,
together we cleaned up toys in record time, she shared well with Izzy,
she only got sassy a few times, etc. We even got to do several fun
things together today, which was really a treat.

I don't know if she was just having a good day and I got lucky, or if
this is the start of something better. Either way I don't care. I will
rejoice that she gave me one nearly perfect day, and hope that they
continue.