Sick Day

Last week Nina go the stomach bug again.  She had been sick, then she seemed like she was better, then she’d get sick again, and that’s how it went for about three or four days.  On Tuesday, Nina was home again sick from school, and Lyla woke up that morning complaining that her stomach was hurting badly.  She seemed to be acting sick to Mark and I, so we let her stay home from school also.  It only took a little bit of time to figure out that Lyla was faking – she basically stayed home for the TV shows (which they’re allowed to have while they’re sick) and the chance to snack all day.  Cayenne enjoyed the free snuggle time with both girls home, and thankfully Nina was feeling much better the next day!!

Thawing Out and Mobile Uploads

Just before we got the warm spell a few days ago, Cayenne and I stopped off at the pond that she runs by each day, and I let her off leash to explore around.  Unfortunately, for her, she was separated from the geese by a frozen portion of the pond, but the spring thaw is coming and the chase will resume!

Random observation – the two groups of birds below were on the same side of the ice about 25 feet apart.  Apparently, the “birds of a feather flock together” expression is not just an expression after all!  Birds from the two groups didn’t mix at all in the time we were there.

Here are some pictures that were snapped with my camera phone.

The other night I got styled by Lyla!  She was very proud of her work – just not so sure this is my best look! 

This was the last big snowfall that we had.  The kids had been playing outside for nearly three hours, and when they came in they were dirty and cold.  They requested a bubble bath and hot chocolate to drink while in the bath – rough life!!!

Our friends from the gym invited us over for a little St. Patrick’s Day party – we had a great time!

  

Cayenne has been busy.  She managed to destruct the nearly indestructible Kong toy.  This red toy is one of her favorites.  We wedge treats in it, and she has to work the treats out of it.  Apparently, she needs the black Kong toy – the Kong Extreme for power chewers.  Sounds impressive!

When she doesn’t get her run, she’s a destructor of indestructible toys.  After she gets her run, she’s a sweet and cuddly puppy.  Hence, she runs a lot!!!

When she’s not running, she loves to lay in the sunshine.  Nina had been under the weather with the stomach bug, so the three of us laid in the sunshine together.  So happy that spring is finally here!!!

Birthday Weekend

This past weekend was full of birthday celebrating!  On Friday afternoon, we had a little birthday activity for Lyla.  We had invited three of her good friends from her class over to design t-shirts and come with us out to dinner for an early birthday celebration.  Unfortunately, one of the little friends came down with the stomach flu and couldn’t come, but Lyla still had a great time!  We designed shirts then went to one of our favorite local pizza places for dinner and cake.

It’s hard to believe our baby girl is seven years old!!!  Time has truly flown!

Speaking of time flying, while Lyla was turning 7 on Sunday, Bo was turning 30!  So, on Saturday night, we all left the kids at home and met up at Matchbox to celebrate the big birthday!

The celebrating continued on Sunday morning when Lyla got up excited to celebrate on her actual birthday. 

   

One gift that she had been asking for for months was a Janimal.  She was so excited when she opened it that she ran around the house screaming with excitement.

   

After celebrating at our house, we met the family again over at the Williams house for a wonderful lunch celebration of Lyla, Bo, my, and Mark’s birthday.  It’s a busy 4 family birthdays in 10 days in March!

Sweet birthday buddies…