Where to begin?! So, the inevitable fall cold has been making its rounds with Cailin being the latest victim. My poor little sweetie is all stuffed up and sounds terrible. She is a trooper though and still keeps us smiling. Cassidy has been pretty healthy and hasn't shown any symptoms of having a cold...in fact we went to visit our lovely friends, the Soupals, and then spent Sunday afternoon enjoying beautiful fall weather with Bill, Janette, and Caleb.
Then...last night/this morning Lucas and I both woke @ 1:30am to a horrible coughing coming from the girl's room. We both thought it was Cailin since she has been battling a cold. Lucas got up to get her so we could be close to her, and when he went into the bedroom he realized it was Cassidy coughing and she was having a very difficult time breathing. We decided to take her to the Emergency Room because she was really struggling to breath. Lucas took her in while Cailin and I waited (we were told to stay out of the room because of the high level of flu activity and b/c I am considered high risk due to pregnancy and Cailin is high risk because of her age). It was absolutely horrible having to watch Lucas carry her away.
A nurse finally came out and said that they believed Cassidy has croup. She was given a steriod to take down inflammation and she was receiving breathing treatments. Then they very kindly said that Cailin and I should go home. I called Bill and Janette to pick up Cailin and I. They arrived and took us home. Lucas and Cassidy arrived home at 5:30am. We all immediately laid down and slept for a few hours. Cassidy is feeling much better. In fact, she was quite upset that we wouldn't allow her to go outside and play. I am hoping and praying for a restful and healing sleep tonight.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Baby, Baby
We had the big ultrasound with the specialist today, and everything went wonderfully. According to Dr. W. the baby looks perfect! YAY! We also found out that we are having a baby boy! How exciting! Now we can get rid of all the baby girl clothes and start stocking up on baby boy clothes!
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Busy, Busy October
Does seem as though everything is happening in October?! We have been busy, busy here on Holland Rd.
The first weekend of October I had the opportunity to travel to a Christian Moms conference in Grand Rapids. It is called Hearts at Home and it was a fabulous experience. I went with the Leadership team from the Morning MOPS group (I am the MOPPETS coordinator.). It was amazing being able to not only be a Mom but to also be Alicia. I was able to create connections with the other members of the leadership team, while participating in inspirational workshops. I have to say my favorite speaker is Dr. Kevin Leman. He is the author of The Birth Order book (as well as many more). Overall, it was a weekend of inspiration, friendship, and growth. It also made me realize that I need to take more time for myself...
This weekend Lucas is fishing with some college friends. I think they are salmon fishing...I am definitely happy I am home with the cold, dreary weather we have been experiencing. I think the high today is 48F...brrrrr!
This next week we are busy with appointments, preschool, soccer, and Family Fun Night @ St. Lorenz. Hopefully things will slow down a bit in the next couple weeks. It would be nice to have a little break before the busy holiday season starts (only 11 weeks until Christmas!).
Holiday To Do List: Gather addresses for holiday cards!
The first weekend of October I had the opportunity to travel to a Christian Moms conference in Grand Rapids. It is called Hearts at Home and it was a fabulous experience. I went with the Leadership team from the Morning MOPS group (I am the MOPPETS coordinator.). It was amazing being able to not only be a Mom but to also be Alicia. I was able to create connections with the other members of the leadership team, while participating in inspirational workshops. I have to say my favorite speaker is Dr. Kevin Leman. He is the author of The Birth Order book (as well as many more). Overall, it was a weekend of inspiration, friendship, and growth. It also made me realize that I need to take more time for myself...
This weekend Lucas is fishing with some college friends. I think they are salmon fishing...I am definitely happy I am home with the cold, dreary weather we have been experiencing. I think the high today is 48F...brrrrr!
This next week we are busy with appointments, preschool, soccer, and Family Fun Night @ St. Lorenz. Hopefully things will slow down a bit in the next couple weeks. It would be nice to have a little break before the busy holiday season starts (only 11 weeks until Christmas!).
Holiday To Do List: Gather addresses for holiday cards!
Monday, September 28, 2009
Catching Up...
We are all sick with a yucky cold! It must be all those new germs we are encountering because Cassidy is in school! We are finally starting to feel better, which is good. Although, I think today will be a rather lazy day of minor cleaning and laundry. Anyway...I happened to come across some pictures from the last couple months and thought we could play a little catch up since I have been so bad about keeping this blog updated. Enjoy the pictures!
Cassidy, Cailin, and I with my Grandma Huffman. We went camping in Roscommon because I had my 10 year high school reunion. It was a fun weekend despite the somewhat dreary weather. Cassidy went on her first canoe trip with her own paddle (she only dropped it twice!).
Reading books before bedtime (sorry it is foggy looking!)
Cailin eating lunch, which is always a messy affair! 
Cassidy & Cailin playing at Grandma & Grandad's.
Just a few pictures to catch up! I hope everyone is having a wonderful start to Fall. We have definitely had better than expected weather considering our slightly cool summer!
Cassidy, Cailin, and I with my Grandma Huffman. We went camping in Roscommon because I had my 10 year high school reunion. It was a fun weekend despite the somewhat dreary weather. Cassidy went on her first canoe trip with her own paddle (she only dropped it twice!).
Reading books before bedtime (sorry it is foggy looking!) 
Cailin eating lunch, which is always a messy affair! 
Cassidy & Cailin playing at Grandma & Grandad's.
Just a few pictures to catch up! I hope everyone is having a wonderful start to Fall. We have definitely had better than expected weather considering our slightly cool summer!
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
20 Things I Love about Fall
Admittedly, I am a summer girl at heart. Perhaps I prefer the warmth of the summer because I was born in the midsts of it. Perhaps I enjoy it because of my fond childhood memories of long summer nights, Higgins Lake, Grandma & Grandpa's house, sand, campfires, and did I mention Higgins Lake...
Summer continues to be my favorite time of year, but I find more things to love and enjoy during our other three seasons, and I have to admit I love that we enjoy (normally) four distinct seasons. So here it goes...my list of 20 things I love (and look forward to) about Fall.
1. Saturday morning snuggles under layers of cozy blankets
2. Crisp, clean fall air
3. Fall foliage: red, green, orange, yellow, brown
4. Apple cider
5. Cozy sweaters
6. Talking a walk through acres of crunchy leaves
7. Pumpkin farms
8. Fall decorations: pumpkins, corn stalks, hay bales, gourds...
9. Bonfires where you want to sit as close as possible to soak up the warmth
10. Fall camping
11. Picking apples
12. Soups simmering on the stovetop
13. Chili!
14. Slowcooker meals that make the entire house smell good!
15. Pumpkin pie lattes
16. Soccer season
17. M.O.P.S.
18. Holiday anticipation
19. Experiencing school for the first time with Cassidy
20. The mornings with just Cailin
There you have it. Happy 1st day of Autumn! May you have fond summer memories and anticipation for the coming season!
Summer continues to be my favorite time of year, but I find more things to love and enjoy during our other three seasons, and I have to admit I love that we enjoy (normally) four distinct seasons. So here it goes...my list of 20 things I love (and look forward to) about Fall.
1. Saturday morning snuggles under layers of cozy blankets
2. Crisp, clean fall air
3. Fall foliage: red, green, orange, yellow, brown
4. Apple cider
5. Cozy sweaters
6. Talking a walk through acres of crunchy leaves
7. Pumpkin farms
8. Fall decorations: pumpkins, corn stalks, hay bales, gourds...
9. Bonfires where you want to sit as close as possible to soak up the warmth
10. Fall camping
11. Picking apples
12. Soups simmering on the stovetop
13. Chili!
14. Slowcooker meals that make the entire house smell good!
15. Pumpkin pie lattes
16. Soccer season
17. M.O.P.S.
18. Holiday anticipation
19. Experiencing school for the first time with Cassidy
20. The mornings with just Cailin
There you have it. Happy 1st day of Autumn! May you have fond summer memories and anticipation for the coming season!
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Welcome September!
Happy September! I am keeping my fingers crossed that we will have a lovely September weather-wise. It has been unseasonable cool, but this week as warmed up! YAY!
We have officially started soccer season. Cassidy, Cailin and I attended our first soccer game decked out in our soccer/Frankenmuth gear. The girls sure look cute in their little soccer shirts. I will have to take some pictures of them sporting their gear. Lucas' team is quite good this season. He claims they are the best team he has had in 8 years. I have to admit they are pretty exciting to watch. They played North Branch on Monday and mercied them (9-0). We look forward to a successful season.
Cassidy will start 3 year old preschool next Tuesday (Sept. 8th). We are pretty excited. She has a new backpack and some new clothes, so she is pretty excited. Her school does a neat transition thing where the parents stay with their child on the first day of school. They go through the routine with the parents in tow. We do this once the first week and again the second week. Then the kiddies are on their own. We are so blessed with Cassidy's teacher. She is a Hart family friend and really lovely lady. I pray that Cassidy loves school.
Cailin is getting so big! She is talking more and more. Currently, she is really into Dora. She calls her Dodo and she likes to say "backpack, backpack." It is really quite cute. She is getting tall and has very blonde hair right now. She is definitely our little cuddle bug.
In other exciting news...we will be welcoming Baby #3 in March 2010. We are feeling blessed and a little overwhelmed of the idea of a new baby. I think Lucas is keeping his fingers crossed for a boy...but we just really want a healthy pregnancy and baby.
That is our quick update...hopefully I will remember to update before October!
We have officially started soccer season. Cassidy, Cailin and I attended our first soccer game decked out in our soccer/Frankenmuth gear. The girls sure look cute in their little soccer shirts. I will have to take some pictures of them sporting their gear. Lucas' team is quite good this season. He claims they are the best team he has had in 8 years. I have to admit they are pretty exciting to watch. They played North Branch on Monday and mercied them (9-0). We look forward to a successful season.
Cassidy will start 3 year old preschool next Tuesday (Sept. 8th). We are pretty excited. She has a new backpack and some new clothes, so she is pretty excited. Her school does a neat transition thing where the parents stay with their child on the first day of school. They go through the routine with the parents in tow. We do this once the first week and again the second week. Then the kiddies are on their own. We are so blessed with Cassidy's teacher. She is a Hart family friend and really lovely lady. I pray that Cassidy loves school.
Cailin is getting so big! She is talking more and more. Currently, she is really into Dora. She calls her Dodo and she likes to say "backpack, backpack." It is really quite cute. She is getting tall and has very blonde hair right now. She is definitely our little cuddle bug.
In other exciting news...we will be welcoming Baby #3 in March 2010. We are feeling blessed and a little overwhelmed of the idea of a new baby. I think Lucas is keeping his fingers crossed for a boy...but we just really want a healthy pregnancy and baby.
That is our quick update...hopefully I will remember to update before October!
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
July & August
As usual, I am way behind in my blogging. July was certainly a busy month. Some highlights...
* Camping in Presque Isle
* Spending a weekend along the Lake Huron shore with our dear friends.
* Good weather (sometimes!)
* Farm fresh produce
* Alicia's 10 year high school reunion
* Camping & Canoeing in good ole Roscommon
* some other exciting developments...
We have busy enjoying our nicer weather. We actually hit the normal range for summer here in MI. It has been a strange summer, but we are soaking up every last drop of sunshine as fall is right around the corner.
Things we are looking forward to:
* Cassidy starts 3 year old preschool in September.
* Soccer season
* Indian summer (we hope!)
Now some pictures from the last month or so! (actually just pictures from camping in Presque Isle, because I can't get the others to load! I will have to try again later!)
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