A few weeks ago, Susannah got an early birthday present in the form of a new playhouse. Unfortunately she was sick the weekend Daddy put this together. We told her that we had a surprise and when we walked out to see the playhouse, she started crying and said, "I want my m&ms." (Clearly, m&ms are the normal follow-up to "Do you want a surprise?) The next day, she was feeling much better and squealed with delight when she say the playhouse in the backyard. She is enjoying her time out there and really loves having other people over.

How big does she look in those jean shorts and crocs? My girl is growing up!!!

Happy Birthday Aunt Mana!

 With Lots of Love from Susannah!!!

We hope your day is wonderful and can't wait to see you soon!!!!!

SRD-adnoids+new ear tubes=

No big deal!

After 5 ear infections since her first set of tubes quit working, Drs. Washburn and Greene agreed that we needed another set of tubes and an adnoidectomy. We heard varying stories about recovery and were hopeful that the 5 days of congestion/not feeling good would be shorter for us.

Little did we know that Susannah would feel good enough to eat 3 bowls of pretzels and drink 32 oz of apple juice within hours of her surgery! This girl is tough! She also chatted up the people in line behind us at the post office and filled them in on her day. "This morning Dr. Greene checked my ears again and took out my adnoids. I'm wearing my pjs today." She turned down the popsicles and wanted her regular snacks and was ready for MMO on Tuesday morning. Matt and I are so thankful for our awesome doctors and our super-tough baby girl.

On the day of surgery we did a lot of tall tower-building and pretzel-eating!

Oh, and did you know Noah had a big 2-year-old in his ark? Well, here she is!

Baby Update

Right now Susannah is in her bed singing "Bippidy, Boppedy, Boo!" at the top of her lungs. Apparently she doesn't need a nap, but I am sticking to the old "rest time in the bed" philosophy. I definitely need it! Things are moving right along with this pregnancy. In fact, we have 8 more Saturdays before this little man will make his world debut. Slowly but surely we are gathering what we need to prepare a place for him, but I have no doubt we need all of the 8 weeks that are remaining!  In fact we are about to do a little mini-renovation on the house, Susannah is getting some new tubes in and her adnoids taken out next week, and we have a big Easter egg hunt-themed 2-year-old birthday to host. Like I said, there are many tasks to do between now and May 28!

And now, for a little concert!

Week in Review

Susannah L-O-V-E-S having her picture taken these days. In fact, she is now requesting a mini-photo shoot after getting dressed each morning.

Here she is before her good friend, Berkeley's birthday party.

Here she is before school on Tuesday.

Saying "Cheese" for Mia!

Wearing her owl shirt and looking like a big girl...

And, here are a few pics from the big birthday party for Berkeley. These two are such sweet friends!

They both love Elmo, Joseph (could he be any cuter?) and cupcakes with chocolate icing!

Happy Sunday to you!

Oh, the doctor...

Unfortunately we ended our week with yet another trip to the doctor. Poor Susannah spiked a fever on Thursday night and could even tell me what figured was the issue- "Mommy, my ear is bothering you." This of course, means that her ear is hurting her, not me, but she doesn't quite have all those pronouns down yet. She then told me that she needed to go see our doctor. What a smart girl! I am definitely thankful that she can communicate with me and let me know what is hurting her even though I hate to hear it! Here is our sick girl today with two tigers and a sasso. She is feeling MUCH better though. Thank goodness! 

In what turned out to be a prophetic move, Susannah and I made a totally awesome purchase on a rainy trip to Buy Buy Baby on Monday. She spotted this Elmo doctor kit and had to have it. She was so thrilled to be able to check her ears like Dr. Washburn. Of course, when we got home, we used a different patient. Here is Elmo on the operating ottoman.

Getting his ears checked by the big bird otiscope. And, then a check of Susannah's ears for good measure. Apparently she missed something.

We use a thermometer that swipes across her forehead (although irregular, still much more pleasant than the alternative). Here she is checking her temp with the Burt thermometer.

Finally, she's taking a listen to her heart with the help of Cookie Monster. 

Here's hoping this ear infection passes soon and our girl is back to normal very soon. Happy Saturday!

Another Rainy Day...

Although this might be cute, we sure are tired of the rain around here!