Sunshine and Parks

So, it has been kinda hectic – hence the reason there have not been any posts for awhile.  We left last weekend in a whirlwind to go home.  Jeremy’s Grandpa’s birthday party was happening on Sunday; plus, Jennifer and Jason had flown into town for a few days.  They hadn’t seen Ellie yet, so we wanted them to meet.  We ended up leaving on Thursday instead of Friday, so that made for a lot of rushing around.  Also, on Thursday my dad had back surgery.  It was nice to be able to go see him in the hospital on Friday.  Grandma and Grandpa Yoh watched the girls while I went to visit.  It was nice to just sit and talk with him without the distraction of kids.  In addition to everything else going on, we did some house hunting on Saturday and Sunday.  It is hard to find a house that fits all your needs.  The good thing is that we decided to rent instead of buy.  So, that takes some of the pressure off. 

                                 

The weather was beautiful this weekend, which made for some fun outside.  Steph, Lilli, and Sam came over to play Friday night.  Lilli and Ellie are in the picture to the right.  Then, Madison and I went to play with Landen and Cale (and Ben and Steph) on Saturday morning.  Sunday was the party.  It was a good day, but we rushed the family time because Madison picked up some virus and was not doing so well; it lasted until Wednesday.  I got a mild version of it, too, but I think that Ellie stayed fairly healthy through it all. 

Oh, yeah, and within all that crazy-ness, we decided it would be a good idea if I took a few more weeks off of school – yea!  I had taken Ellie to the sitter on Tuesday and decided I just wasn’t ready to let her go on a daily basis.  And she wasn’t quite ready.  It was a little sooner than I had taken Madison, and I think babies deserve at least 3 months home with mom.  I think she will be older, more routine, and a better sleeper.  And that will make me feel better when I leave her in the morning.  Plus, we are transitioning to the bottle, and this is making for better nights sleeping…. 2 all nighters in a row this week!  I can’t wait until this is the norm :)

Since my last post, we have tried to get out and enjoy the weather – stroller walks and trips to the park.  We even made it out to play in the water.  Can you believe we played in water in March???  Crazy.  I would like some of this cooler (60s and 70s) weather to stick around a little before we get slammed with summer though.  Random park pictures:

                     

One Wednesday we met Tara and Grace at the park for a stroller walk, followed by playing at the playground and a picnic.  It was a lot of fun.  The park was busy with people because the weather was perfect for a day out.  Here are the best shots I could get with my camera (I just got my fast camera back and I can’t wait to use it again!)

    

Here are some pictures from our water trip.  Jeremy picked a flower for the girls, which Ellie is posing with.

                             

                        

I made chocolate pudding the other night.  Madison experienced it for the first time.  Every bite involved the words, “Yummy, Yummy.”  I think she liked it :)