Bird feeder craft

We made homemade birdfeeders a few weeks ago.  I don't know if the birds would really eat them, but it was fun and it worked on her hand eye coordination!  

 

And lastly- hanging them up with Daddy!

Children's Museum

Last Wednesday it was a rainy day so we decided to go to the Children's Museum!  Courtney had a blast, especially in the Habitot area.  No, I did not misspell habitat... it is a little playground area for children under the age of 4.  She also enjoyed the Curious George area as well as the child size ant colony which involved a lot of running.  Some of the other areas were a bit old for her, but she made up her own games!   Lindsey was a complete angel and pretty much slept in her stroller except to eat. Here are some pictures of our adventures.

Spinning the wheel!

Running through the log.

Playing with the fake Salamander

We played here for a long time!

What's in the window?

The rocket slide

I heard her say "My George" multiple times.

Make the weights even.....

The slide in the Habitot area.

Pictures and Pets

Courtney had her 2 year pictures yesterday.  It was a little rocky at first, but after a bit she actually started to smile and we had a good time.  Take a look here!

Following pictures, we decided to get a family pet.  Since Brian is allergic to cats, Courtney is supposedly allergic to dogs, and I hate the rodent types of pets, we decided on a fish.  Really we just didn't want a huge commitment at this time and fish are about as easy as it gets!  So here he is... our new pet fish, Sara.  Courtney got to name him and she named him after her daycare provider, Sara.  I can't wait to tell Sara!  So far she has fed him twice and enjoyed watching him eat!

Playdough

Earlier this week, we got out the playdough.  I am trying to find lots of things to do inside as it is so hot outside, I'm afraid she will overheat if we go outside except in the early morning or evening.  She likes playdough and it takes me back to my childhood as well!

Snakes and pizza

Pretending to eat the hamburger (mostly pretending that is).

Holding the "Courtney-size" snake.

Using the cookie cutters

Happy 4th of July!

We made our own fun this 4th of July.  Normally we go to a friend's cabin for the 4th, but this year with our new addition and the heat, we opted to stay home.  We had a fun filled day for Courtney and Mommy and Daddy but Lindsey had her normal day of eating, sleeping, and pooping!  Here is what we did!

Brian and Courtney went to the park this morning for about 30 minutes.  Lindsey and I stayed home as it was 90 degrees and that is no place for a newborn! When they came back they were both extremely sweaty and they shared a frozen treat! 

When Brian went out to fill Courtney's pool for the afternoon, he came upon a tiny little frog.  So here was our science lesson for the day.  She looked at it for awhile and then helped Brian release it into the grass.

 

After our afternoon naps, we made our own fireworks (sort of).  I follow a blog that has tons of ideas for toddlers and this was one of her sensory ideas.  It is shaving cream and finger paint.  It was pretty messy, but it cleaned up easily.

It started with simple stirring.

Getting into it a little more-and we added glitter!

There go the fingers.

Then the hands......

It's everywhere!

The final product!

  After we cleaned up our project, we decided it was time to go swimming and play with Courtney's big sister gift from Loretta, Andy, Roxanne and Gloria.

 We then got dressed and watched the fireworks.  The loud noises scared her, but she watched from the safety of our window. 

Since there are so many little kids in our neighborhood, they set them off early so the kids don't stay up too late!

We finished the night with a bedtime snack of popcorn and read lots of books!  

 

 

Here was Lindsey's favorite part of the day.... as far as I could tell anyway.

Hanging out with Daddy!

Happy 4th of July everyone!

Update on Lindsey

As of this morning,  Lindsey's infection did not look any better than on Sunday evening so we headed to our pediatrician.  Lindsey's temperature was still completely normal, they took some blood from her heel and did a white blood cell count which was on the high side of the normal range, and she is still eating well so Dr. Sprenkle changed her antibiotic and said that if she gets more irritable, isn't eating or spikes a fever to head to Children's to the ER.  If any of these happen they might need to aspirate out the fluid.   Please say a few extra prayers that this antibiotic works and we don't have to visit that last option. 

Eventful Day

So- haven't been much of a blogger lately..... but come on!  I was busy having a baby :)  Anyway, I know you all know about our new little addition Lindsey.  She is a pretty good baby so far.  We are adjusting.  Courtney is having a bit of trouble not having Mommy at her beck and call.  That is probably the hardest part for me as well.  Courtney really likes it when Brian and I are together with her and I think the 2 days at the hospital were hard for her.  Not only because we weren't home but when we did get home, we brought Lindsey with us.  She does really like Lindsey and cuddles and kisses her all of the time, but it is time that Mommy can't be with her.

On to our eventful day.  Here it is in a nutshell:

1. Play-date with Inge -in which Courtney had to share her toys.  We are still practicing that :)  Lindsey didn't really get into the play-date much!
2. Professional pictures taken:  A lot of poking and prodding for Lindsey, but Courtney handled it remarkably well.
3. Trip to ER: Lindsey has a very swollen and red breast.  It was really weird and showed up sometime between 6AM and 12PM.  We called the nurse line and they said if she didn't have a fever that we were OK waiting till tomorrow, but after a few hours, I got pretty nervous so we decided to go to Urgent care.  Due to her age, they directed us to the ER.  2 different doctors looked at it and they decided that there was no abscess, but that antibiotics were required and a follow up with our regular pediatrician.  Her temp was normal so that was good news.
4.  While in the ER, Courtney peed through her dress and Lindsey had a near blowout.  I guess it was as good a place as any to get pee all over the bed.  They are meant to be easily cleaned!
5.  One dose of antibiotics has been administered and we will give 1 mL every 6 hours.  I am watching her for thrush as this will wipe out the little normal flora that she has.  I'm not looking forward to her messy diaper changes that are going to follow either.  Courtney also got her medicine so she could be the same as Lindsey (a syringe of diluted juice). 


We have another eventful day of the agenda tomorrow (depending on how Lindsey is) that does not involve a trip to the ER, but a trip to the Children's museum!  That should be much more fun, although Courtney didn't want to leave the doctor and has asked multiple times to go to the doctor again.  I guess it is much better when there are no shots given :)