A New Day Every Day

So we have the flu here... I got it first, and then passed it on to Juan and Scarlett. So there's really no one to blame but myself when I'm woken up at 2 AM to a crib full of throw-up. It's probably the grossest situation I've ever been in. It gives me the shudders and the shakes. But I have to say that Scarlett is a real trooper. Her spirits are up, and when she's not throwing up she's feisty and chatty. She has a few new words too: fish (she says "shhhh") and shoe, on top of the old standbys "cat" and "mama/dada" we're working on her alphabet. I really want her reading at three!! A big goal, but it's kinda fun to work on it!! And don't worry... she has no pressure! I saw a 17mo old on the Today show who could read "kangaroo" and "nice to meet you". Crazy!!

It's 1 PM... so far today, I've: 1. Wielded a broom in strange ways in order to resuce Scarlett from the bathroom she had locked herself in (don't ask) 2. Mopped up a whole sippy cup full of apple juice/water after Scarlett decided to drink and spit. 3. Put all the pots and pans back in the cabinet the child proof lock failed me on. 4. Cleaned up all the lysol antibacterial wipes she pulled out, one by one, probably licking them as they came out. 5. Accidentally dried a plastic shoe that "somehow" got snuck into the dryer. 6. Endured a long howl when I dared to wash the precious, but oh so stinky and dirty, bunny. And we haven't even had lunch yet!!

Last weekend, Juan's sister Mariposa was up to visit so we took her to Tahoe for the day. It's not that far from our new house. The trip was tons of fun, and once again,we left asking ourselves, "Why don't we go more often??" These were all taken at Emerald Bay These were taken while we were hiking around Fallen Leaf Lake, my favorite little spot in Tahoe. I think we all agreed we wanted to move there!! (Or at least vacation there!) The last picture is Scarlett touching snow for the first time. She didn't really have an opinion on it... A very tuckered out little baby at the end of the day!!

No pictures yet, but last night around 3 AM Shana quickly and valiantly brought a new baby boy into the world... he's around 9 1/2 lbs and his name is Elijah Joseph. That's all the info I have, hopefully we'll see him soon!!

she doesn't like getting her picture taken at lunchtime! our next door neighbor and Scarlett's new friend, Addy! Just being goofy!

Last week, we had a mother's day/Joe's birthday/housewarming party. What a lot of fun! Be warned: LOTS of pictures coming!! Chloe and Scarlett having a lot of fun! All the moms and their babies! This is my mom and all her children/grandchildren they share a grandaughter AND fashion sense! me and my grandma! Most of us in the group shot wouldn't be there without her! scarlett hiding from the camera. This doesn't happen often! Aunt Peg and Marila The guys had to stick together! Jim and Alyssa with their hands full! Juan and his mom!

For those of you who have asked (and those who are just curious!) here are some pictures of our new house. Or at least some pictures of the rooms I could quickly get clean. The outside! Formal living/dining Family room View from family room into the kitchen the kitchen. My favorite room in the house. Oh, and April popped in to say hello!