Florida Vacation

Happy Belated 2012!  We rang in the New Year in Tampa Bay.  The panoramic view of fireworks around the bay at midnight was amazing.  Definitely worth staying awake for!  We had a great time.  3 nice days and 3 chilly ones so we got to enjoy the pool and beach as well as the Tampa Zoo, Aquarium, and Children's Museum.  A fun escape from the cold Iowa winter!!!

Here Comes Santa Claus!

Is it really December already?  Dylan is ready for Christmas this year.  We spent last weekend getting in the holiday spirit.  Our tree is up and stockings are hung.  Saturday night we attended the Christmas Walk in the Village (in the pouring rain) so Dylan could sit on Santa's lap.  He is asking for Chick Hicks and Sarge if anyone out there is a 'Cars' fan.  Good thing Mimi is an excellent ebay shopper and already has us covered :) 

 Sunday we went to DCC for Lunch with Santa and all kinds of fun for the kiddos.  Here is Dylan and Cami with Santa & Mrs. Claus...

And last but not least an action shot of the cookie decorating.  We have a Christmas fan already!!!

Halloween 2011

 Lightning McQueen and my little pumpkin

Celebrating my birthday a couple of weeks ago.  Birthdays somehow become fun again with little ones! 

 Cami is growing up so fast.  Her new hobby is hanging out in the walker.  She can't quite touch her feet yet but give her another two months and she will be running around the basement trying to keep up with Dylan!

New pics

I finally got around to downloading a few pictures from the past couple of weeks.  I'll keep the post short and sweet!  First, Chad and the kiddos getting ready for the Northwestern game.  I stayed home with the kids, too late and too cold!  But we are planning on celebrating my birthday at the Indiana game this Saturday.  Let's hope for a Hawkeye victory and nice weather :)

 Next, Dylan's first attempt at bowling.  He loved it!  If only I could use the cheater...

 Dylan's first nap in his toddler car bed.  We are slowly but surely working his way out of the crib!

  First ride on the zebra at Niabi Zoo (yes we were wearing shorts last weekend)

 And the train ride with dad

 Finally, Cami's 2 month photo with Olivia!  She is growing up too fast.

On deck for the next post?  Halloween photos!  Dylan is going as Lightning McQueen and Cami as a pumpkin.  Trick or Treat!

Where does the time go?

I finally have a moment to upload some pictures (Grandma Shirley is playing with Dylan and BJ is rocking Cami while watching the Iowa game) and I noticed I haven't posted anything since Cami was 2 weeks. I guess time flies when you are having fun. Or when I don't ever have any time to myself anymore :) So yes, we have been busy. Cami is great when she sleeps but is pretty fussy the rest of the day. We took her to the last two home Iowa games but decided to stay home today and let Chad have a guys day. Nothing new with Dylan other than he still has an endless supply of energy and a naughty streak. He is going to 2 year old parents day out two days a week which he refers to as 'High School'. Not surprisingly, his reports every day say all he plays with are cars and trucks. Oh well. Here he is on his first day....

Cami's first Iowa game (Dylan went to Grandma's house) And the best photo I could get of the two of them this morning. Go Hawks!!!

2 Weeks

Cami is 2 weeks old already! She had her first doctor appointment Wednesday and so far so good. And mommy is doing fine too :) For those of you who didn't hear I'm now 2 for 2 on pregnancies ending in trips to the ER. Not something to be proud of! 3 days after bringing Cami home I woke up to heavy bleeding and pain and ended up in an ambulance with a blood clot. After minor surgery and 5 pints of blood I was discharged the next day. At least Dylan was so excited about an ambulance, firetruck and police car showing up at our house that he wasn't too concerned about what was going on. But everyone is healthy and life is good!!! We have been busy with family this past week. My grandparents from Texas came in town to celebrate my grandpa's 80th birthday. My little bro Henry is back from med school for two weeks to visit. Great timing too because I need lots of help entertaining Dylan these days! Good thing he starts 2 year old parents day out next Monday. He needs out of the house! Anyway, here are some photos from the past two weeks. Who knows when I will ever get a free moment to post again!

Dylan and Cami at the Hospital

Proud Grandpa and Grandma Bonding with Uncle HenryHappy 80th Birthday DD! Dylan and DD ready for a walk Finally, Cami's eyes are open!

Welcome Cami!

Camilla Jeanne Everitt arrived at 9:44 this morning weighing 8 lbs 9 oz and 19 1/2 inches. We have only known her for 8 hours but she is amazing. A great sleeper and eater already. Hooray! Too bad her big brother hasn't been able to visit as we are waiting for his mild fever to subside.... Ugggh. Maybe tomorrow. Thanks everyone for your thoughts and prayers. So far so good! XOXO.