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.

Baby Update

... or lack thereof! I went to the doctor today and baby does not want to come out. We are giving her one more week to decide to join us on her own terms or she is getting pulled out via C section next Wednesday the 10th. Boo! So that's all I know for now.

Most of you probably know but last week was a bit of a rough week for our family. My Grandma Nancy passed away last Wednesday. She was a pretty hip 91 year old who will never be forgotten. I have so many memories I could share but here is one of my favorite pics of my cousin Ellie and I celebrating Nancy's 85th birthday in Mexico. She always loved a party!

And a link to her obit in the QC Times. We miss you every day Nancy!!!
http://qctimes.com/app/obits/?section=profile&id=167368

Dylan is 2!

Happy Birthday to Dylan! I can't believe my baby turned 2 on Tuesday. He had such a great day. Pancakes and Monkey Joes with Aunt Jen Jen followed by a family birthday dinner. The highlight of the night was definitely the yellow and green cement mixer cake (we have to drive by the local cement plant on State Street at least twice a day to look for it).

Dylan got so many new toys he didn't know what to do with himself. Good thing we have plenty of space in the basement and playroom for everything. Here he is trying to figure out his new motorcycle...
And checking out his new trampoline from Mimi and BJ with cousin Madeline...

Yes its been quite the week! I'm 38 weeks with baby Sylvia and still feeling pretty good considering. My mom took a belly shot but I can't figure out how to rotate it. Sorry. Also our move was successful last weekend and we are slowly settling in the new house. House pics to come. Time to catch up on some zzzzzs before baby. I'll keep you all posted!!!

Happy 4th!

Happy Birthday America! We celebrated yesterday at DCC with a huge pool party and fireworks. Dylan loved them. We didn't make it home until 10:30 but our baby is a night owl these days so he didn't mind one bit (hey- its summer!). Today we enjoyed the Bettendorf 4th of July parade. The highlights were definitely the firetruck, ambulance, police car and semi truck... He is easy to please these days. He refused an afternoon nap so we attended another pool party instead. Here are a couple of pics from the parade.

I can't believe July is here and summer is half over :( Now the fun really begins. Less than a month until my due date and 2 weeks until Dylan's birthday and a move. Don't expect a lot of blogging anytime soon!