Monday, February 9, 2009

The Final Count...

 

Well, I think we have survived the dreaded stomach flu. In the end, only 7 of us got sick.  Guess who didn't?....my little, hardy , Ukrainian sweethearts never cease to amaze me!   They are certainly sturdy little girls.

 
Thank you so much for praying for us last week!  During the worst of it, my in-laws were here and went above and beyond the call of duty on numerous occasions!  What would I have done without you, when I walked around in a post-stomach flu stupor for 3 days, you took care of the kids!

 

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Thanks Papa and Nana!


After an infinite number of loads of laundry we are starting to settle back into a routine again.   Stay tuned for more pictures of Sam on his birthday....

Sunday, February 1, 2009

Why does it always happen at night?....

So, why does the stomach flu always hit at night?...right after everyone is neatly tucked into their beds, you suddenly hear those all too familiar coughs, gags, cries, etc......

So far this winter, I think we have hit every major winter illness... some multiple times. But, as yet, had escaped the dreaded stomach flu monster. But alas, it was not to be. And this time, believe it or not, it was actually me who succumbed first! Hard to believe considering I never go anywhere...except last Wed. night I went to Wal-Mart and voila...24 hours later I am sicker than a dog. And this is not the light variety mind you....it pretty much takes everything you've got for 12 hours straight, then you walk around in a stupor for 3 days, wondering who you are.

Then, last night, it hit Annie. I didn't even bother trying to sleep much - spent part of the night watching "The Count of Monte Christo", on TV, in between the bouts of throwing up, etc....

Apparently tonight, it is David's turn....I am watching the clock...his little tummy upchurn is at about 20 - 25 minute intervals. I'm getting pretty good...I listen and when I hear his tummy rumble, I quickly pull out his binky and slip a towel and bowl in place. I wonder what old movie I could watch tonight?

So, as the count stands now....3 are down and 6 to go! Thank you for praying for our family this week! It's hard not to be overwhelmed at the prospect of days of the yucky stuff.

And of course, I'll spare you any pics on this post, unless you want to see really scary looking people with hair matted down, still in their jammies, for days on end.

Sunday, January 25, 2009

How to Make Lulu

Emie, Katie and Annie all enjoy cooking (both with mom) and pretend.

Tonight Emie was all on her own making lulu - which is her word for cereal - and one of her favorites. She and Katie are doing amazingly well - I had them in the church toddler room today - and they just played - like all the other kids - in very constructive and fun ways - it was a joy to watch.
- Daddy


Monday, January 19, 2009

Is there "lefse" in Heaven?

 

 

Of course.   Any respectable Norwegian knows that.  What a silly question.....

 

 

 

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Thankfully, Emie and Katie have adapted quickly to this Norsk delicacy! 

Saturday, January 10, 2009

Race Day . . .

One of the major events for any Cub Scout and his family is the annual pinewood derby. Sam and dad had the first pinewood derby together today. It began before the sun was up - by helping to get ready for the pancake breakfast - which the scouts host on pinewood derby day. Lee & Sam were up and out of the house before 7 am.

The basics - a small block of wood, four plastic wheels, 4 nails, some creativity and no more than 5 oz and gravity. Today we had tanks, humvees, rocket ships, pickup trucks and some that were beyond description. Some may have worked only in the last 24 hours to complete their car and others may have worked for weeks on it. (Guess which camp we fell into?).

The Car - it started out as the Scooby Doo Mystery Machine back in late October. Poppa S helped to create the original car and shape. Then - through a series of mishaps on weight - we had to shed some - so the underbelly got a little lighter. It morphed into the 'Snake'. The rest of the work was wheels, polished axles, making alignment straight and getting lots of graphite into the wheel/axle assembly.

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We had some great races - in most of the races - the cars were only separted by less than a 10th of a second.

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And the final result is that Sam took 1st Place in the Tiger Cubs & 5th place overall!!

Way to Go Sam!!



The result of the day was sledding, pizza and Wii with friends!





Sunday, January 4, 2009

Excuses, excuses, excuses...

 

 

I'm sure that everyone thinks we've fallen off the end of the earth or something...I realize I only posted once in December and that I am way overdue...

 

But...if you could have been a mouse in the corner of our house the first 3 weeks of December you would have seen that we were one sick bunch of kitties.

 

At first we thought the twins had whooping cough but thankfully realized it was not that but instead  - influenza.  Although, I'm not sure that was any better.  I have not felt that sick in years.  It took about 3 very long weeks to make its rounds through the 9 of us.  Thankfully, we finally recovered enough to enjoy Christmas and make a short trip.  (details will be forthcoming, I promise.) 

 

So, basically, this is just a post to let everyone know that we are indeed alive and will soon have more pictures posted to prove it!

 

In the meantime - here's a peak!

 

 

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Monday, December 8, 2008

Catching snow...

 

 

I wonder what snow feels like on my tongue?

 

 

 

 

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Gotta love the spontaneity of 4 and 5 yr. olds!  Oh my, these girls are tooooo much fun!