Life with the Harris': February 2009

Monday, February 16, 2009

Our Valentine's Day

Olivia came down with the croup on Thursday. What is the croup you ask...Well, if you are over 50, I have found you know what it is, but for those of you that are not:

Croup is a swelling of the voice box (larynx) and windpipe (trachea). Because croup swells the throat and voice box, it alters the sound of your child's cough (and voice). If your child has a very hoarse, deep cough that sounds like a barking seal, it's probably croup.

The barking seal bit is right on. Poor thing...that is exactly what she sounded like. Anyways, our Valentine's Day plans were altered...these types of things are what spearate us from childless couples that is for sure. Olivia missed her Valentine's Party at school as we stayed home Friday. Brooke spent Friday night with Gramma and Grandpa, and we had pizza with Gramma Shari and the Pages' on Saturday. Killer Valentines Day, huh?! Oh well, at least Olivia feels better...finally...today!

Hope you all had a wonderful Valentine's Day. I can't think of any other way I wanted to spend mine.

Saturday, February 7, 2009

Me, Turn 30

I still can't believe Brooke is 2, but what is even harder to comprehend is that I am 30. Brooke's birthday is Feb. 4 and mine is Feb. 5 so our week was a little crazy. Hats off to my husband for giving me a special day even though Brooke is really the star of the week. We all went to dinner, with my parents, at the SilverStar and enjoyed a nice meal. I really did enjoy my day. Thank you to my good friend Melissa for the flowers. That was an extra special surprise! Thank you to everyone for all the cards, well wishes, and gifts. I am truly blessed with wonderful family and friends.

My girls helping me blow out the candles on the cake my wonderful husband made!

Me and My girls.

Great picture with Gramma and Grandpa.

Brooke Ellee Turns 2

Well, my baby is now 2. She truly enjoyed being the star this week. We had a quiet night at home the night of her birthday with special dinner and ice cream and then a Birthday Party on Saturday. Thank you to all our family and friends who came to her birthday party!

Brooke's Godmother, Nikki, helping her open presents

Miss Brooke, being Miss Brooke

Grandma Shari yet again, out did herself on the cake!

Brooke on her actual birthday. We love that smile! And yes, she is always smiling!

Disneyland

This is the first chance I have gotten to post pictures from our trip to Disneyland. Special thanks to Carrie Mingay for all the great tips. They helped a ton! Also, thanks to Gramma and Grandpa for watching Maddie and the fish.

The girls had so much fun. The time of year we went was perfect - little or no lines, small crowds, beautiful weather and we missed out on some pretty cold weather at home!

Olivia of course loved the Princesses - all of them. We had dinner and met each one and we also visited them at the the Princess Faire. She also surprised the heck out of us by going on the the rides. Since she is so tall for her age, she was able to go on quite a few of them with her dad-roller coasters, river rides, and much more. She loved them!

Brooke loved Minnie Mouse. And Tuto (Pluto). She had a few breakdowns, but all in all did really well for 4 full days , no naps, and sleeping in a strange bed. She loved the Tea Cups and the Dumbo rides, just like any toddler visiting Disneyland. She also enjoyed watching the Playhouse Disney show.

We also went to SeaWorld in San Diego. That was really cool and something I have dreamed of doing since I was a kid.

It was so much for Tanner and I to watch the girls experience everything there. We certainly made many lots of memories!

Here are some my favorite pictures: