November 29, 2010

We are thankful for Bubba and Gammy's visits!

Bubba and Gammy came to visit us this weekend for some post Thanksgiving fun!!!! We had a great time and have lots of pictures/videos to show it! Enjoy!
Gammy assisted Gwen in fixing her horse...Great job ladies!
Gwen was showing off like crazy when Bubba and Gammy were here...Just a peak at her latest trick.
We took a walk to the park and hung out on the pirate ship/airplane (depending on what Gwen wants to play)
Her new favorite game is going "Super Higher"!
Bubba and Gwen worked on perfecting their memory skills on the iphone
Bubba took his medicine like a champ! Gwen's such a good doctor!
Gammy got the chance to ride an elephant at the circus with Gwen!!!!!
Bubba got to walk with Gwen as she rode a pony:-)
We had such a great time with you Bubba and Gammy! Gwen just couldn't take her eyes off the arena long enough to take a picture
Family fun!

Other news from today:
Gwen has yet another ear wax plug that we are trying to get rid of. The pediatrician tried to clean it out today, but wants the ENT to look at it tomorrow--hopefully it will be better soon! We also went to an allergist this afternoon to see if allergies could be the cause of all the ear issues...well, no conclusions yet, but some interesting finds! It turns out that Gwen has a bunch of allergies that we were completely unaware of! She is allergic to pollen, dust, mold, dogs (but surprisingly not cats like Brad and I), dairy, and meat (beef, chicken, and pork were all reactions, with pork being the worst)! For now the allergist told us to change her diet to a soy and vegetarian diet for the next month and then to slowly reintroduce meats one at a time and see if systems return. NEVER A DULL MOMENT!!!!!!!

November 25, 2010

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Thanksgiving! We have so much to be thankful for this year!
Just to name a few things:
-Our family! Brad is a great Dad and a wonderful friend, Me (I think Brad and Gwen would agree they can't live without me :-) ), Gwen makes it hard not to smile everyday, and now our newest member to be Baby Boy. We can't wait to meet him and are so glad he is doing well and growing strong
-All our giggles--some days it seems that we just can't stop!
-Working close to home so we can have more family time
-Our family and friends--we love you all so much and love it when we get to spend time together! Gwen is always talking about how much she loves you all!
-Cameras! We love that we can capture and share with everyone all the memories we are making. Where would we be without a camera--certainly not relying on my memory to pass stories along it the future!
-Online shopping--it makes it so much easier to be more productive and find the things your looking for!!!!! Plus it saves time, gas, and money! Who doesn't love that!
-For having food on the table at every meal, a warm bed to sleep in each night, and toys to entertain us each day!

We have soooooo much to be thankful for!!!!!!! We wish everyone a blessed and Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!

Gwen decided we needed some entertainment during dinner this week!

The performance continued with her version of "I Have You Two" from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang! Have we mentioned that she is completely into musicals now? She loves Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Annie, and Mama Mia!!!!!! She'll sing and dance the whole way through!!!!! I just have to decide which one to show her next ;-)

Gwen and Joey enjoyed time together getting into everything!
Whitney was able to give Gwen her first French Braid!
The shirt says it all "Everyone is Thankful for ME!
Auntie Ashley flew in for the holiday!
Gwen loving on Uncle Joey
So simple...once just a box...add a little imagination...
Welcome to Fort Gwenie!

The artists enjoying their masterpiece!
Mama Mia by Gwen

November 16, 2010

Waffles anyone?

The Belgium ravings have started and what this baby boy wants is....waffles! Not just any waffles, but waffles with strawberries and whipped cream! I'm not arguing because it is VERY tasty! Gwen has been a great help in the kitchen and has mastered the art of mixing up the perfect waffle batter :-)
"Add the mix, a little water, and whisk it well! My baby boy is hungry!"
"I'm also helping with the laundry! Mommy is loving it!"

November 07, 2010

More Halloween!!!!

Carolyn had a little extra time this week to take some pictures of Gwen...Enjoy!
"Aren't I the cutest!"
"Hocus Pocus!"
"OOOOO! I am so scary!!!"
"I'm going to put a spell on you!"
Gwen loves her kitties at Gram and Poppy's house. Here are Kitty and Jack.