Random

I wanted to do a new post but couldn't think of what to do. So here are just some random photos. Enjoy.

Sudden rain storm.

Nicole playing with new friend Jenna.

Playing in dada's truck.

Gotta love those bubbles.

More Animal Sounds

Here are a few more animal sounds that Nicole has learned. I think there are a couple that aren't on here, like monkey....oo oo ah ah!

(Sorry for the poor video quality)

Bird Watching

Last night I was playing in the front yard with Nicole. I went to grab at one of the walnuts in the tree and saw these two baby birds watching me! They're so cute. I can't believe I never noticed this nest before. It's on a very low branch hanging in the walkway to our front door. I could reach up and touch them if I wanted to....but I'm sure the flashing camera bothered them enough.

Five Year Anniversary!

Today is our 5 year Anniversary!

I can't believe it's been that long already....well, until I think about everything we've accomplished since we got married. Things just keep getting better and better and I can't wait to see how our lives will be in another 5 years.

We didn't really do much today for our anniversary. Grandpa came over to watch Nicole so we could go out to dinner at The Macaroni Grill. The Lasagna I ordered was as big as my head!

Last month Dave took me on a surprise trip to the Sundance Stables for a 2 hour horseback ride. They take you up to a view of Stewart Falls. It was awesome and I considered that my early anniversary present.
Tonight our plans are Tiramisu, Champagne, and a good movie.

Little Girl, Big Things

Nicole loves to help Mom water the flowers.

I think she likes it so much because she knows it means we're going outside.

She also loves trying to wear my shoes.

(This picture just makes me laugh)

Maybe I should get her her own pair of glasses.

Talk Like a Kitty!

As you can see Nicole is starting to feel better. She has not had a fever today!
This "kitty talk" is something she just started and it's soo cute, I love it!

I'm Grateful for the Following......

These modern conveniences are life savers!

NOT Feeling Better!

Well, it looks as though I was a little premature in my last posting. We thought Nicole was getting better but in fact she got worse! On Sunday her fever got so high we decided to take her to Urgent Care. When they took her temp there she was 103.2! They checked her out and said it looks like she has a sore throat / infection in the throat. We were told to give her Tylenol (which we'd been giving her) then Motrin two hours later, then Tylenol two hours later, and so on. We also began Amoxocillin 3 times a day for 10 days. We thought she'd start to improve following that advice but Sunday night I was up with Nicole frequently because her fever kept rising to around 102. At 4 am we decided to take her to the ER. Luckily we were the only ones there and had no wait. The ER doctor did a strep test that came back negative and pretty much agreed with the other doctor about her throat. He did, however, also take a chest x-ray to see if she had Pneumonia. She does not have Pneumonia, thank goodness, but Pneumonia had began to develop in her right lung. The Amoxocillin is supposed to clear that up as well. So we're just following the medication regimen for now and she'll be going to see her doctor on Thursday for a follow up.
Hopefully she's back to her happy and playful self soon.

Feeling Better

Well it's looking as if Nicole is starting to feel better. She hasn't thrown-up since the other day and her fever has gone. She's still not eating as good as she usually does, but she's eating.
Yesterday she was playing in her room and when I went to check on her I saw that she had got into her dresser, got her hat out and put it on herself. It looked soo cute!













She then proceeded to the hall closet, got the dust pan, then the broom and started sweeping the carpet. She's silly.




Earlier in the day she also did a dance routine for her dad. I can' t believe how much this girl loves to dance and she's pretty good at it, though my opinion my be a little bias.

The Joys of Motherhood!

I had the joy of experiencing, for the first time, Nicole with more of an adult like upset stomach, vomit and all. I thought that the infant vomit was pretty gross and very smelly. But what I experienced this morning was much worse!
For most of the morning Nicole was wondering around the house whining. I thought that it was just another teething episode so I gave her Orajel. That didn't help at all. I decided to take her outside to see if that would cheer her up. It seemed to, but just for a moment. Before I knew it she screamed out, bent down, and EVERY disgusting thing came out. I ran to her and held her as she finished. It was so difficult to keep my composure and not get sick myself. Shortly after that she had a very stinky and full diaper! And shortly after that she fell asleep. I couldn't help thinking to myself "Ahhh, the joys of motherhood!"
So I'll just try to keep her hydrated and rested and hope she feels better soon.

The Great Outdoors?

Nicole has always loved going outside to play and explore, but this recent heat wave has her wondering if maybe playing indoors isn't such a bad idea.