Sickness, Teeth, and Wagon Rides

This week Nick and Madeline have been super sick with the tummy flu. They have spend much of their days laying together on the couch with tummy aches. Nick was so sick he went to the doctor 4 days in a row and didn't eat for 4 day and slept most of those days! He is feeling better but still a little bit queasy and very tired of dry toast and applesauce! Madeline is eating like a champ again and trying to pull up on everything!She even has a teeny bit of a tooth showing up! When it finally makes it's big appearance I will try and take a picture. Today was project finish day and I worked in the sewing room finishing tons of projects. I finally got Madeline's cushion made for her wagon. I was going to buy some new fabric but decided to just use this really fun farm fabric I bought with my sister-in-law when I was in Portland. I even made a pillow to match to increase the comfort! We took many rides around the living room trying out the new wagon accessories! Here she is doing the final inspection to see if it is up to Radio Flyer Wagon standards.Madeline waved at Nick each time around the couch and even waved at the guy on TV a few times! She has been chatting like crazy today and trying to tell us all kinds of things. I think I even heard Mommy a few times. Her favorite toys are still the forbidden remote controls and cell phones. Hope everyone has a great weekend and doesn't get this crummy flu! It is the worst, just ask Nick!

Trip to Wichita

The Schindler Family took a little trip on this three day holiday to Wichita! My Dad just turned 60 so we went to do a little celebrating and a lot of card playing. While we were in Wichita Nick and I snuck away and got to go to the movies and do some shopping while Madeline played with the Grandparents! Madeline even got to finally meet Uncle Junior. She sure studied him and thought he was was very interesting to watch. Great Grandma Searl was very impressed with Madeline's hand clapping, waving, and talking. Madeline put on the complete Madeline Schindler Show for everyone to enjoy.

We had a great time Mom and Dad! Thanks for the great trip!

Play Time!

Our friends Mandi and Madilyn invited us over for a super fun play date today. The girls are pretty close in age and are doing about the same things. Mostly trying and being so frustrated with crawling! They just gave each other the stare down and a few pokes. It was lots of fun and I sure hope this becomes a regular treat along with the yummy muffins Mandi made! Just remember if you are bored and don't have any toys shoes will always do! Now I must go pack for our weekend trip to Wichita!

New Table

Our new dining room table finally arrived. This has been a very long process. I will save you long details but it goes something like this. We bought this table on ebay on Mother's Day 2007. It never arrived and I also never got our money back. Very sad... but then Nick and I saved our money to buy the table (again) from Ethan Allen. When we went to buy the table we learned it had been discontinued. UGH! But then we learned they had one in the warehouse in Tulsa. Woo Hoo! So they delivered it on Tuesday! When they unwrapped the table we saw that it had a 1 inch by 3 inch mark on the top. So they are coming back out next week to pick back up the table and take it to Oklahoma City to try and repair the top. Until then I will finally enjoy the table runner I have been waiting to use for years and the beautiful new candle holders my mom gave me for my birthday! Now, maybe I can squeeze a dinner party in before they come to pick it up!

My Little Stander

Madeline loves to stand up! She is quite happy if someone will just stand her up and lean her against the couch. She still doesn't have any teeth! Hopefully some are on the way with all the drool lately. Nick is busy smoking a pork shoulder today and a thing or two of ribs. A nice relaxing weekend! Last night we went bowling with the Brown's. Laura made these super cute cupcakes and I even beat Nick in bowling on the first game!!!!!!!

Now I'm off to enjoy the fruit of Nick's labor.

Football Fan!

Nick is a huge Ohio State football fan. In honor of the big game tonight I made my first ever stadium bundt cake. I thought it turned out pretty cute for my first time and just using up stuff around the house. It is a red velvet bundt cake with frosting decorations. If anyone wants to borrow the pan just let me know. I think we might have to have a Superbowl party just so I can use this pan again.

A collection of fun times!

Over the holiday we have had a chance to get together with our friends the Shaub's. The girls LOVE to give each other the stare down and Madeline is very interested in trying to poke Isabella's eyes. They both loved the wagon and enjoyed their ride around the house while the Daddies watch some football.

Then when the weather was beautiful (72 degrees) we headed to Quartz mountain for a cookout and a walk. The walk got cut a wee bit short because it is a little bit more difficult to hike with an extra 22 pounds on your back. :) We should have brought the wagon. Everything is more fun with the wagon just ask the two princesses.

Madeline isn't too sure about this sharing thing but Isabella is game for anything!