The Flu 2013

Last week we had the flu. I mean everyone but Rachel, she is much tougher than anyone else I know. I thought I had a cold, which landed me in bed on Friday night with a fever. After 3 days of being in bed, I went to the doctor who laughed and said, "Do you wish you got a flu shot?" Then we found out the girls had it, and were graced with ear infections from the drainage. Jenna's ear infection didn't respond to antibiotics at first, so she had to get the strong stuff. At that point the doctor informed me that 6 ear infections in a year, and not responding well to antibiotics meant I need to call and ENT.

We pretty much stayed on the couch watching princess movies for several days. Here is a shot of Megan taking care of Jenna (scratching her back).

Anniversary Trip

The first picture is of Rachel making a snow angel on our 10yr aniversary trip to Wolf Creek Colorado. We stayed in Pagosa Springs, which has a hot springs. The second picture is of me (justin) standing next to one of the places where the water comes out of the ground. Picture 3 is taken from a scenic overlook that we stopped at on our way back. I'll try and remember to post a picture of Rachel and I both on the slopes, and at the scenic overlook.

Girls growing up!!

Today we were reminded how much the girls are growing by 2 events. Megan found out tonight that she can reach the light switches on her tiptoes. Crazy. Jenna, not wanting to be shown up, then discovered how to climb on our bed (we have a sort of high bed). Wow.

Our girls are getting HUGE! It just reminds me that they will not always be my little princesses, but will turn into princesses who move off and find their own prince one day. A good thing - but a tough truth to swallow.

Bible Nerd Meetings for Justin

I was able to go to the national meetings for the Evangelical Theological Society, and the Society of Biblical Literature a few weeks ago. It was a pretty amazing week for a nerd like me. I also got to see some great sites. I've included some pics below.

2 Tired Girls

These two were pretty tired on the way home from Thanksgiving in Alabama. On the first day we played at the kids museum, 

ate with family, and looked at ads...

then came home, stopping for fun...

No that isn't our dog - i wish.

Tonight we've had two girls not want to sleep. I thought #2 was asleep as I sat there reading, and she made no sound and didn't move. Then a dog barked a few houses down. She whispered "woof woof" quietly. The dog barked again with the same result. I almost cracked up.

 #1 has resorted to crying loudly until someone goes in her room. She will claim she's scared so that she doesn't have to go to sleep. Good times.

Jenna Growing Up

Jenna has started playing by herself a little more. She loves playing with big sister, but she also enjoys her own play time. Another way she is growing up is that she loves singing songs. Jenna absolutely loves to dance, and do motions to songs. She's been able to do the motions to itsy bitsy spider for a few months, but never allowed me to get it on camera until now.