Babies+premature+asthma+virus= RSV

While anticipating the birth of my baby sister I knew that something special was about to happen. What I didn't know was how much attention she would require. I can admit I was not prepared for the next four and a half months. It has been nothing but Scarlett...Scarlett....Scarlett. What happened to the good ole days when everyone would gather in the living room to watch me perform? Am I old news now? I wonder if I laid down on a blanket and began drooling and "cooing" at my parents, if they would clap for me like they do for Scarlett?

As you can imagine, life has been an adjustment since then. No. Nothing takes the cake like the last week. Mommy took Scarlett to the doctor last week after sensing that my sister wasn't feeling well. Turns out she RSV for the second time. Not only was it bad news for mommy but it was really bad news for me. For the last five days it has been all about Scarlett. If it's not time to feed her a bottle it is time to give her medicine. If it is not time to give her medicine it is time to give her a breathing treatment. Repeat. I cannot win. Period.

Enough of my complaints. I can honestly say that it has been very scary to see my baby sissy so sick. At the end of the day, I can say that I love her so much and do not like to she her suffer. Mommy and daddy have also been stressed making sure she has everything she needs to get well. Scarlett is not a complainer and has even managed to stay in good spirits. Above, she is having tummy time and reaching for her very first object. You can see the concentration is intense.

Overall, Scarlett is such a joy in my life. (Don't tell her that.) I know I complain about her but can't imagine my life without her. She is the best little sissy in the world. Get well soon, Scarlett!

Ella's First Gymnastics Recital

 This last weekend was my very first gymnastics recital. It was an exciting event and I was so excited to have some of my favorite people there to cheer me on. :)

 One of the most exciting aspects of having a recital is showing your family and friends all that you have learned since the beginning of the school year. I was so proud to show off my new skills and always turned to my parents after completing a task to make sure they saw what I had just done.

 In line ready to go!

 Are you impressed yet?

 While on the uneven bars I decided to take a break in the pose above and shout "Hi" to my mommy and daddy. The crowd broke into laughter and mommy very sheepishly waved and encouraged her to keep going.

 Between Mimi, Maw, Scarlett and mommy.....we had a pretty loud cheering crowd. (not to mention daddy, Chia, Reecie and Ry Ry on the sidelines.)

Can we say INTENSE?

Here we are in the medal ceremony. I was one proud little girl. Puffed my chest out for everyone to see my medal for the next 8 hours. LOL!

Daddy was so proud of me. Oh, and did I mention that he and I matched? While picking out a blue shirt for my recital I was adamant that I wanted my shirt to look just like daddy's under armour shirts he wears on the weekends. Mommy continuously tried to discourage this to no avail. I think we looked so so cutie!

 Mommy, Chia and I taking a pic.

Good Times. :)

Easter 2012

 

"Here comes Peter _______ hoppin down the bunny trail,....."

You know the rest of the song and boy did he ever hop along to my house this year! I believe Scarlett, Abby and I must have been really really really good girls because the Easter bunny showered us with gifts. One word comes to mind...Candy, Candy and more Candy.

Here I am taking a photo opp. after my school Easter egg hunt. Cheese!

Here I am with all of my friends at our Easter party. Such a blast. Such a blast...

After my school Easter party mommy, daddy, scarlett, Izzy and I loaded up and headed to Dallas to see family. It proved to be an interesting drive, as it was Scarlett's first time to travel by car. We made it work and so glad we did because I missed my family so very much.

One of the absolute highlights of the trip for me was seeing my cousin, Abby. I had not seen her in so long and I was so excited to play with her. She was so much fun and actually interacted with me, unlike Scarlett. No offense, Scar. :)

Another special aspect of this trip was introducing Scarlett and Abby. Abby was so interested in my baby sister and really wanted to love on her. It was so sweet to see them interact and to see someone else get frustrated with the fact that sissy doesn't do much. LOL!

Cartoons, cartoons, cartoons. Was trying to teach Scarlett the ropes on the character's names. Don't believe she retained the information.

Here I am teaching Papa A how to color. Bless his heart...he tried. :)

God bless my BB is all I have to say. If it wasn't for her, I wouldn't know how to make cereal for breakfast. Above is BB teaching me how to make homemade cinnamon rolls. It was a blast and I can't wait to see what we will cook up next. Love you, BB! Your the best.

Teaching Papa A how to play bunny cards. I gave up after about 20 minutes because he wouldn't let me cheat.

Here is sissy in a bouncer for the very first time. Personally, I thought she was about the cutest baby I have ever seen in my life. Just wish mommy and daddy would let me squeeze her to death but they won't. She did really good and stayed in the bouncer for about 20 minutes without getting fussy. Go sissy!!

And off to the Easter egg hunt we went..

Here is my sweet baby cousin hunting eggs. Isn't she so cute?!

All I kept thinking was CHOCOLATE! There is chocolate in these eggs. I have to hustle!

Proud of myself, if you can't tell.

Checking out all the loot.... It's called Chocolate!

Mommy being mean and making my sissy workout...

I am not going into detail about the picture above. All I am going to say is that I got caught, ok?

Sissy opening her very first Easter basket. Aww.

She loved her Mickey Mouse the best.

Great weekend, great memories with great family. Thank you BB and Papa A!