Sick Week

It all started a week ago. Evy came home from daycare with a temperature. Runny nose and then a cough followed. Scott stayed home with her on Monday. Tuesday she seemed better, Wednesday afternoon she had a temperature again. I stayed home with her on Thursday and took her to the doctor. They drew blood which showed an infection so we had a chest x-ray which ruled out pneumonia. Good news...sort of...but no answer as to why she has been running a 101 temp for a week. Grandma Joan came to the rescue and stayed with Evy on Friday and the culprit revealed itself....Friday Evy's ear started draining. Ear Infection! Cripes...the tubes had prevented that for the past year. Antiobiotics are working their magic now, lets hope we're not in store for another winter full of ear infections.

Corn Fed

Street Performer

As part of a public art initiative Iowa City has placed 2 pianos in downtown public spaces for anyone to play. On Saturday, Evy couldn't contain herself as a young guy plunked out some funky jams. She, too, became a street performer! Shaking her booty, pumping her arms and running around with excitement. It was so fun to watch. Have I mentioned that I love this town?

New Cousin!

Evy's new cousin Mason arrived last week! I stole this picture from my sister-in-law's blog because I just love it!

Buddies

Evy loves our neighbor kids. These buddies live across the street and Evy loves to yell at them, wave at them and copy everything they do. We've also been major beneficiaries when they outgrow their toys!! I'm pretty sure Evy picks up a new "gift" every time we visit. Cheers to great neighbors!

p.s. I think Evy's sunglasses are just a bit too small. They look a little ridiculous!

My Kind of Weekend

Last weekend was the best kind. No obligations and everyone at home, together. We were even able to fit in boating and a homemade breakfast. I should note that in our house homemade breakfast still comes out of a box. But, mixing in water and then cooking it in a pan means I made it. At home. So there.

No Hit Sam!

Evy has been saying "No Hit Sam!" quite a bit lately. The other morning when I dropped her off at school she started saying it the second we walked in the building. Sam, is a little guy in her class and it got me wondering if Sam is hitting Evy or just hitting in general. Scott asked the teachers this morning and apparently Sam is an equal opportunity hitter--everyone is fair game. Evy is just repeating what she hears the teachers saying. Little Miss Boss Lady.