I know it has been way too long since I updated the blog. I didn't even have class to blame it on either! Christmas has been updated so you might want to scroll down and find that post and read up from there.
We have been plagued with the flu again around here. Emmit had croup last weekend so I stayed home with him on Monday, Tuesday I stayed home thanks to the flu hitting me and headed back to work on Wednesday feeling fine. We were bracing ourselves for the rest of the family to get it and sure enough, Wednesday night, Gerrit got sick. Adam stayed home with him on Thursday but I came home from work with the flu again! So Adam left Gerrit and I at home, went back to work, hoping to stay away from the flu! We were all back to school on Friday and so far so good!
Here's hoping this is the end of the illnesses for us this winter. Luckily all of this happened while I was on 'break' from class. I start back up this week but am ready to finish it all up. It should be an easier semester because we are 'student teaching' which doesn't really apply to me because I'm already teaching health.
No guarantees but, hoping to keep the blog updated on a more regular basis. I don't really feel like updating when all I have to say is we are sick! Here's looking for fun to return and good stories worthy to be posted!
Sunday, January 20, 2013
The Big E is 3!
We had our own family birthday celebration for Emmit.
He wore his '3' shirt to daycare and spilled on it. I forced it back on him for the evenings festivities and you can guess which picture was taken right after I won…
I think Gerrit enjoyed the Gopher football outfit more than Emmit, but now we have 2 college teams. You know, you can't have a college team vs a professional team.
Emmit was excited about his work bench and loves the sounds the tools make. A few other small gifts rounded out the gifts. Poor kid, I think he gets the shaft having his birthday so close to Christmas.
We headed to friends for a Christmas/New Year's party and celebrating Emmit's birthday again. We had cake and sang to him before ringing in the new year at 10:16 (random time but we were all starting to get tired so pretended it was midnight and then all went home to bed!). Gerrit asked why we did all that 'celebrating' so obviously the fact that it was not midnight did not phase him!
It was great to bring in the new year with all the cycling friends and be home without any illness!
He wore his '3' shirt to daycare and spilled on it. I forced it back on him for the evenings festivities and you can guess which picture was taken right after I won…
I think Gerrit enjoyed the Gopher football outfit more than Emmit, but now we have 2 college teams. You know, you can't have a college team vs a professional team.
Emmit was excited about his work bench and loves the sounds the tools make. A few other small gifts rounded out the gifts. Poor kid, I think he gets the shaft having his birthday so close to Christmas.
We headed to friends for a Christmas/New Year's party and celebrating Emmit's birthday again. We had cake and sang to him before ringing in the new year at 10:16 (random time but we were all starting to get tired so pretended it was midnight and then all went home to bed!). Gerrit asked why we did all that 'celebrating' so obviously the fact that it was not midnight did not phase him!
It was great to bring in the new year with all the cycling friends and be home without any illness!
Christmas Day
We broke tradition in the Stremler house and opened gifts on Christmas day. It was nice to go to church with my parents (we usually are with Adam's dad) and relax a bit before heading to my brother's house in the afternoon.
We had a nice sit down dinner and a fabulous table display by my sister in law - the kids table was great -- treats and all! So jealous she was able to decorate the tables and have a reason for decorating and know that it would be appreciated (by me at least).
After a filling dinner, we opened gifts. Emmit loved his new 'pack back' also known as back pack. He is now ready for preschool to start! Gerrit can't wait for the snow to disappear to use his new skate board from his cousins too. Emmit and Mia enjoyed playing in a shipping box as much as he did with his real gifts!
We spend a day with Adam's dad and Uncle Travis and Millie too. It was nice to see them and have everyone on Adam's side together too.
We stopped by Adam's mom on the way back to MN and dodged a small snow storm while at their house. It was nice to be a little closer to home too by stopping at her house.
Our trip was locked in to certain days because we had a wedding back in MN to go to. Even though it was a shorter trip than planned, we were so glad we didn't turn around in Madison and go home. Spending time with family and watching the boys make connections with everyone was well worth the stress it put on Adam and I!
We had a nice sit down dinner and a fabulous table display by my sister in law - the kids table was great -- treats and all! So jealous she was able to decorate the tables and have a reason for decorating and know that it would be appreciated (by me at least).
After a filling dinner, we opened gifts. Emmit loved his new 'pack back' also known as back pack. He is now ready for preschool to start! Gerrit can't wait for the snow to disappear to use his new skate board from his cousins too. Emmit and Mia enjoyed playing in a shipping box as much as he did with his real gifts!
We spend a day with Adam's dad and Uncle Travis and Millie too. It was nice to see them and have everyone on Adam's side together too.
We stopped by Adam's mom on the way back to MN and dodged a small snow storm while at their house. It was nice to be a little closer to home too by stopping at her house.
Our trip was locked in to certain days because we had a wedding back in MN to go to. Even though it was a shorter trip than planned, we were so glad we didn't turn around in Madison and go home. Spending time with family and watching the boys make connections with everyone was well worth the stress it put on Adam and I!
Celebrating 3 Birthdays
We made it to Michigan in time to empty the car, watch the last half of the MSU game and grab a quick snack before heading off to Max's high school hockey game. We might have missed family pictures (which later we learned everyone was thankful we cancelled - well, maybe not Oma) and Ella's hockey game, but we enjoyed watching at least 1 game.
Following the game we headed back to my brother's house for a birthday celebration of Max (19th), Bill (26th) and Emmit (31st). It was a great time for the cousins to hang out and play as well as the rest of us to chat and enjoy each other's company.
Following the game we headed back to my brother's house for a birthday celebration of Max (19th), Bill (26th) and Emmit (31st). It was a great time for the cousins to hang out and play as well as the rest of us to chat and enjoy each other's company.
Griswald Family Vacation*
I know it has been a while since I posted and no excuse...I'll try and catch up tonight though.
After our family Christmas, we prepared to head to Michigan at the end of the week. Well, with the huge snow storm headed for Wisconsin and a good portion of our driving route, we were hesitant to leave on Thursday as planned. We watched and hoped the storm was going to miss the area but no such luck. Also, no such luck in Emmit missing out on the flu. Gerrit was fine after a day and by Tuesday afternoon, it had struck Emmit. And unfortunately, it was not a 24 bug for him. Seeing he was still not feeling well and the snow storm, we decided to wait till Friday to head to Michigan. I had the day off anyways, so I hung out with the sick kid - and Gerrit (snow day because the storm that hit WI, hit us too, just not as hard). Friday we headed for Michigan only to have Emmit throw up in Madison. Not fun having to deal with that in the car! After much discussion as to what to do (Emmit had been good for 24 hours which is why we decided to make the trek East), we opted for a hotel verses traveling further (in either direction). We were suppose to be at Adam's mom's and then switched that visit till the end of the trip because of family photos with my family scheduled for Sat. morning. Well, now with Emmit still sick and we were spending the night in Wi, we cancelled the photo shoot.
A night in the hotel was perfect. I was able to wash Emmit's clothes and blankets and he was able to relax with Adam (who wasn't feeling well either). Gerrit went swimming in shorts and loved every minute of it. It was a nice break up in the drive even though it put us another day out.
I rode in the back seat with the boys in our Subi for 5 hours clinging to 2 coffee cups for fear of the flu striking again. Lucky for me, it did not! I was going to be ready if it did this time! A stressful drive that was worth it to see the family, even if for only a few days.
We survived the rest of the trip without anyone else getting sick!!
*Friends enjoyed the updates I was giving on Face Book and said it sounded like the Griswald Family Vacation movie with all the stuff that happened and went wrong! Gave us a good laugh - after the trip!!
After our family Christmas, we prepared to head to Michigan at the end of the week. Well, with the huge snow storm headed for Wisconsin and a good portion of our driving route, we were hesitant to leave on Thursday as planned. We watched and hoped the storm was going to miss the area but no such luck. Also, no such luck in Emmit missing out on the flu. Gerrit was fine after a day and by Tuesday afternoon, it had struck Emmit. And unfortunately, it was not a 24 bug for him. Seeing he was still not feeling well and the snow storm, we decided to wait till Friday to head to Michigan. I had the day off anyways, so I hung out with the sick kid - and Gerrit (snow day because the storm that hit WI, hit us too, just not as hard). Friday we headed for Michigan only to have Emmit throw up in Madison. Not fun having to deal with that in the car! After much discussion as to what to do (Emmit had been good for 24 hours which is why we decided to make the trek East), we opted for a hotel verses traveling further (in either direction). We were suppose to be at Adam's mom's and then switched that visit till the end of the trip because of family photos with my family scheduled for Sat. morning. Well, now with Emmit still sick and we were spending the night in Wi, we cancelled the photo shoot.
A night in the hotel was perfect. I was able to wash Emmit's clothes and blankets and he was able to relax with Adam (who wasn't feeling well either). Gerrit went swimming in shorts and loved every minute of it. It was a nice break up in the drive even though it put us another day out.
I rode in the back seat with the boys in our Subi for 5 hours clinging to 2 coffee cups for fear of the flu striking again. Lucky for me, it did not! I was going to be ready if it did this time! A stressful drive that was worth it to see the family, even if for only a few days.
We survived the rest of the trip without anyone else getting sick!!
*Friends enjoyed the updates I was giving on Face Book and said it sounded like the Griswald Family Vacation movie with all the stuff that happened and went wrong! Gave us a good laugh - after the trip!!
Santa Makes an Early Stop
Santa has made a special stop at our house the past few years. Lucky for the boys, his visit meant a few gifts were left behind. The boys were interviewed and filled out their wish list for Santa and surprisingly, they both got what they asked for!
I didn't realize till I downloaded the pictures that I didn't get any pictures past the stockings! Guess we got caught up in the excitement. Gerrit was sick with the flu so he did not enjoy his gifts right away. Emmit enjoyed putting on Gerrit's new BMX goggles without a fight from his brother - that really showed us Gerrit was not feeling well.
Gerrit was suppose to be in the church Christmas program but due to his flu, we stayed home and enjoyed some family time. I think I was more bummed he couldn't be in it than he was. Singing is not really his thing - although he does it and looks so cute!
I didn't realize till I downloaded the pictures that I didn't get any pictures past the stockings! Guess we got caught up in the excitement. Gerrit was sick with the flu so he did not enjoy his gifts right away. Emmit enjoyed putting on Gerrit's new BMX goggles without a fight from his brother - that really showed us Gerrit was not feeling well.
Gerrit was suppose to be in the church Christmas program but due to his flu, we stayed home and enjoyed some family time. I think I was more bummed he couldn't be in it than he was. Singing is not really his thing - although he does it and looks so cute!
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