Finally recovering

So, after our last post, both of the kids were sick for a total of three weeks, and Daniel and I were down during that time also. No more 103 degree fevers!!! YAY!!! So, on to bigger and better. Today was Book Character Day at Ethan's school, so he decided to dress as Sir Topham Hatt from Thomas the Train. We forgot to stuff his belly, as Sir Topham Hatt is rather large, and he didn't have a suit jacket, but he was very handsome and pulled it off nicely.

So, the Bauer's are staying in the building

Went to pick Ethan up from school on Friday and was asked to move my car forward because he hadn't responded when they called his name. This isn't completely unusual, but he hasn't done that in a while. So, we waited, and waited and waited, and no Ethan. Finally a lady from the school comes to my window and tells me that they can't find him and asked it I could come inside. As Hannah and I are running toward the door, out walks Ethan. He had gotten into the bus rider line by mistake, which is taken to the oposite side of the building. Scared me to death!

So we get in the car and are headed to my parents house, about a 5 minute drive. On the way, Ethan was coughing and tells me that he has been coughing all day. I assumed allergies because Hannah had the same thing going on and the weather was changing, again. About half way to my parents, all of a sudden, Ethan explodes with vomit, all over himself and the floorboard of the car. I pull over on the side of the road and get him out so he can finish his abdominal juggling act and realize I'm standing in an ant pile. I rush him back in the car, pull my shoes off and throw them in the trunk and head home. When home, I realized Ethan felt very warm. So I took his temp and it was 101. And still today, it sits at 101. So, we will not be "leaving the building". We will be bunkered down in the building for what I feel will be a long, long weekend. The CDC has the building taped off, no one in or out, and they're bringing in a monkey to deliver the meds. Thank God for chocolate (non-monkey chocolate)!

Opinions Wanted

So, any opinions on these outfits for Christmas? The pants are cords, and I may get dark blue instead of black. Thoughts? Like/ dislike?

The Bauers are leaving the building

We're heading out! Gonna visit Aimee, Andrew and Zoe for a day. Wish it could be a lot longer, but one day will have to do. I'm sure we'll add pics when we get back, hope everyone has a great weekend!

The Silly Girl

Today as Hannah and I were driving to HEB, I said "uh oh, spaghetti o's", thinking she would mimik me. Instead I hear: "uh oh, some baby toes!". I almost died laughing! I explained it was "spaghetti o's", but she's decided that "some baby toes" gets more laughs, so it's all I've heard all day. She is very funny, but hopefully Daniel gets home soon so he can laugh for a little while!

Labor Day weekend

Such a busy but great weekend! We started it a day early because Ethan fell, busted his lip and spent Friday at home instead of going to school. Saturday the kids spent the day with Grandma and Daniel and I helped Adam move into his first apartment. That evening, we had dinner and visited with Camilla, Kyle and Louann. That's the first time we've met Louann but she's great! Sunday was church and then a birthday party at the Bauer's. Happy belated birthday Camilla! Then Monday we went to the store and spent some time with my family, mostly just hanging out and eating chips, mmmmm. All in all we had a great weekend. Now we're just huddled in while the outskirts of the tropical storm passover. It's flooded here. Not sure how I'm going to get out to get Ethan, but I'm about to try! Here's a picture of Hannah and Leah from Sunday. She loves her Aunt Ziza!

Daniel

Just thought I'd drop in a new picture of Daniel. My plans to make homemade tortillas for dinner were squashed due to a lack of cooking oil, so I have a little extra time right now. Well, here you go:

Not bad for a iphone pic!

they grow up so fast

As Ethan starts his second week of school, I started to notice how mature Hannah is becoming. Just today, she applied her own makeup and helped with the laundry. They grow up so fast...

Is that water from the toilet?

The bathroom is soaking wet and the kids are standing next to the toilet. Daniel asked repeatedly "were you playing in the toilet" and was getting vague answers. Finally the truth comes out, I slipped and the ball fell in the potty and I had to get it out, four times!". Ugggghhh!!! Three toys were lost today due to toilet water exposure. At least they told the truth, I guess.

My Luck with Family Portraits

A while back, I took a picture of Daniel and the kids at the park. Little did I know, my camera malfunctioned and all of my pictures from that day were extremely grainy (it spent 2 weeks in the shop after that). Well I came across that picture again this week while practicing my editing and this was the end result. Very fuzzy (it's better than the grainy, trust me) but otherwise perfect. Maybe we'll be so lucky as to get a clear and perfect picture next time. Maybe I'll frame this one on the wall, just to throw people off!

Saturday

Saturdays are great days for doing nothing in the Bauer nest. Daniel's done a little work this morning and so have I, but mostly we've been bums. Ethan's enjoying getting to play (this whole school thing is really cutting into his train time) and Hannah's being Hannah (which is a mess of makeup and shoes topped with randomness). Getting ready to leave so I guess today won't be a complete wash, hopefully we'll get our new microwave put in today!

Did God make Gingerbreadmen?

Ethan asked this question tonight. I told him, "Well, God made the wheat that we use to make flour and then we make gingerbread from the flour, so yes He did.". Ethan said "I know that! God and Jesus do everything together. They made the water and the land and buckets!". Interesting take on things!

Kids

Our daughter, who runs and scream hysterically if there is a fly in the room, decided today to "kill bugs" in Nana and Pop's front yard. Her weapon of choice: green, pointed, plastic sticks. No bugs were harmed, but she feels victorious!

Hannah

Hannah has decided that, even though she misses her Bubba, she likes being the only one home during the day. She picks the tv shows, the books, messes with Ethan's toys (shhh!), gets to shop with Mama and get the treats all to herself. She's going to be ticked when Ethan's home all day tomorrow and trying to call the shots!

A New Adventure

Ethan started his first day of school on Monday. He is so excited! He seems to really love his teacher, although he hasn't said one word to her yet. He won't speak to anyone! Poor baby! He's too much like Daniel and I in that department. When asked if he liked music class, his only response was "they didn't let me sing.". He loves to sing and was mad that they didn't sing this first week. He seems to be doing well, no trouble thus far. Hopefully next week he'll start talking and making friends!

So I started this blog...

and I really have no idea what I'm going to blog about, other than our family. Ethan is in school now so I have a little more free time and I thought this may be a productive way of keeping everyone informed of how we are doing. Daniel works, Ethan learns, Hannah plays and I dream. We're looking forward to a great year and entering my favorite season, FALL! BTW, I just love the background for the blog, it's so me!