Tired pumpkin

Catherine didn't get her afternoon nap today. She instead played in her crib for over an hour. This is the result of not napping, other than the tantrums for no reason. Needless to say she went to bed early.

Falling asleep with a handful of shrimp going into her mouth


Mommy and Daddy laughing so hard it woke her up and she was trying to smile too.

Then she couldn't fight it any longer.

When we were getting her out she still had shrimp clutched in her hand.

First Surgery

Catherine had her first surgery this morning. She had a rough few months with ear infections, runny nose, cough, fluid constantly on her ears, and fevers. She had 4 rounds of antibiotics but many more infections we believe. We went for tubes in both ears this morning. We waited for 2 hours before the surgery started. And Catherine was such a trooper. She didn't fuss one bit while waiting. After the Versed, she was loopy. She would sit up, lay down, flop around, try to give her toys insistently to the hospital staff. The doctor said we should notice instant improvement with her hearing due to suctioning out so much mucus from behind her ear drums. She also had an infection recently so we have special drops for 1 week to give. She was cranky just for a bit while in the hospital but was good the rest of the day.
We are so thankful all went well and pray this helps her hearing.

Her she is pre-op. Reading a book she got on Easter.

Hanging out with Daddy before surgery

Poor thing. She was so out of it but loved that popsicle.

Cleaning the tables later that afternoon

Happy Easter

I'm not going to go through and write captions on all these. But here was our wonderful Easter. Catherine had her face painted like a bunny at daycare the Friday before. She didn't seem to mind the paint until it had to be scrubbed off. On Saturday, we dyed eggs outside. I found this spinner that allowed us to have Catherine involved in the fun. The next morning she found her basket with all kinds of surprises. She even found an egg with animal crackers inside. We got all dressed up for church, which was a wonderful sermon about the Resurrection. After church and some lunch, Catherine went on a hunt for Easter eggs in the front yard and sometimes would humor me with wearing her rabbit ears. She then got to play with her bubbles. That was a huge mess if you can see her dress. But this past weekend was wonderful.

March Happenings

We found out earlier this month we're expecting a boy. It's much harder this time around deciding on a name for some reason. Catherine doesn't quite get it yet but is unsure why mommy's lap isn't as comfy as before. She is becoming more vocal and loud. Can't wait to see the difference after tubes next week. Jonathan has treatment planning boards this week and has been super busy, especially with his oral surgery rotation currently. We're excited to have him around more often after Friday. With the weather becoming warmer we are outside more and more. Catherine loves running around, chasing bubbles, sliding, finding flowers (really weeds or dead grass). And the more she's outside, the better she naps!

Catherine loves to play in the kitchen while I'm cooking. She pushes me out of the way to get to whatever she needs at the moment.

This was her hair-do after daycare one day. She loves to have bows in her hair.

Jonathan and I ready to go to the Dentac 99th Birthday Ball. We didn't get very good pictures do to being distracted by her running in and out of the photo.

The residents' wives at the ball.

We're were so thankful my parents were able to come to babysit that weekend. We had lots to do so that got lots of time with Catherine while here. She really liked to snuggle with Grandpa before bedtime.

She's not that into popsicles because they're cold


Going for a ride

Instead of wearing her bathrobe to stay warm while sick, she opted for mom's sweater

She's taking care of her doll.

God's Promise

We had storms off and on over the past couple of days. Last evening this beautiful rainbow appeared. I can't remember ever seeing such a vivid one. There was at least one other one above this. We tried showing Catherine but she was more interested in the puddle in the front yard and the dog across the street.

Feb 2010

Here are a few pictures of our February. I can't imagine how hard it is going to be for me to blog once the second baby gets here. I have found since Catherine is more active and we're going/doing more it is quite difficult. But I try to do my best.
By the way, we are taking her in April 5 for tubes.

Catherine loves to play outside. It was still chilly here but nonetheless fun.


Not sure who she talks to on the phone but it is often.

Pretty with her bracelets

Un-folding her laundry

She can push herself back on her bike and will peek around the corner

Catherine will constantly pull things out of the cabinets especially when mommy is cooking

Caught in the fridge again

But she thinks it is funny