Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween to you all!



Abby was able to dress up for school this morning. Evan wasn't supposed to, so I didn't get a picture of him in his costume yet. But here's my Princess Abby:

A day of 1sts

Today was Abby's first time going to a classmate's house to play after school. She went to one of the little boy's house that she is always talking about. She had a great time. Since the boy's mom picked her up from school, I had a few hours to myself after my morning at NIU. I met Josh for lunch at Noodles & Co. Then I came home and cleaned the house. I was really excited that I had some time to sit and read but also sad that my baby wasn't with me.

Today was also Evan's 1st basketball time. It was an away game but they were playing in the next town. His team didn't win but it was a close game. He played a fair amount and did a good job. It was a lot of fun watching the game. I can't wait for the next one!

Fall Family Fun

This weekend was wonderful. For the first time in awhile, we didn't have any commitments this weekend and we got to spend some time relaxing.

Saturday we went to the Pumpkin Festival in Sycamore.


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Pumpkin fest is held on the courthouse lawn.



People decorate pumpkins and enter them into a contest. Here are some of our favorites:




Yoda!






Abby and her Daddy:

New picture of Abby

Spreading the germs

Abby stared sniffling on Friday afternoon and I thought it was allergies. Until I started feeling sick yesterday. I think we both have a cold now. Yuck. Mine is so bad that I stayed home sick from class this morning. On the upside, there aren't too many days that I get to snuggle up in bed, watch Oprah and baby myself.

Weekend Update

This weekend was busy. My cousin came from Michigan to visit and attend my sister's bachelorette party. Saturday was my sister's bachelorette party. It was a fun time.
Sunday was the town parade and Abby marched in it with her Daisy troop.




After the parade the family got together to celebrate mine and my Mom's birthday. We had a pretty cake!





My sister and her fiance' got me a cute Hello Kitty tote bag with a matching wallet. My Aunt gave me some pumpkin soap, a book and some scrapbook stuff. She also gave me a gift card to Barnes and Noble which is totally burning a hole in my pocket. My parents gave me two pretty necklaces, a subscription to National Geographic and a gift card for Torrid. All kinds of cool goodies!

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Overdue Update

Wow, I haven't updated in awhile. That would be because school is in session and life is crazy!
+No cancer in my lymph node!
-lymph nodes still oddly enlarged, will check again in 3-6 months
+no thyroid cells detected, so cancer is still in remission!
+kids are both loving school
+Evan is getting awesome grades, his midterm quarter report was A's and 1 B
-school is kicking my butt and I'm in the middle of midterm week.