Better Day

Every day we have to show Eliana the blog. She sits on the edge of the couch, usually next to me, but this time I was video taping her. She was so upset because the Bay Beach video wasn't playing right away, but once it started she had all eyes on herself.

On another note, I'm beginning to feel better and hope to be close to 100% tomorrow (at least the 100% pregnant version of myself). I took Eliana for a walk today and Ben and I took her to the playground after dinner. Ben and I also booked a suite at the Irish hotel (Saint Brendan's Inn) in Green Bay for our anniversary in two weeks. I can't believe we'll be married for 4 years soon.

Strep....Yuck

I just got back from the Dr's office about an hour ago and I found out I have strep throat. I must say it's been a long time since I've had it. I was worried I was overreacting to the sore throat, but as the practitioner said you don't know unless you have the test done. I should be feeling better (and not contagious) in the next 48 hours. I am just praying I haven't already given it to Eliana or Ben.

Little Eliana decided she was going to leave the house. She had her purse/backpack and was trying to put on Ben's shoes. I guess the Noah from her Little People set in her left hand was going to be her GPS. If he can navigate through the flood (with God) he can take her through the neighborhood and of course to grandma's house.

She didn't get too far when she realized she can't turn the doorknob.

Something New!

Watch this first! :)

We are expecting another baby Berger February 21st. So far the pregnancy has been going alright with much more nausea than I had with Eliana. We'll keep you updated. As of now we're 10 1/2 weeks pregnant.

"I don't need help"

She wanted to put her pajamas on all by herself and didn't want my help at all. I've felt the terrible twos sneaking up on us. She's been a little defiant lately, which is not like her at all.

Successful Cookout

The weather was great the food was wonderful and the company was the best. Here I am with my college roommates (Em you're considered our roomy).

Our get-togethers have never been the same since we've had our little ones.

Sorry Jason and Julie, you ended up not making it into the picture. We're glad you were able to come after camping :)
Owen wanted nothing more than to sit in the chair with Eliana, but Ellie was a busy lady and had places to go.

Keel Kousin Kampout (aka KKK)

We survived the third annual Keel Kousin Kampout. We hung out Friday into Saturday morning, slept for a few hours then got on the pontoon boat Saturday morning.

Captain Justin drove us to Oshkosh and we ate at Fratello's.

Then we stopped at a popular swimming spot, I think we were on Lake Poygan.

We had a great time. Now we're getting ready for a cookout at our house. Whew!

Cool Girl

This is the cool girl I saw when I walked in the door. We're going to be leaving in 2 short hours for the annual "Keel Kousin Kampout." Mom will be watching Ellie for us.

Matching

Eliana has become the queen of her matching game. Ben celebrates with her after each one of her matches.

Coloring Queen

It's either been too hot and humid to go outside or it's been raining lately. After diaper study today, Eliana enjoyed some coloring time.

Engrossed

Ellie was so engrossed in Clifford the Big Red dog. She hadn't seen it before and this is what happened when she saw it for the first time.

Some Old Ones

I found these pictures on Mom's computer today. My little girl looks like such a big girl now.

I can't believe Ellie used to fit in a shoe box.

Bay Beach

Here's a quick clip of the fun we had at Bay Beach.

Lovin' the hat

I got Eliana this hat a couple weeks ago and she LOVES it.

Still Hanging In There

We're still sick, but hopefully getting better. Ellie had a pretty good night last night. Ben seemed to get a little more sleep as well. I on the other hand slept about 1 1/2 hours last night, I just tossed and turned and sniffed and coughed. Pretty miserable. I called in this morning to say I wasn't coming to work. Mom came by this morning and took Eliana to diaper study so I could sleep a little more. I am feeling a little better now after lying down.

Ellie loves her daddy time. She loves giving kisses and hugs too.

More Bay Beach..

Riding the ladybugs was Ellie's first ride when we got there. Every time she went past us in her little circle her little lip would be puckered. Towards the end she realized that it was supposed to be fun. She had a blast riding them again later.

We rode the helicopter together.

Bay Beach

Yesterday we didn't end up laying low. We took Eliana to Green Bay to Bay Beach Amusement Park. She LOVED it and cried when it was time to go home.

Here she's riding the train with Ben.

Riding the Carousel with me.
Riding in the boats like a big girl.