Cars, leaks, and doctors...oh my!

Oh my have we been busy! About three weeks after getting my car fixed from the accident I had while Craig was in China a man ran a red light and totaled Craig's car. We are so thankful everyone has been ok in all of our accidents so far this year. We are now pros at dealing with insurance and have a "new to us" car. We were a little stressed having to buy a car so quickly (four days). Normally we look around for a long time. We spent the entire first two snow days of the season cleaning the new car. We got a great deal on it, but with it came a lot of dirt. I don't think they ever cleaned it! It was very cold, but really really needed to be cleaned so we could drive it.

We spent the next weekend plumbing our kitchen sink. We had a leak for several days that we needed to deal with. Although we both would have rather been relaxing, I can say Craig and I did enjoy a little project again. We used to do so many around the house together. Projects are a great way to talk and spend time together. We have learned a lot of skills by owning this house!

Kay got another ear infection, I came down with a bad case of strep throat, and Craig ordered his first pair of glasses. Kay was then sent to the specialist and I was turned away from the drug store clinic because my heart rate was so high. A couple doctors later and I am feeling great, Kay now has tubes, and Craig will be able to see better!! This morning we woke up really early to get her to the surgery. She was a little scared while they did the weigh in and temperature. She went back with the doctor without a peep. After the surgery she was really scared and cried the entire way home. She is doing much better now. Her ears were pretty yucky with infection so I am glad we went ahead and did the tubes. I hope I do not have to send my baby away again any time soon! It brought back memories of leaving the hospital without her. Here is Kay waiting patiently for her surgery.

We drove Kay to a house we discovered last year. This house has tons of lights that all light up with three different songs. We got Kay out of her car seat so she could see the show. She LOVED it. I can't wait for next year. I think she will appreciate it even more! Craig took some of his coworkers that were visiting from China to the same house. He wanted to show them a little bit of an American Christmas. I think they also really enjoyed seeing some of the holiday celebrations.

Kay has really started enjoying coloring. She thinks it is so neat that as she moves the marker over the paper it leaves a mark. Here she is coloring with dad.

I just purchased the best item ever off craigslist! I found this adjustable step stool that is the perfect kitchen counter height. Kay loves being able to see what is going on. My arm used to get so tired trying to hold her so she could see. Now, she is able to stand up and help us with dinner. Here is is helping to make a pie and shred cheese. Craig is really excited to make "Mimi" biscuits with her soon.