Happy Thanksgiving

 

Our Thanksgiving was welcomed with a case of Croup. Marlee woke up during the night with this cough that sounded like I was sleeping next to a huge seal. She couldn't breathe very well and was very warm. Our kids have never had Croup before so I wasn't sure what to do or even what was really wrong. Of course it had to be Thanksgiving morning when her doctors office was closed. So at about 7am we took her to the E.R. They knew right off what it was, gave her a dose of Dexamethasone (steroid) and off we went. She slept a lot that day and didn't eat anything but she was still typical Marlee.

Marlee even wanted to help by setting the table.  

Then it was back to the couch where her binkie and blanket were waiting for her. 

Rhaegan was worried about her all day. She helped her whenever she needed something which was great for all of us adults since we were spending a good portion of the day cooking. We had great food and delicious desserts so our Thanksgiving turned out just fine.

Snow?!

During our quick trip to Utah last weekend we apparently discovered a time machine, one which took us from Fall to Winter in the blink of an eye. We went to bed Friday night with not a cloud in the sky. It had been in the high 50's all day and even though the weather people were anticipating snow, I was not on board with the idea. Well, I was obviously wrong. This is what we woke up to.

Of course we hadn't packed for snow. We were only going to be in Utah for a few days so I really didn't pack much at all. Rhaegan insisted she go out and play in the snow at 7am Saturday morning so pj's were the only option we had. 

The playing lasted about 10 minutes then the ice cold ankles and hands were too much for little Marlee so we all decided to come inside for some hot cocoa (one part of Winter I love). It was fun to see snow again. I do love the look of it early in the morning before the sun comes all the way up. I am, however, not a fan of the cold weather. Hopefully Shae will be able to do all the sledding this year.