Owww! We think Katelyn is cutting some new teeth - and they must be big 'uns - because our normally bubbly girl just has not been herself the past few days. On Thursday night, she ran a low-grade fever that kept her up (yes, up, as in awake) from 11 pm - 5 am, but a trip to the doctor on Friday morning ruled out ear infection and strep throat. She went to bed at 5:30 Friday night (and I followed suit 2 hours later).
After a good night's sleep, we decided to keep our plans for Saturday evening which involved some friends coming over for dinner.
Katelyn certainly perked up for our visitors - maybe laughter is the best medicine!
Terri, Marcy, and I all worked together about 6 years ago. And until we moved, we all lived in Maple Grove and would get together occasionally. It was fun to get the families together again!
Here's a picture of all the little girls: Abby - 20 months (Marcy's daughter), Katelyn - 19 months, and Navy - 10 months (Terri's daughter)
Katelyn and Abby used to be in the same class at school until we moved, so we wondered if they recognized each other. They got along famously! Which might be because they're just a few weeks apart. Want to see something crazy? Here's the first time Katelyn and Abby met.
It was such a nice night, so we played outside for a little while. Abby and Katelyn enjoyed the tire swing...
While Navy and her big brother Owen got ready to climb up the ladder...
Mark, Abby, Katelyn, and Michael enjoying the swings (and a fall brew!)
We moved the party inside for a fun Halloween project that Owen brought to share with everyone.
Owen, Katelyn, and Abby each got their own cauldron to decorate with foam stickers for Halloween. What a cute idea!
What we don't have any pictures of, but was arguably the highlight of the night, was when the kids got their second wind right about bedtime and started running laps around our main floor. Abby and Katelyn were chasing Owen and Terri around and vice versa - between the pitter-patter of little feet and screams of delight, it was a great way to close the night! The next time we get together, there will be a new little baby in the group: Abby will be a big sister by the end of the month!
Sunday was another fabulously beautiful day begging for a fun family activity to fill the afternoon. Apple Jack Orchard sounded like a good place to visit. By the time we left, it was mid-afternoon and Katelyn was starting to get bothered by her teeth again. We thought the orchard would be a welcome distraction for her, but at this point she looked like she'd rather stay in the car!
Even the plethora of pumpkins couldn't draw a smile out of this little one, but she did seem to enjoy just taking in all the sights (including some animals: turkeys, goats, and a pony).
If we make this an annual tradition, we'll have to see how much Katelyn grows each year!
We took a tractor ride all through the orchard and Katelyn liked this part - it was nice and relaxing!
It was a beautiful fall day and we were glad to have enjoyed it! Our early bird who normally wakes up between 6 and 6:30 slept in until 8 this morning, so here's to hoping the extra shut-eye is just the ticket for a fever-free week.
1 comment:
Katelyn, sorry to hear you're having troubles with your new teeth coming in. :( Looks like you had great fun with your friends though! See you in a few days!
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