We drove down to Humboldt, Iowa to spend the weekend before Christmas with Ben's Grandma Del. Tyler and I were unable to make the trip to Iowa last year since Tyler was a newborn so I was really looking forward to this trip.
Unfortunately both Tyler and Chelsea were sick for our stay and I was coming down with a pretty nasty cold. Tyler had just started a round of antibiotics for an ear infection and was also using a nebulizer a few times a day to help with his chest congestion. We knew Chelsea was sick, but didn't realize how sick. She woke up overnight (which is unheard of for her!) the night we got home complaining that her ear hurt. She, ALSO, had an ear infection! With that said, the kids were troopers. There were a couple meltdowns and cranky periods but all in all, they had a great time.
Chelsea snuggling up to Steve while checking out Uncle Doug
Both mama and Chelsea were under the weather. Snuggling on the couch made us both feel a little better :)
It's hard to take a nap with the kids around! I think they both were curious on why mama was actually laying on the couch for once.
Chelsea and Tyler hanging out with Lili!
Aunt Julie brought Chelsea some of Lili and Luci's hand me downs that they have grown out of. Chelsea was very excited about this Barbie dress up gown!
Aunt Julie also brought Chelsea a glow in the dark Barbie Sleeping bag!
She insisted on wearing her gown immediately
Tyler hanging out with the boys
Lili playing the piano with Chelsea
Lili is great with kids and helped us out A LOT with Tyler. Since he was under the weather he preferred to be snuggled and Lili was happy to snuggle him.
Jon and Shanna. They moved to Denver a few months back so it was great that they were able to make the trip back for the holidays.
Time to hand out presents!
Lili helping Tyler open his present from Grandma Del
A big stuffed Monkey! He LOVES stuffed animals!
Daddy trying to get Chelsea to open her presents. She wanted nothing to do with it. This must have been when she was feeling pretty sick :( Looking back on the weekend, I'm guessing she had her ear infection at this time as well.
poor baby girl
All Chelsea needed was a bit of daddy snuggle time
more presents!
Tyler showing Grandma Del how much he likes to climb! Here he is squatting on her present :)
More Chelsea snuggle time!
Isn't he the most adorable little guy you've ever seen?!
Uncle Steve showing Chelsea the calendar she made for him
Barry and Jane received a calendar as well!
Lili and Luci were very attentive to Chelsea and Tyler. Here they are brushing Chelsea's hair after bath
Lili braiding Chelsea's hair before bed
once the kids go to bed it's time for some adult beverages and ping pong!!!
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