all clear

Last week I returned to the good old Lemmen Holten Cancer Pavilion for my first CT scan in a year.  CT scan are super quick.  I just need to drink the barium smoothie (yum...ick) and then they do a contrast IV.   I usually get a latte on the way home.  Then on Friday I went to see Dr. Lakhani who gave me the all clear.  It's been nearly three years since I finished treatment and we're still cancer free.  So that's super awesome. 

I brought Charlotte with me to the appointment and Lauren walked across the street from the NICU to join us.   Charlotte was all smiles and completely stole the show.  Elise was thrilled because Grandma got to pick her up from preschool.  

I still get a stomachache sitting in that waiting area.  I totally sympathize with all those people waiting to be called back for chemo.  I don't think I'll ever forget that feeling.  Ugh. 

In other news...it's been snowing for days.  Before Thanksgiving.  I'm pretty sure when it looks like a winter wonderland out there Christmas decorations are warranted.  I mean really - we're supposed to get six more inches today.  Every school here had snow days today and I'm pretty sure our road hasn't been plowed yet.  Only kids get excited about this much snow around here.  

Elise was SO excited. 

Oh my gosh I LOVE this baby. 

 

My mom lets Elise roam free in Sephora.  She knows where all the makeup applicators are.  She thinks she looks "super duper beautiful".  She also walked through the mall to the car like this.  

We tried the bumbo!  Charlotte liked it for about three minutes.  

Two of my very favorite people. 

  

charlotte {two months}

Baby Charlotte is two months old!

She was so tough with her shots yesterday.  She got two pokes right in her chubby little thighs.  

And sister's weighing in at a solid 10lbs, 13oz!

Charlotte is the sweetest baby.  She's cooing and smiling.  She sleeps a good 6-7 hour stretch at night.  She always falls asleep in the car.  Her hair is totally red.  :-)

Does she look like me?  I can't really tell.  More so than Elise did but not totally.  

halloween 2014

We did a little pumpkin carving...

Charlotte just watched.  

Cuties.  Elise actually touched the pumpkin guts this year.  

"It just feels soooo weird!"

And a couple throwbacks just for fun:

(I love having my old photo albums at my house!)

I'm pretty sure I was Elise's same age in this one.  

So cute! Nice windsuit, Dad.  ;-)

Sunday at the Lake

Sunday was the last beautiful warm day I think we'll have til spring.  That's a little depressing.  We had to take advantage by playing outside at the lake.  Charlotte and her double chin stayed inside.  

Of course Grandpa went accross the street to rake a leaf pile just so Elise could jump in it.  So fun.  

Nick likes to throw her around a little.  :)

"Hey you guys!  I'm way over here!"

She loves this balance bike.  I think she could probably ride her bike without training wheels - but I think we'll wait until spring to try that.  

What a fun day!

bedtime at the gootes

Just your average Monday night around here.  

This cutie loves bathtime.  

She loves it so much she falls asleep while getting her sister ready for bed.  

Sweet sisters.  "take a picture of me too, mom!"