Finally...Brett's 3rd birthday and Christmas in WI!

Long time no blog, right?! We've had some techinical difficulties with our computer lately (I hate virus'!) so I haven't been able to upload pictures or blog. We still haven't fixed our computer but Kyle got a new work laptop that he is letting me use because I couldn't wait any longer to update everyone on our now 3 year old little boy!

We had a rough start leading up to Brett's birthday and Christmas because Brett came down with Croup 4 days before we were suppose to head to WI. We woke up that Sunday morning at 4am listening to Brett gasp for air ---- probably the most scary moment of my life. We quickly did a breathing treatment which helped a little, but definitely not enough, so we were off to the ER in Chelsea. We were so scared and worried about his breathing that we didn't even put him in the carseat or put a coat on him - we just wrapped him in a blamket, plopped him on my lap and sped away as fast as we could. Thank goodness we live in Chelsea and are only 5 minutes away from the hospital! After more breathing treatments, steroids, and a little rest, we were on our way back home after afew hours. We thought this response to Croup was because of his asthma, but I guesss it can happen to anyone. So scary!! Anyways, because of Croup and an ear infection he was diagnosed with later in the week, we waited until Friday to make the drive to WI. We thought he was doing a little better - and had been on antibiotics for over 24 hours, but unfortunately, the beginning of the trip was pretty rough. Poor Brett clearly still didn't feel well and slept awful. The good part is that he was still a trooper and enjoyed opening his presents and tried his best to be a good boy despite how he felt. I think he still had a good birthday and Christmas :-) I seriously cannot believe we now have a THREE year old!!!!! I love him with all my heart :-)

Brett and his cousin Lily jumping from the big bed down to the mattress on the floor. I love how they are holding hands!

Action shot!
"Happy Birthday, Brett!" Here he is opening his first present :-)


Taking a break before heading to Grandma and Grandpa Mo's for more birthday celebrating.

Grandma Mo went all out for Brett's birthday - she had cake, decorations, poppers, presents, and games. Here Brett is playing "drop the clothespin in the jar". Both Lily and Brett LOVED that game!

Now, to the next game...pin the tail on the donkey! Another huge hit!

Here is Brett's personal little cake...Lily's birthday is just afew days after Brett's so there was a big cake for both of them and then they each had their own small one like this. Grandma Mo thought of everything!

"Happy Birthday to you..!"

He was a happy boy!

Make a wish!

Brett demonstrating the best way to eat a cupcake :-) YUM!

Now to the best part...presents!!!

The next morning it was time for MORE presents....MERRY CHRISTMAS everyone!

New trains!

The only shot I have of Brett and Lily dressed up for Christmas dinner! Lily was so proud of her beautiful dress :-) And Brett, well, he couldn't care less! :-)

And here's just a random shot of that handsome smile :-) I love you, Brett!!!