THE STOVALLS GET SICK

Last Thursday Chloe was playing just like usual. I went to give her a hug and noticed she felt really warm. I thought, "well, maybe she's just hot from playing." Later on I noticed she seemed a little crabby and I couldn't really get her to eat. So, I made her a doctor's appointment for the next morning. Come to find out - she's got strep. Ugh. At least I took her in on Friday because I would have hated to deal with a sick baby over the weekend. She's seems to be feeling much better today.

However, I woke up yesterday morning with a sore throat. Bummer. As the day went on, I started to feel yuckier and yuckier and I developed this crazy rash all over me. It was not cool. I itched so bad. I took some Benadryl and caught a short nap. I woke up this morning still feeling pretty bad so I'm going in to see the doctor this afternoon.

Now, I just got a phone call from Miker. He said he's starting to feel bad. OH NO!!! The bad part is, he is leaving for a business trip on Wednesday. So, he's going in to see the doctor tomorrow morning.

So, please just keep us in your thoughts. A sick household is just no fun. Hope everyone had a great Valentine's Day.

CHEESE AND MOMMY

A couple of days ago, I was thinking Chloe looked extra cute so like usual I grabbed the camera. As soon as I went to snap some shots she jumped in my lap. I said "Chloe, can you sit over there so mommy can take your picture?" She just stayed and said "cheeeeeese". I asked her again and she said "no mommy. cheeeeeeeeese". I said "you wanna take a picture with mommy?" Her response (once again) was "cheeeeeeese" So I stuck my arm out and took a few of the two of us.


So here ya go. She was so cute. She was being such a silly girl. I just love that little girl.

GETTIN' WARM

I just thought this was the cutest pic. We got Chloe out of her bath last night and it was so cold Miker wrapped my robe around her. Then we let her watch Blue's Clues before hittin' the hay.

Man, she has a hard life...

SUNSHINE DAY

Chloe and I wanted to take advantage of the gorgeous weather today so we spent an hour or so running around in the backyard. I grabbed the camera just for fun. She looked so pretty in the sunshine. It reminded me of a photo shoot we had had a while back. When we came back in I decided to look at those old pics. To my surprise those pics were taken exactly one year ago!!!! I was floored. I can't believe how much she's grown. Here are some shots from today and some of last year. Awwww....she's such a sweetie.



One big difference - she can't sit still!! She kept looking at the sky and saying "moooooon". I finally looked up and sure enough, there was a little slice of moon hanging out in the middle of the beautiful blue sky.




I hope you enjoy these pictures as much as I did...Happy February.

FUN WITH AUNT KIKI

Last Thursday Kendra made the trek half way across the country to pay us a visit. We were so excited. We picked her up on Thursday and immedeatly headed to a mexican restaurant for some good Texas Queso. We sat outside because the weather was gorgeous! (we actually got a little hot - crazy because yesterday most places were closed because of an ice storm - loco Dallas weather) Even though Chloe has not seen Kendra in about 7 months she immeadately was smitten. For 2 whole days Chloe, non stop, walked around saying "Hi, KiKi" (this is a nickname we borrowed from Kendra's nephew, Jayce. Just a lot easier to say than Kendra). Miker was in Miami so we just had a full day of girlie shopping, eating and playing.


Friday, we went and had lunch with our pal Blake. It was so great catching up. After that we did more shopping. (good thing she doesn't live here or I'd go broke!) That afternoon Miker got home. We ended up going out for sushi that night. Chloe did great! She had chicken stir fry. She ate with chopstix and for the first time, sat in a booster seat instead of a high chair!!




We took Kendra to her sister's on Saturday morning. We hung out for a bit. Crystal is always so great and she has the two cutest boys. The three kids played for a while and then we left. I was so bummed that our time with her was over. For the next couple of days Chloe went around knocking on doors around the house saying "hewwo? KiKi?". We can't wait for the next time we see her. We just might have to make a trip out to sunny California later this year.

This last pic is Chloe rockin' in Kendra's high tops. May just be my favorite picture ever!

21 AND SO MUCH FUN

Yesterday Chloe turned the big 21 (months).


She's such a cool little thing. Here are some some pics of her doing what she does best - being cute!!!!

'TWAS THE MONTH AFTER CHRISTMAS

And I'm FINALLY getting around to posting some pics. We had such a great time decorating and spending time together.



Chloe was so funny opening presents. She got all sorts of fun stuff. Lots of babies and a brand new stroller to push them in.



She also got a couple of puzzles, A Dora and Boots bath toy and a table she can sit and eat or color or have a tea party at. We were so excited for Christmas morning that Miker and I both got up super early. We sat and waited for Chloe to wake up. We waited...and waited...and waited. She decided to sleep until after 9!! Here are some pics of Christmas day. Hope everyone is having a great 2009!!!