Summer Time Sickness

Due to both kids coming down with a fever and some sort of (hopefully) short-lived virus at the beginning and end of the week, we spent more time than usual at home. Jack was pretty miserable for a few days, and when Ella's fever spiked on Thursday afternoon, she actually requested a nap! "I feel terrible," she said. Fortunately, they were over the bug by the weekend, and we were able to attend the annual Kunde family reunion. Ella had a blast swimming in the pool, sliding down the slip 'n slide, and making new friends. Jack finally started to warm up about the time we headed home. He did, however, enjoy spotting all of the bicycles or motorcycles in the area, pointing and saying, "bike" repeatedly. Hopefully we have a healthy week ahead!

While Ella took a very rare nap, Jack wore her robe around the house.

Two sick kids with fevers that refuse to eat means lots of popsicles.

He is so proud of himself for climbing up onto everything lately. I'm not so excited.

We made scones and Ella ate more batter than actual pastries.

She's been requesting 'disguises' after reading a book where the little girl and her younger brother wear glasses, noses, and mustaches. This is the best I could do.

Playing in isolation at the park so as not to contaminate anyone else. As long as there were rocks and dirt, they were happy.

Ella dancing at a neighborhood family festival.

Poor baby. 

Last Sunday Ella and her cousins planted these seeds. Much to my surprise, they sprang out of the ground in two days!

She was thrilled.

During her fever day, she insisted on the bucket. Fortunately, she never needed it.

Haircuts for everyone!

Swimming at the family reunion. 

Grandma Nee-Ma and Jack.

Once she gained enough courage, Ella couldn't get enough of the big slip 'n slide.