We've been sick. All of us, with one thing or another. I've had some sort of evil pneumonia, which has sucked the energy to do anything but just continue with basic life functions for several weeks now. Finally, I think I am on the mend, after the good part of one month spent on antibiotics. The kids have had all manner of cough and snot viruses, and Andy had a doozy as well, losing his voice and leaving him miserable for a week or so. In this time, we've made it to work and school (on and off) and fed ourselves, but not much else. No house cleaning. No exercise for the dog. No blogging. Not much fun at all, really.
Skiing with Fisher and Phoebe in mid-January, the day before their new sister was born! (and before we were really sick)
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| Cozy cove for Wonder Pets! viewing |
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| Haley and her friend Ellis skiing at Ragged Mt. |
The positives: while house-bound with the subzero weather and our illnesses, we've spent a lot of time daydreaming and studying up on Costa Rica's birds for our trip in April. Aiden's been reading up on the fish species he might catch. A lovely mixed flock consisting of dozens of robins, cedar waxwings and purple finches have been camped out in the crabapple tree right outside our big front window for the past week. We've set up the spotting scope and have thoroughly enjoyed mornings watching the birds flit around and attempt to swallow crabapples as big as their heads. We're all looking forward to two weeks of watching the Olympics too, and maybe, just possibly, getting outside a bit more. Wish us luck.
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| New London Winter Carnival |
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