A Visit to Dubuque

A visit to Dubuque to see Aunt BeeGee who is finally out of the Hospital in Iowa City after a whopping 44 days in the ICU.

The kids with mom in the rehab center in Dubuque.

Go Kamryn. Really no one was paying attention.

 The Kids test out the old people scooters in the lobby.

The girls praying to St. Peter for future sins.

Brothers don't shake hands...............................

Also since Bridget is walking again, we can now take Chad off the terrorist watch/no fly list.

Glad everyone is back to normal.

Here is her video story thingy:

http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Dubuque-Teacher-Walks-Again-Fighting-Rare-Syndrome-190451401.html#commentform

Tyler is 3

We took Tyler and Eric to the bowling alley for their birthdays this year. Yay. Check out this kids sha- say entry (sp?)

Prayers for our little Nana

My little feeble Nana took a hard fall on Monday Jan. 7th  in her bedroom and severely fractured her left hip. It required her to have surgery and a plate and screws placed on her hip/femur.

 She is working so hard in her physical therapy and is back at home in good spirits. Please keep her in your prayers for a speedy recovery. She would love nothing more to get back in the swing of things and play with the kiddos.

Nana- a day after her surgery. Still smiling.

This is almost exactly what her hip looks like now after the surgery. Ouch! 

Nana working hard to go up and down stairs which is extremely painful.

Post Christmas 2012

The toy donation pile. I could imagine it now. All the toys crying as they are donated to a child care establishment.  

Lets hope this guy was not there to greet them.

The indoor Christmas tree massacre. She was such a good tree. I hated to see her go in such a brutal way.

Patiently waiting for the big water dump.

Gamble Family Christmas

Christmas at the Gambles consisted of 2 breakfasts, one large turkey dinner, and an intermission at present opening time. What a fun day.

On  side note, too much fun was being had, so therefore the camera person was off that day. This is all she wrote.

Look at these 2 twins. Auntie Anna and I laughed together as we both purchased the same shirt for Matt and Poppie

Oh yes, the blizzard that never was, the day after Christmas. Ya it snowed but not very much.

And a  trip to Marion to see the Lewtons on new years eve....

Hamilton Christmas in Iowa City

The Hamilton Christmas came to Bridget in the Hospital this year. Before the presents could be opened, there was some Hamilton mayhem that needed to take place in East Moline.

First up. Snow fun

And a visit to the Hamilton house wouldn't be complete with stupid people antics. The kids loved it.

Then we headed down the the Iowa City ICU to open presents with the kiddos. Thank you to the U of I  ICU nurses and staff for allowing such chaos to ascend on there ICU wing. There were 6 kids, 6 and under and 5 adults all in one ICU hospital room at once.

Reaking havoc in the Coralville Holiday Inn Express hallway, where we enjoyed a fine Chili's catered Christmas dinner.

No trip would be complete to Iowa City with out visiting the regional areas mega mall, The Coral Ridge Mall.

And then back to the hotel to burn some steam off...

Pre- Christmas Festivities 2012

The Annual Christmas Cookie Decorating at the Kellers. 

The Annual Christmas Pic in front of the Tree. Say hello to the cheesy McCheesertons.

Breakfast with Santa and story time with Mrs. Claus

Pre Christmas Snow storms......
 Kevin and Brian ponder the thought of having four wheelers after dragging the kids up and down the street.

My post driveway shovel ninja look. High- Yaw!

 Our Christmas tree this year. She was ginormous!

On a Serious note....

I try to post stuff from time to time...  humorous happenings and doings of our family... But on a serious note please keep my sister in law... Bridget in your thoughts and prayers as she has been diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Disease ( French Polio).... A paralyzing disease that uses your own bodies immune system to attack your nervous system. Bridget has been unable to move and  in the ICU since Thanksgiving and will most likely need continued therapy next year. Stay strong Bridget! Everyday you grow stronger. You have no idea how many people are pulling for ya! 

   

Visits to Iowa and Quad Cities

Christmas Cookie Decorating

Swimming in the Coralville Holiday Inn Express Pool.

 TYLER: "So Michael, why is it that I look like your Daddy, and you look like mine? Whats up with that?"

MICHAEL: "What!"

Kamryn loves what we call the "psycho ward" baby at Grandmas House.  They were definitely meant for each other