Winter Blues

Needless to say we are so sick of winter at the Fevold household! It is freezing outside and we are just plain not used to it after having such nice weather for such an extended period. The girls are definitely bred from me considering they pretty much hate any weather under 32 degrees. And so does there immune system. They have gotten every bug under the sun as have all the other little children at the daycare. It is being passed around like the plague. Addi has had a running nose for a year. And Franki is down to saying "Go away cough, leave me alone". This girl knows she wants to feel 100% again. She also had hernia surgery. Her little belly button popped out and now it is all fixed. It was a quick day procedure with the doctor I work with and trust 100%. She did really well, her usual feisty self, even the drugs couldnt keep away the little personality that she has. The called me early from recovery saying this mom needs to come get her child jumping out of the bed and yelling for me?! Yep thats my girl. Despite her numbness in her belly and her pain medications she wanted just like her mama to do everything and anything by herself. She would get mad if you tried helping her get to the bathroom or get her to sit down. She is truly her mother's child, persistent, independent and on the go at anytime. She was feeling all better in no time and was running around flipping off the couch quickly. So lests hope soon we will have some warm weather to get out all of our dust bunnies from the long winter! Addi is throwing no and mine all over the  place lately and she is ready to run and play outside! Her are some great shots caught on the phone and in the moment!

Post mickey mouse live this past weekend: Addi was caught smiling and laughing and shaking her bummy the whole time!Franki wanted more princessed and popcorn

Her new twinkle toes from uncle arch!

A cupcake outing on a cold day, it was the reward for the girls tolerating a cold walk!

Sister Love

Her and Doc with matching bandaids post surgery!

Leprechaun Love!

One year Pictures!

We have been busy battling the winter viruses, runny noses, and birthday bliss. Some good some bad but that is what the winter in Chicago entails. Both girls were sick for over 10 days. It was grueling process but we are all on the mend and have even gotten to enjoy some snow days recently. We have built snowmen with friends and just relaxed as a family. Check out our pictures of our sweet sisters!
We are loving these beautiful girls and there forever growing relationship.

Happy 1st Birthday!

Adelina Antoinette will be one this week! I still cannot believe that one year ago we were getting ready to have this sweet girl. She has brought so much joy into all of our lives. She lights up a room with her crooked toothy grin and mischevious eyes! The love between Franki and Addi is undeniable and absolutely amazing to watch. They can make each other laugh at the slightest facial expression, movement, touch. Addi is currently into everything her sister does, she gets frustrated if she cant do what Franki does, i.e jump off the couch, climb all over everything, eat certain foods, etc. I should also state she is one tough cookie. If she wants to do something or get something she will do everything in her power to get it. She has all boys in her school room at school and I think maybe she learns a thing or two about roughness from them. She inhales when she laughs  and it always takes her a minute to catch her breath. She has the sweetest little elbow dimples that I could kiss forever. She loves giving open mouth kisses to everyone. She says, HI , mama, dada, hulk, night night, bye bye, ball, nana and is very vocal and finds a way to communicate with us through pointing and sounds. We have been working on signs with her, she can do food, all done, milk, cup. She loves playing with anything that tests her motor skills such as opening and closing cups, stacking items, mixing water, etc. Her mind is always at work looking for new things to learn and do. She goes up stairs well but down is a whole other story. She really just adds a whole other personality to this home that I cant imagine our lives without. She literally has brought so much Love into all of our hearts and home (Thats what a Valentine's Baby will do :)) She gives the best hugs and greetings. She literally runs into the arms of people she knows to hug and snuggle her head up onto your leg or shoulder. (or just wipe her nose all over your shirt).  Almost Happy Birthday to my Amazing little Lovebug!

Franki is now 2.5 years old. She turns everything into song nowadays. She is a talking machine. Everyday her recall and her amount of knowledge continue to amaze me. She constantly talks about her love for different people. Her favorite things are school, friends, family and dancing. She loves being surrounded by people and entertaining everyone. She can be shy at first but as soon as she gets to know you watch out because youll have a new best buddy! She is such a sweet tender hearted kid. She always says please and thank you. She constantly shares stuff with her friends and most of the times listens really well. She is cautious and curious which makes for an interesting combination.  She is an amazing big sister and daughter. Her little smile continues to light up our life and gets her out of all kinds of sticky situations!

little update!

 

Love these Girls!

Addi is 11 months old! One month to go until our little girl turns one! She runs all over the house literally sometimes I cant find her, considering she hides under tables and behind curtains! She loves anything and everything that Franki does. She loves popsicles, lolipos and animal crackers. She eats her way through the day. Her litttle giggle is infectious. She loves to say hi, hulk, buh bye. She makes goofy noises all the times and waits for your attention very patiently. She smells of perfect baby bliss. She is so content and can play pretty much all day as long as someone is close by listening or akcnowledging her.  Love me little love bug!

 

Franki: As she would say im 2 and a half and my name is Franki cesca kaureen feevol. She is one smart cookie. She talks all day long. Most everything is now understandable. She is very verbal and articulate. She loves to give compliments and flash that beautiful dimply grin. She is so much fun to be around. She still is a very cuddly, light hearted girl. She loves holding hands, dancing, playing baby dolls, painting and making Addi laugh. She loves school. She is getting into what she wears and I just love the way she asks me in the morning. Mama what me wearing today? Oh so gorgeous or I love it! This little girl lights up all of our lives! And as she would say she is the best sister ever!

 

 

Happy new year!

Merry Christmas and Happy new Year!

Life has been in full swing lately between, work, dance recitalsl, the holiday and just lots of quality down time with family and friends! The girls are growing so quickly and changing so much these days it is hard not to soak up as much time as possible with them. This means lots of playroom time and lots of dollies, balls, art projects and cuddling. Its been a wonderful year this year as I reflect on all the different things that have happened. We welcomed the sweetest little Addi into our home and we are forever changed again with the love that this little one came with. It has been so amazing to watch these two girls change so much and already become fast friends. We have been blessed with two very beautiful, smiley well mannered(most of the time :)) girls. I mean really everywhere we go people cant believe how happy they are and how smiley they are. I like to think it has something to do with the way Tyler and I am and the way that we parents these sweet girls! I cant wait to see what this next year will bring. My toddler will turn into a preschooler in just half a year and my baby will be one in just 6 weeks! We have so much to be thankful for and are ready to hit 2013 with a head first start!

Happy New Year from our family to yours!

Fall in December

Have I mentioned that I love where we  live. Seriously it has been nice here since Last year February. I seriously do not remember a time when I have not liked the weather since Addi was born. We haven't seen snow in a seriously long time and I am totally ok with that. We have taken full advantage of the beautiful weather by hitting up local parks, playing outside and just taking Hulk on extra long walks around the neighborhoods on explorations for geese, rocks, trees (really these girls just love the outside). I love how much kids enjoy the outside. No toys just nature its the absolute best thing! Here is to the nicest warmest weekend start to December. We kicked it off with a holiday party and all the kids made reindeer food in mason jars all ready for x-mas eve and decorated ornaments for there tree. It was so nice to let the kids run around and enjoy some time with girlfriends! Its officially time to celebrate the Holidays! Time to Celebrate more to come!

Thanksgiving

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend. We were busy but our times was filled with family and friends and Christmas. Yes I know I just said it was Thanksgiving but that means that we can bust out all of our Christmas decorations and Christmas shopping Galore! We started out by having a nice relaxing Thanksgiving at my Aunt's house. It is always filled with lots of laughs and entertainment mostly provided by our two little love bugs. We then went shopping Thursday at midnight a tradition my mom and sister and I started last year. It was great. It is such a great way to kick off Christmas with my two best friends and shopping for all kinds of Christmas deals. We then spent all day friday hanging out as Family and Christmas decorating the house. Saturday we picked out our tree and Sunday we had friends over for the football fun (as Franki would say Go Bears :)) Sorry Hun we do feel a little bad for your Vikings ; ). These girls have been cracking me up lately. Addi is a blooming little personality. She is continuing to perfect her balance and walking. She also loves to clap and hear her big sister sing songs! She also has some serious seperation anxiety problems from her momma right now. This girl hates it if someone else is holding her if I am anywhere in the room. She also has been waking up in the night just to make sure that I am around. So for now I just soak up all the time she wants to snuggle up on me. Franki is just too funny. Her most recent sayings
Me: "Franki why are you taking your pants off?"
Franki: "I want to dance." (proceeds to take her pants off and dance around the house). Lets hope this theory that its easier and more fun to dance without pants doesnt stick around long.

Today as we dropped hulk off to get a haircut. We walked out of the place without Hulk and the poor girl just broke down crying that she wanted me to go back inside and get Hulk. She proceeded to cry the entire ride home because she was scared that Hulk was by himself. We had to have a fiftenn minute conversation to let her know it was kinda like hulk going to school and he would be with his favorite friends until we could come back to get him. What a sensitive souled girl she is and she loves her doggie!
Enjoy some sweet sister moments that I have caught lately.

rock a bye baby

Happy Turkey Day!

Playing with Hulk

lunchtime!

waving at Mickey in the parade!

Sweet sister Lovin

Look Mommy?! "Painting my face" I stepped away for one whole minute!