I Hate Bugs

I am a girly girl. Bugs of pretty much any kind freak me out and give me the eeby jeebies. Not a fan at all. But the bug I hate the most would have to be the stomach bug. Nolan was hit with it late Sunday afternoon and it was sad and scary, since he had never thrown up before. He was back to himself by Monday, but by 4 Am Tuesday it had struck me, and I think it hit me much harder. Actually, I know it did, but it still could have been much worse. Yesterday was pretty much the miserable, but I had to be reminded that I would survive (because you know at the time you honestly feel like you might not?). Nolan was a CHAMP yesterday and was so sweet about letting me lie in bed and on the couch all day. I tried to play with him, but it was in short intervals and he was happy to watch Cars and Polar Express multiple times. For a two year old who has been cooped up for a few days because of him being sick and finally feeling 100% with the sun shining, that's no easy feat. Today I have what seems like a lingering cough, but I feel human again and I am hoping we will be able to get out of the house and do SOMETHING. ANYTHING!! Hope the stomach bug stays far, far away from all of you, I wouldn't wish this yuck on my worst enemy!

Trains, Trains, Trains

The same day that we were lucky enough to see Jack at the firestation, Kathy found an article in the paper about a train display. It was set up at a local hardware store and it was A-MAZING! There was basically like a mini-country set up of figurines, houses, trains, planes, anything you could imagine. Nolan LOVED it and only tried to climb over the glass a few times!

This explains it better than I can: This is only about 1/4 of the set up. You'll notice also there is a track hanging from the ceiling!

Gramma & Paw-Paw with Nolan:

Gramma and Maddie:

Nolan and Paw-paw:

Trip to the Firestation

Most of you probably know, my brother Jack is a firefighter. So of course our trip to St. Louis would not be complete without taking Nolan to see Jack at the firehouse. It was so much fun and Nolan was in complete and utter awe. He was pretty intimidated at first, because those firetrucks are BIG up close. But we just let him get used to it and eventually he warmed up to it and was very excited. Uncle Jack let him press the horn, the sirens and he even gave us a ride in the firetruck and the ambulance! So Nolan was pretty much on cloud nine! Jack, thank you SO much for this priceless experience. We're so proud of you and all that you do.

Nolan's first look at the inside of the truck:Nolan and Momma in the truck. At first Nolan would only sit on my lap, but eventually braved sitting in a seat all to himself!

Nolan in front of the ambulance:

Not only is Uncle Jack a firefighter, he's an awesome UNCLE (he's not such a bad brother either)!!! Jack, Nolan, myself, Mom & Dad: