Field Trips, Ferrets and the Flu

We've had the unexpected blessing of a week of sickness. The flu hit last week and despite my valiant efforts to keep the germs contained and a whole can of Lysol, we fell one by one. Xury and I were the last to get it and we've spent the past couple of days holed up with soup, Gatorade, Netflix and even VHS tapes when our internet was down for awhile. I happened to get the house cleaned and the laundry caught up before I got sick and so I've gotten to enjoy a rare few days of sitting on the couch or laying in bed surrounded by people I love. We've missed some of our normal activities but we've spent a lot more time together and it's been kind of nice to take care of kids who don't need taken care of as much anymore. 

After the busyness of the holidays and some wonderful visits with family, life has been a little slower the past few weeks. I enjoy holidays and all they add to our days but for the everyday, I need breathing room and it feels nice to have it again. 

We visited a wildlife sanctuary that is one of my absolute favorite places.

 

 

Xury stopped to sketch the raccoons, 

 

 

while Aravis sketched the trees. 

 

We think the raccoon approved.  

We took a fun field trip to Auntie Anne's and learned how to make pretzels. 

 

 

And another great field trip to the airport,

 

where we got to be up close and personal with the planes. 

 

We had time, once again, for an art program that we love. 

 

 

The girls enjoyed decorating boxes and frames.

Meanwhile, at home, Aravis used her new mixer to make this awesome cake. 

 

And Dominick used his new band saw to make this band saw box.

 

 

We also welcomed two new members to our family. 

 

Meet Luke

 

and Leia (because, of course).

We'll return to our normal activities and to life outside our house eventually, but for now, I'll enjoy my comfy clothes, tv and snugly kids while I can.