McIlnay Mania: February 2009

What a face!

At four months, you'd think she'd be used to my goofy face by now! She's probably thinking, "Wow, I think I'd better smile so my weirdo mom will leave me alone!" In all seriousness, she does this face everytime she sees something interesting (aka weird/strange). She's so stinking cute! She must get it from BJ's side of the family! No offense, Nana and Papa!

Yucky RSV

Before you look at this and think, "Tami and BJ are so cruel! What are they doing to that poor baby?" Please read on.

As most of you know, we are still in the thick of RSV season. With three older sisters always loving on her, it was almost inevitable Brynlee was going to get at least one cold this season. After two weeks of a runny nose, I took her in thinking she may have a sinus or ear infection. I was shocked to hear she had RSV because I had not heard any wheezing. But with the Dr's trusty stethoscope (why don't they give out these and the ear scopes, you know like one per household) it was evident Brynlee had RSV and needed the neb. BJ took this during one of the treatments because he thought it was amusing. It really was too! She'd hold her mouth wide open the entire time! Sweet little Brynlee, she was such a trooper and even smiled for us as she sat there with the horribly uncomfortable mask on her face.

Sledding with the cousins

For the New Year (yes, I am just getting to it, give me a break Tiff!), we accompanied BJ on a business trip to Utah and while there we stayed with his awesome brother and sister-in-law and enjoyed the snow. We made a snow man with all the kids (eight to be exact!) and enjoyed some sledding (if you count being pulled behind an ATV as sledding-all the fun without the effort!) as well. It was so fun to be around family we don't see as much as we'd like. The kids disappeared during the day to playand us adults lived on junk food and Settlers at night. Thanks Jen and Trav...it was a blast! Here's some memories we have to share:

Driving with Dad is a real treat