CHOP again!

Meili was in the hospital again. She got another cold, and the breathing problems came along with it. The doctor thinks it's Respiratory Inflammation Disease (a.k.a. asthma that's triggered by a virus). Because she had a virus, the nurses and doctors had to wear masks, gloves, and robes, and Meili wasn't allowed to leave to room. So she entertained herself by putting on my shoes and wearing them around the room.

It's Autumntime!

I can't believe it's already the middle of October! Where does time go? We've been busy with all kinds of fun things. Isaac started preschool last month. A group of us friends organized a mini-preschool. We have it once a week for an hour and a half, and it's at a different house each week. Isaac LOVES it!! He gets to learn cool things and play with his favorite people. Today was our day to host. We had five rambunctious toddlers running around. I have to say it was quite fun! We learned about autumn by singing songs and reading books - we even went outside to gather leaves to use for our crayon rubbings. We ended with playtime in our new basement! It's so nice to have a huge area for kids to run around in and play.

Meili and Isaac have both been busy with growing up, too!

Isaac says funny things all day long. Here are a few examples:
"I'm sorry, mom...I won't do it again, I promise." (Thank you to whoever it was that taught him that!)
"Mom, I want to be naked for Halloween!"
"Dad, it's time to wake up. It's over!" (i.e., General Conference)
"Can I have french fries and a large frosty for lunch?" Of course, I said "No." "Well, can I have Meili for lunch?"

Meili is extra cute. She loves to follow Isaac around and play with whatever he's playing with. Isaac calls her Godzilla (sometimes Meizilla) when she's being especially destructive with his toys. And she cringes and closes her eyes whenever Isaac has something in his hand that he's swinging around. Why she doesn't just get out of the way, I have no idea. Her new thing is to climb up onto Isaac's toddler table. You can tell by her grin that it's something she's super proud of!

Marshall's school is going well. He's working hard to get a paper done by December, and he spends his spare time tutoring MBA students for a pretty penny. When he's at home, he and Isaac are usually in the basement laying down on the floor building scenes from Star Wars. They recently completed the Hoth Base and a snow speeder.

My life is pretty much consumed by the two little ones. I recently got called to our stake's Young Women Presidency (as secretary). I am working with some amazing women. Brenda Hymas is the President, Connie Thorneloe and Joy Wawrzyniak are the 1st and 2nd counselors, respectively. I'm already enjoying meeting all of the YW leaders and girls in the stake and seeing how things are done at a stake level.