Vibrations

We are taking Reed in for allergy testing tomorrow after a few funky side effects he is showing. We have a PPO so we don't need a referral, and I typically just like to get the OK from the doctor and then call around to find a local office myself. Naturally, I tried the closest allergy center to our house and called to inquire about an allergy panel. The kind receptionist explained that they do not do "the typical allergy testing" but that they work off of vibrations. And it is cash only.
I nicely told her that since Reed was a baby and all... maybe we will just do "the typical allergy testing" for now. And then found a center 45 minutes from the house. :/

The Birthday Boy

The only way I got through Reed's birthday party without completely crying through it was knowing that his birthday was really not until December 20th. So.he.was.no.where.near.one.and.I.could.just.spend.the.day.celebrating.him.
We had an amazing day. With a huge thanks to Nana, Papa, Chrissy, Pru and everyone who came to enjoy and celebrate Reed!

I absolutely love Reed's reaction to his birthday song. 

He intently watched everyone. AND loved it. Now when he is sad we just break out the birthday song and he perks right up!

Let There Be Cake

Snowmen

I'm still recovering from Reed's epic party, so I have not even flipped the camera on switch to download the photos. But here is the pre-party prep the night before.

Tea with Elsa

A good firmed invited Maddy and I for a fun adventure... Tea with Elsa. Of course Maddy immediately put on her best gown and we hit the road. Some of the princesses must have had a busy Friday night though because they kept forgetting their lines! Maddy was just happy to see Elsa- or she didn't buy any of it, I can't figure it out yet.

Family Photos 2014

It was about 40-degrees and cloudy, but Jodi created magic with our family photos. Reed was miserable. Maddy wanted nothing to do with it, and I was frustrated at how the morning was turning out. But then we got these...

Tis December

Elfie came back a few nights ago... And he has played some funny tricks on us! Last night before going to the North Pole he went to Nana and Papa's, took a picture of Papa sleeping and ran off with his Mickey snow globe!

Maddy wanted curly hair. So I turned her into an 80's rocker!