february.

I was so sick most of the month. The thyroid infection I have been battling since August of last year has flared up pretty badly and I started from scratch with a high dose of cortisone over a few weeks. The side effects put me in the hospital and it was altogether a pretty miserable month. I'm hoping this more aggressive round of treatment and it's nasty side effects were worth it. I still managed to have enough fun with the kids but I just want to be back to my old self. The Relief Society of our ward here in Vienna ended up preparing meals for us for two straight weeks and that was such a great help!

 For Christmas we got some season passes to the zoo from Ethans parents and we finally took the kids to use then for the first time. We are so excited to have those tickets. I see many afternoons spent in that marvelous zoo!

 

Lovis had a tea party for some of her friends at school that have caused her some grief in the last weeks and she made them all talk about it. Needless to say they are all back to being best friends! 

 The sun came out and stayed a while and that made us feel so good. Also, Lovis picked the first flowers of the year for me!

 Ethan went to Utah for a very quick visit and brought back a PS4 that will keep us busy for a while! :-)