Ding, Dong the Plague is Gone!!

Well, the plague has finally left the Nutt House!  It did leave behind its nasty cousin – allergies, but those, we can handle (we hope).  It did take until Thursday before all signs of Kara’s plague were gone but not before a 104.4 degree temperature, a trip to the pediatrician, a chest x-ray, and sharing for a day with her brother were had.  Good times!!  The first part of the week was spent reading lots of stories, watching way more Disney Jr. than I’d like to admit, and many games were played. 

One of the games the little Nutt’s enjoyed learning how to play was Sequence Jr.  that’s one of those games we’ve had for a while but had never really played.  Having multiple days when we are sequestered to the house brings one to find the new games, read any long forgotten about books, etc just to keep oneself from going mad from boredom and repetition.  Fortunately, there were peeks of Kara getting better by Wednesday which worked out great as it provided both her and Kaden with a chance to try out their new scooters.  Kara caught on to the scooter concept with relative ease whereas Kaden is still figuring it out.  Luckily, it is light weight enough that when he chooses to pick it up to turn it around or maneuver it where he’d like to it isn’t too challenging for him.

I love Pixie's casual photo bomb in the back of the pic

After the lingering illness finally left the Nutt House we were quick to take advantage of our freedom and the good weather.  Good weather and a free day meant just one thing.  A trip to the zoo was in order.  Where it was missed last time we were at the zoo the first area we chose to explore was the petting zoo area.  As a rest was requested as soon as we got down the hill to the petting zoo it became clear that while we weren’t sick anymore our little Nutt’s didn’t have their full energy levels back.  So, after the obligatory goat petting and a little time at the Little People Play Area we choose to ride the train to see many of the other animals.  After which with energy levels slightly recharged a little more play time was in order before seeing Kara’s new favorite zoo animal, the mountain lion.  After we saw the ever illusive sleeping mountain lions we made plans for our next visit and we bid the zoo adieu.

After some much needed rest time Brent came home from work early to surprise the kiddos with a trip to the park.  And not just the park, but Desert Breeze Park or in Kaden terminology – the train park!  For this fabulous Friday park time with dad meant scooter riding time and of course train and a carousel rides.  Our fantastic Friday ended with free shaved ice for everyone thanks to Rita’s shaved ice celebrating the first day of spring in style.  What a perfect day for the Nutt House!

It is impossible for Kaden not to radiate while on the train

Today after church we made dinner and packed it up to go spend quality time with Brent’s grandparents.  With family being so important to us at the Nutt House anytime we can spend with extended family is treasured.  When we can share a meal or enjoy some time playing games it makes that time even better! 

After dinner we cracked out the games that the little Nutt’s brought with us.  After a couple intense rounds of Go Fish the little Nutts were bored and wanted to jump on the mini trampoline and play with the marble run.  That left the grown-ups to play Jenga.  Brent hasn’t played this game much (never having played it before Christmas) and his grandpa had never even heard of it.  All of which helped to elevate the intensity of the game, which of course, made it more fun.

The Nutt House has been blessed with the week we’ve had.  Now, if we could just get the allergies we all seem to have to leave, life would be bliss!