Happy 10 months Caelin!

Ahh, 10 months has come and gone! This past month seemed to escape us, between ear infections and the stomach bug, it seems as though we spent much of the month sick. Good news is- we are all healthy now! That's right- Caelin's ear infection is gone, mostly! The infection part is cleared up and now its just a matter of the fluid draining. We are still slated to see an ENT next month but for now, Caelin is back to her cheerful and smiley self! Mid-January we got to visit Nana and taker her out for a birthday lunch at Mario's- and Caelin got a little taste of chicken parm! As for whats new for Caelin....she is eating just about everything! Soy nuggets, tofu, chicken nuggets, pasta and pizza have all got rave reviews. Asparagus, apricots, broccoli, peppers, crackers and mashed potatoes have also been well received! Still no teeth in sight, hence the tofu- but even without teeth Caelin is willing to try just about everything. Toys have taken on a new meaning the last few weeks- a favorite activity is to put things into the stacking cups (balls) and then shake them up and throw them both! In other exciting news, Caelin has begun using 2 signs, "more" and "all done". Also, we are verging on a very mobile little bug too- she is scooting all over the living room on her bottom and even made her way to the hallway the other day. She is enjoying time in her playpen which makes cooking dinner and cleaning up a little easier and any chance she gets she will scoot over to on of us and grab our hands to help her stand up. Walking seems like a lifetime away but we have a feeling it's approaching sooner than we think!!!

A Flynn Family Christmas!

Finally! The Flynn family Christmas, to be held at our house, was cancelled due to snow twice! This past weekend, all of the East Coast Flynns made the trek to A-land for an afternoon of good fun and good company! Kiera and Caelin were center stage, trying out new toys like Caelin's alligator walker. Kiera got right up and was ready to cruise across the living room, while Caelin was happy to stand and just hold on! Big cousin Aiden kept the girls going, reading stories, playing and all in all just being a super big cuz! It was great to see Anna/Brett, Conan, Alvine/JP, Erin, Grams and Grandma and Grampa Flynn!

4 Generations of Flynns!

Caelin: "I don't wanna NAP!!!"

on the go....

...holding onvery tightly!!

diapers and wipes, oh MY!

Playing Hookie!

Lingering ear infections combined with a nasty stomach bug kept Miss Caelin home from school last week. Since early December, Caelin has been trying to kick a left ear infection. Thus far, she as gone through 3 types of oral antibiotics and 3 rounds of antibiotic shots. We find out tomorrow if the final round of shots were effective. Next month we are scheduled to see an Ear/Nose/Throat Doc and at this point thinking that the next step will be ear tubes. We certainly don't like the idea of the little bug needing to be put under for the procedure but having exhausted all antibiotic options we just would like for Caels to be back in full swing and happy. So- we will keep you posted! In the meantime, enjoy the pic's of Caelin's day off- she definitely made the best of it!

So sick, yet happily takes her medicine (has the medicine dropper in her L. hand)

Snuggling with Diesel and Nike

After catching her sitting up (below) I laid her back down to try and catch her in the act....Success...roll over then pushed herself up!
Hmmm...Just a few minutes ago you were laying down...time to drop the mattress!

After a long day of playing hookie, cuddling with Frogger before bed!