After a not-so-great weekend, everyone in the Kelly household is feeling much better. Jack was only sick on Tuesday night, so he didn't have a rough weekend. On Friday night, he had fun jumping off a step and throwing his body on the ground. There is a video of him below this picture.
We did quite a bit of relaxing this weekend. Jack and Daddy read one of Daddy's exciting medical books together!
On Monday night, my cousin Leo and his wife Anna came over for dinner. Eight years ago Anna was in a terrible car accident and spent a month in the hospital. Recently she was able to check out all her films from the hospital and she brought them over for Jim to see. He went through each one with Leo and Anna. After dinner, Jim went to an open mic night with his friend, Jeff. I wish I had pictures or could have seen them play, but it was so late that I didn't go. Hopefully I will be able to make it the next time they play.
Today we met Nancy and Margo at the Science Center. Jack and Margo both enjoyed playing with this phone. Maybe we should get a phone at our house for Jack to play with. Hmmm...
I think Jack's favorite part was watching the balls go through this 3 story exhibit.
Ryan: the unhappy turkey
Adam and Ryan both wore the Thanksgiving hats they made at school.
Jack and Mommy snuggled.
Here are the four grandchildren together on the couch.
Uncle David and Aunt Melanie were lots of fun, throwing their nephews around.
On Friday we went to the annual Turkey Bowl football game that Jim's friends organize. Unfortunately Jim had to work, but Jack and I went to watch, and my brothers played.
Jack tossed the pigskin some, too.
After awhile the game failed to hold Jack's interest and we wandered over to the playground. Jack climbed the stairs and went down the slide all by himself.
He rode in this cool lady bug.
Jack walked across this funny bridge.
Friday night Jack got to spend time with his Kelly cousins. They played Ring Around the Rosy with him. Everyone was laughing! He liked being the center of attention (as usual).
I like this picture because you can see Bridget scolding Colin for something. Jack is intrigued by her.
Later Friday night Jim and I were able to meet up with a number of my cousins at the bar where my brother works. Saturday morning we went to the zoo with my brother, sister-in-law and their 3 boys, as well as my cousin and her 2 boys. Ryan and Adam were dressed for the weather.
Jack walked across this rope bridge without holding Daddy or Mommy's hand!
Jim checked out the animal x-rays.
Saturday night we had the Kelly family Thanksgiving dinner at our house. Unfortunately Grandma and Grandpa couldn't come. After dinner, Paul, Jim, and Karen entertained us with singing and guitar-playing.
This week has not been too exciting. Jack got sick Tuesday night and then was fine by Wednesday morning. Jim and I got sick Thursday night. Jim called in sick for the first time ever on Friday. We were supposed to go to Chicago and South Bend this weekend, but had to change our plans. Hopefully ND can pull out a win, though. One of my former runners is a freshman at ND and plays in the band. We were planning to meet her and her family before the game and have dinner afterward. I am bummed that we couldn't go, but I am sure we'll make it to another game while she is a student there.
Next we visited the Museum of Nature and Science. We quite enjoyed ourselves. Here was a sign on the wolf sculpture out front. They definitely were not hot
I was attacked all day!
We even got to ride some llamas!
Kitty imitates the kitty.
