Fall is here in more ways than one....

Fall came this week in many ways.  The positive weather change (fabulous) to more mild beautiful days.....but on the negative side the seasonal viruses have hit our home too.  Madie had a 24 hour stomach flu bug on Wednesday which sadly also was Josh's birthday. Despite the sickness we managed to have a fun dinner at home of homemade enchildas and one of Josh's favorite cakes.  He turned 27! The girls and I enjoyed picking out cards and presents. Even though Madie was sick that day she was such a doll. It was very rainy and she just snuggled on the couch and in my bed. She acted so grown up. I would ask her what was wrong and she would rub her tummy and say "oww." Then I would say I am going to go get this or that...and she would say, "ok." It was crazy bc for the first time I felt like I was really having a conversation with her.....hard to believe she is already that grown up.
Friday Jillian had a Teddy Bear and Tea party at school. The kids got to bring their favorite teddy bears and they feasted on Teddy Grahams and Tea. Jillian brought big bear-if any of you know big bear he is huge! The teacher ended up having the kids pose for a class pic with him. It was alot of fun for all.  Then sadly Friday afternoon the stomach bug hit Jilly. Here we are Saturday evening and she is still struggling. Poor gal. I was just able to get her off to bed. After many sheet changes, showers and alot of 7up she seems to be on the mend but not 100% quite yet. She was such a trooper today. At one point she said she wanted to pray to Jesus and ask him to make her better. I have never heard a more adorable prayer. I wish I would of written it down. 
We had planned to go to church tomorrow, but I would say that is out. So it will hopefully be a quiet day at home. We have a big week to gear up for-Jillian heads to her Dad's next weekend for a visit over fall break. Josh and I are doing a triathalon next weekend as well. His second one, my first.....yikes! Bob, Mary and Granny are coming down to take pics for the triathalon and to visit. We look forward to that visit. 
Well, I think that is it for now. Hope everyone is well. Have a great rest of the weekend!
Jess 

 Poor Madie bug when she was sick-she was such an angel snuggled up in my bed!

 Sipping on some PediaLyte

 Crazy Madie in the shower. She decided to lay down and take a break.

 Jilly at the Teddy Bear party!

 She was feeding her bear some Teddy Grahams too!

 They danced with their bears too, it was very cute.

Jilly is front and center sitting in "big bears" lap. Fun group!