It started out ok!

Today started out so good. Emma, Lauren, Patrick and Cecilia all got together for Christmas pictures at the mall. They all did actually quite well considering the challenge it was. The pictures turned out great. We then went and surprised mom with one so she can "illegally" copy them and send them out in cards this year.

The kids even did great at the mall. We had to wait an hour and a half for the pictures to be done, so we ate lunch and even visited Santa with their Christmas outfits on.

So, we all went to mom and dad's for pizza tonight and to help move furniture so that the new carpet can be installed on Thursday. :) The kids were doing great until poor Cecilia threw up! I'm afraid to say it but it looks as if she picked up that horrible virus somewhere. Unfortunately it is only a matter of time probably till Patrick gets it too. How awful for them. If Emma weren't in preschool, Stacy and I have already said that NOBODY leaves the house until Christmas. If only that was possible.

So I am praying that they are able to get some sleep tonight and that Patrick doesn't get it till Cecilia is better. Prayers for them so that this horrible thing is over quickly and that Ted and Stacy don't "get it."

Sorry Santa if you come down with it too. We had no idea. : (