September in Fairbanks

Last Thursday Sept 10th, Curt & I decided we were going to try and float the river one more time before the snow comes. However we showed up to the kayak rental to discover that no one rents kayaks in Fairbanks after Labor day. Boo! We ended up going out to Chena Lakes in North Pole and had a nice walk instead. The dogs loved it!

The Chena River

me 7 months pregnant/29 weeks

Curt & I together, attempting to photograph ourselves
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On Sept 2nd the babies got their MMR shot. The nurse advised us that they could show symptoms as late as 7-14 days after the shot. Sure enough, Everett broke out in a rash that spread all over his body. That was followed by both babies getting a fever. Macey ran a solid 102 for 3 days!!!
Needless to say, me being 7 months pregnant, with 2 feverish, clingy, whiney, needy toddlers was really wearing on me.
Carolyn and Dad decided to come up on Sunday and essentially gave me the day off. It was great. I was able to shower in peace, run errands alone, and lounge on the couch.
They brought la few new toys a broom, a baby and a ride o(n truck) when they came and they played with the babies ....A LOT! Here are a few photos:

Everett & Vavu putting his new ride on truck together


Everett trying to push Vavu around in the laundry basket

Watching Sunday football in their Cleveland Browns Attire
*courtesty of Grammy Jen*

Later in the afternoon we decided to go to Snedden park for a while. The kids had a blast.
Curt met us there afterwork and I made sure the dogs got some good exercise while the babies were being entertained.

Ready, Set, SLIDE!

HA! HA! Whose the winner?!

Nana, Vavu, Everett & Macey

Daddy & Macey by the river

We had a nice dinner at home (well as nice as one can be with toddlers throwing rice all over the floor) and before we knew it the day was over!
I hope to have a few more relaxing days before the new baby arrives!