We're Back!

We ARE still alive, promise.  I know, all 9 of my followers are all "what the heck?  what do I do with my life without this blog and its posts?  What the heck is going on?  It BETTER be good."  Well, 9 faithful followers, I will TELL you...
It's been a rough few weeks for us.
1. 2 colds for Ruthie
2. A stomach flu for Ruthie
3. A 3 week ear infection for Ruthie (we didn't suspect it, okay, don't judge)
4. A stomach flu for me
5. A year long UTI (just discovered,) some other bladder issues, and possible giardia* for Pumpkin

* I may be exaggerating about the giardia, and I tend to get carried away when it comes to things such as these.

Add in this zero sleep due to it all, and you get why I've not prioritized the blog as always.  But, thankfully, we are all well again.  My child (whom the ear infection kidnapped and gave me a very grumpy and very unhappy child in return) is back.  To catch you up to speed, here are some pictures of our little Ruthie...finally happy again.

Chilly walk in Lincoln Park

"Marching"

"skipping"

Boat watching

Ruthie and "Daddy's boat."  We're going with it and letting her believe we own this ferry boat.

My favorite Fall picture this year

So, until further notice, we are thankful for our health, back to blogging, andPumpkinhasgiardia - who said that? - That is, until the vet calls tomorrow letting us know it was just because Pumpkin eats Ruthie's food all the time...that option would make more sense, but I would panic less, so why should I believe it?  You people and your logic, AAALLLLWAYS trying to trick me.)