THE BONJOURS: December 2011

Sunday, December 11, 2011

Breakfast with Santa

It's that time of year again when we have breakfast with Santa. Honestly I have no idea why I paid to do it this year considering Kendal is the only one who will get near Santa but what the hell....

This Santa gives out presents

Just 1 year ago (and yes Kendal is in the same dress, still fits)

Brian loves it when I match the boys

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Pima Air and Space Museum

Last Saturday Santa arrived on a helicopter, everyone had a good time but not everyone was not excited to see Santa (1 out of 3 isn't bad, is it)...

The boys loved watching the train

Cam squealing at who knows what

Wait, is that the helicopter I see???

And he landed (per Kendal, the reindeer are resting)

You know I had to try

Going for a wagon ride and holding all of our souvenirs from the museum

We headed up Mt. Lemmon to see the snow... not sure we're ready for Amsterdam

Cam Throwing

Cam has been throwing the ball and saying "throw" now to everything (like his food). I am in the process of screening his recruiting calls but Brian is definitely thinking he bleeds purple!

Kendal's/Beckett's recent funny comment

Mommy, "ok we're going to go in the store quick before the movies so we're not late"

Kendal, "I think it would make more sense to go after the movie"

Mommy, "Don't forget we do not run in stores/restaurants, etc we only outside, okay?!"

Kendal, "what about in cars? It's interesting because where's the room?"

Kendal, "does everyone die in heaven?"

I tried to put Becks in a button up shirt the other day...

Beckett - "No, mommy I want to wear a cool shirt"

He proceded to pick out his skateboard t-shirt

Natural Health Remedies for Children

Fresh Ginger Tea for Car Sickness
"Ginger stops the stomach contractions that tell your child's brain he feels nauseous," says Dr. McClafferty. For children ages 2 and older, add a teaspoon of shredded fresh ginger to four ounces of boiling water, and let it steep for four to five minutes. You can add a bit of honey to make it taste better. After it has cooled, have your child drink it a half hour before getting into the car.

Your Blow-Dryer for Swimmer's Ear
This painful inflammation of the outer ear traps liquid and possibly bacteria. If the area has become infected, your pediatrician will probably prescribe antibiotic drops. But for mild cases, you can try evaporating the trapped water by standing a foot away from your child and aiming the dryer -- on the warm (not hot) setting -- at her ear, says Dr. Beard.

A Bandanna for Headaches
Wrapping several ice cubes in a dish towel will help soothe your child's head pain (never place ice directly on his skin because it'll burn), but it'll be hard for him to hold it in place for long, says Dr. Beard. To keep the towel-wrapped ice from slipping, press it against his forehead or temples and secure it with a bandanna tied at the back of his neck.

Bubble Wand for Anxiety
Breathing slowly and deeply will help your child relax when she's feeling stressed, says Lonnie Zeltzer, MD, director of the pediatric pain program at Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA and author of Conquering Your Child's Chronic Pain. Have your child blow long, slow streams of bubbles from the soapy wand.

Chamomile Tea for Colic
Peter Rabbit's mother fed him soothing chamomile tea in Beatrix Potter's classic tale, and you can give it to your infant to relax her intestinal muscles and calm her down, says Dr. McClafferty, a pediatrician in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Steep tea for four to five minutes, let it cool to room temperature, and then put one to two ounces in a bottle. Don't give your baby more than four ounces a day so that she'll be sure to have plenty of room in her tummy for breast milk or formula.

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Sunday, December 11, 2011

Breakfast with Santa

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Pima Air and Space Museum

Cam Throwing

Three kids

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Kendal's/Beckett's recent funny comment

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