Cyst-Free!

Well, I had my gigantic hepatic cyst (actual diagnosis from liver specialist) (translation: a liver cyst which was the size of my liver) taken care of. Luckily, they were able to do the procedure laparoscopically and didn't have to cut me open like they originally thought, so I was only in the hospital for a day. I'm healing quite well. Josh, his parents and my mom have been taking good care of all of us, thank you so much!! Meanwhile, in the lives of 2 little girls....

Channeling her inner 80's goddess.....

Driving! 

 Sleeping (what's new?)

 Hanging out

Kissing

Swinging (that is new for her!)

She's loving it!

Gretta sharing her sticker, now that's love!

Gretta is being the greatest help with everything, she is a wonderful big sister and has adapted so well to little Maggie. She has also been very understanding that I have "owies" and can't lift her for quite some time. We are so grateful for what a fantastic little girl she is!

Imitations and Matching

Gretta has been imitating a lot more lately, here she has her baby Thomas in her shirt or in a "sling" like I carry Maggie on a walk!

Their first matching item! These adorable shirts are from Grandpa Fred, Grandma Rachel, Auntie Molly and Uncle Elden, SO CUTE!!

Here she imitates soothing herself with her finger like Maggie, she then also fake cried as seen in the next photo....

Just to prove not every picture is happy smiley, some moments are just hilarious!

The Happy Smiley from both girls!

Gorgeous Colors of Fall

One Month Old!

Might as well show off that hair with a barrette!

Since she was born on the 31st of the month, when there are only 30 days in the month I technically have an extra day to take pictures, right?!

She has been having a few more awake moments but still sleeping quite well most of the time.

Sisterly love! The novelty has not worn off yet, Gretta is still loving her little sister!

Fun fall weekend

We were at Dozinky Days down in New Prague for Gretta and Maggie's first time.

It was so much fun, saw some old cars and lots of people and got a taste of little cousin's dancing skills that they taught to Gretta.

 

Also went bowling for our friend Jess's (30th!!) birthday

Devin and Gretta got a little help with bowling.

Best of the Wurst! Last activity of the weekend (church festival) and Gretta had to try on Grandpa Fred's German hat.

Maggie got to meet her Great-Grandma Ellie.

While last weekend she met both her other Great-Grandmas....Glady and Lil. Imagine the genes she received from all these beautiful Great-Grandmas!

Park!

Gretta showed us which way to go....

We took the wagon from Great-Grandma Ellie and loaded Maggie up for her first trip to the park.

 

Helpful as usual!

Daddy daughter camping trip

Josh and Gretta went camping last week, it was her first time and she loved it! She got to sleep in a tent....

and go hiking with her new hiking shoes.

They also got to see some animals! She was a little afraid of a raccoon by their tent but liked the baby deer.