Birthday Wishes and Park Play

Happy Birthday Jimmy!!!

We soaked up the nice weather this week by walking to the park and playing. Both boys enjoyed the day. Tyler learned how to climb up the slide thanks to RyRy;) The boys had fun playing together as Ryan launched cars up the slide and Tyler threw them back down to him. A little running around, a little swinging, and the family headed home for a little R&R. Oh how that fresh fall air makes you feel so tired.

I made a joke earlier about Jim's "major" surgery and I'm taking back my sarcasm as the doctor called this week and the mole was pre-cancerous. The good thing is...they got it all out. The bad thing is...it get's you to worrying about too much stuff. We are grateful to this new doctor who had taken one look at the spot and took immediate action.

Stay posted, I want to share some pumpkin pictures of you but we're not finished with our project. Ryan's attention span is short and we need to gut our masterpiece at another sitting. I'll tease you a little bit by telling you that Ry and Jim used their golf skills to carve this one! I'll post Monday. Happy Weekend.

Book Talk

I finally finished a book that has been on my must read list for a while. Khaled Hosseini's A Thousand Splendid Suns has changed my life. It has sparred every emotion I have ever felt in life and I am sure it will be a story that will win prizes and stand the test of time as a great work of art. It is a story of an Afghan girl who faces great strife and finds love, peace, enjoyment in an unlikely friendship with a young girl. For sure, these statements are overwhelmingly simplistic as the dynamics of the story are complicated, heartbreaking...and yet, inspiring. I am still weeping with sorrow and hope. I have never re-read a book in my life but am sure that I will have to revisit this story again soon. (There are 2 other books that I will revisit when the opportunity presents itself--The Poisonwood Bible and Beach Music.) If you need a good read, pick this one up at your library. It will help you love and appreciate your family more (your children, your spouse, and even strangers/acquaintences that have touched your life.)

I know I don't normally post this type of message but I am truly moved by the story.

Have a good weekend.

Been Busy

I'd love to be posting the cute pictures I've got of us playing at the park last night. Or some of our visit to Domino Farms this weekend, but I just haven't uploaded them yet. We had a good time visiting cousins this past weekend. We went to the petting zoo, had a picnic lunch, played and had a good time. Last night, we walked to the park in an effort to get a little exercise. It was a bit chilly so we couldn't stay long. Ryan played baseball and Tyler wen down the slide alone for the first time with Daddy catching him at the bottom. It was cute. Jim had a mole removed yesterday, which was considered major surgery in his mind. Doc says he will make it though;) We've been sorting throught winter clothes for the family and storing away summer clothes. And I'm trying to distribute small baby clothes that we won't be needing any longer ; (

That's it for now, I'll post again when I have some fun pictures.

Indoor Playground & A case of the sickies.

Hello All,
Here are some shots from last weekend's indoor adventure. The kids had a blast. This weekend, we went to the fair Friday night and Ryan enjoyed endless rides. Tyler smiled a lot and batted at balloons. We went to bed way to late and I wasn't sure if I was tired from the excitement or if I was coming down with something. By noon on Saturday, I was a the walk-in clinic with a 101.6 fever, chills, headache, and nausea. I had strep throat and was quarantined from my family by the doctor and doctor Jim who took care of the 3 of us famously. (That was really hard, I could hear their cute laughter and chilling screams all day but couldn't be a part of it.) I can't remember feeling so sick, sweaty, and stinky. Yuck. Now I have 500 blisters on my lips and nose that are very painful. It means I won't be able to steel kisses from my babes for about a week. Boo hoo. Speaking of Boo...I'm searching for halloween costumes for the boys. I really want them to be something cute and babyish but Ryan is leaning more towards a baseball guy or a knight or something. We'll see what we can find.

Jim was a trooper and took good care of the 3 of us. Thanks. That's all for now.

Fireman Bed

Here's my two little posers in Ryan's Fireman bed. We had a fun little photo shoot the other day and I'm putting together a slide show. Here's a sneak peak.

Ryan went bowling with daddy last night and talked about it all morning since I was asleep before they came home. He said he had fun and ate M&Ms.

Notice Life Today: Ryan is really starting to be able to carry on conversations. He is better when he initiates the conversation. His little face is so annimated and he gets so determined to say it right. Cute.

A reason to extend the driving eligibility age requirement!

Here are the little dare devils driving around the yard. This jeep really doesn't go too fast...but look at those faces. They can't wait for horsepower!

We had fun playing with cousins this weekend. I'll post more pictures of the boys playing at the adventure land soon.

Notice Life Today: Ryan is starting to skip his afternoon nap :( Not only am I missing a few minutes to regroup during this quiet time, but also, he gets a little cranky by the time evening arrives. Tyler's sleep is very sporadic too! He must be teething or something. Saturday morning he woke up and 4:30 and refused to lay back down. Then he refused to nap! It's not so bad, but he really wants to be held when he is sleepy.

Using good manners at the table.