Random Thoughts

Just a few odd tidbits....

• the boys have all had the swine flu
• we're cheering for the Phillies as they head into their second consecutive world series
• i made name banners for connor and jackson to hang in their room
• we went to halloween at hershey...and the boys had a major meltdown
• we're getting ready for our annual halloween get together with family
• connor had his first "homework" assignment...he had to pick a character from a book to dress up as on friday...then he had to draw a picture of the character in the setting of the book. he did a great job!
• connor has been bringing home books from school to read to us. he's doing great. we couldnt' be prouder
• jackson is the train king! he is constantly making up scenariios and rebuilding tracks in the play room. he could be there for hourson end!
• life is good beyond measure
• jackson and connor sang in children's choir. it was jackson's first time. he kept looking at the littel girl next to him. they both did awesome. the battery of the video camera died 19 second into the song!

So much

I've got a lot of catching up to do. There's been so much going on..and I'm way behind in posting things.

After Craig's great birthday celebration (I'm still trying to figure out how to download the pictures from Craig's mom's camera to my computer)...we weren't done celebrating.

That's because Sawyer turned 2 on October 13th.

He was ready. After watching so many others blow out their candles...he didn't skip a beat. The cake wasn't even out of my hands before you was puffing up those cheeks and letting loose. Connor and Jackson were disappointed that they didn't get a chance to help.



We ended up inviting the whole family over for dinner. Craig had asked for lasagna for his birthday dinner...and didn't get it because of the party...so we had lasagna. We had a full house!

We ended up singing Happy Birthday to Sawyer, Craig, my mom, and our nephew Austin. All celebrated a birthday between October 10-14th. WOW! Lots to be thankful for.

Sawyer got lots of help opening...and playing with his new toys. He got a cute little golf set from Grandma, some new trucks with a cool garage from Aunt Lori, and a new tricycle from mommy and daddy. :) He and Jackson are both enjoying that.

So Sawyer is 2!

Amazing.

At 2, Sawyer is....

• super sweet
• always on the go
• an early riser...he starts singing or talking around 5:30 some morning, but usually sleeps until 6
• very social..loves people and enjoys crowds
• a tough guy...if he wants you to move, he'll stand behind you and push...as if you are a blocking sled
• starting to talk...says momma, poppa (for daddy), go, no, ball, i got it, i do it, yes, bye-bye, hi
• he has the cutest little wave when saying good bye
• tries to sit on the potty like his big brothers (so far, nothing has happened)
• loves his blankie and carries it with him almost everywhere he goes (after it got mulch stuck to it this summer, he longer takes it outside)
• smiles all the time (his smile will be featured in our dentists ad campaign later this year)
• eats and eats and eats and eats
• weighs 35 pounds and is 35 inches tall
• is a future line backer
• loves bob builder and thomas the tank engine
• has started to pretend at the train table with his brothers
• holds my heart in the palm of his hands
  

On the same day Sawyer turned 7 months old...

Such a cutie pie! He was super smiley for his 7 month photo session! Too bad most of the good pictures are vertical and i don't know how to turn them. Anyway, he such a good guy.

At 7 months, he loves to

• sleep on his belly with his legs scrunched up underneath
• loves to eat...he enjoys all vegatables and fruits...he really digs applesauce and sweet potatoes and peaches
• he enjoys playing with is toys...in particular the soft sesame street books
• he's sleeping better, but still gets up about twice a night
• he's extremely cuddly!
• he is very social and won't fall asleep if anything is going on
• he talks all the time..especially when he gets excited
• he kicks his legs with vigor when he sees people
• his hair is soooo blonde...
• his brothers love him a bunch...someimes too much!
• he has his four top teeth almost the whole way in, and two bottom teeth the whole way there
• he is precious in my eyes