Sunday, October 26, 2008

Today we had the neigborhood halloween party and it was so much fun as usual. James came to play and the boys were adorable!!! Spencer actually won first place in his age group for his turkey costume!!! He was more excited about the cupcakes and cookies but mommy is most excited about the Bruster's Ice Cream gift card that Spencer won!!! Here are LOTS of pictures of Spencer and James having fun at the party!!



Halloween Party continue....





Halloween Party continue....





Pumkin Time

Spencer made his first jack o latern on saturday. He was a little unsure at first but then got the hang of throwing the pumpkin seeds at Hailey's head. He wasn't too keen on the pumpkin guts....I did manage to smoosh his hand in there a few times....






Thursday, October 16, 2008

Introducing......

Duece Day!! Yep-here comes baby day #2!! We went to the doctor this past tuesday and everything looks good-strong heartbeat and measuring right a good size. These pictures are a little off. He/She was not in the perfect position but He/She is a BEAUTIFUL baby blob!! I did tell my OB that I have been pretty sick with this pregnancy but not with Spencer and he said that in his experience that means this baby is the opposite sex from the first pregnancy! We shall see!! So enjoy these beautiful baby blob pictures-there will be more to come!

Saturday, October 11, 2008

Pumpkin Patch

Today we took Spencer to the Pumpkin Patch to pick out some pumpkins. This "pumpkin patch" has really grown and has lots of things to see and do. Spencer got to touch some bunnies...I was a little afraid to let him in the area for fear he would start tossing them around like he does with George. He also got to see a horse. You can see from the picture that he was thrilled with that! But we managed to get some good pumpkins and even made some new friends while we were there. There was this sweet little boy there named James. James is 11 months old and his mommy is going to have a baby in January! (Brave woman!) Anyway-Spencer noticed that James had a big red wagon like his and he decided to climb on in. When James decided to also climb into HIS OWN WAGON, Spencer protested!! After some negotiation (and apologies from me!) we got James in and both boys enjoyed a ride. It was a fun, fall day!
Oh yeah-this first picture is a little preview for Halloween!!!





Pumpkin Patch 2





Friday, October 3, 2008

TGIF

AAAHHHH Friday...the end of another work week or in our case the end of stomach virus week. Spencer is finally feeling better and all of his "plumbing" is getting back to normal. I must say that I learned alot this week about stomach virus's and little kids and life in general. The following are things that I will stash in my ever expanding "will learn from my mistakes and GROW as a person" file:
1. When the doctor (and your own mother) says clear liquids for 24 hours-that's REALLY what they mean. NO SOLID FOOD. Not even a bite of cracker when your 18 month old is so hungry that he is hanging out the doggie door and eating leaves on the back porch. ROOKIE MISTAKE, ROOKIE MISTAKE
2. The BRAT (bananas, rice, applesauce and toast) diet will probably be Spencer's favorite meal b/c it was the first foods in a week that didn't make him cry. Now, why haven't I heard of that before-in my 10 years with working with babies-no one every told me that! Just like that don't tell you that you might lose a organ after you have a baby (gallbladder!).
3. Spencer will NEVER like purple jello (see previous blog).
4. Pedialite is gross. All flavors at all temperatures...Spencer agrees.
5. Spencer will only drink grape gatorade-but NO jello....
6. Curious George is Spencer's best friend.
7. Being a working mom is tough and sometimes heartbreaking but you do the BEST YOU CAN and as Ericca put it "Kelly, your best is damn good!" Thanks my sister Ebony-you have shown me the light once again...now get busy so we can tackle having 2!

By the way-my mom is one of the smartest people I know. Clear liquids for 24 hours, let people run their own business and you can't fix everything-Got it! Thanks, mom!
So, turn out the lights-this party's over. Now, where is that Curious George monkey????