Playing catch up!

We have been having lots of fun and I haven't had a lot of time to blog, so here is what we have been up to! We had a fun morning at the zoo with the O'Connors! The kids walked the entire zoo and laughed a lot. We also had Ammy, Bamp, The Sanders, and The Parkers over to watch the UGA/AU game. Trevor and I were happy everyone was there to distract us from the game that didn't quite go our way. The cousins had a blast playing together. Then, last Tuesday the Phams hosted the most adorable Thanksgiving playgroup! The kids enjoyed there afternoon with their fantastic friends and a special feast!

Poor Baby

Avery has been very, very excited about taking gymnastics. Dylan has been gong to gymnastics class since this summer and she was thrilled to go to her first class on Wednesday (we had her wait until soccer was over). She wasn't into class even 10 minutes when she got injured. It happened on the mini trampoline. It is all padded and has a handle for the kids to hold onto while they bounce. The kids to this all the time by themselves and love it! Well, today Avery managed to fall and hit her head just the right way. There was blood everywhere! I was a little caught of guard as to what to do. Some of the other mom's were extremely helpful in applying pressure to her wound. Getting paper towels and telling me that we needed to go to the er and which one to go to. Trevor left and extremely busy day at work to pick us all up and take us to the hospital. Avery was scared on the ride over and so was I. When they took us back she got a lot calmer. The nurses were so sweet to her. Finally, the doctor examined her and said she need staples to close the wound. That was when I went out to be with Dylan and Trevor took over in the Emergency Room. Of course they were out of numbing gel and had to give her an injection to numb her head. Trevor said she didn't even flinch. They proceeded to give her four staples. Trevor was on the other side of the room and my baby girl didn't even shed a tear. When I was able to see her I was fighting back my tears. However, Avery ran up to me, gave me a hug and said, "look Mom I didn't have to get stitches, they gave me staples instead." I wanted to vomit and cry but she was brave and strong. Kids sure are resilient! She hasn't taken any pain medicine and is doing great! Sunday we get to have the staples removed. I sure am proud of my girl. One more thing, yesterday I didn't want to comb her hair and so she said, "don't worry mom I don't need a bow, my staples are shiny enough!"


Avery's best friend Becca sent her a special treat yesterday! A bouquet of fruit! Yum, yum and boy did it make Avery's day! A special thanks to Rebecca and her Mommy! Thanks for thinking of Avery!

The Weekend

Not much to report here...we had a nice relaxing weekend full of stuff we enjoy doing. Friday night Avery's soccer season ended. We froze under the lights while her team did a fantastic job playing their little hearts out. From there we had the award ceremony at a local pizza restaurant where the coach gave out trophies and everyone had fun.



Saturday morning we lounged around and then headed up to the horse park. We walked around petting horses, and talking to young horseback riders. Ammy and Bampa met us there and we all loved it! From their we had lunch and hit the mall for a carousel ride. A great day that tired us all out. We were able to come home eat Mexican and relax! Sunday was full of more relaxing and now we are ready for the week!

2 year old check up

Drum Roll Please...



He is 32 1/2 inches tall
He wieghs 25 pounds
And is in the 10-25% for height and weight


He did a great job at his two year old check up. He passed the vision screening and was a champ when they gave him a shot and pricked his finger! I think he did better than I did. Right now he is a parrot. Talking and repeating every thing we say. Dylan is learning so much and changing everyday.

Some of his favorite things to say are : I do it.
tackle, hike, kick, fall down, crash (and he also acts them out)
hands down, head down (he says this before he does a forward roll, watch out he will do one anywhere at anytime) nee nee (that means hair and he still loves to play with my hair while he drinks or is about to fall asleep) too dark in here, drink please (he is very good about saying please and thank you) shoo away (when he wants to be left alone)

He talks in short sentences and is able to get what he wants. He loves to sing, and Old MacDonald is his favorite song. He still loves horses! He loves garbage trucks too. And balls, bats, or anything that can be thrown or hit something with is a toy. He is a wild man now! Still a lovebug and sweet but he is a bit more outgoing. Like Avery I am amazed at his memory. They just don't forget anything! We just love our two year old!




We went to the mall to get a cookie and make some wishes in the wishing well after his doctors appointmen. He was disappointed that there wasn't a carosel at this mall.

Highlights from Halloween

Avery designed the pumpkin (she drew the face), I carved it, and Trevor lit the candle on Halloween night. The kids squished the seeds and I baked them.




We started out gang busters! Both kids loved saying "Trick or Treat" and receiving candy. They both wanted to eat it after they got it but they did save a few treats for their bags. They loved Halloween.




My Cowgirl went a good way and loved it. My Cowboy got tuckered out rather quickly. I think it was the boots. He just ran out of gas after about 10 houses and wanted to go home and eat his candy. Either way it was a great night for both babes!

Nieghborhood Halloween Festival

For the fourth year, we enjoyed a nice morning at the clubhouse. Each year our little parade grows a little bit longer and the celebration a little bit better. This year along with the sweet treats and cookout, a train came to give rides. The kids all looked adorable and enjoyed the fun time with friends all dressed up!