Snaggletooth

Emma's top teeth had been loose for a LONG time. They were barely hanging on and over the course of a few days, Brian was able to pull both of them without upsetting Emma. She loves to show us her smile now! She won't have much of a space for long. Both teeth were already coming in by the time the baby teeth came out!

Teeth minus one!

Teeth minus two!

Field Trip to the Pumpkin Patch

I have a confession.

I don't really enjoy field trips. I go on them, but I don't look forward to them.

Because Emma doesn't seem to enjoy them, either.

She's a girl who likes her routine. She's also not particularly fond of crowds. So field trips with 3 other kindergarten classes are usually rather overwhelming.

But I think this one may have been the best yet. The weather was great. The schedule had enough free time that we weren't rushed, but not so much free time that we were bored. We've been here before and Emma is mostly interested in the tractor ride. But this year they had a small petting zoo and Emma enjoyed checking out the animals. She had a nice chat with the pig...she knelt down, looked it in the eye and said "Hi, Pig!" Then she waited. I think she was expecting an answer!



Carrying the pumpkin out of the patch.



Hi Pig!

Scary September

After the birthday party, I have very few pictures for the rest of the month of September. The month took a turn when I had some complications two weekends in a row and pretty much was told to spend most of my time in bed or on the couch.

Emma - reading Clifford, watching Baby Einstein, sitting in a box. :-)

James -  who went through a "who needs pants" phase!

Thankfully, since the scares of September, I've had no further complications and as I write these words the baby is kicking away to remind me to get caught up on the blog because he intends to have a significant presence on here in about four weeks!

James Starts Preschool

"Just one day a week . . . it's just one day."

This was my chant as I took James to his first day of Mom's Morning Out.

He needs it. I need it.

That doesn't mean I have to like it.

Thankfully, he loves it!

James Turns 2

Yes, if you note the date you'll see the awful truth...I'm 6 months behind.

What can I say?

It's been a busy 6 months!

So . . . .

We had a brunch for James' 2nd birthday with family and friends that are family - grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and godcousins (is that even a real word?). Anyway.

Sandra had broken her ankle and was in a wheelchair, but that didn't stop her from mopping my floors and fixing the tenderloin. Mom was on biscuit duty. Somehow it all got done. The weather was fabulous and after you eat a tenderloin breakfast, do you really need to eat the rest of the day?



Anna, Ashlyn, Ethan & James



Not sure if they planned to match or if Clemson was playing!



James loved all his presents and loved all the attention! Emma loved the party hats - she takes her party hats seriously!