Hello Friends!
So, I've decided to change up this blog a little bit. Instead of doing a monthly update for each boy, I'd rather do a post once a month about how the boys are doing and what fun stuff we've been getting into the past month. Hence the title of this blog post, "September." Of course, I also plan on posting any big milestones either of them make, as they are changing and growing so much!
Enjoy!
September!
Jimmy's 30th Birthday!
We had a very eventful September. Some highs, some lows, and some moments that will be etched into my memory forever.
We started off the month celebrating Jimmy's 30th birthday! Owen and Dylan made Jimmy a list of 30 things they love about him. (Well, really, I did it, hah!) The list included all the little things that he does for them that they LOVE! The boys also got him 30 different things as a birthday gift. The things ranged from his favorite beer, to chocolate, candy, and a few new things for him to try. It took several bags to wrap all of the things and I think he really enjoyed opening it all and seeing what surprises he had!
My parents watched the boys overnight on Saturday night and Jimmy and I went to a new brewery that is only ten minutes away (score!). We did a sampler and tried six different kinds of beer. We had so much fun getting back to the basics and just enjoying each other's company. We then had dinner at Dog Fish Head Alehouse, which is one of Jimmy's favorite restaurants. It was awesome to sleep in the next morning! We had a nice relaxing breakfast and morning together.
Owen's First Day of School
Owen has been going to school each Friday from 9-12 and he absolutely LOVES it! Each morning when I tell him we are going to school today he says "Yay! I'm SO HAPPY!" and jumps up and down. It makes me "SO HAPPY" to know he is thriving so much! Read more about his first day of school
here.
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| He picked me this flower at recess one day at school. He was so excited to show me when he got home! |
Owen Sick...
Unfortunately, Owen got pretty sick this month. He woke up one morning at 5:00 am wheezing pretty badly with a slight temperature. He had been fine the night before. I called the doctor as soon as they opened that morning and brought him in. His pediatrician said "Um... we need to call an ambulance!" Instead of calling an ambulance, I drove straight there and she called the ER so that we could walk right in and didn't need to wait. After x-rays, testing, and more breathing treatments, they found he had pneumonia in his right lung. He was put on steroids, antibiotics, and nebulizer treatments every 4 hours.
The pediatrician was very concerned that this came on so quickly with him, so she actually gave us a nebulizer machine to take home and keep, along with plenty of albuterol to use with the machine. She wanted us to have the machine and medicine on hand if it ever comes on that fast again. She thinks he is going to have either asthma or breathing issues from here on out. So, anytime we go on any overnight trips we'll need to bring these things just in case!
Thankfully, he recovered rather quickly! He was back to normal in less than a week, and back to school the next Friday! Thank the lord, Dylan did not get sick! Just had a runny nose and slight cough. Both boys are back to 100% now!
Cox's Farm
We made our annual trip to Cox's Farm with my mom this past weekend. Fall is my favorite time of year because the weather is absolutely beautiful in Virginia and there is SO much to do! This was our third year going all of us together! The boys had so much fun riding all the toys, going down the huge slide, climbing the hay bales, running through the hay tunnels, doing the pumpkin sling shot, and seeing all teh farm animals! I told Owen a few days before that we were going to the Cox's Farm where we could eat apples, eat popcorn, and see the animals and he would not stop talking about it those few days! Here are some pictures to highlight our day...
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| Petting some baby goats. |
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| Wanted: Dylan Robert |
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| Wanted: Owen David |
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| Peek-a-boo! |
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| Running through the hay tunnels. |
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| STUD |
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| I think I was more scared than him! |
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| Piglets!!! |
Dylan is 13 Months!
Dylan is walking around like a little man. Jimmy and I both think he looks 18 months old, not 13 months old! He was walking around Cox's Farm like a little boy! He is so athletic and agile. He is strong and sturdy. He is definitely going to be my sports man!
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| He is obsessed with the dishwasher! |
Dylan is the bravest little man I've ever seen. He will jump right off of things, climb anything, chase anything. He is so determined. This can be a little challenging right now, and I predict especially in his teenage years, BUT, I constantly remind myself and Jimmy that this kind of determination and strong willed character is something special to have as an adult. It will take him SO far!
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| Mini Jimmy |
Dylan is talking a lot... he is saying hi, uh-oh, thank you, mama, dada, doggie, and a few more words that I can't remember! He LOVES to watch the trucks and buses come down the street. When he hears the trash truck, UPS truck, or a school bus (which is a lot because the bus stop is right out front) he runs to the window and waves and says "HI!". The neighbor kids always say "Hi, Dylan!" back to him when they are walking home from the bus stop - so cute!
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| Watching the kids get off the bus at the bus stop! |
Brothers!
Dylan adores Owen. He chases him, tackles him, hugs him, and kisses him. It's adorable to see the love he has for his older brother. He tries to do everything Owen does, which can be a good and a bad thing!
Owen has really blossomed as an older brother the past few months. When Dylan is crying, Owen will say "It's okay, D, Owen's got you!" Or he will get a toy to make him happy. He has become the bossy but loving older brother. When Dylan coughs he will say "D, cover your mouth!"
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| Snack buddies in their matching chairs. |
