Two Jolly Scotsmen...

Uncle Kerry and Happy in full dress for the Patron's Reception at the hotel....
I love seeing them all dressed up!

Come On Get Happy....

Will was very excited to see Grandpa Happy.  He ran right up and gave him a big hug!

Charlie isn't as quick to warm up to people, so he decided it was better to give the guy the once over...

Will keeps attacking Happy at random moments.  He adores him, and I hope Happy can survive all this love!

Pumpkin Time!

Charlie rode in the Ergo the whole time...I LOVE this thing.  You may look goofy while wearing it, but it doesn't stress my back at all!

Will loved the hayride out to the field...

Will is off to find the perfect pumpkin!

Charlie was our quality control guy...

Feeding the goats just never seems to get old for William...


Today was the best day that we have had for a long time.  Jason had the day off since it was Columbus Day, and we had a fantastic day just hanging out with all 4 of us.  We decided to go get the Halloween pumpkins since they tend to get picked over fast, and though it was really, really hot, we still had a good time.  I do wish it had been cool and fall like though.  It sort of killed the Halloween vibe when it's 80 degrees and you are sweating.  Will is very excited to carve these pumpkins and I have a feeling we will be carving a little earlier than normal this year. 

Neighborhood Octoberfest...

William enjoyed his bavarian pretzel in many different ways...

Will in the tunnel maze...

Charlie discovers grass!

In the evening the Solon, Andrea, and the girls came over.  We had a nice evening playing, eating, and chatting.   Charlie loved all the attention, and Will was worn out!

My Little GERDling...

Charlie is working hard on his tool bench...

I went to Children's to pick up some formula from the drug rep for Abbott, and I met this Mom who has a son who is very similar to Charlie.  We started talking about medications and she said that her son was on the same medicine the Dr had wanted us to start, but we hadn't started yet.  We have been afraid to start the medication because of side effects, but she said that it has been a wonder drug for them.  I decided to try it and already we are seeing a huge difference. Typically, Charlie hasn't been able to drink more than a few ounces at a time and often by 5pm he will have only had 10 ounces or so.  Not good.  This medicine is supposed to speed up his gastric motility.  Today he has had 5 ounces every 3 hours all day!  This is huge! He really seems hungry!  I really, really hope that this continues and it helps my little boy feel better. 

Moments...

Time is passing all too quickly.  I know these two boys are little now, but I can see them growing and changing every day and I am trying to soak in every moment.  As tough as life can be right now, I also realize that all too soon my boys will be men and I will have a quiet, clean house again, but miss these days terribly. There is nothing better in this whole world than raising your kids.  I am so glad that Jason and I have been able to arrange it so I could stay home all week.  I just can't imagine missing out on this...I would rather be in debt forever than return to work full time again!

Will and Charlie...