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It's so easy to fall back into old habits...

In my case, it's posting on Facebook instead of the blog. GEESH!!! Since my last post, everyone healed up and then last week we went through a double round (meaning both kids) of annual visits to the pediatrician (shots) and a double round of the stomach bug from H#$%. I'm happy to report that all have recovered and we're back to normal.
I have some chores to do but I'll be back to post later.

Long night...

Our little man got sick on us last night...quite literally. :-(  He had a rough time for a few hours so we didn't get much sleep. I'm happy to say that he slept more than I did but it was still not enough. The hardest part was trying to keep from showing any emotion when he cried a little and told me he needed a band-aid on his belly and asked me to make it feel better. WOW! I did end up giving him a couple of band-aids but I wasn't able to instantly make him feel better. Heartbreaking.
He was able to get some rest today and seems to be better. Thank goodness!

Here's a shot of belly fixer band-aids.

Another fun afternoon

We had some more fun family time outside today. Lots of running and ball kicking. Such fun!
Mattie had a tough time getting to sleep tonight but she's finally sleeping soundly and I need to head to bed. I posted pics on Facebook - if you want to take a look, here's a link. There are a couple of images in there that you've already seen but the rest are new. (When in doubt, check the add date)

Facebook Album - October 2011

Family fun

With this lovely weather we just had to spend some time outside. We had gotten the kids a couple of balls to kick around so it was the perfect opportunity to get outside and run.

Mattie always tries to wear Gabriel's bike helmet when we're playing outside. Well today, I'm happy to report, we got her her very own helmet. She calls it her "rocket helmet". Problem is, she wants to wear it everywhere...so, of course, we let her. It makes for interesting photos but it's certainly not hurting anything. 

Gabriel was running all over the yard. They're napping now but I'm sure we'll be going back out soon enough. There's more running to be done (for a good night's sleep). 

As anyone who follows us knows, our children tend to gravitate towards the driveway at playtime. It drives me NUTS.  Today, we succeeded in keeping them in the grassy area...at least for most of the day. This is Mattie heading up the hill towards Bobby and Gabriel - they're the little tiny people by the house. ha ha

After chasing their kick balls down the hill (and under the fence), my little family heads towards the house.

Gabriel really enjoys kicking the ball. Actually, I think he likes anything he can do outside. 

The kick balls aren't the only things escaping under the fence. Bobby had to follow the little blonde chick into the outer yard. I guess she just wanted to say HEY to the neighbor's horses. 

It's lunchtime! Off they go running to the house.

Timeline

I'm so glad I took the time to get these shots. They were intended to show my progress for my parents but they ended up being a timeline for the pregnancy. I started taking pics just after they left for Florida (and really just after I started looking pregnant). These pics span less than a month. I could have missed belly pics all together.
We are reminded each day how blessed we are.
So hard to believe our tiny little man is getting ready to celebrate his 4th birthday.

Time to play!