The week before Thanksgiving we had 'firsts' three days in a row. On Wednesday, Avery had her first school injury. She was swinging on a bar, slipped and landed on her left elbow. I immediately took her to get it checked (huge thank you to Erica for watching my kids with a one minute notice). She ended up with a sling until the radiologist could check the x-ray. Friday, we got a call confirming that it was broken. So, Monday morning, we went to the orthopedic specialist to have a splint for about 10 days and then had a candy cane cast put on for 2 more weeks. She's excited to get it off Friday!
On Thursday, the day after breaking her arm, Avery lost her first tooth! She has been dreaming of this day for many months. Even though I can't stand pulling teeth out, we worked together to get it out. The trick that finally worked was me holding on to her tooth and she would pull on my hand to get it out.
Eden then decided that she wanted to pull a tooth, too! Avery just lost her second one this past weekend.
On Friday, Wyatt laughed for the first time. It took a while to record it, because there is still a very fine line between laughing and crying for him. But, honestly, is there anything sweeter in the whole wide world than your baby's first laugh? (I've been trying to edit the video, because his best laugh is in the first 15 seconds, but I can't do it.)
Eden then decided that she wanted to pull a tooth, too! Avery just lost her second one this past weekend.
On Friday, Wyatt laughed for the first time. It took a while to record it, because there is still a very fine line between laughing and crying for him. But, honestly, is there anything sweeter in the whole wide world than your baby's first laugh? (I've been trying to edit the video, because his best laugh is in the first 15 seconds, but I can't do it.)
One day, Jake was a huge helper and vacuumed for me, since I still couldn't do it. He vacuumed under the kitchen table for me & then discovered that it was a lot more fun to pick up the crumbs with your fingers and let the vacuum suck them out of your hand. It's not as efficient, but a heck of a lot more fun!
Singing in the rain & dancing in the puddles!
I thought this was a cute picture. One morning, the kids were trying to get Daddy to stay home, or at least delay his departure to work. Although they were not entirely successful in their plan, hopefully Daddy knows how much he's loved!
I apologize if you have a sensitive stomach, but I had to blog this. Our beloved cat, Rudy, has been earning his keep by catching mice & bunnies this summer. Usually, we find the victims torn to pieces, but this was the first day we found it whole. I'm thinking it was because it was so much bigger than the other babies he caught.
Within two days, we celebrate Eric's, Avery's and Eden's birthdays! Not to mention Brent's (brother-in-law) and Alyssa's (niece). It is rather busy!
Avery had to go on a small treasure hunt to find her scooter. Happy 6th birthday, Angel!
Now it's Daddy's turn! He keeps telling the kids that he's turning 29, but they are onto him. Happy 32nd, Honey!
Awww, it's the birthday boy in his birthday hat!
I love this picture of Eden opening her presents with Grandma.
Eden got her first trike this year. Learning to pedal is a little down the road, though.
Until that day comes, big brother is happy to help her out!
Happy 2nd birthday, Princess!
