Mid October

Well, we are half way through October. On David's birthday we enjoyed a lovely dinner at Melting Pot. We took Kyle with us and he did great. Though he seemed to want to eat with us lol. Last weekend we went to Mary and Reed's for Kaitlynn's 1st birthday party and for football. It was a great day! Yesterday my dad, Kyle, and I went to Leesburg, VA for my cousins twins 2nd birthday party. It was wonderful to see family and for them to get to meet Kyle! Tonight we are going to Paladar Rum Bar for a family dinner with David's family for his birthday. Yes it is 11 days late, but people were out of town, so this is when it worked out.

Last week David took Kyle back to the doctors. He is now on his Zantac with his first and last bottle of the day, and his Prevacid still with his second. His reflux seems to be getting worse not better:( He goes back on the 26th for a meds check up as well as his 6 month shots. He is also eating fruit and oatmeal with his second bottle and baby meats and veggies with his last bottle. It is so amazing how much he has grown! We are in the middle of revamping his schedule trying to get him to go to bed earlier. He sleeps well for about 4ish hours and then needs a diaper change, and then sleeps well for about 3ish hours and then the last hour or so he is fussy. Hopefully once he is adjusted to this new schedule in the next week or so he will get better with that as well! Kyle can sit up all by himself and is trying to pull himself to a sitting position from laying down. He is also trying to crawl! He loves his jump-a-roo and playing with his toys. I can't believe he will be 6 months on Wednesday. I will post some newer pics then:)

Fall is Here

Alas, fall is here. I know it stinks! It is starting to get colder and I hate it! I miss summer so much. The school year is rolling along, though it could go faster if you ask me:) I like my kids, but I love my family and miss all the time I got to spend with them in my time off. This coming Wednesday is David's birthday. We are not sure of our plans yet, but it will be fun to have Kyle here with us this time in person! It was at this time last year that we told our family's that we were pregnant, and in 17 days Kyle will be 6 months old...amazing! We have a lot of firsts coming up for us with family pictures, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Here's to making many more wonderful family memories.

I start up my masters classes again on the 1st of November, I am not looking forward to the work, but once it is all done I will be happy. Though that is still 2 years away:( I will take 3 classes this year and they will be finished by the end of April...come on spring!

I hope to be able to post more frequently again..sorry for the slacken!

Williamsburg

On the days right before we left, Kyle has really been starting to wait his teething rings. He has been drooling more and chewing on everything. Maybe we will see a tooth or two in the near future.

On Friday September 24, 2010, David, Kyle, and Bandit picked me up from school to head down to Williamsburg, VA for our first family vacation. We were going to visit with my aunt and uncle who live down there and visit Colonial Williamsburg and Bush Gardens as well. My dad was already down there, so it was nice to get to join the mini vacation with him as well. On Saturday we went to Colonial and took Bandit with us. He enjoyed getting out of the house and getting to be in the fresh air. The weather was warm and sunny. We went home to rest before going out to dinner and watch the Buckeyes play as well. On Sunday we went to Bush Gardens. The weather was cloudy and chilly, but it did not rain! It was pretty empty at the park with it being a Sunday and the weather being iffy, so we barely had to wait on any lines. We were able to ride all the coasters and really enjoyed ourselves. In fact we took Kyle on his first ride, the Carousel. He had a blast. We can't wait till he is big enough to go on some of the actual kiddie rides, hopefully next year he will be able to. I took Monday off so that we could have that as a travel day. It was so nice to get away, but nice to be back home as well. It is a lot harder to travel these days, but I love the change!

Time for the teeth to start tryin to poke through. Hey I see you watchin me!

Time to pack for Williamsburg...though there seems to be a hold up...

There that works.

No, he did not travel in the suitcase, though he looked rather comfortable:)

Strollin though Colonial Williamsburg.

Dad, Me, Kyle and Bandit enjoying the beautiful weather on the walk.

In front of the Governors Palace.

David, Bandit, Kyle, and I in front of the Palace.

Relaxin in the shade...look how cute he looks with his little hat on:)

Me at Bush Gardens during Hallow Scream.

Kyle's first ride...the Carousel!

He loved it, he was smiling, giggling, and laughing the whole time!

Posing with the pony.

Kyle and the Dino Egg.

Playing with Kyle!

Zoo

On September 18, 2010 we took Kyle for his first visit to the Zoo. We took the metro into the DC National Zoo. We met up with April, Ben, Zak, and Ryder. The plan had been to meet at the front of the zoo, but when we switched lines at the Metro Center and got onto the green line train headed for the zoo, we walked right onto the same train and section that the Croissants were on. It was really funny. The twins really enjoyed seeing all the animals and I can't wait till Kyle is old enough to really enjoy it as well. He loved being out in fresh air and it was a gorgeous day. It was right around 80 degrees and sunny. We got to see all our favorite animals! It was also wonderful to spend the day with such great friends:)

Daddy and Kyle enjoying the zoo. Monkeys!

Kyle loved the monkeys:)

He wanted to be with them lol.

The amazing orangutans on the tightrope walk across the zoo.

I am lion hear me roar!

The beautiful tiger.

So cute:-)

Kyle hanging out with daddy.

Kisses from mommy.

In front of the wild horses.

Strollin along.

Silly panda!

Silly Kyle!

Zak and Ryder inspecting a skull.

Tons of Pictures

Below are pictures form many different things. There are a few from Liesel's 3rd birthday party, and then ones of Kyle growing up. He is such a delight and we cannot get enough of him! Look back soon for pics from the National Zoo this coming Saturday!
David pushing Liesel on the swings. Nana and Kyle

Our family

Kyle sleepin in his car seat swing.

Pop pop and Kyle.

Kyle loves Bandit!

The 3 boys.

Kyle and Kelly.

I got you hand!

Kyle and Baby Bandit.

I've got the heffalump!

Playtime

Video of Kyle eating.

Look At The Time

The time has just flown by. We have already had 3 weeks of school with the kids. I definitely miss my students from last year, but this years group is growing on me. It is hard to leave everyday knowing that I am missing so much of Kyle's life. He is asleep when I leave, and I only get to see him about 2.5-3 hours each night at home. I cherish our time together on the weekends. We have had a few extra days off here this past week and I have loved every minute with my boys. As the weather gets cooler, we have been able to take Kyle outside more and he loves to look around when we go on walks. He has become so active and full of life. He is curious and wants to explore everything. His newest fascination is Bandit! He loves it when Bandit licks him and when he can grab onto Bandit. It is really a cute site to see the two of them together. Kyle is grabbing everything in site and loves to play in the mirror. He rolls over all the time and is even sitting up some by himself. He is really strong and likes walking while you hold him up. His laugh lights up the room and just melts our hearts. Yesterday at school, Kelly was playing Peek-a-Boo with him and he was having the time of his life. Kyle also loves to sing The Wheels on the Bus, Head Shoulders Knees and Toes, and Snuggle Puppy. He is playing more and more with toys and stuffed animals. He learns more and more everyday and I can't wait for all the new things he will be doing in the near future. Kyle still loves his oatmeal and in about two weeks we can introduce veggies to him! I can't believe how big and grown he already is:) Yet, he is still my little bird!

Last Monday we went to the Maryland/Navy game Doyle, Meredith, and Karl...it was a good game even though the wrong team won. Nana got to watch Kyle and she loved every second of it!

On Saturday we are planning on going to the DC Zoo with April, Ben, Zak, and Ryder. As long as the weather cooperates that is. The following weekend, we head down to Williamsburg with my dad to visit my aunt. It will be our first offical vacation as a family and we are so excited! We should have plenty of wonderful photos from the weekend:)

Kelly is coming over for dinner tonight, and OSU plays Miami...should be interesting. GO BUCKS!!! We have off again on Tuesday for primary elections, so I hope to post MANY more recent pictures of our growing little boy!

Pictures below are from Liesel's third birthday party last Saturday the 4th.

Poppop and Kyle. David pushing Liesel on her birthday swings.

Nana and Kyle.

Enjoying the birthday party.

Kyle sleeping in his car seat swing at the party.