Cousins

You gotta love the reactions kids have with one another. Last Friday we brought supper to Amy and Nick's house. When we were driving down the street, Sean's legs started kicking and he started squealing. When we pulled into their driveway it just got louder, and I could have sworn I heard a YAHOO! back there. Incredible! My mom had been telling me about this during the week when she'd go visit (she's Sean's daycare). It's not that I didn't believe her, I just thought she was exaggerating. Nope, dead on! Super cute!

Meanwhile, he had a ball. He didn't eat because he was too busy watching, listening, laughing, and playing. He crashed when we got home. It is amazing what a little fresh air and cousins can do to your system!

Busy, busy!

We have a graduate! Graham walked the stage on Saturday and his mom, Sean and I were able to witness the grand occasion! We are so proud! It is also nice to have our husband/dad back! He has been studying like a mad man, and it is nice to just "hang out" guilt free! I will enjoy for now, since I know Med School will be no different.

My sister Amy had a baby boy on May 9th at 2pm! His name is Charles James Otto, and we'll call him Charlie. He is a honey of a babe and weighed in at 7lbs. 2oz and was 21 inches long. Check out his pic!

We are now putting Sean to work. He is a great house keeper, but prefers to work outside. Dirt, rocks, grass, water, rain, and sand don't phase him. We are so proud to have a outdoor kid! Now to get him some grass to play in, and maybe a fence to contain him...He keeps us on our toes!

School is winding down for me and I can't wait. This year is different than previous years, and I just can't seem to finish quick enough. I think we all have the summer itch, kids and teachers. I am looking forward to a summer playing with my boy, watching Good Morning America, and staying up late with no consequence. Vacations are wonderful!

Have a great rest of your week. Finally it will be warm enough to go without coats! Bring it on!

Wanderer

We spend most of our time after work outside playing in the driveway (until we get a yard). I really like having our dogs out there, too. They are usually not too poky and stay by us. I always keep their leashes on, so they are easier to grab if need be. Gus has been always been a protective dog. A couple of weeks ago we were dog sitting Max and Bella, and Graham decided to take all four dogs and Sean for a walk. They met one of our new neighbors (she lives kitty corner to us), and she stuck her hand out for the dogs to sniff. Everyone's tails were wagging and they were licking her. That is everyone except our beloved Gus. He nipped her. Great first impression! He has never done this before, so we are in shock. We truly believe that he was stepping into his protective roll, protecting Sean, Graham, and the other three dogs and that was all he could think to do. Listen to me make excuses. She was very nice, I still need to make her cookies. Anyway, Sean, Gus, Nala and myself were all out playing in the driveway last night. When I realized I was missing a dog, I got nervous because it was our little nipper. Not the one you want roaming a new neighbor meeting new people...luckily we found him behind a neighbor's house. It took awhile and my heart was racing, man these dogs can put you through the mill! He will now stay safely in the house until we have a nice fence to keep his poky self confined.

Outside anyone?

Who would've ever thought that being outside in the hurricane winds could be so fun?! Sean absolutely LOVES to be outside! It doesn't matter if it is freezing cold, hurricane winds, or raining, if he can be out he is one happy camper. We are working at getting a yard to play in, so as of right now we play in the driveway. He can't stop talking and pointing and running and touching and picking up sticks, rocks, dirt...he has a ball. The toughest part is coming inside...I am sure the whole neighborhood hears his desire to stay out.

Graham...

Well, he is graduating on May 10th and is looking forward to being done with all the homework for awhile. Sean and I are looking forward to some extra time with him, too! He didn't get into Medical School for this next school year, so that has been a big disappointment for him. He has his game plan for this next year and will be applying again for the following year. Please keep him in your prayers. We are so proud of him and can't wait to watch him cross that stage! It is a dream come true to graduate and it is only the beginning! He is so smart and caring, and I know that one day he will be a great doctor. Right now though, I am just so darn proud of him!

Black Eye :(

Our little baby boy got his first black eye and deep cut last week. He was playing in the family room like he does everyday, he played by the sofa table that he always plays with, and that day he happened to fall. Normally he bounces off of things and is up and running again. This time it sounded different and with the delayed reaction, I knew it was a bad one. I saw a bump on his forehead and thought that was it until I was rocking him and saw the blood coming from his eye lid. We checked it and it was split pretty deep, so we made an unexpected trip to Papa's house. Thank goodness he was home and was able to fix him right up. He only cried for a little bit, then he was ready to play. What a tough kid I have! My dad says I am in for it! I just hope that means dirty clothes from playing so hard...I'll post pics of the eye soon. It is looking better now and healing well.