Blake's Boo Boos

Blake had a great time this weekend, but he came away from it with a few boo boos.

Boo Boo #1: Morgan got out all of her outdoor toys Saturday after picking pumpkins, which Blake thought was great. Unfortunately, for Blake, Morgan wanted to play with the wagon he was holding onto and he went face first into the pavement. That's where he got the boo boo on his chin.

Boo Boo #2: We went out to lunch after church Sunday with some friends and Blake wasn't used to the high chair he was in. He ended slipping in it and hitting his mouth on the edge of the table leaving him with a boo boo on his lip.

Boo Boo #3: After lunch, we went to Rich's parents'. Somehow I lost track of where Blake was and he climbed a few of the steps in the staircase. Unfortunately, I found him when I heard a thump and then screaming. Luckily the stairs are carpeted, but I think he must of hit his head on the railing and got a pretty good scrape. That's how he ended up with the boo boo on his head.

Blake really didn't want to hold still for these pictures. He ended up upside-down because I was laying on the floor trying to get a picture of his chin and lip.

The scratch on his head is barely visible in this picture, but it is there.

I'm sure these could have been worse, but they were bad enough for such a little guy and his protective mom who never wants to see her baby get hurt.

The Pumpkin Patch

I just wanted to share some pictures of us getting the pumpkins from our garden today. We had a lot of fun!

Mother Daughter Time

Two weeks ago, Saturday, Morgan and I were able to make it out together for a baby shower. Two weeks before that we made it to a Tupperware party together. It was so nice, each time, to have some mother daughter time. We spend every day together and she has to share everything, including me, with 'Buddy' (that's what Morgan calls Blake.) When I see my friends with their single little one and they are waiting a while to have a second baby, I feel guilty that Morgan doesn't have that one on one with her mom. If it were just her and I all day every day, we could do so much more and she could experience more things without little Blakers holding us back. The possibilities seem endless, but those thoughts don't stick with me too long. I realize that Morgan really isn't missing out, that she actually has an advantage that my friends little ones don't. She has to learn to share being with Blake all day. She has a little brother to play with and laugh with. She has another in her life to love and to love her! Not only that, but I couldn't imagine life without Blake now that he's here. I love them both so much and I really wouldn't change a thing. And when we feel the need, Morgan and I can always take some time out for our mother daughter time.

The New Playhouse

One of Rich's fellow firefighters was kind enough to give us their little one's old playhouse and the kids love it! We made it outside to play yesterday and they would not leave the playhouse! Here are some pictures of them checking out their new toy.

I think Morgan is making Blake pay a toll here. I'm pretty sure he has to give up his bubbles wand to come in the house.

Now they are checking out the door bell. It's really neat-it actually rings!

Blake held still just long enough for a picture.

Morgan posing for her picture.

Backwards Day?

Morgan has been able to dress herself, for the most part, for quite a while. She still requires assistance on occasion and today was a perfect example of why.



It looks like she did a great job. She got her arms in the sleeves, instead of through the neckhole. Each of her legs made it into a separate pantleg. Lookin' good so far!

And then she turns around and you'd think that she is declaring Friday backwards day! My favorite part is the little bow on her bottom-too cute! :-)