Fabulous Fall Break

We had Monday and Tuesday off for Fall Break. I must say that it has been a wonderful and relaxing time spent with my family.

We played at the park.

Landon, Charlie, and I went to the Memphis Children's Museum with Erin, Reed, and Chase. The boys had a fantastic time going back and forth between the fire truck and airplane. Charlie and Chase were troopers for sure. They were very content sitting in their strollers and watching the action!

Reed and Landon driving the fire truck

Charlie checking out the dog

The museum has a skyscraper that the children can climb up and down. Landon really enjoyed going through all the tunnels. I was really impressed. I thought he would have been scared. 

He also enjoyed shopping at Kroger. 

Today we went to Cedar Hill Farms in Hernando. We met two of my coworkers and their boys at the farm. It was a great day and we left before the rain came!

Picking out our pumpkins

Landon and his friend, Garrett

The farm also has a petting zoo. Landon fed the cow, horses, goats, sheep, donkeys, and mules.

Landon, Garrett, and Will

They are waiting on the pig races to start!

Pony Ride

Although Charlie did not ride, I had to get a picture!



Landon's 4th Birthday Party

 We celebrated Landon's 4th birthday with a Mario party at our house. It was a great party and we are so thankful for all the friends and family that were able to attend. Landon had a wonderful time!

Pop and Charlie

It was so hot outside that the kids spent most of their time indoors. 

Chase and Charlie

We ordered an orange dinosaur moon bounce; however, we ended up with a pink one with flowers. Landon kept telling his friends to come jump in his dinosaur moon bounce. He tried to pretend that is what he had anyway!

BB with Charlie and Chase

They decided to check out the moon bounce too!

Mandy totally outdid herself with this amazing cake! This picture doesn't even show how fantastic this cake really was. Landon was so excited.

He was a little embarassed when everyone started to sing to him.

I totally forgot about opening presents until Landon reminded me. He loved all the gifts. He has played with all his new toys and games. Charlie has too!

Trying out the new rocket



Happy 4th birthday, Landon!

Oh boy does time fly! Landon turned 4 years old today. I cannot believe what a big boy he is.

Daddy brought him lunch to school today.

Mommy and Landon at lunch

Landon and I made cupcakes for his class. Yummy!

Landon decided to celebrate his birthday tonight at Chuck E. Cheese with his friends Gavin and Reed.

Present Time



On Friday, October 1st, Landon had to go to the Lebonheur Surgery Center to be put to sleep to fix his cavities. The people were absolutely amazing and made the scary process so much easier! I was very nervous about them taking Landon back and putting him to sleep without us. The nurse told me that she thought he would put up a fight; however, he was asleep within a few minutes (so quickly that it scares me to death to know you can put a child to sleep that fast). The doctor put on 7 caps. Yuck! The worst part of the entire experience was recovery. They came to get us and told us that he wanted his mommy. When we got back there, he was screaming and very upset. He kept pulling at his mouth and telling us how bad it hurt. Finally, the meds kicked in and he calmed down enough to go home. He never complained anymore and was back to normal the next day. Hopefully, we will have no more trouble!

Before surgery while waiting our turn

After surgery on the way home

Charlie turned 10 months on September 30th. I try to take his picture with the bear; however, it is almost impossible for him to be still enough to get the picture. He loves to eat! He is eating table foods now and cannot get enough. He loves to open and close doors. He also follows his big brother wherever he goes. 

                  

Charlie's newest trick is pulling up to a standing position. He now wants to pull up on anything. He pulled up to the couch last night to try and get the computer!

Fun with friends and family

 We finally got a good family picture! I am so grateful for these three people in my life. I love my boys!

We went to Disney on Ice Friday night with Chris, Erin, Reed, and Chase. Landon loved it. He especially enjoyed the Toy Story segment.

  

  Charlie taking in all the action.

  Swinging is really hard work.

We had a great time tailgating at the MSU vs. Georgia game. It was so much fun hanging out with great friends and celebrating another MSU victory!

Look at my yummy cake. I love it. Check out Mandy's cakes on Facebook or let me know and I will send you her number. She does an amazing job and they taste great too!

   

9 months

Charlie is a busy boy! He is now 9 1/2 months; however, I wanted to show how much he has changed. I normally try to take his picture by the blue bear. He was so busy trying to crawl away that this was all I could get. He is a super fast crawler now! He loves to go where ever the action is especially where his brother can be found! He loves to follow Landon all over the house. He loves to point or show his number one, play with balls, clap, and get anything that he can find off the floor. His temper really shows when he doesn't get what he wants. I love how he gets excited over the simple things. It is a true blessing to see his sweet smile.

Brotherly love

Go Dawgs!

Last weekend, we were able to cheer on our Dawgs! Charlie did not go to the game; however he was able to cheer for the bulldogs from Pop and BB's house.

Landon told everyone all week that he was going to see the bulldogs. He was so excited and did pretty well at the game. He spent most of the time looking for Bully and got restless by the end of the game. We are looking forward to the next home game. Go Dawgs!