First snow

The first snowflakes of the year are falling this morning here at Sullivan Lake.  Nothing is accumulating, thank goodness, but it sure has caught Dylan's attention.  "I want to go out there, Daddy."  "We'll go out there later, Dylan."  "I don't want to go later, Daddy."  Its only 36 degrees out, so I think we'll be stalling on going out for as long as possible.  However.....I think I MIGHT make an exception and go get a newspaper - because I can!  The road is now paved and open for use.  They will be putting another layer down tomorrow (rain prevented them from finishing up on Friday) and I believe they will be striping the road then as well.  Eric is not impressed with the job they did on the entrance to our driveway though.  He is planning to complain if it is not completed more to his liking.  Basically, it appears that they just dumped a little sandy dirt on to each driveway, smoothed it out a bit and then called it good.  Its not very good.  So anyway, they better fix it or Eric is gonna kick some construction butts!  Yeah.  

Both Eric and I were sick this weekend.  Me with morning sickness as usual and Eric with some unknown bug caught on either the airplane back from Connecticut or from one of his gross co-workers.  We can't escape them even when he doesn't physically work with them anymore!  Geez!  So he's been spending most of his time in the bathroom and I've been on the couch.  Dylan has made good use of this time by scouring his favorite toy catalogs over and over and over again.  He particularly loves the Fleet Farm one and you can certainly tell by looking at it.  Its a little ragged around the edges.  He likes to say, "Look it, Mommy!  Look at this!  Look it, Daddy!  Looooook!"  He has even picked out what he wants to buy with his gift card that Auntie Susan gave him for his birthday.  I sense a Target run in our near future!  Woohoo!  If only the morning sickness would grant me a free pass day.  Please, let this happen.  Please.  

Thats it for today.  Keep warm, people.  Winter is coming.  Blah.

The news you have all been waiting for!

The bridge is OPEN!  Its not technically "done" yet, but we are able to use it now.  They should be getting started with paving the road soon we hope.  We'll keep you posted.  We know how much this means to our city visitors - shaves a whole 12 minutes off your trip!

Well, it was brought to my attention by Auntie 'Nae that I had not posted about Dylan's 2 year check up stats.  Bad mommy!!  So here's the info:   

Dylan is: 

34 1/2 inches tall (80th percentile)

26 pounds (50th percentile)

I thought there was  head measurement listed on this sheet, but I guess not.  His head is large.  There, now you all know!  He sure has come a long way in 2 years.  He started out at 21 1/2 inches and 8 pounds 5 ounces.  Crazy!  And to think that his new baby sister is a 1/2 inch long now!  She's got a lot of catching up to do.

Yes, I'm throwing my prediction out there.  Its a girl.  How do I know, you ask?  Well, judging by the fact that I had NO morning sickness at all with Dylan (a boy, duh!), one would have to think that this must be a girl in my belly.  Cuz I definitely have morning sickness this time and it BLOWS!  That and my mother's intuition (which was right with Dylan, I might add) tells me that this is the case too.  We shall see in January if I am right!  

Thats it for now!  

Adios Goodbye!

Another weekend away.

Well, we were at Jon and Renae's again this past weekend.  We were there to celebrate Daniel's 1st birthday!  I suppose I can no longer call him "baby Daniel" as he is now a big boy.  Sigh!  Anyway, DD had lots of fun playing with all the kids - especially Jenson, who was his playing "slave" all weekend long.  We ate lots of food, hung out, did a bit of shopping, visited Melissa and Andy's abode, celebrated Big D's bday and also visited a pumpkin "patch."  Here are a couple of pics from the "patch." 

You just know that D has to pull the wagon.  I like to ride.

I want this pumpkalin, Mom!

And this was today.  I had him try on his new coat and hat and wouldnt ya know it - they match his snow boots!  Stylin'!  He seemed to like his new coat and called himself "cute" when he saw himself.  He insisted that I take a timer picture of us.  Apparently, my ploy to get more pictures of the two of us is paying off!  Problem is that its always when I look like pooooo.  Oh well.

Thats it for now.  Eric is in Connecticut (for those wondering, yes, DD will say Connecticut too) until Wednesday night, so its been kinda lame without him.  However, the road seems to be coming along swimmingly, so thats been some good entertainment for us.  We sat out on a cooler for a good hour today watching the semi's go by with dirt.  His idea, not mine.  

Adios!

Dylan's Birthday Party!

Sorry for the delay in posting!  Was recuperating from the weekend!  Heres a few pics from the party!

Party people!

Everyone watching DD's birthday DVD.

Who blew up all those balloons?

We learned our lesson here - things like this must be opened LAST or the rest of the presents might not get opened.  Or at least in a timely fashion.

Balloons are fascinating, aren't they Daniel?

Budday cake time!

Not my best effort, but oh well.

I think he had a good time!

And finally, we pulled a funny.  It didn't turn out as funny as we had hoped tho.  Apparently, people are too good to look surprised!  There was supposed to be looks of shock and excitement on their face when they found out that we are expecting a new baby in June.  !!!  I bet you all are picking your jaws up off the floor, why couldn't they?!  Ruin a good picture why don't you all!?!  See, Kelli is playing it cool, Renae is slightly shocked, my mom is faking it, Eric's dad has a silly smile, so perhaps he was surprised, Jon is just a weirdo, Natalie has no clue, my dad already knew, Tommy is also playing it cool and the only person who wins a prize here is Gma Kim.  A genuine look of surprise and excitement from her!  She wins!  

Anyway, cats out of the bag.  Am feeling somewhat more ill than last time.  I didn't have any morning sickness with Dylan, but have had some this time.  The past few days have been a little rough.  But for once, I am feeling ok, so I thought I'd put out a new post for you all.  And my what a post it is!  Ok, now everyone shower me with questions and congratulations!  

Happy 2nd Birthday Dylan Patric!

He finally will look at the camera now and say "CHEESE!" when asked to!  YESSSS!!!

Here he is again, demonstrating his "cheese" skill.

Ingrid and Larry dropped by with a present!!

Ingrid made Dylan a really cute bear blankie!

Here's DD's new bulldozer!

DD fits in the dump truck!

His budday cookie (cake will be served on Saturday for his party)

Blowing out the candles!

HAPPY 2ND BIRTHDAY DYLAN PATRIC!!!!  WE LOVE YOU!!!