New things

Look at those curls!
Meet Sookie! She's our new puppy- a Rat Terrier.
Oreo
Alex on Easter day.
Aunt Meggie and Alex


Check out Ross's foot. Every time Megan would take his foot off he'd put it back up.
Ross is doing the chicken dance....so cute!

A numbered list because we're soooo busy:

1. Ross is slowly but surely walking. He walks a bit further each day. He still goes down to crawl when he wants to get somewhere in a hurry.
2. Alex has been testing us more and more. Tonight he had about an hour and a half long tantrum because he wanted us to clean his room. After I told him that I want the toys picked up, he said, "I want it to be dumped out."
3. Alex has been learning a lot at school (daycare). His teacher used to be a pre-k teacher and she has carried a lot over to this school. He recognizes all of his letters and is starting to write some letters.
4. Wow! Ross will be 1 year old in 20 days. Crazy!!!

11 months old

This is how to crawl in grass.

Mom, that's ENOUGH pictures!

He's walking!

Ross walked today! He is still in his 10th month. He'll be 11 months old in 6 days. I cannot believe he's walking. Also, just last night, I took out 18 month clothes because he's now outgrown the 12 month clothes.

Sookie

RSV....gah

Last week, Ross was sick. On Feb. 13, Patrick brought Ross to the doctor. He was diagnosed with RSV and had to stay home the whole week. We had to do around the clock breathing treatments. Pretty much a week after he started with symptoms he got a fever....turns out the RSV made him get an ear infection. 2 days after the antibiotics he's normal again.

Then, Sunday night (19th), Alex had 99.8 temp. I gave him Motrin and he was fine the next morning. Then Monday night he had 100.1 temp, gave him Motrin and he was fine. Tuesday was Mardi Gras day, he was a bit calm but no temp. On Wednesday (22) he came to Ross's check-up with me and while in the office with the doctor, he coughed and she said she wanted to check him for RSV. Turns out, Alex contracted it. He also had an ear infection.

As we lied in bed tonight, Alex was complaining of his cheek hurting. I assume it's the ear infection. The doctor gave us antibiotics so if Alex is still complaining in the middle of next week, I guess we'll go to the doctor again. That will be 4 visits in 2 weeks.

I hope the RSV stops here because Patrick nor I can miss more work.

Fun with Aunt Meggie

You put your hand in my face?
I show you!

Happy Mardi Gras

The boys loved Mardi Gras. Ross fought his nap but finally gave in. Alex was sick with RSV and I didn't know it. The week prior, Ross had RSV. Enjoy the pictures!

A black eye

While house hunting with Granny, Alex literally flew down the stairs. He got a concussion and we went to the hospital.

In the hospital an hour after the hit.

Later that night.

The next morning...

Ross pulled himself to standing

He did it on the couch then in his bed. Oh my goodness...a few days shy of 9 months old.

and this picture is from Jan. 28

...and dey awl axed fuh you

We went on down to the Audubon Zoo...

The Happs

Currently, Alex is in his room doing a puzzle. As he picks up the pieces he's counting them....in Spanish!

Ross started clapping 2 nights ago. I'll try to get a video.

The fairly late 4th birthday post

The really late 8 month pictures

I love the blurry action shot. I had to go outside to take the pics because my indoor pictures were horrible quality.



I love this picture!

the really late Christmas post

The boys had a blast and NO ONE was sick! Trying to get pictures when you have 2 kids is really hard. Alex loved opening all the presents. Ross loved playing with the paper.

Ross's first bite of sweet potatoes....not the baby food kind.


That's all I got, sorry :(