Summer Fun
7/22/15 •
Well this past week has been pretty darn hot and very humid. We got some wild weather this past weekend with rain and thunder storms. It was nice, but not enough to help with this crazy drought we our having. We have had not much planned this summer, but a trip planned towards the end of August. I recently put Dylan in summer school for about a week, but I think it was a little to over whelming for him. So this past week, we kept him home to just relax and do his regular therapy sessions till regular school starts. So for now we have just been hanging out and trying to stay nice and cool in this hot and humid weather. Greg and I got this little pool for Dylan, but we realized it is a little too small, but he loves it! Next summer we will get a much bigger one. We can't wait to use the water park near my mom's new place that she just moved into...
Dylan's 3rd Birthday Party
A few weeks ago we celebrated Dylan's 3rd birthday with family and friends. Last year we did not have a party for him, so this year we decided to have one for him. It's always so hard to decide because I know Dylan really has no idea what is going on, but I love celebrating a special day for him and with everyone who is close to us.
We had his birthday party and my dad and step mom's house. They have a dream back yard with lots of room to play and hang out. I got a bounce house for the kids to help entertain them so the parents could have some adult time. We got pizza and Salad from Costco (Dylan's favorite) and some yummy desserts and called it a day. It was so simple and easy this year. I wanted to spend more time hanging out then running around like a crazy person trying to entertain everyone and keep the party going. We had so much fun and Dylan did too!
We had his birthday party and my dad and step mom's house. They have a dream back yard with lots of room to play and hang out. I got a bounce house for the kids to help entertain them so the parents could have some adult time. We got pizza and Salad from Costco (Dylan's favorite) and some yummy desserts and called it a day. It was so simple and easy this year. I wanted to spend more time hanging out then running around like a crazy person trying to entertain everyone and keep the party going. We had so much fun and Dylan did too!
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| He passed out in about one minute once his head hit the pillow. The party was a sucess! |
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| He loved his new birthday toy! |
7/20/15 •
Well...all of my post lately seem to be very delayed! Our life has been pretty busy these days. Between work, kids, summer activities and whatever else may come about I just can't seem to keep up.
This is the third year now we have had the 4th at our house with some family and friends. Ever since having Dylan and now Haylee it is just much easier to be in our own home, BBQ and watch the fireworks with out all the crazy traffic and people on the road. This year was nice! It was just my mom, and our neighbors Justin and Kirsten and their sweet little baby girl Eilree. It was quite but fun. We enjoyed great food, drinks and some time outside with the kids. It's nice, we actually get a decent view of the fireworks from our house. Once the kids went down for bed, we turned on the fire pit and enjoyed some good company! Till next year....
This is the third year now we have had the 4th at our house with some family and friends. Ever since having Dylan and now Haylee it is just much easier to be in our own home, BBQ and watch the fireworks with out all the crazy traffic and people on the road. This year was nice! It was just my mom, and our neighbors Justin and Kirsten and their sweet little baby girl Eilree. It was quite but fun. We enjoyed great food, drinks and some time outside with the kids. It's nice, we actually get a decent view of the fireworks from our house. Once the kids went down for bed, we turned on the fire pit and enjoyed some good company! Till next year....
7/16/15 •
A few weeks late, but I can't believe my little sweet girl is 8 months old already. It feels like yesterday she was baking in my belly and rolling around like a little butter ball. Haylee is full of life and always the happiest little girl in the world. She is about 20 pounds now (my little chunk) I can't keep up with clothes she is growing at lightining speed. She is finally sleeping through the night. We go to bed around 7-7:30 and she wakes up between 5:30-6:00am. Not that she was ever a bad sleeper, it's just mommy and daddy were ready for a full nights rest...even though I am exausted everyday of my life! Haylee is now crawling as of two weeks ago and is anywhere and everywhere. She has been working on pulling herself up and gets super frustrated. She wants to do everything her brother does and it is the cutest thing ever! She has four teeth now, two on the bottom and two on the top. She actually was not that bad when she was theeting. She is loving her baby food..(pears, apples, bannanas, sweet potatoes, carrots, peas, green beans) Haylee is loving her new big girl sippy cup, and this mama is so excited for her to use it more and loving her milk when she turns one. She loves Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and enjoys baby signing time and learning with her brother. They love each other so much!
Michelle, xo
Happy 8 months sweet Haylee girl! Mommy, Daddy & Dylan love you so much!
Michelle, xo
7/3/15 •
Well it's almost been a week since our little boy turned 3. The night before Dylan's birthday after we put the kids down for bed, Greg and I set up a happy birthday sign, put presents out and blew up balloons for him. We asked ourselves..."where did the time go" It feels like yesterday we were waking up to my water breaking and headed are way to the hospital to have our beautiful baby boy, not knowing the amazing and beautiful surprise that god was going to give us!
For Greg and I Dylan's birthday is always a very happy and emotional day. Dylan is are joy, are life and the happiest little human being that was ever made possible and we are so lucky to be his parents. It brings back and will always remind of us, of the memories we shared the day he came into this world. Not knowing Dylan was going to be born with Down Syndrome. I will cherish that day forever and always! Dylan is truly the happiest little boy in the world and his smile could light up a room from a mile away. He is always so happy and loves his family so much.
This year has been a huge change in everything as far as Dylan goes. Since Dylan turned 3 this year he will be starting pre-school in the fall. I am so excited for this next chapter in his life and we are praying for a great teacher. I was a little apprehensive with him going to school, but I think I am getting over that now. This past Monday he had summer school. We are only putting him in it two days a week so he can get used to the idea of being around other kids and in a different environment. He did great! We will remain with the regional center, but he is now with the school district and on his way to being one smart little boy.
Dylan is walking so much better and getting stronger everyday. He loves to try and run when we tell him it's bath time or potty time. (yes we are working on that slowly but surely) He also likes to run from his sister when she trys to take his toys. We are now working on walking up and down steps and moving from one different surface to the next. His speech is doing awesome! He is starting to put 2 words together like..."all done" "get it" "help me' and his little voice is just the cutest. We are working very hard on him feeding himself with a fork and spoon instead of just finger feeding, this has been a bit of a challenge. Dylan likes to do what Dylan likes to do. As we say "we live in his world" and we have fun doing it. Dylan loves to run from you when it's bath time, he loves to blow kisses, and always to his sister before bed time. He loves to say "shhh" when sissy is sleeping and even when he sees her monitor. He loves to explore and be outside, he loves his daddy and the bond they have is so hert felt. His smile is pure joy and he is the love o
Dylan is the best big brother ever. He loves to help his sister with learning things, if she drops a toy he picks it up and gives it back to her, and he loves to give her kisses all day long. I could have never imagined Haylee and Dylan and the relationship that they have. It truly is a special bond. He has a heart of gold. Dylan is a great sleeper. He goes down around 7:00pm and wakes up around 6:00am. He has to have his milk first thing in the morning and always, always has to have the movie "cars" on. Not sure how much Dylan weighs as we have his doctor's appointment in a few weeks. I do know that he is my little peanut. He is still in 18months-2T clothes.
To our sweet Dylan. Your mommy and daddy love you so much and you truly are the greatest gift god has ever given us. We love you so much and can't wait to see what the future holds. This world is a better place because you are in it, and I pray everyday you will touch the lives of so many and soften the hearts of everyone you meet along this journey and amazing thing we call life.
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This year has been a huge change in everything as far as Dylan goes. Since Dylan turned 3 this year he will be starting pre-school in the fall. I am so excited for this next chapter in his life and we are praying for a great teacher. I was a little apprehensive with him going to school, but I think I am getting over that now. This past Monday he had summer school. We are only putting him in it two days a week so he can get used to the idea of being around other kids and in a different environment. He did great! We will remain with the regional center, but he is now with the school district and on his way to being one smart little boy.
Dylan is walking so much better and getting stronger everyday. He loves to try and run when we tell him it's bath time or potty time. (yes we are working on that slowly but surely) He also likes to run from his sister when she trys to take his toys. We are now working on walking up and down steps and moving from one different surface to the next. His speech is doing awesome! He is starting to put 2 words together like..."all done" "get it" "help me' and his little voice is just the cutest. We are working very hard on him feeding himself with a fork and spoon instead of just finger feeding, this has been a bit of a challenge. Dylan likes to do what Dylan likes to do. As we say "we live in his world" and we have fun doing it. Dylan loves to run from you when it's bath time, he loves to blow kisses, and always to his sister before bed time. He loves to say "shhh" when sissy is sleeping and even when he sees her monitor. He loves to explore and be outside, he loves his daddy and the bond they have is so hert felt. His smile is pure joy and he is the love o
Dylan is the best big brother ever. He loves to help his sister with learning things, if she drops a toy he picks it up and gives it back to her, and he loves to give her kisses all day long. I could have never imagined Haylee and Dylan and the relationship that they have. It truly is a special bond. He has a heart of gold. Dylan is a great sleeper. He goes down around 7:00pm and wakes up around 6:00am. He has to have his milk first thing in the morning and always, always has to have the movie "cars" on. Not sure how much Dylan weighs as we have his doctor's appointment in a few weeks. I do know that he is my little peanut. He is still in 18months-2T clothes.
To our sweet Dylan. Your mommy and daddy love you so much and you truly are the greatest gift god has ever given us. We love you so much and can't wait to see what the future holds. This world is a better place because you are in it, and I pray everyday you will touch the lives of so many and soften the hearts of everyone you meet along this journey and amazing thing we call life.
Happy Birthday Sweet Boy!
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| No birthday is complete without some Susie Cakes |
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