MOLER-MANIA

I have been taking Davis to his speech therapy appointments every other week for a while. It was huge when we stopped going every week and Julie (his therapist) was very impressed with his progress. Well, at his last appointment, she told us we don't have to go anymore!!! YAY DAVIS! We are SO proud of him and just in the last couple of weeks have seen the biggest improvement. Even his teachers at school approached me after class twice last week and commented on Davis's vocabulary and voice. I had never really mentioned anything to them about his speech before, because I did not want them to label Davis from the start of the year. So when they said something to be on their own, it was such a compliment to our little man!

He is counting to 10 all on his own, saying full sentences, calling us mommy and daddy (as opposed to mama and dada), and tells us what he needs all the time! IT IS GREAT!!!! And he seems so happy about it too. We really started to notice the change when one day recently his favorite character went from "vava" (no idea where that came from) to "mickey mouse".

WAY TO GO DAVIS!!! We love you so much!

Well I finally got to stay in bed all day....but for all the wrong reasons! Earlier in the week, we woke up in the morning to realize that Davis had thrown up in his bed (and unfortunately seemed to sleep in it all night). We really did not think much about it, and he seemed to be feeling fine. I tried to take him to school, but he left with me as I knew he was a little off. Well, first thing Wednesday morning, Tyson rolls over and asks, "Do you feel sick by any chance?" Little did he know that I had been laying there thinking about how sick I felt! YUCK! Knowing this situation was going downhill fast, we called my mom and she came over ALL DAY to help with the kiddos.

I won't get into too many details, but it was a miserable day. And after Anna's nap, she started throwing up all over my mom.  She was so resilient though - she would play and then get sick, then go right back to playing. Anyway, we are SO thankful for GoGo and all of her help with the kids, her trips to the store and the pharmacy, and taking such good care of us.

I never thought we would all get sick at the same time, and I pray it doesn't happen again!

* I have been behind on blogging, but hope to catch up quick. Not too much has happened since this day, as it took us all a while to recover. I hope to be back on track soon!

It FINALLY happened...our long awaited trip with the Abelings. We tried for Port Aransas, but ended up deciding on a night down at the JW Marriott Hill Country Resort (aka Kid Land).   We all headed down there early Saturday morning, after a quick stop at the Donut Hole for donuts and coffee.  (Maybe not the best idea to feed the kids donuts in the car, but heck, we were on vacation!) It was a quick drive down there (a major plus) and we had arrived!

Our baby girl is 15 months old! I can't believe it. She is so independent, adventurous, and slightly (ok really) rebellious. She LOVES bracelets and necklaces. She LOVES stuffed animals - anything and everything. And she loves to carry them around everywhere. She is totally in love with her Daddy, and wants to be with him always, no matter what he is doing or where he is....and I often find her banging on his office door. She is talking a lot - they told me at school that she is very verbal. She does know how to whine and cry on demand....but it is mostly fake in attempt to get something she wants. She loves dancing to the "Little Einsteins" theme song. She loves reading books. She is a climber like no other. She loves her paci, her bunny, and her baths. She is perfect in every single way.

At her check-up, she was called a "supermodel" - she is so tall!

Weight: 25 pounds, 1 ounce (75th percentile)
Height: 33 3/4 inches (way off the charts)
Head: 19 3/4 inches

I found him last night on the table in the playroom jamming out to Jack Johnson. He definitely has some new groovy moves. Unfortunately, once the video started rolling, he got shy. I got a few seconds though.

We went to a wedding on Saturday for one of my best friends from high school. It was a beautiful ceremony with an amazing reception at The Driskill.  We picked up Ashley (Baskin) on our way and she came with us. She is about 5 months pregnant and looks stunning! We can't wait to meet baby boy Peyton!

Davis has always loved books, but in the past couple of weeks, our little Anna has become obsessed! She says "book" and will immediately try and sit down in your lap to read. We love it! They even told me at school how much she loves to read.

Davis's favorite books right now are:
The Hat
Goodnight Moon
Five Little Monkeys
Clifford the Big Red Dog

Anna's favorite books right now are:
Moo, Baa, La La La!
Toes, Ears, & Nose!
Baby Touch and Feel First Words
Shake It Up, Baby!
That's Not My Dolly...
Where is Baby's Mommy?
First 100 Words

I hope their love of books continues!

It has been raining here the past couple of days. And by rain, I mean POURING all day and all night. I am so thankful for our lakes and our yards, but the babies get a little stir crazzyyyyyy!!! I got an email this morning from Rolly Pollies about open gym, and I thought, PERFECT!!! So off we went this morning to Rolly Pollies (think bounce house, trampolines, foam pits, gym equipment, and rock climbing walls). There was hardly anyone there and the kids had a GREAT time. I got a few pictures, but there were on my cell so the quality is not that great.

The babies had their second day of school (in the pouring rain - thank you hurricane Hermine) and they did great! When I went to get Davis, he was sweeping the floor and helping the teachers clean up. They told me he was the class helper that day and did a great job! I am so proud of him!!!

Anna did well, but the teachers said she was a little more sensitive than usual and needed her bunny. They also said she was sad when Davis walked by and she couldn't play with him. Her daily report said that she "cooked the balls and blocks in the microwave" and "loves books." She REALLY has been enjoying books more and more the past couple of weeks and we love it!

I will keep it brief, but we had a wonderful, fun filled weekend full of friends, laughter, and great weather. Friday night, the Dunkleys came over for a little Black Wolf Run block party and then spaghetti dinner. We had a great time and always enjoy our time with them! Here is a picture of the Dads bathing the babies after getting COVERED in spaghetti. They were both literally orange.

Anna's boyfriend Jacob and his Momma came with us - it was super fun! This picture is too cute not to post :).

Oh, the backpack. Last night Davis slept with it (and the lunchbox) in his bed. First thing this morning - backpack. Today at Costco - backpack. Looks like a new staple around here!

Today was a monumental day - the babies started "school" at Lakeway Christian Church Preschool (LCCP). Davis went to a couple of summer camps there so we were already a little prepared for the surroundings and order of things. I took the kids to the Open House last week and met their teachers - we loved them all and I knew it was going to be a great year! They are going Tuesdays and Thursday from 9 to 1. They have a snack and lunch there, along with chapel every day, playground time, and arts and crafts.   Over the weekend, Davis picked up the diaper bag and started carrying it around. A little idea popped into my head and I asked him if he wanted to wear his backpack - he LOVED it. So much so that it has been to Home Depot, worn during several meals, and on him countless hours of the day. Until then - he did NOT want anything to do with it. So we took the opportunity to talk about school and he has seemed very excited.
Here are a few pictures from last night - getting ready for the big day!

Anna wears everything like a bracelet.

Anna's boyfriend Jacob is in her class!

*I am finally caught up on my posts, so I hope to do them more often again!