Sick Baby Boy :(

Hollis starting running a fever the Thursday before my birthday, so off we went to the Dr Friday morning.  Dr said it was a virus, so continue with Ibuprofen and Tylenol and call if it got worse.  We were ready to call of the celebrations Saturday, but he seemed to be perking up a little.  As the day went on, he just wasn't himself, lying around and pitiful.  He ended up running a fever again Saturday night and all day Sunday, higher than it had been over the last couple of days.  I could tell he felt worse and Sunday night he started with the croup/bark cough.  I knew it right away because Clayton had croup when he was little.  It is really scary because their airway swells and the cough sounds awful.  He was so pitiful.  I spent most of the night up rocking him and taking him into the steamy bathroom.  On Monday we went back to the Dr and he confirmed it was croup and put him on a steroid.  He continued to feel bad for the entire next week, slowly but surely getting better.  I hate when my babies are sick :(  Glad we are on the mend and so incredibly thankful and blessed that they are otherwise healthy and happy!  Such a gift!!!!

Fun in a Box!

Hollis loves to climb in, on, over, under, and everything in  between.  We have these brown canvas boxes that we use to store toys.  These boxes are his absolute favorite place to hang out while watching TV.  It must be awfully cozy in this box because he loves it.  He is way too cute :)

Mommy's Birthday!

I had such a great birthday this year.  The only thing I would have changed would be that my little man Hollis didn't feel well (ended up having croup :/)  We had Starbucks and Donut Bank for breakfast, then I wanted to take the boys bowling for the first time.  Hollis didn't feel well, so he just hung out, but Clayton loved it!  We had the bumpers put up and the ramp and he went to town!!!  After bowling we went to lunch at Cheddars, one of my favorite restaurants.  We all came home and took naps, and then had dinner with friends at Biaggis to end the day!  The perfect birthday :)

Hollis is 21 months!!!!!

Wow, time is flying...seriously!  Hollis is growing like a weed and doing and saying so many new things it is hard to keep up!!

*He loves to play t-ball...seriously, we never even showed him how to do it and he puts the ball on the T, and hits it off with no help

*He also took right to soccer, its like he automatically knew to kick the ball

*He is putting two words together and saying new words all the time...specifically he says "Bye bye Clayton" as clear as day (when we say goodnight, he says bye bye instead), he also says yeah (for yes) to questions...he has many words in his vocabulary now and surprised me every day by saying something new.

*Getting very independent and thinks he can do everything big brother can do...he no longer wants to be carried up or down stairs, he wants to walk himself!

*Still climbs everything...and I mean EVERYTHING!

*Loves this push duck toy, pushing trains on the train track, lining up cars, being read to, playing inside his playhouse, swinging, going down the slide, and being chased!!!

*Still a picky eater...loves peanut butter!!!

*Still a huge mommy's boy and does not like to be separated from me, and pretty much won't go to anyone else if I'm around!  We just started putting him in the nursery at church and he is NOT a fan!!!

*Started Kindermusik back up and he loves it, but he also loves to run around the room like a wild man ;)

*Loves, loves, loves my mom's dog Lilly...and he used to be terrified of dogs...no more, he loves them now!

*Addicted to our Iphones at 21months...he points to it and says "mine!"  oh dear :)

*Loves to wrestle with his Daddy and brother!

*Loves to be pushed around on the tricycle!

*Not a fan of going to the Dr anymore, he cries the moment I sit him on the scale, I remember Clayton going through that phase too :)

*Such a sweet and loving baby with a laugh that makes anyone near him laugh and smile with him.  He is a huge cuddle bug :)

*Pretends to talk on the phone...especially to Dora, yes he is still a huge fan ;)

Holiday World Fun!

We had already been to Holiday World with Scott this summer, but mom wanted to take a day off and go with the boys and I as well.  We pick the perfect day...sunny, 80, and no humidity!  It was so nice, it was almost too cool to swim!  It really was a perfect day of fun.  The boys had no nap and did terrific.  They are getting to the point where they can go every now and then without one and be okay.  We swam, ate lunch, and rode LOTS of rides.  Clayton even rode several big rides again with NO fear!  He rode the log ride, the big metal flying birds, the scrambler, and the turkey ride.  He of course rode all of the "kid" rides too.  Hollis even rode his first ride!!!  He is such a climber I had been so scared of putting him on the rides for fear he would decide he wanted out in the middle of the ride and climbing out.  We picked the rockets, strapped him down tight, and he LOVED it!  He sat perfectly still, I think he just couldn't believe he was actually riding it!!!  It was so cute, especially the look on his face.  We had such a great time, I can't wait to go back in October during the Halloweekends!!!!

Zoo Fun!

We are members of Mesker Park Zoo, so we are there often!  This summer has been an extremely HOT one, so our trips have been limited lately.  We just had a streak of wonderful 80 degree/low humidity weather in the middle of August, which was a treat.  The boys and I headed there and took our time going through and enjoying the day.  We usually go with friends, which we love...but it was nice to go by ourselves for a change as well and just let them take there time and go wherever they wanted to go.  We even stopped down at the bottom of the rhino exhibit and had a rest and a snack.  Clayton even found a little lizard friend :)  I love days like these and truly savor these days with my boys and know how very lucky and blessed I am to be able to stay at home with them!

We also met our friends Jennifer, Madalyn, and Drew for the first time at the zoo.  Jennifer is new to staying at home, so it was so nice to have playdate with them.  Madalyn and Clayton hit it off right away and really enjoyed the day together!

Mullins Summer Get Together

We drove to Paducah to Scott's Cousin's house for the Mullins family get together.  We don't get to see them often enough, so I always look forward to seeing them.  The boys love to play with their cousins.  We had a great meal of BBQ and great company.  Great Granny Mullins even bought the kids a giant water slide to play on!  They loved it!  It was a great day, but the boys were beyond exhausted by the time we left.  No naps=unhappy babies!  They did so well considering!  Looking forward to seeing everyone again over the holidays!