HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Tyler is still not feeling well today, but we attempted to go trick or treating. It didn't go over very well. The neighborhood got together and went as a group. To ease the kids into the whole trick or treating concept we started at our friends Ingrid and Tony's house. I don't know if Tyler just wasn't expecting someone to open the door or what but he took off running and crying as soon as Ingrid opened her door. Tim took him back to the door to show him it was just Ingrid and Tony but that didn't help either. We tried another house and it was obvious that Tyler wanted no part of trick or treating this year so we just took him home. He did get to enjoy the single bag of M&Ms he got.

Tyler is 2!

Happy Birthday to my little man! Today was Tyler's 2nd birthday. We did a joint party with his friends Ashleigh and Matthew who will be turning 2 in two weeks. We invited all of his friends and had a costume party. Unfortunately Tyler hasn't been feeling well and even had a 102.5 fever last night. I think he had a good time overall, but he refused to put on his costume and he cried/whined a lot throughout the day. He got some great presents to include his new cars, pajamas, new bedding sets, his woody and goofy dolls, books, games, play doh, and puzzles. Thank you to everyone that made this birthday a great day for Tyler. Well I just took his temperature again and he is back to 102.5. I hope he is feeling better in the morning.

Halloween Parade

Today was the Halloween Parade at daycare. We had a great time and all the kids looked adorable!

Cox Farm 2010

Today we went to Cox Farms for their Fall Festival. We had a great time, except for the fact it was really hot for October. While there Tim and Tyler went down a Giant slide, we walked through the CORNudrum cornfield, visited Goat Village, played at the Kiddie Zone, rode the Hay Ride, and saw lots of farm animals and their babies. The boys also got a patch pumpkin each to take home. Can't wait to go back next year!

And so potty training begins...

A while back we bought Tyler an insert for the toilet and his very own step stool to get him used to the idea of actually using the potty. Initially the entire concept didn't go over very well and with Kyle coming along we didn't put much effort into it either. We introduced him a few more times to his little seat and pretty much forced him to sit on it, but he never would go. He would just tell us he was "all done" as soon as he sat down and would try to get back up. Well tonight for the very first time Tyler went poo-poo on the big potty!!! Looks like I am going to be breaking out the Elmo's Potty Time DVD again. I'm very proud of him, although I'm not looking forward to this whole potty training process. Any suggestions anyone has would be greatly appreciated. =)

Kyle's 2 Month Well Baby Check-up

Today was Kyle's two month appointment with his pediatrician. Poor guy had to get 3 shots and 1 oral medication, but overall he did really well. So how is he measuring up:

• Weight: 13lb2 8.8oz / 80%
• Height: 23 in / 50%
• Head Circumference: 16 cm / 75%

Dr. Christian said he looks perfect and is a very healthy little boy. He has already passed up Tyler in weight at this age. Tyler was only 11lbs 13.6oz at two month old, but he was 24in long.

Kyle is such a good little boy. He pretty much just eats, sleeps, and poops. =) He has started sleeping one 6 hour stretch during the night, which is great. I am hoping he will get to 8 hours in the next 2 weeks as I have to go back to work on October 18th.

Kyle's 1 Month Photos

We took the boys to get family pictures taken today. I think we wound up with some great pictures, even though Tyler didn't want to cooperate. I have to give credit to JCPenney Portrait Studios at Dulles Town Center for being extremely patient with us.