Random Fourth of July

Fourth of July....yes I know I am behind!

We had a great Fourth this year. I was still laid up from another surgery, but getting around ok. I didn't feel great and at this point I was blaming that on surgery. Little did we know we had a baby on the way! That shocking news came in August....

For the Fourth we went to the games as usual. No pics, it was hard enough just to keep up with Fred, let alone photograph anything! After the park everyone needed to cool off and rest so we headed home. We were so happy to have Nanny Bart with us this year. She is such a special part of our family and makes any get together so fun. Some played cards, some slept, and some ate:).

We were also happy that Big Fred and Barbara could come to visit. The kids love seeing them and Brady was thrilled to spend some time with his parents. He misses them so much. I was grateful they could come.

After we rested we headed to Jack's house. He is so generous every year to invite us to watch the parade under shade and with plenty of refreshments. Things were a bit different this year as Dylan was in the parade. Fred was excited to watch for him. When he came by on the big firetruck the kids got so excited! I missed watching him chase candy and realizing this is part of growing up.

All in all it was a great Holiday!

All Star Baseball

Dylan was asked to play on the All Star Baseball Team this year. He had a blast. I was so proud of him and how much he improved through the season. He played a few games, most of which I was able to attend. The only two I couldn't get to Tara and Mom were able to take him to. This broke my heart, but he thought it was pretty awesome. He loves our family and spending time with them. And, a trip with Nanny Bart and Grandma Seals ended with one spoiled, happy boy!

I love watching Dylan grow and improve at each sport he plays. However, it makes me a little sad to think of how much he has grown up. I cannot believe he is 9 years old and in fourth grade. He is such a good boy and do not know what I would do without him. He helps around the house and is my little buddy. I told him he couldn't grow up and he told me, "Mom....I HAVE to go to college silly!" I dread the day he leaves....

Catching Up....

Here goes my attempt to catch this blog up. I think about it alot, especially as I look through my sister's and friend's blogs. But, time is an issue for us. So, we get to things as we can.

This picture was last summer, Fred hanging out on the porch. He loves to be outside. He loves that he can control going in and out the screen doors.

While I was laid up from surgery my Mom was here helping. She was trying to cook and clean and Fred wanted out. She was worried about the road and slid the lock on the screen door into place. Well.....Fred does what Fred wants. So, he simply pushed a hole through the bottom of the screen and let himself out. What a character!

Little Fred is two!!

I cannot believe it was two years ago that we had our little Fred. I was so scared that day and for the next several as well. He was a fighter from the beginning. He had things to do and places to be. I have to say also, he is definately Fred. Mom and I still call him Dax some but he is our little Freddy Bear. He for sure acts like big Fred:)

Dylan adores him. I am so grateful that they have one another. They are the best of friends and so good to one another. I was worried because of their age difference, but it really has not ever been an issue.

Today on his birthday he is doing great! He is so much fun, laughs at everything, loves everyone, and cracks us up regularly. He loves to yell at Cass and Oreo, our dogs. He thinks he can boss them around, it's pretty cute. He loves his Dad, it's so sweet to watch them play:) If Dad is doing something Fred loves to be right in the thick of things. I know Brady thinks he is a GREAT helper:) He LOVES Nemo. It is his favorite. He is not a big TV watcher but he will watch Nemo over and over and over again. (Perhaps he has Dory's syndrome:)) I love to hear him shout at MEEMO:)) He is such a special boy and we love him dearly.

I will try to put updated pictures on later....I am not good at keeping up with my blog. Life is just so busy, but we will do better!

Alyssa & Kaydee

Gooseberry

Well third grade for Dylan brought about the highly anticipated GOOSEBERRY!! I took Dylan, we went, we got soaked, we DIDN't sleep, and we came home! It really was lots of fun, even if it rained a whole lot. I was so happy to be able to spend some fun time with just Dylan. He is so much fun and such a good boy.

Brady came up for dinner and we ate (after running through the soaking rain to the cabin:)) then watched the kids dance, and then Annie Bangs!

I kind of thought that Dylan would be frightened but he wasn't, at all. He took off with the group of kids following Mr. C and enjoyed the whole scary thing.

Here are a few pics (only a few because the rest of the time we were 'swimming!'