Snow Day

So far behind...let's just say we're all still having fun and here is a video to enjoy!

And we finally made the effort to take a few family shots in the park...

October In Review

Owen spent most of October perfecting his walking and fighting some nasty germs. Luckily no flu but he's done the stomach bug thing, the yeast diaper rash (TMI?) and finally some pneumonia. A week away from daycare under Gigi's wing (and some antibiotics & breathing treatments) seem to have done the trick and Owen is pretty heathy these days and just a blast - but I'll cover that in my November post. Back to October. Started out with a week alone with Dada while Mommy was working in Europe...they had a blast, watched lots of football and even had a sick day together at home. Then it was a few weeks of walking, then walking faster, falling harder, giggling more and getting back up to try again. And he continues to love balls (or anything that he can throw) and has a pretty good arm. We had a fun time taking some fall pictures as we got some nice mild days at the end of the month. Owen seemed to enjoy Halloween - he was a tiger at daycare and a monkey for the neighborhood parade. Unfortunately he was pretty sick on Halloween so he did no trick-or-treating, ate no candy and still puked all over the couch that night (November's update will talk about the 2 weeks I spent trying to get the puke smell out of the couch cushions - I think we'll go for leather next time!) Ok now what you all came here for- pics & videos!

and tilt your head for this one...

September - A big month for Owen

Rugrat mom is a total blog slacker - sorry if anyone is still reading. I've had to (temporarily?) return to my world traveling ways for work. Still love the travel but definitely miss the little Owen when I'm away. Matt too but he doesn't grow much when I'm gone! Just back from a 10 day trip to Japan and head off for a week in Europe next week so I'll have to cover one month in one post!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY little O!!! He made it - we made it- we all survived the first year and they say that one is the hardest right??? Luckily little guy had 2 parties, got lots of great gifts and wasn't a big fan of birthday hats or cake but loved birthday balloons and being pushed in his new swing.

Other notables in September. He finally learned how to pronounce M sounds. Mama is now spoken after months of Daaaadaadeeeda - still not sure he knows who Mama is but we're getting there. Owen was dedicated at our church on September 12. They had a very nice service for all the babies. What a great gift from God he is!

Owen stopped hitting any babies that came near so he was actually allowed to sit with his little cousin Marrett.

He learned to give dirty looks when we tell him its time to get out of the bath

He learned to relax (for a few seconds at least) in his recliner. Now he's ready to watch some football with DaDa! He was home sick one day from daycare and got to watch sesame st. for the first time. He loves to do the wiggle dance to any music. I'll have to get video of that soon.

And finally the other BIG NEWS - See what Owen did for the first time tonight (you'll have to turn your head!)

Until next month...rugrat mom, signing out!

more fun with cousin Marrett

She's getting so big! 6 weeks already. Owen showed more interest in her this time...unfortunately he likes to slap things he's interested in. He's not trying to hurt anybody but we need to figure out how to teach gentle touches!

Owen continued to prove that he loves water and has no fear! Just to prove he made it in a full flip see his post dive hairstyle!

Hey Mom, I found something really cool

I call it a mini water play park right in the house (Mom calls it doggie water - ewww!)

But when the work is done, I get to have fun!

I learned this from the seal at the zoo...

Life is so hard...gotta work to making a living.