Carving Pumpkins

Here are some pics from our first pumpkin carving with Charles. He loves the"pump pump," and loves to point out his eyes, nose, and mouth...

3 Months

Here is Miss Frances at 3 months. I love the serious expression on her face. She has become such a calm little baby - watch me eat my words! But for the most part, she is just happy with everything - cooing, laughing, starting to pull on toys on her playmat. She loves to pull on blankets and dresses exposing her cute little chunky legs. I can not believe how fast 3 months have flown by!

Pump Pump Patch

This past weekend was so nice and relaxing. We started off by going to the pumpkin patch or as Charles calls it the "pump pump patch." We took many naps and watched the UGA game. Here are pics from the pumpkin patch. Charles loved seeing all the orange pumpkins, and Frances slept through most of it except for the last 10 minutes or so.

Babydoll in Training

This is what I found yesterday as I walked past our hall bathroom. Charles is still in the midst of potty training as you can tell. Yes, he has a doll...it was a wonderful gift from Grandmother and Grandfather to prepare for Miss Frances' arrival. He loves to change the doll's diapers and give her a bottle. And just yesterday he put her on the play mat right beside Frances. And don't worry - his favorite toys are cars, trucks and trains. Jacob is happy about that!

Goodbye Volvie

Yes, it's time to say goodbye to "Volvie." With 210,000 miles, she has served us well through medical school, residency and beginning of fellowship. We had to say our final words when she was continuously shaking to and from Jacob's work - was she afraid of the VA? Was she just tired of working long days and nights? Was she scared of the bridge leading into downtown Charleston? We'll never know, but we thought it was time to let her rest in peace. We loved her and will certainly miss her...

2 Months

Here is a picture of Frances at two months. She is growing like a weed - all 12 pounds of her! We went to the doctor on Monday to get a round of shots. I thought I would be used to it by now with Charles having gone through his first year of vaccinations, but it's never easy seeing your children cry. He said she is very healthy and keep doing what I'm doing...as far as feeding goes! She is so sweet and had her first giggle last week. Yesterday, Charles was laughing at something and she started smiling every time he laughed. So sweet.

This week in pictures

Thought I'd post a few pictures to show you what we have been up to...not a whole lot, and it is wonderful. The first few weeks in September were crazy with the end of summer and starting "school," bible study, etc. Now it has slowed down and our new routine has begun. We usually have three days a week where we are out and about and the other two, we just enjoy our outside play time and neighborhood. Charles is becoming more and more independent and in need or getting his "wiggles" out, and Frances is still so mobile and sleeps everywhere she goes.

The first picture is a day at the aquarium downtown. He is in the interactive room that resembles a campsite with a little topsy-turvy bridge to walk across - I think that was his favorite part. Every time we go, Charles enjoys it more and more. The second picture is him after a nice little haircut - and I love to be able to put his cute little longalls that I bought last year at half price...can't put him in those much longer - or so Jacob says!