Happy 1st Birthday Ollie!!

So Long Mullet!!

A Little Christmas Fun

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Thanksgiving Week

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Tony & I were able to take the whole week off. My Dad, step-mom, Nate (my brother) & family, Wendy (Tony's sister) & family were all in town too. We had a very fun and busy week.

Monday we went to see Santa. The boys did great.

Tuesday we went to the Zoo with my side of the family.

Wednesday we had Thanksgiving dinner at Nana's house. Here the kids are decorating their table.

Thursday we had Thanksgiving at Kiki's house. Was not able to get the pictures downloaded from this. But, we had a great day.

Friday we put up our Christmas tree. Sam was a big help and very excited. That night we went to the Parade of Lights in downtown Ft. Worth with Nana & Nate's family.

Saturday morning, Sam & Jack went to see "The Polar Express" at the Omni. The kids were all wearing their PJs and this was Sam's first movie. They had a blast.

Saturday night, we celebrated our neice, Reese's, first birthday.

And sunday morning we went to church with Kiki and Poppy for Reese's baptism.

By this point we were all very tired. And now Christmas is sneaking up me. Ollie will also celebrate his 1st birthday on the 21st!!!

Oh, there is so much I have to do!! I gotta go!

Afternoon Cruise

Well, I guess my baby is growing up. Yesterday, his teacher at school asked me what I thought about him moving up to the toddler room on December 8th. I was shocked! My baby is not a toddler! Atleast thats how I feel. Man, its true what they say, time really flies with the second one (and I am sure with each one after). I guess we have to start thinking about another one now. Ha, Ha!

Happy Halloween!

We had a great Halloween! The boys loved dressing up and getting out to trick or treat. Well, Ollie just loved being out on a buggy ride. Sam had fun, but after about an hour, asked to go home. Sam was also really excited about carving his first pumpkin this year. That was until he saw what was inside the thing. He opted to just supervise Tony, which included picking the design (from a book).

Fall Fun

We've been enjoying this fall season. Just hanging out and hitting some of the fun festivals. The boys are doing great. Ollie is 10 months old today and is such a joy. He is finally sleeping through the night! It just took a few nights of Tony going in to soothe him, since he associates me with eating :) I wish we had tried that sooner. He is pulling up and combat crawling all over the place!
Sam is doing good too. We finally convinced him to try pedaling his tricycle. With a little practice he did great and loves it. Maybe Santa will bring him a big boy bike. And someone turned on his "why" switch. He must ask hundred "why" questions a day (atleast)! He just jabbers on and on and he is constantly cracking us up.
Here are some pictures to share. We've taken so many since the last post that I had trouble narrowing down which ones to post :)



Ollie's gooey eye (left) is finally better!! (but not is this picture)












Ollie pulled up at ~8.5 months.






Pumpkin decorating at the Historic Nash Farm in Grapevine.




No thats not a caterpillar in his lip.



(mom put it on upside down)



Our annual trip to the Flower Mound Pumpkin Patch.

Our Summer Summed Up

Well, I guess summer is officially over (even though it doesn't really feel like it around here). I have been really lazy about posting over the past 2 months or so. But that seems to be my trend.

Ollie made it almost 8 months without an illness and then in a 3 week time period he had an eye infection, an ear infection and then a stomach bug. And during all that Sam had a sinus infection. And all of us ended up with the stomach bug to some extent. All of this occurring during my vacation, of course. Good times. Now I am happy to report that everyone is healthy. Although, Ollie is going to see a pediatric opthamologist today to see about his blocked tear duct. He has had a goopy, teary eye off and on since birth and we've finally gotten the recommendation from our pediatrician to get it fixed. Apparently this involves strapping them down and poking a big needle in their eye. I am not looking forward to that and of course if Ollie had any idea what is coming he wouldn't be thrilled either. But, I am looking forward to a goop-free Ollie.

Sam just wrapped up his swim lessons and I think after 2 nights a week for 2 months we are going to take a break for awhile. He loved it and is doing really well in the water. Right now we are trying to get him to decide what he wants to be for Halloween. It changes everytime he sees a different costume. I just don't want to wait til the last minute and not be able to find something.

Ollie is almost 9 months old and moving all over the place!! He is combat crawling and he moves so fast when he sees something he wants. He really wants to crawl on his hands and knees but then he just flops down on his stomach and scoots off. He is still a happy baby and we all have a great time playing with him.

Here are a few pictures from the past 2 months:

Sam insisted that if Ollie got to hang out in

just his diaper that he should be able to as well.

Sorry for the blurry picture, but I just couldn't

leave out Sam's first go-cart experience.

Up to no good

My Daddy is 30!!!!

The Norris boys had their first bath together. It was a little crazy. Ollie did fine, but kept trying to jump over Sam to get to the toys at the other end of the tub. I think we will stick with separate baths for a little longer.

Halfy Birthday Ollie!

Last Saturday, June 21st, we celebrated Ollie's Half Birthday. Although he could not partake in the eating of it, we made a special cake for the occassion. It did not turn out so pretty, but Sam enjoyed making it. And eating it. At his 6 month checkup, Ollie weighed 18 lb 8 oz and was 27 1/4 inches long. And he hardly cried at all for the shots. By the time I scooped him up to soothe him, he had stopped. He is such a mellow kiddo! Looks like he is right on track for everything, not that I was worried.

Here are also some pictures from Bedford Splash from a few weeks ago. Tony & I took Wednesday off from work to spend the day with Sam. Ollie enjoyed spending the day with his friends at school. We had a great time. Last year, all Sam wanted to do was go on the slides over and over and over again. This time he was a little fearful because he would go under and swallow a mouthful of water at the bottom. I had been planning on getting him in some swimming lessons anyway, so this seemed like a good time. We start in two weeks, two nights a week at the YMCA. I think he will enjoy it.

Take Me Out to the Ballgame

We had a great week and weekend!

Wednesday, we had Nana over for dinner. She was leaving Saturday to go help out Nate and Kate in KY for a whole month, so we wanted to see her before she left.
Friday, we learned that Sam and Ollie's new cousin, Amara Jane Dean was born. She and Aunt Kate are doing well. Although it will probably be awhile, we can't wait to meet her.

Sam and Daddy made a trip to the library Saturday morning which they both always enjoy. Mommy and Ollie spent some quality time together and squeezed in a few chores while the other boys were out. Then Saturday night, we all went to a Fort Worth Cats game with Kiki and Poppy. It was Sam's first ballgame and of course Ollie's too. Sam had a blast! He got very excited about the idea of playing baseball and wants to go to another game. He enjoyed watching the team mascot, Dodger, but from a distance of course. He also liked dancing to the music they played whenever the Cats got a hit or scored.

We are having a good Fathers Day. We actually spent the early afternoon at the mall!!! I know, its horrible, but I had a few things to get and Tony was a great sport about it. He will be spending the afternoon and evening watching the US Open on TV. That should make up for it.

Tony goes out of town for 2 nights this week, so please pray for us!! I think we'll make it :)




Kiki and the boys at the game.



Ollie enjoyed watching the game too...



...but not for long.



Another first...Cracker Jacks!! I am not sure, but I think he liked them.



"Look what I can do!" - Ollie can now sit unsupported. Still a little wobbly at times, but he gets steadier by the day. And he loves it! He will be 6 months old next Saturday. I can't believe it!



Last weekend...
Mommy had to work Saturday. But Sam had fun playing in the pool in Kiki and Poppys' backyard. On Sunday, Sam hosted a birthday party for who else...Sam. Everyone got in on the action, even Ollie.