Pumpkin Patch

On Sunday we took Thomas to the pumpkin patch down by my parents house. My mom and Doug were on their cruise so it was just James, Thomas, Pappy, and me. We had a great time. Mainly we just chased Thomas around. He loves to be outside and is content just roaming! We rode behind the tractor, and rode the wagon out to get our pumpkin.


James, Thomas, and Laura


Thomas trying to pull the wagon!


James, Thomas, Pappy

Does this monkey look sick to you?

Today I received Thomas' Halloween costume in the mail. James and I thought a monkey was the perfect thing for him to be for Halloween. He loves bananas and climbing! I had to try his costume on immediately. It fits him great, and of course he looks so stinking cute in it, by far the cutest monkey I've ever seen!!

So my question to you is: Does he look sick? If you said no, you are wrong! Heres the story!

Saturday morning Thomas wakes up with a fever of 101.2 four hours before 20-25 people will be at our house for a day full of BBQ, beer, and football games! I know he has been teething so I blame it on that as I give him Tylenol. He is acting fine, and the fever goes away so I think nothing else of it. After he eats lunch I get him out of his high chair I realize he is shaking and discolored. His lips and creases in his nose are slightly blue, but he is breathing normally. His skin is blanching (thanks for the new word to my vocab, Jon!). He is burning up. I take his temperature, 103. I consult a few friends at the party, give him more Tylenol, call the dr, and get an appointment to an after hours clinic. Once the Tylenol kicks in, he is acting fine and even playing. The nurse on call thought it could possibly be the flu, so I have to share that news with my friends that have their children at my house, that was fun! Anyways, Jennifer, Thomas, and I head to the after hours clinic. We find out pretty quickly that Thomas has a horrible double ear infection. I decided it was better than the flu!!

We fill his prescription and head back to the house. The Alabama game had just ended, but thankfully my friends were still at the house. I was glad I got a chance to visit them when I returned, and I am so glad James stayed home with everyone so they wouldn't leave!! Our little monkey is still on the mend from his ear infection, but he seems to be feeling much better!

A week of birthday fun!

Last Monday I turned 30!! I know I look much younger, right? Anyways, I have had the best week celebrating my birthday! Last Saturday (before my birthday) Doug's family and my family went to my parents house to watch the Alabama vs. Houston game. After the game we grilled steaks! Everything was yummy! Thomas had a blast playing with Bree'Anna and Mary.

Last Sunday we had a birthday party at Sherri and Mike's for Mandy, Grandma, and me. It was great getting to visit with everyone, and do a little swimming (for those of us that swam-it wasn't cold!)!!

Monday on my actual birthday James, Thomas, and I went out to lunch to CPK, then shopping for my birthday present. I got a nice beautiful watch!

Yesterday we had a lot of friends over to our house to celebrate my birthday and watch Alabama play Ole Miss. It was wonderful to see everyone! Tomorrows post will have more about my birthday celebration!!

I guess everyone is expecting pictures with this post, but I am sad to say that we never took any, not even 1 single picture this week. So instead I will post a picture of Thomas this weekend of last year!

This is tricky! and "All Done"

Usually when I put Thomas in the bath tub the water is finished running. Last night it was still running when I put him in the tub. Thomas was interested in the water coming out of the faucet. He was trying very hard to grab the water. It was cute!!



Since Thomas started eating I have always said to him, "All done" when he finishes. Now I say it to let him know when I am finished changing his diaper, and other things that we do throughout the day. Tonight we had spaghetti for dinner. We were all sitting there eating, and Thomas says "All done" clear as day! It was so nice to hear him say!!