nothin' but cows and corn

What a difference one week makes!! Connor is almost fully recovered from the "fungus" of last week and is acting and feeling tons better. He is beginning to put words together. For example, "mommy, close door...daddy worting/daddy home...go outside...i love you". He has become a little nudist this week, taking his clothes and diaper off and running around the house and backyard(that might get ugly in 15 years!) It is remarkable how much he is changing every day.

Liam also had a big week because we started solids with him. He has had peas, sweet poptatoes, applesauce and bits of a banana already this week. He eats a lot and took right to it(imagine that!) so things are going well. He is 5 months today too!!

Our week has been fun-filled: play dates with cousins, playing out back, errands with grandma, attending a preschool graduation and playing at the park. We are all eager to pick Dan up from the airport tomorrow. I need the help and the boys need to rough house a bit. Connor asks, then answers himself, several times a day, "where's daddy.....worting, home". He can't wait to see him. Things we still have on the agenda before heading home monday: an 80th birthday bash, family dinner party, playing hockey and the farmers market. Lets hope for sun!!!

*Check out our little Caddyshack!!

What a ZOO!!

Yesterday Connor, Liam, my mom and I took the 9++ hour drive from Duluth to Omaha for a week long stay with my family. Who's crazy idea was that? The boys did awesome and we arrived home safely but half way Connor began complaining that his mouth hurt and hasn't stopped since. Turns out the sores all over his tongue and mouth are from hand, foot, and mouth disease. Ya, are you kidding!! (if you were around him this week keep an eye out, sorry!) He was up countless times last night unconsolably screaming in pain and barely managed to make it thru the zoo trip today before melting down all evening. It's so hard watching him in so much pain knowing there is so little I can do to ease his pain; he can't eat, he isn't sleeping and he is terribly miserable. What a promising forecast for my relazing trip home.

Although it was the debut of the Butterfly Pavillion at the Henry Doorly Zoo, my sister Mary and I thought mid-eighties weather called for a trip to the zoo. Connor and Liam both loved watching the animals and it was nice to finally have a warm, sunny day to be outside. Overall the trip was a huge hit!!

BIG HAPPENINGS!!

#1 It had to happen-we cut his hair!! I know several of you have been anticipating this day, as I have not, but it finally came time to allow Connor to see the world through unblurred vision. My parents and brother Daniel came up last weekend for Liam's Baptism and because my dad hated hair in Connor's eyes, we decided to have it cut while he could witness. He sat in the chair patiently while the lady cut his hair and when she was through he was barely phased. I love, love, loved his long hair but is his totally adorable with his new short due.

#2 Liam was baptized into the church this weekend. My brother Daniel and Dan's sister Karen are the chosen godparents. The ceremony was during Saturday's mass and then we had family and friends here for supper. All went beautifully and it was a joyous occasion all around.

#3 My parents and brother came to town!!! We always love having my family up and this weekend was no exception. They finally got to see our new house and loved seeing the boys and how much they've both changed in the past few months. Best of all my mom is staying with us for a week to help us get a bit more unpacked and settled. Her help is much appreciated!!!

Liam had his 4 mo. check up today. 16 pounds, 27 inches long and doing great. Being off milk and soy is still doing wonders for this kid.