We love you Easter Bunny

We had such a fun day yesterday. Conlee is really getting to the fun age where she laughs out loud at Crawford. He is all too willing to put on a show for her!

Conlee LOVES the Bumbo and the play tray is the best thing ever (they didn't have that when Crawford was born)!

She worked on these rings forever. She "talks" to them and it makes Crawford laugh.
This is Crawford helping with tummy time. She still hates it - but she'll do it if she's watching him.
Bo left work early because we had the kid's parent-teacher conferences (yes they have these for infant and 2-year old daycare). Both kids got a great report and it was nice reading the teacher's comments. It's fun to get an inside peak at what your kids are like when you are not around. Glad to know that they are both angels (well except for the part that Crawford and Cole beat up on each other!). Amanda and I talked and we agreed that we were glad that they weren't beating up on the other kids - they treat each other like brothers.


After the conferences, we came home and broke out our "Sunday" clothes to go see the Easter Bunny (these aren't what they are wearing Sunday - but I wanted them to be "dressed"). Crawford was a wild man - he was so excited.

I almost cried when I put Conlee in this Petit Ami bubble - she looked so pretty.

I nixed the matching bonnet or putting a bow in her hair - it was too much. You can tell she's a girl by her beautiful eyelashes (not to mention all of the pink).
Crawford was jazzed he got to wear his "bucks." The kid is crazy about shoes.
I tried to get a good shot of them together - but we need to practice on Crawford's "cheese" face.
He leaned over to hug up next to her all on his own.
We were only the 2nd people in line so we didn't wait long. The Easter Bunny came out to meet the kids while we waited. Crawford slipped behind the rope and when I went to "get on to him" the Easter Bunny told me it was fine. Crawford kissed him, touched his nose and gave him high-fives.
The pic that we had to pay for is actually really good - this is the one I took with my camera.

Here's a pic of Conlee in her Rainbow Brite pj's before bed. I don't think I've ever mentioned that the "silky" blanket we play on was my baby blanket when I was little. It is so special to me that my mom saved so much of my stuff. I love sharing it with my little girl!

Coloring Easter Eggs

After nap yesterday, we decided it was about time to dye some Easter Eggs. We had so much fun!Coloring the eggs with our magic color.

We lost a few of our dozen eggs because Crawford wanted to eat them. Seriously?!?! He doesn't eat a thing - and has never had a hard boiled egg - but he had to have a bite. He ate 2 eggs!
Conlee just ate her hands.

It started out so innocently. Just a tentative touch in the cup...
...then we were full fledged dunking and splashing. I was scared his hand would be permanently Oompah Loompah orange!
The stickers were the best part. He was so glad he had his "Bob" stickers from the dentist to decorate his egg with. He picked out all of the "girl" stickers for Conlee's egg (flowers and butterflies).

Complete concentration.
He is so literal. I told him to hold his egg up to the camera. He lifted it high in the air! HA!
The finished product. Matt - don't you love our gold egg!
I'm taking wagers on how much longer the swing lasts. Crawford literally puts all of his weight on it. Can you see how much Conlee loves him? She watches every move he makes.
It was a big day for Crawford - the dentist, coloring eggs, and a Razorback baseball game! Bo and Crawford were part of the record setting crowd at Baum Stadium. Bo said he did great and loved every minute of it.

Crawford's 1st Trip to the Dentist

Crawford had his first dentist appointment today. On the way there he told me he was scared, but that he'd be brave! Seriously - he sounded so old.

When we got there - there was nothing for him to be scared about. He had a blast in the waiting room. He explored everything and asked "What' that?" about a gazillion times.

Then he found the video game room and flipped out. How he even knows what a game is - I have no idea. But, he loved the Sponge Bob and Bugs Bunny games.
When it was time to go back - he didn't want to stop playing, but decided to take the hygienist's hand. She took a "picture" of his teeth and he loved looking at it on the screen.
Next he had to get in the chair to get his cleaning. I caught him red handed trying to make a break for it. It's not that he didn't want his teeth cleaned - he just wanted to go back out front and play!
He got to pick his toothbrush and he had watermelon toothpaste. The hygienist was so good with him. He wasn't even interested in Alvin and the Chipmunks that was playing on the tv above him. He just wanted to inspect every single piece of equipment.
He'd clench tight sometimes and we'd say "Open wide." He'd open real big and say "AAAAAAHHHHHH." She cleaned his teeth, flossed them and brushed with fluoride.
The actual dentist turned out to be a Sigma Nu that Bo and I went to school with. He was great with Crawford - they shared lots of high fives.

Crawford got a great report - he's right on track with all of his teeth; his bite looks great; and his teeth are all coming in nice and straight. His name will be in the no cavity club in the newspaper in a few weeks. I was told that we needed to start flossing at night. That should be fun!

When we got in the car to leave Sue-Sue's (after picking up Conlee) Crawford asked to go back to the dentist! Let's hope that attitude sticks around.

Happy B-Day Uncle Matt!

Matt turned 29 today (man does that make me feel old)! Court was out of town - so we had him over for dinner (yummy chicken parmesan). When he walked in, Crawford yelled "Happy Birthday!"

Crawford was all too helpful in opening presents. Our crew from the gym got Matt a gift card for his birthday. We all appreciate him so much (he sets up about 8 benches every Saturday morning)! Here he is with the card - it's a bunch of little guys showing their muscles.
Matt with his niece and nephew.
Since I cooked the full dinner - I "cheated" on dessert and got cupcakes.
Crawford LOVES blowing out the candles.
Don't you love that his hands are behind his back? It's something left over from Christmas. To keep him out of the Christmas tree - I told him it was hot and we had to look at it with our hands behind our back (I was trying to spare my Waterford ornaments). I guess it stuck - because when he sees something hot - the hands go behind the back!

What a great night - cupcakes!

Happy Birthday Matt! We all love you more than you'll ever know.

Go Cubs Go!

The Garmon boys couldn't let opening day go by without a big cheer for the Cubs! Bo swears this is our year (have I heard that before???)!

ExerSaucer

Today we decided to put together Conlee's ExerSaucer. As you can see, Crawford was all too willing to help with the construction.

Conlee oversaw the work. Is it just me - or can you see that she's getting a little bit of hair?
The finished product. She loved it. Crawford loved it. We had lots of laughs!

He showed her time and time again how everything works.It was really hard to go to the gym when my entire "crew" was taking a nap.

I told you Crawford loved it! Trust me time-out is now in effect for any time he tries to "get in!!!"

What a Treat

Kyle & Amanda had us over for dinner last night. Everything was so yummy and it was great to watch the kids play. We knew it was time to go when there was more fighting and crying than there were giggles (it was past bedtime).

Cole is really interested in Conlee. He's going to be a great big brother.

The boys really were saying "cheese" and smiling - I was just a little too slow to capture it.
Thank goodness that for some reason, Cole has 2 of everything (2 dump trucks, 2 swords, 2 push toys, etc.). It makes the "I want that's" not so bad!

Kyle grilled "wild" pork tenderloins and chicken kabobs. It was all delish. Conlee had her dinner on the deck.
Conlee couldn't stay up past her bed time.
Conlee feels so much better today! Thank goodness!!!!

Thanks Babe!

Crawford LOVES his new Cars sunglasses!

1st Ear Infection

Officially Conlee has been to school for 1 1/2days over the past 2 weeks!!!! Her second day there, the door had a note that a baby in her room had been diagnosed with RSV. I won't even get into just how freaked out I was. So, I made Bo go get her and take her to Sue's.

We made it through last week with our fingers crossed, but on Saturday when my mom called and said she wasn't eating well - I had that gross feeling in my stomach. Sure enough, by Sunday she was congested and Monday we were at the doctor. Good news - no RSV, no ear infection - just a common bug. So, thanks for the $25 co-pay, "There's nothing we can do for her."

Flash forward to Wednesday, she was still cranky (if you call CONSTANT screaming and not eating) so back to the Pediatric Clinic went. By now she had a double ear infection - so we are now on an antibiotic.

She slept great last night and was in a good mood this morning - so I took her to daycare. But at 11:00 they called me - she'd been screaming in pain and wasn't eating. I brought her home and WOW what a day. Bless her heart - she just doesn't feel good. She did sleep in the swing for 10 minutes - but then woke up and wanted to be held (very unusual). She then slept for 3 1/2 hours in my arms (if I moved she'd wake up). My left arm is now permanently asleep.

Here's hoping she gets well quick and that her immunity builds up fast. I mean really - a day and a half at daycare and already sick. So much for the myth that breastfeeding babies don't get sick!!!!

A "moment" of peace.

Note: the not so cute outfit is her "second spare" from daycare. I forgot to mention the antibiotic doesn't sit well - so that's added fun!