Road Trip

We took a trip to Erie this past weekend to visit several places before the snow begins to fall. Mommy and the boys drove to Meadville Wednesday night to meet Grandma, Grandpa, and Holly at the Crawford County Fair. We saw lots of farm animals and ate lots of fair food. The next day we visited the zoo and a playground. On Friday we played miniature golf (Michael got a 5 on each hole - "Mommy! I got 5!") and we went to Waldameer. Michael made sure that he got his money's worth at Waldameer. He even went on the sky ride with Grandma and Mommy! Michael and Ryan both enjoyed orange sherbet that evening. On Saturday, Daddy joined us (via the bus) and we made it to the beach that afternoon. Michael wasn't too fond of the water still, but Ryan loved it. He even figured out how to dip his hands in the water and then into his mouth to take a few sips of refreshing Lake Erie water!

Ryan has started eating puffs. It's been about a week now and he is able to pick them up with his hand and get them into his mouth. He is also getting pretty good at the sippy cup. He seems rather proud that he can "feed" himself. He cut the top left tooth and the others nearby are coming soon.

Poison Ivy Attacks

Michael has a bad case of Poison Ivy (as does Ian). It showed up on Ian first and then a few days later on Michael. Michael's looked real bad on Wednesday, so Ian took him to the pediatrician that night. He is now taking prednisolone twice a day. It seems to be helping with the itching.

We have been telling Michael to stop playing at the table when we are eating as we have ended up with spilled drinks and food on the floor. Today I was playing peek-a-boo with Ryan during lunch and Michael told me "no playing at the table". I told him he was right and then I stopped, but then when he started to make a bridge with his fork, cup, and the syrup - I was informed that was not considering playing as he was done eating. So, he hears the message, but applies it selectively.

Ryan is a rolling machine and still a pacifier junkie.

Ryan's First Word???

The three of us thought for sure we heard Ryan say "Michael" in the car this morning. We have two CDs of personalized songs in the car and we listen to the Michael one 90% of the time. Ryan made a noise that sounded just like how Michael's name is said on the CD. Is 7 months too young for his first word???

Ryan Rolls Again

Did I not state that I am just not good at journeling? Alas, it has been 2 1/2 weeks since I last posted.

Ryan rolled from his back to tummy today. Michael and I put a toy slightly out of his reach and he rolled toward it. He did it a couple of times in the afternoon. I think he has been practicing at night in his crib when he searches for his pacifier.

We traveled the last weekend of July to Rochester to visit friends. We went to the Museum of Play there and spent time with friends. We had a great time. Then this past week the Payners came to visit. We took a day trip to Cleveland, went to the zoo, and went to Phipps Conservatory. Michael enjoyed the extra attention!

The weather has gotten more bearable, so I decided to take a walk tonight. I asked Michael if he wanted to go and he replied "I really don't want to." So, since Ryan can't speak his mind he went for the walk.