Night Terror

Last night Tony and I had the scariest experience to date with James. He was crying in his crib shortly after going to bed and had pooped, so Tony was going to change his diaper. When he lifted him out of bed James started screaming and arching his back and punching and pulling. We didn't know what was happening so we were about to take him to the ER when we couldn't get him to settle down. He seemed to be in pain and couldn't make eye contact with us. On our way out the door, I was holding him and could feel an awareness come into his body like he had just woken up. He then said in his sweet little voice, "Mama?" After doing some searching online we came to the conclusion that this was a night terror. Very scary, but we were glad to see he was okay!

Heading to the Superbowl?

Well, we are off to a great start this season. The Buffalo Bills are now 4-0 after Sunday's game. There is no reason for them not to demolish Arizona next Sunday to put us at 5-0. We have been having a lot of fun watching the games and it's great to see the Bills doing so well this year. The Bills have not gone 4-0 since 1992, and this is the best they've looked since that era. GO BILLS!

Apple Hill

I took James to Apple Hill with my MOMS Club Wednesday. Unfortunately, Tony couldn't come because of school but the trip was lots of fun! In this first picture is Farmer Floyd who drove the tractor for our hayride! And next, the rest of the MOMS Club and their kiddos. After the hayride we got to see how they sort the apples, make apple juice, apple pie, and caramel apples. Then it was off to the trout pond to feed the fish!

James loved to run around the Apple Trees at Grandpas Cavern where we had delicious apple cheesecake! We even got to bring home some great apples for Tony to sample!

Haircuting Tips...

Moms out there, here is a word to the wise. Please do not let your husbands cut your sons hair. Men think this will be a bonding experience or even "fun." It is not, don't be fooled. Last night Tony decided to cut James' hair. Let's just say James was left bald, I was left crying, and hair was left all over my floor. Seriously, I started off laughing and then I was really crying hysterically. I think it's partly those pregnancy hormones.... I love you Tony, for trying, but . . .

September 11, 2008 FIRE!

Tony and I awoke at 3:00am to the smell of fire. Thinking at first it was woodsmoke, we closed the window but something seemed off. Who would be burning a fire in their fireplace at 3:00 am with such warm weather? Tony went to investigate and after I heard the backyard hose go on I peered out the window to see Tony attempting to extinguish a fire by our BBQ and A/C units merely inches from our living room wall! Tony managed to extinguish the fire but we called the Fire Dispatch just to have them come look and make sure it was all the way out. Tony and I thought for sure the fire was from our BBQ since we had used it to cook with that evening. Upon further inspection the fire captain was really suspicious of the A/C unit as a possible cause due to a short circuit in the wiring. Ironically, the fire had burned a small hole through a part of our sprinkler system so water was continually spurting out from the hole in the direction of the fire. Who knows how much time that saved us from the fire making it's way to the house! I only regret that that night before going to bed I didn't have Tony check on the strong smell I noticed like BBQ. I thought it was just from using our BBQ but surely there was something more going on. So, ladies, especially pregnant ladies with a good sense of smell, trust your instincts!
Well, I always feel the presence of God in my life but this especially makes me thankful for Him. It's as if someone was watching over us the way we were woken up by the smell, and the way the sprinkler was aimed at the fire, and the fact that our house was untouched. Not to mention we didn't have a propane tank in our gas BBQ that would have caused an explosion! We remain safe and sound thanks to our guardian angels!

Morse Park

A new park by our house opened recently with a cool water feature for the kids. We went on a hot day and had so much fun! It's James' new favorite park.