On the Mend and Friends

Well, I think the Pear is finally getting back to normal. Turns out the poor guy had Roseola, a nasty virus that only kids like 4 and under get. Taylor had it at almost the same age, so I kind of suspected it when his fever got so high. Sure enough, the rash appeared Saturday afternoon. He's not eating much and is still a little whinier than usual, but I think we're headed in the right direction.

Michael's sickness meant we had to cancel a few plans. We had to miss Taylor's field trip to the pumpkin patch Thursday and the surprise birthday party for our friend Tony Saturday night. We have snuck in a few fun times in between. I ended up taking the kids to the pumpkin patch on Saturday morning because I thought Michael was all healed up (the rash hadn't appeared yet and the fever was gone). Taylor had a blast on the hayride and I now realize how much of a trooper Michael was!

Posing for a fall picture before we left for the pumpkin patch.

Getting ready for the hayride.

That was one bumpy hayride! I had to put Michael on my lap because the poor guy about flipped over when we hit the first bump. (And yes, he's teething again. Imagine that.)

Checking out some of the farm animals.

Sunday was a day I had looked forward to for a long time! Lauri, Scott and baby Tony were in town and we had plans to meet up. I was afraid of passing the Pear's germs to Tbone, so Michael stayed home and watched football with Daddy. Taylor and I met the gang at a park in Cincinnati and hung out for a couple of hours. I sure do miss my friend! Tony is just adorable and I'm so happy that I finally got to meet the little dude. Lauri and Scott are doing a great job and I'm very happy for them. Ho-pefully we can get together again around Thanksgiving.

Taylor was so excited about our Mommy/daughter time.

The oh-so-adorable Tbone. What a cutie!

Lauri, Scott and Tony. Scott, Taylor wants to say sorry for kicking you. :)

The girls and Tbone. Lauri pointed out that both she and I were wearing lace camis and lace was about the last thing you'd see us wearing back in our crazy OSU days. I'm not sure why Taylor is snarling in this picture. I love how focused Tony is on the paci that had just popped out.
Taylor loves Lauri. :)

I was off yesterday and was happy to see the Pear back to mischief. I pulled him out of Champ's water dish about a zillion times and had to go back to wresting him down to change his clothes. We took a little trip to the park and flew Taylor's kite. The weather was a little chilly, but perfect for kite flying!
Back to ripping stuff apart. His diaper is all jacked up because he won't lay still long enough for me to get it on perfectly.

One of the Pear's favorite pasttimes - ripping the doors off of Taylor's Dora van.

Taylor does a great job of flying the kite!

I love this picture.

Michael crawled all over the play equipment!

Feeding the ducks.

Mommy, get that goose away from my head.

Until next time,

Mommy Kel

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