The Rays of Sunshine

Its been a busy past few months, so there is a recap of what has been going on lately.  September:  Every year the fair comes to town and we try really hard to make a good time for the boys. This year when we planned to go, we got rained out. I had a hard time accepting the fact that the boys would miss the fair this year, so when the clouds broke for a short time, I suggested we make a run to the fair.  You know what, Not my best idea.  Everything was WET, and half the rides were not operating. There was a light drizzle, and after an hour it was miserable.  I did what I could to make a bad situation better. Derek seems to have had a good time.  Give Dylan all the water puddles, and he is good.  We also have 2 missing teeth. Derek lost his two front teeth within a 2 week period, which for his was perfect since Halloween was right around the corner. He now has " vampire fangs", and he loves it.  OCTOBER:  At the beginning of Oc

It would not be true "mom" fashion of me to not post a birthday post 1 month later. Last month we celebrated Dylan's birthday and I am so pleased with how it turned out. As you know Dylan's nickname is Dill Pickle, aka "Pickle" so this year we embraced the theme and ran with it. How often can you throw a "pickle party".  It came together nicely and we all had a great time. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DYLAN!!  Derek was more excited about the cake than Dylan was.  After the first bite, he loved it.  Derek with his friend Isla.  Not Pickle party would be complete without a Pickle Pinita!!!  Although Dylan was not into it.  Kid Group Photo (photobombed by my mom, thanks mom)  Dylan these past two years have gone by so fast. You have changed my life in so many ways. I have more things on my plate than ever before, but I love that I get to be your mom. You are so special, and you look up to your big brother in so man