Dylan goes to camp

Today was Dylan's first day of summer camp. It is a two week program at Yorkshire Academy from 9-12 everyday. This is a big step for us because we have never dropped him off before and left him anywhere (except swim class for 30 min and we watch through the window). This morning went very well but I do not think Dylan knew I was leaving for so long. He was busy playing with the toys in the classroom when I left so I am very anxious to go pick him up and see how he did. I am also anxious to see how dropping him off goes tomorrow when he knows I am leaving for awhile. Below are some pictures I took of his first day - he is getting to be such a big boy.

Catch up since my last entry: Steven has been gone for work and then a fishing tournament (his fathers day present) and Dylan and I have been staying very busy. We have been going to Gymboree twice a week and swim class once a week. We have also been using our own pool a lot as Dylan loves to swim and play in the water. Dylan also likes to help water the backyard. I give him his own water hose and he waters the flowers he likes and also usually fills us his baby pool. I water the rest of the yard - but he has a great time helping. Over the weekend Dylan and I went with my high school girlfriends and their kids to Canyon Lake. Dylan was very well behaved and we had a nice relaxing weekend. We were only able to swim for a little while due to weather but Dylan was able to feed the deer several times which he loved. Tara has some pics of all the kiddos so I will add those when I get them. Below are some pictures of Dylan playing in the backyard.

I am also starting to get very anxious about baby boy #2 arrival. The dr set my c-section date for September 17th so I am not less than 2 months away and starting to feel like it. I am trying to get everything around the house ready which has been challenging so far. We have moved Dylan to the bigger bedroom and put the crib back together but we still have lots to do!

Busy, Busy and July 4th

Last Sunday (Sunday before the 4th) we were suppose to go on a family trip to Steven's dad's house. Right as we left the house my dad called and Momma Jolene's nursing home had left him a message in France. I called to check on her and she had fallen and hit her head and needed to go to the ER. So Steven and Dylan went to Wharton and I went to the ER. Momma Jolene ended up being fine just a nasty bump, two black eyes and lots of swelling. Steven and Dylan had a good time visiting his dad and Stephanie. Dylan chased chickens around and enjoyed the space to roam.

Last week Dylan had a few milestones but I have been too busy to post until now. Last week he started catching a ball - he has always been good at throwing but now can catch. He also pooped on the potty twice. Since then we are still trying but also trying not to force him. He is now telling us he has to poop but sometimes he has already gone before we make it to the potty. He went to his swim class again on Thursday and again did well with swimming but cried the whole time. My parents are in France so we picked up Bentley last Thursday from boarding and will have him until this Friday. Dylan loves him but I think he drives the dog crazy. He constantly wants to feed him or throw balls at him. We also were able to meet Grandma Clarice for dinner and briefly catch-up with her which is always nice.

For the 4th we went to the ranch with my sisters family. It was super hot but we all enjoyed the pool and Dylan enjoyed playing with his cousins, the moo cows and sitting on the tractors. Steven tried to take Dylan fishing but Dylan jumped/fell into the pond. I agree with him that it was too hot to fish! None of us made it until 10pm for the Giddings fireworks show. Who stays up that late anymore? Also the evening on July 4th there was some racing at the ranch. No one is sure how it started but first Melinda and Steven raced - Steven won but Melinda kind of quit early on. Then Steven and Nancy (Craig's mom raced) and due to uneven surfaces Steven won again and then Steven and Craig raced and Craig won! It was wild and hilarious although the kids were not too sure what was going on. We have the whole thing on video and Steven plans to post on utube eventually.