Exersaucer

 
So... 3m and 19lbs, it is time to get Conner moving. We found an exersaucer online and he seems to be enjoying it.

Blue Geckos

 

This Fall, Alex is playing soccer. He is again the youngest player on a U6 team but he hangs in there :) Overall, he likes it and is focused on scoring a goal.

Too much...

 
This month has been a little busy and we have had a few meals on the road...in the car...

1st Day of the Last Year of Preschool

 
 
This week, Alex started Jelly Beans for the last time... hard to believe next year in Kindergarten!
Alex and Sym made coconut tree on their 1st day.

Cousins Unite!

 
Last weekend, we were able to get out to West Chester the same time as John, Michele & Maddie. It was great to see everyone and great to see the cousins together. Maddie is a cute and active 9m old who is the weight as Connor...

Iron Men

 

At the Gettysburg Outlets, Alex get to meet IronMan. This made his day!

Brothers v Others

 

 

This week, I was in Mechanicsburg for Professional Development. On Monday, Mimi was with the boys, Tuesday, Pat and Wednesday, Abuela. I am very grateful for all the help!

On Tuesday... Pat's comment to me that evening--- 'I don't know how you are going to work with those two."
On Wednesday... Abuela --- 'Here's your key. I am going home to sleep.'

Great times!

2 months

 
 

Connor Catch Up

Well... we started off the month with Alex getting strep throat. Two weeks later, Connor starts running a fever and the Doctor tells me he has a double ear infection. At 6 weeks old, he gets a shot of antibiotic and we go back the next day. The next day, the ears are not as clear as they are supposed to be. Poor Connor gets another shot and then has to go for blood work. Just as we get home from the hospital and McDonald's, the Doctor calls and tells me to take Connor to the ER right away because Connor's white blood cell count is too low. After 8 hrs in the ER, a spinal tap, urinalysis, and chest xray, everything appears clear, we are sent home, and go back on Saturday morning for a follow up. Saturday, Connors counts are slightly up but still low and his ear have improved. We then have a prescription and are sent on our merry way to check in on Monday.

Monday's blood work shows no improvement but the numbers stayed the same. However, Connor's ears got worse over Sunday and are back to being infected. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, Connor gets a shot of antibiotic until both ears are clear on Thursday. With both ears clear, Connor gets another prescription but breaks into a rash on his head that night. Friday afternoon, we are told to stop taking the medicine and come back in 2 weeks unless things get worse.

So, to celebrate a relatively healthy Connor, we were able to get him to smile and talk for a bit. Sorry for the shaky camera :(

Tummy Time

 
Alex is very involved with Connor (which can be good or bad...). Here he and Connor are doing Tummy Time :)

Dr's Month

 
July seems to be a month of doctor's visit for Connor. 1st, he was tested for strep (as a precaution). 1 week later, his 1 m. check up weighing in at 12lbs. And today, at 13 lbs, a double ear infection that resulted in a shot. Tomorrow.. we go back for a check up...

Gymnastic Camp

 
 
Last week, Alex and Sym attended Gymnastic Camp and then had playdates. Alex really liked the balance beam; especially, jumping off. And the afternoons held great fun with Sym :)

Strep Throat

 
 
3 weeks ago, Alex had a horrible fever and the Dr. discovered a really red throat. It was strep. Thankfully, Connor did not get it but Abuela did :(

1 month

 
 
 

1st Swim

 

One June evening, we were visiting Abuelos and decided Connor needed to start his swimming career.

Lawn Care

 
The week that started the long drought, Abuelo decided we needed to work on the lawn. Using the bobcat, dumptruck, and topsoil, he leveled off most of the holes and the rest of us planted grass seed. However, without rain, we have a great hay pit :)

Brothers

 

An early picture of the brothers. The first 2 weeks were rough with adjustments... but we are slowly getting there :)

1 week down...

The past week has definitely been an adventure...

For instance...
during a visit from my cousins at the hospital, Alex continuously said "watch me" and preceded to fall on the floor.

Alex told our neighbor "My baby brother, Connor, came out of my Mommy's butt".

EVERY time Connor cries, Alex believes that I need to feed him. So he will tell me to "Milk Connor".

When my parents arrived on Father's Day, Alex went back to get sleeping Connor. Alex climbed up on the crib, reached down, picked up Connor, and brought Connor down the hall for my Mom to hold. Normally, you have to lower the crib bed to keep the baby from crawling out of the crib... not lower it to keep big brothers from climbing in...

Boys are known for spraying people during diaper changes. So far the score is Mommy 0, Daddy 1, and Connor 3.

Every 10 minutes, Alex feels the need to "check on" Connor. Sleeping or not sleeping, Connor receives a visitor and normally a few kisses from his big brother.

New Baby

Welcome Connor Franklin Benner Carr

Born June 13th, 2010 at 7:25pm
20 in
8lbs 1.9 oz

35th Birthday

 
 
For Pat's 35th birthday, Abuelos got Alex and Pat a rescue fire helicopter. Needless to say, Pat does not get to play with it much.

The End of TBall

 

T-Ball has come to an end. The last game was not very exciting but the kids LOVED their medals and trophies :) Now, everyday, Alex wants to go to practice and games.

Swingset

 
 

Over Memorial Day weekend, Pat, Abuelo, Uncle Steve & Josh were able to get the Carbaugh's swingset. It took a lot of back work, muscle, and time...but.. Alex LOVES it :)
He has his swings, a slide, a wheel, and a newly added spotting scope.

Emmittsburg Carnival

 

A few weeks ago, we were able to go to the Emmittsburg Carnival. Sym was able to go along with us and the pair (Alex and Sym) seemed to have a blast. They were able to ride rides (the cars were their favorites), play games (the highlight) and eat a funnel cake. A very good night that left Alex asking for a carnival every weekend.

Clingy

 

Lately, Alex has been a bit insecure and very cuddly. Weekends/holidays, Alex is constantly by our sides earlier and earlier in the morning :)