What we were up to...

First off, I can't believe it is August already! And, we are going to ring in the start of it with a heat wave. I just got finished watching the weather report for Monday: High of 95 with a heat index of 115!!! I'm so glad I'm not walking corn fields. I can't say so much for Doug.

OK...what we were up to this past weekend...

Friday started with a trip to Iowa City for Dallas' therapy session with Leslie. Leslie was very excited to see Dallas' progress over the past month. He is doing so great turning his head to the left! He has also started to recognize his name and will turn to look at you when you say his name (and usually smile). He is also rolling over more. He went on a dry spell for the last few weeks where he wouldn't do it, but while at the therapy session, he rolled from tummy to back a couple different times.

Dallas and I ran a few errands while in Iowa City, and then came home to clean a little. Dallas also had his 4-month check up on Friday afternoon. He weighed in at 18 lbs 12 oz. and was 25 3/4 inches long. He is still in the 95th percentile for his weight, but now in the 60th percentile for his height. With the 4-month check up came 4-month shots. I was nervous about them but very proud of Dallas after it was over. Dallas screamed when he got the shots, but was smiling by the time we walked out of the examining room!

Aunt Katie came down Friday evening to babysit while Doug and I went to Dusty's going away party at Riverside Casino. Doug and I had a great time...and Doug even won a little bit! Aunt Katie and Dallas also had a great time. She said that he wasn't hardly cranky at all...except when he wanted to eat.

Saturday, Doug went to work, and Katie, Dallas and I went shopping. Katie stayed until 5 or so, and Doug got off work about the same time. Doug and I then worked in the garden for the rest of the evening.

Doug's group was given the day off on Sunday, so we were able to go to church together. Dallas slept on the way to church, but woke up just as we walked through the doors. He was such an excellent little boy through mass. He just sat in his car seat chewing on his blanket...not making a sound! After church, Doug mowed the yard and changed the oil in the truck. Our friend, Laura came out to finish the weeding we didn't get finished on Saturday. We also cut the broccoli and pulled lots of carrots. I then spent the rest of the afternoon picking out the worms from the broccoli!

All in all it was a great, fun-filled weekend. Now, here are some pictures!

Doug was dancing with Dallas the other night while watching "Don't Forget the Lyrics". Dallas absolutely loved it.


The boys then finished the evening by reading a story.


Dallas loves sitting in his walker and picking up things from the tray.


This picture was taken after getting home from the 4-month check-up. Do you like the crayon band-aids?


Chillin' with Aunt Katie!


Somehow Doug always manages to catch us napping on the weekends...note to self: take picture of Doug napping!

Dallas' newest thing to wrap himself up. If you look close enough, you will see he has wrapped himself with the burp rag, his chew blanket, and the blanket off the floor.


Until next time...