Aunt Leigh's visit

We had a great time with Aunt Leigh's visit.  Leigh is my college roommate from both Bloom and Emerson.  During her visit we spent some quality time with Tommy and then enjoyed our Speech Pathology convention.  The best part of the convention was the FOOD!! YUMMMM... Chinese, Indian, Greek, cheesesteaks and fondue! We enjoyed it all! Last Tuesday was Tommy's last swim lesson, so here are a few pics of him showing his stuff!  He did so well and now thinks nothing of going under water.  If he could walk, I am positive he would have been jumping in!  As it was, I would sit him on the edge and he would throw himself in ASAP.  He will live up to the nickname of "little Fish." 

Exciting week!

Exciting week here at the Fisher household! Aunt Leigh has come to visit! Leigh, my college roommate from both Bloom and Emerson, is here to visit and then head to ASHA with me.  Even though we only see each other 2 or 3 times a year these days, we still get along just like old times.  So far we have just enjoyed some downtime relaxing and shopping.  Tonight, we have plans to visit another Bloomsburg friend, Mandy.  Thursday morning we will head to Philly for a 3 day speech therapy convention.  Time away for me!! J.R.'s mom is coming to help hold down the fort here.  Tommy will love that!  Tommy is really beginning to turn into a big kid.  He now says "he-wo" (for hello) when he waves and does his own version of the sign "more" when he wants more food or to be thrown around.  Pictures to come soon!

Fall days

J.R. is Tommy's favorite person these days.  All J.R. has to do is walk in the room and Tommy reaches his arms out and starts squealing with joy.  Dad seems to be more fun to play with while Mom gets the job of making food, bottles, changing diapers, etc. (Although J.R. does do these things when I am not home, and very well might I add!!).  I had to work this weekend so they got a lot of bonding time.  Here is Tommy helping his dad wash my car!  Before long Tommy will be helping with this task!

More Halloween Fun

Tom went to visit his buddy Olivia the day before Halloween.  Lex and I dressed them up, but Tommy was not too happy about it.  I love the expressions on their faces!

 
I think the last one is the best.  I think they are saying "Can you believe they did this to us?!"

Trick or Treat

Our first year of trick or treating...J.R. can't wait for next year when Tom actually gets candy! Tom was the most adorable dragon/dinosaur you have ever seen!  We started our day out visiting the Langs and the Leiberhers around lunch time.  Tom did NOT like the hood of his costume, but what kid likes hats?!  After Tom ate dinner (Tom doesn't do ANYTHING without eating first!) we headed to the Snyder household.

  Luckily, Aunt Tina was visiting for the night, so he got to see her too.  He got his first Reese's PB Cup.  I know, I am a cool mom...candy at 10 months old.  He loved it! Unfortunately for him, I only let him have about 1/4 of it.  After that we headed to Aunt Shelly's house.  She got him all kinds of fun stuff...Maple teething biscuits, new kicks, a hat and an animal puzzle that makes animal noises. 

Our last stop was at Matt and Elizabeth's house where Tommy played with an extra cell phone.  He LOVED it.  I don't know what it is, but kids love electronics and things they are not supposed to have! We were all tired by the time we got home.  Can't wait for next year!

Ten months...already!

Our weekend started out with a trip to Grammy and Poppi's house for Olivia's 1st birthday.  Liv looked adorable and Tommy had a great time taking in all the sights and eating (of course).  I think Tom and Olivia were so overwhelmed that by the end of the night they ended up playing with each other's socks instead of all the cool new toys...Oh well, whatever makes them happy!

Liv took the laid back approach...hands behind the head, just taking it all in.  Tom had a great time with Poppi getting bounced all around and just doing what Tommys do with Poppis.

Grammy gave Tom some cake...he LOVED it.

 After much convincing (a little sugar high) Olivia got into eating her cake.  It was a long day for these little guys!

On Sunday, Tommy and I headed home to see J.R..  He, of course, was out with the guys from work watching the Steelers game.  Don't worry, they won!  For those of you who don't know Tommy that well, he is famous for his love of paper.  He loves to crumble it up and eat it.  This makes my monthly picture taking quite a task.  As you will notice, the sign is awfully wrinkled and even chewed on.  Good thing he is so cute.  So here he is...10 months old.  October 24, 2010

This was also the day Tommy learned to use a straw.  I have been trying (as all SLPs do) to get Tommy to use a straw for months.  Well today he had the motivation he needed.  Aunt Shelly brought Smoothies from the Smoothie Cafe and Tommy was determined to have some.  Wouldn't you know, he learned to use the straw!

 

Weekend away

J.R. and I went away for the weekend (2 weekends ago) to the Poconos to celebrate my 30th birthday.  We first went to Bushkill Falls and had a nice hike (J.R. was so excited that we did a jog/hike through the woods) The views were amazing!

We stayed in a beautiful bed and breakfast called The French Manor.  Gorgeous views and great food! Of course, like any new parents, we were saying "I wonder how Tom is doing, I miss him, etc. etc."  He survived, just as we expected!