Up and running

I think we're back. I'm not holding my breath, but after two more service calls for the internet problem, it looks like we're back up and running. I can't wait to post some pics of our summertime fun. This summer has passed way too quickly, and next week we send Bowman off to Kindergarten. Things are about to change at the Fawcett's.

I wish I could update

Somewhere in the world of Internet Service Providers there is one that, I'm sure, really works when it's suppose to. Our's, however, is not one of those. Our internet connection lately has been less than desirable (who am I kidding-- it's been non-existant). And so, pictures of my practically perfect children will remain un-posted. Pictures of our relaxing vacation to the beautiful mountains of Colorado and Utah will just stay on the SD card--frozen in time. Until someone who really knows what they are doing (because the first seven people haven't known how to fix it) can come fix the problem, we will live on a few minutes here and there of the Internet at the Fawcett household. When I was out running today, I saw a Time Warner Cable truck. I almost spit on it!

And she's off--or maybe not

This picture really makes it look like she's crawling. Don't be fooled. I'm sure she's close, but she really just likes to fake us out by getting up on all fours, smiling, and then not going anywhere but back down.

Hike and Bike Trail Dedication

On the evening of the 19th, the City was holding a dedication and ribbon cutting for the new hike and bike trail. We decided to show our support (we LOVE this new addition to the city) and took our little family of five, three bikes, one baby jogger, and a pair of roller blades to make the inaugural lap around the trail. We showed up just as things were getting started, but apparently way too early for our three kids to have to stand out in the sun and melt (while city leaders gave their thank yous and recognized everyone that took part in the project). Once the ribbon was cut, we followed behind many other bikers to start our lap around the 2 mile loop. About 100 feet into the ride, Bowman's pedal fell off. Drew and I had already ridden ahead, because usually Bowman and Daddy are much faster than us and we were getting a head start. It took me a while to realize that something was wrong and turned back. Bowman was running (refusing to be pushed in the baby jogger). Daddy was pushing Claire in the baby jogger; and Bowman's bike was balanced on the baby jogger handle bar. Some minor repairs (made with two sticks because we had no tools) and many tears later we were a hot sweaty bunch, but we started out lap... just as we saw some of the others finishing! By the time our family made it around the loop, stopping a few times to tighten the pedal with the afore mentioned sticks, there was no sign that there had even been a dedication. The city trailer/stage was gone, ribbons from the ribbon cutting were gone, most cars and people were also gone. But our kids were happy, and we had Gatorade in the car--life was good again!

Bowman lost his first tooth!

Bowman lost his first tooth on Sunday. We were at extended family dinner and Daddy noticed that Bowman wasn't eating and suspected the loose tooth (it had been loose for a couple of weeks). After pulling it (actually I was told it got pushed out), we had one very surprised and excited five year-old. And now we get to put the tooth fairy pillow to good use--thanks Aunt Susan!

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It's been a busy week. Bowman's been in Chicago all week, so it's just me and the kids. And although I'm worn out, I love going to bed knowing I'm exhausted because I'm a mother. I haven't taken very many pictures this week though. So although I don't have any new pics to post there is a story that keeps coming to mind. Drew, my three year old, asked to play with playdough the other day. He sat at the kitchen table playing with playdough and the "playdough toys" (a collection of happy meal toys, plastic dinosaurs, cars...) He was in his own little world playing happily for quite some time while I was loading the dishwasher. After about 30 seconds of complete silence, I focused my attention on him. He had been talking, making sound effects, tossing playdough and toys across the table and then he just stopped and sat still. The silence was such a big change that I asked him if he was ok. He looked up at me with an "I should already know the answer to that question" look and replied, "They're just loading." Hmmm...maybe I should start limiting his computer time.

She sat up!

We were outside playing today, and I put Claire down to see how she'd react to the grass. Bowman use to hold his little legs up out of the grass--guess he didn't like it much. I was expecting a similar reaction, but what I got was even better. She loved it! She sat up all by herself (a new milestone) and tried to pull on the grass. I'm sure if she had successfully pulled up grass, she would have eaten it, but instead she fell over. She didn't like that much. I scooped her up and ran inside to get the camera. I wanted to capture her first time sitting up by herself. Needless to say, the second time around she was a little more cautious; but I did manage to get a few pictures of her sitting up by herself--even if she doesn't have a very pleasant look on her face.