Backyard Project 1

We're landscaping our backyard. We have a small backyard. We're digging up 1/4 of it, easy. Unlike when we did our front yard, we don't have a vacant lot right across the street to dump our dirt. It's a whole other process to actually do something with the dirt. It's OK, though. With a little resourcefulness, we'll get it done. Question is - how long will it take us? (We started Friday.)

Our trip to the zoo

The Cearleys did the Dallas Zoo today. We got there just after it opened and were able to stay about 3 hours. Good, right? We were equipped with plenty of food and drink - without it, no way the boys make it that long. Gracie lost her interest by the time we got to the monkeys. But we did get to see the flamingos, turtles, reptiles, elephant, tiger, giraffes, birds, monkeys and kangaroos. She also got to pet an Australian Blue Tongue Skink. It rocked.

The ol' band-aid trick

Max didn't bust the under-the-skin stitches. The doctor said he should be fine. Just put a band-aid on it and get right back in the game.

Max's surgery update

Max just busted his stitches out. He couldn't be controlled at the grocery store and one thing after another, he hit his head on a box of diapers and bam - they were out. So, we're about to go to the doctor to see what happens next.

My prediction is that we'll do whatever needs to be done today and then he'll hit it at least 2 more times before it's all healed.

In other news, the cyst came back benign.

Nick's first step!

Nick just took his first step. Everyone (except me) was at Melissa's and Nick was crouched down, balancing and then he took his first step. Then, immediately fell over.

We've predicted that he would be the first one to walk. He's just going to look so funny because he's so little. It will look like a little 6-month old baby walking.

Keep up the good work, son!