Sorry I did not get to write some more last night. Teag is teething and he woke up before I could finish. He is doing alright with the teething. He's chewing on everything and wanting to nurse more, but he's still smiling most of the day. He's up to about 18 lbs. now and into some of his 9 month clothing! He's almost mastered sitting, still wobbly at times. He's cooing and "talking" a lot as well as reaching, grabbing, pulling and shaking anything he can get his hands on.

Mattie has been practicing for her dance recital, which I think is in December. She is getting smarter everyday. She can spell her name and recognizes several letters. She'll point out the letters that make up her name in other words or show her two words and she'll point out which letters are the same in them. She is also getting pretty good at cutting with her safety scissors and has completed and entire book of mazes!

We got the kids in their Halloween clothing and went to a local church "pumpkin patch" to pick out a pumpkin or two. Here are some pictures of the event.

Mattie insisted that we put Teag in the pumpkin outfit.


Pumpkin photo shoot...

Aren't I the cutest pumpkin you've ever seen?

Where's Teag?

There he is!

Hanging out with the scarecrow.

Mattie brought her dump truck so she could pick out her pumpkin by herself which she did. She also pushed it all the way to the front of the "patch" to pay for it. She sure is determined and strong I might add. Oh, the little pumpkin in front she picked out for Teag.

"Look at this pumpkin! It's just the one I want."

The Vann family at the pumpkin patch.

Daddy and his boy. Aren't they some good looking guys?

Bubba sure is a wonderful father. We are a lucky bunch.

This was the best one we could get of the two of them. Of course, they are both looking in opposite directions, neither of which was toward the camera.

Here are some pictures at our local playground. Mattie has mastered this rock wall. She is pretty amazing.

Riding home in style.

This was a cute shot of Mattie playing with Teag. I just love the look on his face...pure joy!

Some how these uploaded out of place. I did not feel like re-doing the entire post so the following two pictures were also from the pumpkin patch outing.

Colleen and the kids.

Mommy and her son! I think he might be a mama's boy.

Mattie taking Teag down the slide!

Teag is sitting on his own!

Funny Mattie story...tonight at dinner Mattie and Bubba were telling funny jokes, well, Mattie was trying. Then out of nowhere Mattie says, "Daddy why did the elephant get to the light?(She doesn't quite use how and why correctly so what she meant was 'How did the elephant get to the light?' ) So Bubba says, I don't know baby. To which Mattie answers, "He used the giraffe!" Bubba and I just looked at each other. She had thought that up totally by herself. She's a clever one!

Teag becomes more fun every day. Here he is giggling. Is there anything better than baby laughter? I can't believe he is 8 months old already.

We had an Early Steps screening today for Teag. Early Steps is a program that provides comprehensive developmental services for children that have special needs that may include developmental delays or other medical conditions that challenge their development. A woman came to our home and spoke with us and asked us questions about Teag's progress. After all was said and done, she said Teag looked great and that we probably would not qualify for the program. I told her we would be very happy NOT qualifying. We are so blessed. God has sure strengthened,and continues to strengthen, our little boy.

Here are a few picture of him sitting in the front yard. Yes, sitting. He's almost got it.




Mattie was helping Bubba with the yard work wearing her Dora the Explorer gardening gloves.


Practicing sitting, oh, and playing the drum.


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We went on a nature walk yesterday with some friends. Mattie brought her magnifying glass so she could look for bugs.


Mattie and Daddy spot some birds in the distance.


The kids looked for fish and frogs.


The nature trail was very wet so we turned around and went to the zoo. Here is Mattie feeding a friend.


Teag's first time seeing a giraffe.


Teag just hung out and took in the sights.

Mattie wanted to give Teag a ride in her wagon.

Teag has learned to get his jumperoo going. Yesterday Mattie was jumping on her trampoline and Teag was watching her. He started really jumping! Look how much fun he was having!

Mattie has started dance classes. She does tap at the start of class then the instructor has them put on their ballet slippers and they do some ballet. They then end the class with tumbling. Here is Mattie this past Tuesday in her tap shoes.


Teag enjoying the Music Together class.

Here is some cute video of Mattie playing with Teag. He LOVES to watch her!

We had a problem with our television. Turns out it was the cable. The cable guy came out to fix it, but Mattie seemed to have figured out the problem herself.

The kids by the pool!

Teag is loving his bumbo seat. He especially likes that he can join us at the dinner table. He can sit up by himself for very short moments before wobbling over. I think he'll get it soon! He also is starting to show an interest in foods. Once he gets this sitting thing mastered we'll try the foods. He should be ready to join the family for Thanksgiving dinner.

Sunday my mom and I took Mattie and Teag to a little "Harvest Festival". Teag watched as Mattie fed chickens, goats, horses and a llama. She went on a pony ride and a hay ride. Afterwards she picked out a pumpkin to take home. Here are some pictures of the day.

September 26th my friend Michelle and I took the kids to Kennedy Space Center. The Center was offering free admission for Brevard residents. Mattie enjoyed seeing the robots and rockets.

Mattie, Teag and Mommy in the rocket garden.

Mattie and Matilda meeting an astronaut.




Matilda and Mattie met some soldiers too.