Halloween Costumes - such decisions!

Oh yes, they are holding hands! It is truly amazing what two siblings will do for each other (or for mom) when they know that Halloween costumes are about to be purchased!

Kaitrin was so very excited to get her "Snow White Princess" costume. During our trip to Salt Fork last weekend she watched the movie for the first time.

Jacob wanted about five different costumes as well as legos and candy...geesh!

And after finding the perfect costume, who wants to take it off? Even for pizza...nope!

Salt Fork State Park

This is off the deck of our room at Salt Fork! The deer were so close to us...and Kaitrin couldn't let them starve so she shared her strawberry pop tart. How nice!

The Boys

Seymour and Jacob

Jacob is protecting his Dum Dum wrappers from crazy Seymour. Jacob has been collecting (and has successfully addicted many others in his collection process) the Dum Dum wrappers to "get free stuff" as the wrapper so nicely states! Seymour, being the silly kitten that he is, tried to take off with some wrappers...

Seymour and Roo

dum dums are yummy!

On the way to school...

Can't not have her hat...

Updated Preemie News

http://preemienews.blogspot.com/

Blind Marathon Runner - Inspiration!

Captain Castro, assigned to the 7th Special Forces Group at Fort Bragg, N.C. finished the Air Force Marathon an unofficial time of 4:16:52. Running alongside him every step of the way was Fred Dummar, an Army lieutenant colonel who commands the Special Operations Recruiting Unit at Fort Bragg. Captain Castro said this was his first Air Force Marathon, but it definitely will not be his last.

The Solider has made running long-distance races a key part of his therapy after a mortar round exploded next to him in Iraq on Sept. 2, 2006, leaving him, among other serious injuries, totally blind. He decided to travel to Wright-Patterson AFB with his wife, Evelyn Galvis, and run in the Air Force Marathon in part because he does most of his training at Pope Air Force Base, N.C., adjacent to Fort Bragg. He thought it would also provide a good baseline pace time for his next big race, the Marine Corps Marathon Oct. 26 in Arlington, Va. "I know the Pope Gym like the back of my hand," Captain Castro said. "The Airmen there are fantastic."

He acknowledged another reason he was honored to run in the Air Force Marathon was Airmen were always there with "top cover" close-air support for coalition ground forces "whenever we needed them." "This is a team fight. I wouldn't be here if it weren't for everyone who helped put me back together. I'm very grateful," he said. Captain Castro's wife said she hopes his running will inspire other servicemembers with debilitating combat injuries to find the inner strength to adapt and overcome them."I want them to know if Ivan can do it, so can they," she said.

His training partner, Colonel Dummar, said Captain Castro's optimism and strength in the face of adversity are infectious. "It's an honor to run with him," Colonel Dummar said. "I think I get a lot more out of this than he does."

TAKEN FROM:
http://www.marathonguide.com/news/newsviewer.cfm?src=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Elive2run%2Ecom%2FMarathonGuide%2Fnews%2Fstories%2FAir%5F080923%5F1%2Ehtml

Preemie Birth Could Mean Weaker Bones

http://health.usnews.com/articles/health/healthday/2009/08/25/preemie-birth-could-mean-weaker-bones-as-adults.html

Mother's Milk a Lifesaver for Preemies

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/04/10/eveningnews/main4935867.shtml

Grocery Shopping Attire

Giving mom a moment to clean the kitchen...

Gettin' Along

Dinner Picnic!

Cute Roo!

This picture makes me laugh!

The New Jello Ad...or one for Tide

Jacob helping with the backsplash...

There's a Grape Thief!

Racing Day!

Last Sunday was a race day for me. I am gearing up for the Columbus Half Marathon in October, which is a huge fundraiser for Kaitrin's Klub. My goal is to finally break 2 hours and Sunday's race put me 4 minutes closer to that goal! And as the big fundraiser approaches, I have been contemplating the full marathon in Columbus..."have been", well let's just say that around mile 11 of this past race, I decided with the utmost certainty that I in fact will NOT be running the full. I think that 'halfs' are my thing. I'll stick with what I can seem to handle.

I want to thank Denise, whom I met warming up in the parking lot, for keeping me company before the race. It was a great day to race and the course was very nice (not many hills and along the river). I'll learn not to bank on power gel being at mile 5 and 9...bring your own no matter what. Who runs a race on just a banana? Yep...that'd be me.

And as always...if you are running a race and want to run for a charity, Kaitrin's Klub will be more than happy to send a race packet out to you.

Armpit Farts, Pull My Fingers, oh my!

Roo's Poo

I am not sure where this comment/quote came from, but every time Kaitrin poops she proudly announces that her "poop is as big as Grandpa's head". Sorry Dad....

I want to go to Saturn!

um...whatcha doing to my brother?

So, on this fine Sunday evening our family was sitting at the table eating grilled burgers. Jacob brought to our attention that his tooth was loose. After eating for a moment, Jacob's screech was heard. Now, if you know Jacob, this particular screech will more than likely have some sort of over-dramatic response following it.

"There's BLOOD, Mom!"

I look over to see his itsy bitsy little tooth hanging from a thread and bleeding.

"Get it out!"

So, I get a paper towel and try to grab the slippery little tooth. The above picture? Jacob's little sister looking in horror at me trying to get the tooth out of his mouth. Terrified, just terrified! Is it bad that I couldn't stop laughing?

Third Tooth Lost!

Roo's Lemon Shake Up

Kaitrin's Slide Ride at the Fair

The Ohio State Fair

This was one of Jacob's favorite rides last year. The second time he went down, he went all by himself!

IHOP!!!

Flower Girl Practice

Jacob not being thrilled with all the pictures...

Our "Potty Training on the Patio" Sunday

Biggest Bubble Ever!

Bubbles!

Blowing bubbles on the new patio...well, eating bubbles actually!

Potty Training...outside with Cheetos!

Sunday Morning Donut Run

Cool Man

"I a pirate, momma!"

Princess Roo's Birthday Week!

Thank you "Bunny Den!"

Kaitrin's Birthday Cookie

Playdoh Monkey