We just returned from CT yesterday. We went for a week and a half. We wanted Alex to be baptized where our family and friends could attend. So, he's finally baptized. It was a beautiful day (Sept 7th) and we had a nice brunch at my parents' house afterwards. Bob was traveling all over New England the whole time we were up there. So, during the week when he was traveling, the boys and I stayed with my parents. We also stayed a couple nights with Bob's parents and attended a large bash for our nephews' birthdays (Happy Birthday Andrew and Danny. You too, Kathy). It was nice to see everyone, but it is very nice to be back home. Glenn really missed his friends. He'd ask about them every day. He went to school today and after I picked him up, he said, "More school." I had to assure him that he'd be going back again tomorrow. :)

Here are a few pictures from our trip:
Alex's curly hair after a bath:


Alex's baptism- George (Bob's brother) is the godfather, and Lisa (Laurie's sister) is the godmother:


All the cousins on Bob's side of the family (yes, Alex is crying):

I've had some requests to see pictures of Glenn as a baby compared to Alex. I can't find where all of Glenn's photos are right now (probably on an old computer), but I did find this photo of him. He was probably 2 weeks old here. Keep in mind Glenn was a couple pounds smaller than Alex was when he was born.
Glenn


Alex at just over a week old

People have been asking how we are weathering tropical storm Fay. We're wet, but that's about it. I could hear the wind picking up last night, but I don't see any trees down around us. Our neighbor's tree is at quite an angle, but still in the ground. The wind gusts are supposed to settle down a bit some time this afternoon, but the rain is supposed to continue into early tomorrow. Glenn's school is closed again today because they are using some of the schools in our county as shelters if needed. Glenn's very confused as to why he can't go to school. I don't want to tell him because it's raining because then he'll think that every time it rains he should stay home. Yesterday, he packed up his old backpack with some "school supplies" including a snack for school, and carried his backpack around most of the day. This morning he's sad. I asked him why he was sad and he said he misses his friend who sits next to him in school. He also doesn't understand why he can't go outside. Apparently the rain doesn't phase him. We did a lot of painting, coloring and playing with stickers yesterday.

First Day of School

I wanted to share our first day of the school year with all of you. Glenn started on Monday at our new school. It's only the first week and they already had to close school. Our county is closed tomorrow due to tropical storm, Fay. We're prepared for no power, but we're not supposed to get the high winds, just a lot of rain. It has been raining on and off today and it's supposed to get more steady tonight.

Anyway, here are the pictures from the first day (thanks to my sister, Lisa, we have pictures at the school).


Glenn had to hold Alex before going to school:


This is our mode of transportation:


This was taken just outside of the school:


Our family wishing Glenn a good day at school:


Glenn was a little nervous waiting for other kids to come into the classroom:


Glenn's teacher told him he could go play and he stood up and ran to the corner with the toys. He didn't even want to say good-bye:


We eventually got him to say good-bye to us and he kissed Alex good-bye:


And just another picture of Alex's infectious smile. He's gaining so much weight lately; he's definitely not a newborn anymore:

What's Glenn Saying?

So, Glenn has some key phrases/questions he says ALL THE TIME, and repeatedly.
"Oh man!"
"Why?"
"No Way!"
"Why?"
"What are you doing?"
"Why?"
"What's that?"
The last 3 he will ask a million times, even if I answer him. He just keeps asking. It's funny, but can drive me crazy. He asked me what I was doing the entire time we were driving to his school yesterday.

We had orientation yesterday and met his new teacher. She seems wonderful and has some great ideas. And I plan on helping out in the class as much as I can. This is at our new elementary school. Everyone can walk or ride bikes to school. We plan on walking in the morning and driving to pick him up until it gets cooler. Then I'll walk to get, him, too. I got a double jogging stroller so I can bring both boys when I go to the school. It would be too long of a walk for Glenn, and it would take us forever if he walked. Glenn has two of his classmates from last year and this summer in his class, including his very good friend. I hope that makes it easier for him the first few days, less tears.