I had been struggling with finding shoes for Alexander because of his latex allergy. He had some fabric shoes, but he wants to walk every where now, so he needed something more substantial. Most shoes have latex in the adhesive in the insole or in the foam insole, or on the bottom of the shoe. But I found out through a forum online that Nike shoes use as little latex as they can, and as long as he wears socks, he'll be fine. So, while we were on vacation, we went to the Nike outlet. I didn't think they made Nikes for babies, but they do. Here's a picture of his new shoes:



They look like they lace up, but that's just for show. The velcro strap is what really keeps them on. Of course he loves undoing the velcro, but he can't get them off, yet. He's walking great in them. The only problem now is when he tries to run, he falls. He scratched up his nose and above his lip, but it healed quickly.

Glenn is home from school, AGAIN. This is the third time since school has started that he's been sick enough to stay home. And he actually hasn't been healthy at all since school started. He doesn't have a fever, but his temp is elevated. And his cough has gotten much worse. So, we felt he needed a day to just sit and rest. Of course that doesn't mean he wants to rest. I'm trying to get him to take a nap right now, and he's come out of his room 3 times already. He brought out his empty tissue box and asked me to make a guitar out of it. :) He's so cute. So, that's what we'll be doing after I give in that he's not going to have a nap.

Bob's been having a lot of back pain. We're hoping the doctors can find out what is causing it instead of just giving him medicine to treat the symptoms and make him loopy. He's also coming down with Glenn's cold (so he's a lot of fun to be around).

I'm healthy, and busy taking care of my boys. I've been having fun making new bags. I'm also looking forward to my sister's wedding in less than 3 weeks. So, I've been making sure all my boys have what they need for what they are wearing to the wedding. I am my sister's matron of honor, and am picking up my dress this week from being altered. I'll post pictures of us all decked out when we get back from CT.

We had a wonderful vacation last week, even though Glenn was sick at the beginning. On Wednesday through Saturday, we went to a park every morning for about 3 hours, then we went back for a nap. On our anniversary (9 years), which was Thursday, we went to Restaurant Marrakesh in Epcot (good, but expensive) then took two "space trains" (the monorail) to Magic Kingdom to see the Spectromagic light parade and fireworks. Alexander actually liked the parade this time (last fall, he cried the whole time). He did not like the fireworks, not because they were too loud, but he didn't like how it got bright suddenly. So, I had to walk elsewhere so he couldn't see them.

Instead of making a slide show like I usually do when we go on a trip, I'm posting the pictures individually so that I can explain them. So, then the kids won't just be cute, but you'll actually know what was going on.

But before I get to our vacation photos, I neglected show before and after pictures of Alexander's haircut. Just before we went on vacation, I gave him a bath. Afterward, I was combing his hair and noticed how long it was in the back. So, I brought out the scissors and cut the back and around his ears. We're still not quite ready for him to have a short haircut. I'll probably bring him to a kids' barber before my sister's wedding next month to trim it up a little, but then the next haircut he'll get will be a buzz cut.

Before

After


And now for the vacation photos. The first couple don't have our family in them, but I had never seen the Magic Kingdom decorated for fall before, so I took a couple pictures:



Bob and Glenn by a huge Mickey pumpkin in the Magic Kingdom


Alexander playing in a playground in Magic Kingdom while we were waiting for Glenn and Bob on a ride


Alexander fell asleep waiting for Glenn and I on a ride. I was surprised, because he usually will only fall asleep in bed or in the car.


Bob and Glenn watching a parade come down Main Street in Magic Kingdom.


Glenn looking through a whole in the bridge at a boat at Animal Kingdom.


Bob giving Glenn a piggyback ride out to the car.


Alexander waiting while Glenn and Bob are on a ride (again)


Alexander fell asleep again waiting for Glenn on a ride (I couldn't help taking another picture of him asleep- he's actually not moving!!!)


Bob took some video on his cell phone while on some rides:
Glenn driving a car


Glenn on the Tea Cups


Alexander likes to say no and shake his head whenever we ask him a question. Bob took some video of us asking him some questions.


Poor Glenn seems to get more nightmares when we come back from being away. It happened the last week we were in in CT and continued when we came home this summer. And then he woke up 5 times last night crying. Bob gave him a band-aid on his leg the last time, and he finally slept the rest of the night. Band-aids are so magical! Hopefully he'll sleep better tonight. Alexander is of course back to his normal schedule.

We went to the Magic Kingdom this morning for a few hours. Glenn did fine; even though he still has some congestion, he's got his energy back. We went on the Snow White ride, which wasn't a good idea because it scared both boys. Alexander clung to Bob the whole way and cried a little near the end. I felt so bad. Glenn just kept saying things were scary and held my hand tightly. But Glenn loved riding the fast rides. And it was easy getting on the rides. There were a lot of people there with kids our sons' ages, but not really any with school age kids. So the lines for the rides where he just passes the height requirement were short. After a long nap this afternoon, we went to dinner and then had ice cream at Ghiradelli at Disney Marketplace. We also snapped this picture of Alexander trying on Mickey ears (you can see Glenn playing in the background with the snow globe we bought him):

I am finally posting a picture from Glenn's first soccer game a week and a half ago. This was him running after the other players. He wasn't necessarily going for the ball, but he had fun.


We missed last week's game because he came down with a fever that morning. Now we're in Orlando for a week. He didn't have a fever today, but it did elevate by the end of the day. He says he feels better, but his eyes don't look better.

Alexander is being cute. He says "nigh-nigh" for night-night. He says it so sweetly.

We're hoping to be able to get out a little bit tomorrow, just to the outlets down the street and see how Glenn does.

It's been a while since I posted last. Glenn has been loving school and for the past two weeks has been taking a school bus home. It's the highlight of his day. I still walk him to school. He just started soccer practice yesterday. Here are some pictures:

Way to spread out, guys! :)


Just kicked the ball


Alexander enjoying walking in the short grass during practice


We have his first game tomorrow. It will be very interesting since only the coaches son knows what he's doing. The rest haven't a clue. It's hilarious to watch. Glenn's exciting. He kept asking if he was going to soccer soon tonight. He'd like to do it every night.

Here's a picture of the boys. I didn't stage it. They did this all by themselves. They love each other.


Alexander loves his school bus toy. He thinks it's a ride. I have the same type of picture when Glenn was his age.


I've been very busy with my business. I sold 4 bags in the past two weeks! Yay! I have a lot of interest in people buying things for Christmas. So, I could be really busy this fall. It's exciting. I am off for a Mom's night out for dinner and a little bunko (a dice game for those of you who don't know what bunko is... I had never heard of it before moving here).