Sebastian's crazy month continues . . .

This has been quite the month for Sebastian with all the stomach viruses and constant GI issues, but he still had one trick up his sleeve.

On Tuesday, he pulled this little table right on to his left ankle/foot:

He couldn't stand, walk or put any weight on it, so we brought him in to the doctor right away. Poor baby :-( Mimi and Johnny were so generous and watched Kateri, she had the most spectacular time building forts and playing.

Sebastian got to wear the cutest little hospital gown!

It is difficult to see, but there will little cartoon characters all over it and the material was so soft and cozy. Why can't they make adult hospital gowns like that?? Sebastian had to have a whole series of xrays done in case the pressure had radiated up his leg and broken something higher up. Nanny (Pats mom) went in with Bashy during the extensive xrays, and he did so well thanks to her help and distraction! Meanwhile, my mom sat with me and even brought me a big bottle of water infused with EmergenC- Truly I was so spoiled with all the help and support!!

The xray results didn't show any fractures, but because he couldn't bear any weight at all, it was possible that the fracture happened in the growth plate. I hadn't realized that growth plates don't show up at all on xrays!! 

So off we went to the orthopedic surgeon, who said it could either be a deep contusion or a fracture in the growth plate, and he had a temporary cast put on Sebastian. It is the tiniest little cast! 

Kateri was especially excited because they brought in green tape, and she has always maintained that green is Sebastians favorite color! 

He was so brave, never crying and only flinching when it hurt. 

So proud of our little guy! Please keep him in your prayers for a quick healing! We will know a week from this coming Monday if there was a fracture in the growth plate or not.

Apple Picking

A couple of weeks ago, Kateri, Sebastian and I headed out West for some apple picking. It was a gorgeous albeit chilly morning. We each grabbed a bag and headed out to look for some Granny Smith apples.

Kateri was very excited about the whole concept of apple-picking, but she was exceedingly happy when she discovered she could eat one while picking!

Sebastian enjoyed the whole process as well.

Wow! This apple came from way up there!

Deee-licious!

Kateri was quite the apple picker-upper, preferring to find the apples that had already grounded.

Sebastian was happy to put his feet up after some hard work!

After picking quit a load, we walked by the pumpkin patch, much to Kateri's delight. She immediately picked out her favorite in the field and requested it's immediate purchase.

They advertised "Pick your pumpkin straight off the vine!" and yet not one pumpkin was connected to a vine.

Kateri turned to me and said emphatically, "I'll be RIGHT BACK. I'll be RIGHT back, mama", and then she headed off:

All in all, we had a great time and did pick a bunch of apples, as you can see below:

However, a week later went to Hartland, which is much cheaper, absolutely gorgeous, and the apples are even more delicious! Needless to say, we have been eating many apple pies, crisps, cakes, sauce and fresh crunchy apples this fall!

Literature

Ever since she could crawl, Kateri has had a love for chapter books. I will never forget finding her when she was about 9 months old, carefully leafing through "Anna Karenina".

These days, she will sit quietly for a few minutes carefully looking at whichever chapter book she can find. The other day, I saw she chose one of my favorites:

2 year old master reader

However, don't let appearances fool you! Although she does love the written word, she cannot yet read it!

And, for good measure, here are a couple photos that I should have included in the best buds post, but completely forgot about!

They look like they're on a roller coaster!

(Really, sometimes I need to post these pics as a reminder to myself that they aren't fighting all the time ;) )

Poor little stinker

Poor little Sebastian has had a bunch of little viruses over the past few weeks. I knew he wasn't feeling his best when I found him like this:

 He loves the cow/John Deere blanket Mihi have him, so he brought it out to snuggle when he felt sick. 

The true test of how Sebastian feels is his willingness to watch tv. If he feels really poorly, he will sit still and watch, otherwise it holds no interest for him!!

Thankfully, he has been acting much better the last day or two, and I think he may finally be over these viruses! Thanks be to God!

Here is a picture of him after getting a mosquito bite on his forehead. He is like Grandpa Myers in his reactions to mosquitos!!

Best Buds

Kateri and Sebastian may occasionally drive each other nuts, but they are also dear friends. They have started this little habit which completely cracks me up because it reminds me of an old couple~ dragging two of the out-door kid chairs so they are just inside the house, then sitting down and watching the sun set.

They are such goofy, dear little souls!

A couple days ago, Kateri found some bubbles somewhere inside the house and begged to take them outside. It was a gorgeous sunny morning after a few days of rain, so I sent her right out!

Yes that is Sebastian with a Costco wine bottle. He has a very strong affinity for all recycling, which he carries all over the deck and yard, and occasionally throws in to the garden. His favorite thing to do is to pretend to drink out of any beet bottles, thank goodness our neighbors don't spend too much time on their decks!

After a little while, it was all quiet on the western front, and we all know that is the sign for the need of immediate investigation!!

But this was how I found them and so I had to snap a pic!

And I was even able to sneak a bit closer

Having a sibling around is twice the fun for these two, whether they are pushing each other like maniacs in the baby doll stroller . . .

Or getting into scrapes . . .

Or exploring the garden

And checking in on the rabbits

But the most wonderful thing they share is their humor! The gales of laughter following some little inside joke is just the best thing on this side of Heaven!