July 4th, 2009

Well, we had a great fourth of July!! We were able to spend the entire day with family, eating and playing in the pool!! We went to Aimee's sister-in-law's house and ate crabs, burgers and lots of desserts!! Yummy!! The kids had a great time in the pool and even the adults acted like kids and a huge water fight ensued!! It was quite a refreshing afternoon!! An all American day!!
Afterwards, we came back home and watched and lit off some of our own fireworks along with most of our neighbors!! We had a very good show all through the night!! Beau didn't last much past nine, but I'm sure he heard it all!

Let me back up a bit...

It has been a very busy month of July!! We got to have Grandma and Grandpa Bell for a while at the end of June, beginning of July... and we didn't want to let them go!!! It was so nice to have them here. They just ooozz with love from every hug and kiss.
While GnG we in Conn. visiting the other Bells, our family celebrated the fourth a bit early and enjoyed fireworks at the Spotsy Courthouse. They had a great little fair with food and rides for the kids and Mamo even found an ancient "toy" from the bowels of the garage. I'm sure they stopped making this because someone lost a finger along the way. The object is to balance a bouy of some type between two people, all the time each other are trying to keep it away from their side... a good arm workout, but it could cost you!! It was fun trying to beat each other and teach the little ones how to play. I think they enjoyed the train ride and fireworks better!!

Just eat it!!

Well, as many as you may know, Beau is not the best eater. He has his select favorite foods, cheetos, fruit loops, yogurt, mac-n-cheese, doritos and whole milk. These are always in stock in the Sargent house. But here are a couple pictures to show some foods that we have been trying. Spagetti, which he liked and corn on the cob, which he had to warm up to. After butter and salt of course. We have discovered that Beau really likes strong tasting and crunchy foods. After talking with other preemie moms, it seems to be the norm for these little guys. We also think that he still has some oral adversion from being on the ventilator. We are still working with our speech therapist and trying to sound out words for Beau to try. You never realize how important communication is until your baby can't do it. We are also still working on signing, which is a work in progress. He knows more, and stop really well. I don't know, everyone else tells me not to teach him to talk because he'll use it against me when he is a teenager!!

Father's Day Weekend

We had a nice weekend and did something different. We went camping, something daddy has been asking to do for a while. We packed up the truck, alot of stuff for three people and only two days, but it's always better to be prepared. This was Beau's first camping trip and all in all, he did pretty well. We went to a site just outside of Williamsburg, we had been there before. Tom made a nice little play spot for Beau so he wouldn't get too dirty. It was pretty hot, so we spent alot of time at the pool. I know, a pool isn't really camping, but it was mommy's only request! We ate hotdogs, icecream and smores, and loved being outside! Next camping trip, maybe Beau and daddy can do some more fishing.

Walk like a man..or at least a boy!!

Not much going on around here, we had a nice weekend with some birthday parties to go to and rest to catch up on. Beau is enjoying his birthday presents and mommy and daddy are thinking of investing in earplugs!
Beau seems to be taking the "terrible twos" with stride. Although he has his moments, he is such a sweet boy. He seems to be picking new things up quickly. He discovered that under the couch is a good hiding place for toys. And then gets angry when he can't reach the things he has put under there. We are all working on walking with him. He likes to hold our hands and help him walk, I think he enjoys the new view! We are working with his physical therapist once a week during the summer to see if we can jumpstart his walking, and hopefully by the end of the year he'll be on his own.
We also celebrated Dylan's second birthday!! It's still hard to beleive that Beau is actually older by one week when you put them side by side. But, Beau will catch up!! They are good friends and love playing with one another. Dylan always likes to give Beau a huge hug and kiss! It is so nice to be so close to family, and I am glad the cousins will grow up together.
(The last picture is one from last year)

Beau's Second Birthday!

Well, today is the day. Two years ago, our lives changed in ways we couldn't even imagine. Beau has surprised us all and we are so greatful to have him as a part of our family. He brings us so much joy and laughter everyday. Tom and I love sharing all the new experiences we each have with him, swapping stories about the funny or new things Beau has done that day. We also celebrate our Sydney's birthday today too. We miss her and think about her everyday.
Tom has been lucky enough to be able to stay home with Beau this week. Mamo is on vacation and mommy still has to work. But, Beau and daddy are having fun together. Playing with monster trucks and listening to music, Beau loves music!! We might have a musician in the family!!
We had a birthday party this past weekend, lots of food, fun and kids. We had a big waterslide for the bigger kids and a pool for the little ones. Beau really enjoyed his cake this year and loved having so many kids around to play with. We are so greatful to be surrounded by such great friends and family. Beau got a ride-on Tow-Mater, from Cars, and Dylan loved it so much and had a hard time letting go. We actually had to shake him off of it!