Hallow's Eve 2009

We had a blast tonight! It was so much fun! We missed the boat for our ward activity due to Dace's late nap but it turned out for the best. We all got dressed up and went to the mall for trick or treating. I felt like a celebrity because everyone was commenting about Dace and our matching outfits and snapping pictures of our little Spartan. It was so much fun- totally worth all the time I put into sewing the thing. It didn't take Dace long to figure out that the people with the baskets would just give him treats, no questions asked! We did the stores at the mall then went and did a block by our friend's house and Dace was loving it. He'd carry his sword and treat bag and run up to the people on their step (apparently, it was one of the hottest Halloweens in recent history here so most people were sitting on their front steps hanging out and handing out candy. It was pretty cool) Dace had no problem reaching for another treat or two if they only offered him one and he was cute enough to get away with it. He pulled in quite a stash. After the block, we hit two parties then headed for home. Dacimus had a great night and we made a lot of memories. Themed family costumes is definitely the way to do it. So much fun!!

DECLARED BY

THE ROYAL GLADIATOR

DACIMUS-

HAPPY HALLOWEEN TO YOU

AND YOUR HOUSEHOLD.

~Caesar Dallinius and Queen Tovatra

An Elephant on the Beach

Naptime after playtime

Dace spent the morning at a friend's house while Dallin and I went in to Savannah for our midwife appointment. After several hours of nonstop play, he came home and crashed, quite comfortably I might add. He looked too cute and relaxed in there to pass up. I had to record it.

Growing Baby Belly

This is me and the baby belly @ 22 1/2 weeks. A woman tonight didn't even know I was pregnant- not sure if that is a compliment or an insult....But anyway, baby boy is kicking up a storm. Last week I was asking him what was up with the midnight soccer practice. He didn't answer. He kicks whenever Dace is in my lap, as though wanting to say hi and come out and play. He seems to be in a hurry, for several reasons and so I am banking on him being earlier than his 'due' date. We shall see.
Now, I'm not a fan of people posting a million copies of pretty much the same picture but when Dace joined the shot tonight, his actions were such a great progress that I just had to post them. He is going to be such a great big brother and buddy.

Rainy Day Vacation

We headed up to DC on Wednesday in the pouring rain. Yesterday, Monday, we left Baltimore to come home and it had finally stopped. Needless to say, I didn't get many pictures because we had to do the driving tour for pretty much everything. We got to a few museums and Dace loved running around in there and looking at the dinosaurs and animals but there was a lot more outside that we never got to. Oh well, next time. We had a great visit with Sus and Ben and ate at a few great restaurants which is the whole point of travelling anyway, right?!

Trains- the new hobby.

Smiling in the rain.

Staying cozy.

Build your own pinball machine at American History museum-kids corner. He played with this for almost an hour. He meaning Dace, not Dallin.

Roaming free at Natural History.

' I'll have the blueberry pancakes with extra bacon for brunch please, mama.'

He loves giraffes. I think it's a Racicot thing.

The only proof that we were actually there.

One cool dude.

Flight simulator for kids at the Space and Air museum. The kid has a thing for airplanes. He gets that from his dad.

Firsts and Thirds

Dace did pretty good with his first hair cut. But then it got on his hands and he curled into the cape, got some in his mouth and then the meltdown happened. I consoled him as best I could so Val could finish then I pulled him out and held him for the last little trims. His curls are all gone, sad, but his new cut looks so good-handsome and older. I have been watching him all afternoon. He seems like a totally different boy with his new hair. But still just as sweet and lovely.

In other news, we celebrated our third anniversary on Saturday. We took a family pic before we ditched Dace with a sitter and headed into Savannah to go to a moroccan restaurant. It was a great meal with amazing ambience including belly dancers. We love Casbah. We are going back soon.

Suppertime Sleep

Yesterday was the second time Dace came home from church too wired off nursery fun to have a nap. But as usual it caught up with him right around dinner. Observe.

Little Boys and their noises

Dace is now aware of what a 'toot' is and thinks it is hilarious. He also figured out how to make the sound and it cracks him up every time. It just goes to show you that 'toots' are funny at any age.

The Verdict is In!!!

Baby #2 is a BOY! We are so thrilled! We really wanted a brother for Dace and I just love my boys. He is in perfect shape with a strong healthy heart and everything is in place and accounted for. He's a bit bigger so my due date has been moved up 9 days but if there was one thing I learned with my first (and one thing I wish someone would have told me) is to not get wrapped up on the due dates. My midwife Jill told us that babies are never late or early. They show up when they are ready. How true a statement.

It was wonderful to see this little boy's adorable profile and perfect little nosey. We pulled up Dace's ultrasound and can see some similarities but slight differences too. I am so excited to be the mother of two beautiful, happy, healthy boys. We are truly blessed and grateful for it.

Little Bits

the curls

the love of a remote.

the new halloween socks-that light up!

the car collection

the drum set.

the sippy cup.

the sweetie.