Swearingen Family

Sunday, April 24, 2011

Friday, April 22, 2011

Joseph's school had their annual Easter Egg hunt yesterday. I sent his filled eggs on Monday and the teachers and parent volunteers "hid" all the eggs yesterday morning. The hunt was originally scheduled to take place at the State Capital but, due to weather, was moved indoors to the fitness center.

lining up along the black line to make their run for eggs

madness ensues

Joseph is proud of his haul.

Thursday, April 21, 2011

getting ready for Easter

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

12 month stats

Jacob had his 1-year dr. appointment today. It was rather un-exciting which is how we prefer our dr. visits! He was weighed, measured and checked over from head to toe. He showed off his walking and talking skills gave his Dr. a big hug at the end of the appointment. Our Dr. is graduating from the hospital's residency program before our next visit so this is the last time we'll see him. We also got to meet our new Dr. who will have us on her service for the next couple of years while she's in the residency program. Jacob gave her a big smile and hug too. He was not so friendly with the two nurses who later came in to draw blood and administer shots.

His stats:
Weight = 25 lbs. 9 oz. - just over the 75th percentile
Height = 30.9 inches - just at 75th percentile

His latest verbal accomplishment - adding "no touch" to his vocabulary. He hears it often enough. . . . .

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

4 Generations

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Vegas

After Jacob's birthday party, Mama & Daddy escaped to Vegas for a few days while Papa & Nana watched our sweet boys. Technically Daddy was working at a conference and the paper he presented was awarded "best in show" for his category.

The view from our room at Caeser's Palace.

Dinner at the Eiffel Tower.

The Bellagio fountains.

The Strip at night.

Statue/Fountain outside The Forum Shops.

The Venetian.

Shopping in Venice.

The desserts which capped off our amazing dinner at Craftsteak (owned by Tom Colicchio - Top Chef judge.)

Caeser's Palace.

Volcano at The Mirage.

Posing post-show with Penn & Teller.

Monday, April 11, 2011

2nd - 1st Birthday Party

We had a 2nd small birthday party for Jacob at his Nana & Papa's house last weekend. Three of his and Joseph's buddies were able to join us along with our family. We had a football theme for our little bruiser.