Not 1, But 2!

Pierce had his 6-month shots last Wednesday and seemed to have picked up a little bit of cold by Thursday. He had a slight fever, but only for a day or so (we've chalked it up to the shots), but really wasn't getting any better by Wednesday of this week. SO, after many battles over his food, many crying sessions over who knows what, after numerous hugging and cuddling sessions with Mommy, I decided to make him an appointment with his doctor. We went to see Dr. Trumbull yesterday and sure enough...Pierce doesn't have 1 ear infection, he has 2!! Maybe that's why he just wasn't quite himself. Poor little guy!! We've started him on an antibiotic and hope that he will be back to his old self in no time. Who would've thunk it??!!

On a lighter note, we're so excited to have many, many babies being born to our friends and family. My college roommate, Michelle & her husband, Bill, welcomed their son, William Lee Porter III (a.k.a. Trey) on 28 Oct, back in PA. Our good friends, Angel & Dominque Torres welcomed Isabella Dominique on 5 Nov in Shreveport, LA. AND, Brian & Anne Bartels had Tyler John on 10 Nov, also in Shreveport. We were stationed with Dominque & the Bartels in Shreveport and in Minot. All the babies were born healthy and are so blessed to have such wonderful parents! God is so good! Congratulations to all of you from us!

CONGRATULATIONS!!

I just wanted to say "Congrats" to our very good friends, Renee & Joe! They are engaged...YEAH!! Renee & I worked together in Shreveport and she's just awesome. She is a wonderful friend and they're blessed to have each other. We're so very excited for you both. MUAH!

Just VOTE!

So, yesterday was the day that history was made! Yes, Pierce went with me to the polls to vote, all decked out in his USA t-shirt & hat! I really felt empowered as I was filling out my ballot. I've never voted in person, as I always voted by absentee ballot when I was in the Air Force. What an amazing feeling! I truly can't wait to tell Pierce about Nov 4, 2008, when he grows up. God Bless America!

Trick Or Treat...Smell My Feet

Last week was great! We continued to expand Pierce's solid food repertoire and it now includes: carrots, squash, sweet potatoes, peas, bananas & cereal. He seems to like them all, but he ALWAYS makes a horrible face with every first bite! It's absolutely hilarious. I never get tired of these pics...you know, the ones with food all over his face and if you're lucky, even in his hair!

For Halloween, we went to the park with some of Pierce's friends. Sarah, Anna, & Rock were all there and it was a beautiful day! We also took some pics in Daddy's leather chair. Don't you just love how Pierce positions his hands?!

Now, anyone who knows me well knows that I LOVE carving jack-o-lanterns! I look forward to it every year and it's really a sign for me that fall is upon us. For trick-or-treat, we dressed Piercey up as a skunk and he handed out candy with us in the driveway. Sarah (the most beautiful cowgirl) and Anna (the sweetest little fairy) came by to see us. We really enjoyed ourselves and I think Pierce really liked his first Halloween!





We went to a picnic last weekend and we had a bonfire. I'm also including a pic of Piercey in the hay!

I took this pic of my guys before church last weekend and I just love it!