Dentist Visit, Father's Day and 25 Weeks

Graham went to see the dentist for the first time last week. He did great! He has 20 teeth and no decay or cavities. Dustin and I started talking and getting Graham excited about going to the dentist on Monday. I told Graham if he was a good boy he could get a treat. I suggested a book, wheel borrow OR ice cream. During dinner on Thursday night we reminded Graham that he got to go see the dentist on Friday. Graham got a huge smile on his face and said, 'Graham get a book, shovel, wheel borrow AND ice cream.' Dustin and I just laughed. Not only did Graham remember all the things I suggested 4 days before, he also included a shovel and had himself getting all of them! The pictures below show Graham walking into the dentist office (holding his horse), waiting to get x-rays taken and playing with his new shovel and wheel borrow.





For Father's Day, I have taken a picture of Graham dressed in Dustin's work shirt and tie for the past 3 years. Graham also painted a rock and gave Dustin a gift certificate for a massage.





Baby Bryson is still doing well. I felt him have hiccups for the first time this week! I love feeling my sweet little guy moving and flipping around. We were able to get some great ultrasound pictures on Thursday. There was an ultrasound student at the office and she asked if she could practice on Bryson. Of course I said yes! I'm glad that we did because Bryson was head up when she started and we saw his precious profile.

Summer Time

The Greens have spent a lot of time outside over the past two weeks. We have had a landscaping crew at our house, been to the park and played in the baby pool. Our most exciting news is that Graham moved from his crib to a big boy bed.

Dustin has been wanting to have the yard done for a while now and we finally got around to it! The crew brought a bobcat and dump truck with them, which Graham loved! He would get excited everytime we pulled up to the house and he saw the equipment. The yard turned out great and Graham enjoyed the full week of all the trucks. The project was finished this past Tuesday. When we pulled into the driveway on Wednesday Graham said, 'Look at my pretty grass!' He also said it needed to rain to keep his grass green. Maybe we have been talking too much about the yard!






Although it has been incredibly hot these past few weeks, we have still spent as much time outside as possible. Early in the morning is about the only time it is bearable.









We decided to convert Graham's crib to a toddler bed last weekend. Graham was a big help, as you can see from the pictures! He has done a good job so far. He will get out of the bed and put toys in the bed, but he stays in his room. He calls if he needs something and when he's ready to get up. The picture with all of the books and stuffed animals in the crib is what we found after his first nap with his new freedom!





Baby Bryson is still doing well. We have our 24 week appointment this Thursday. He is moving around all the time. The ultrasound tech estimated his weight at 1.5 pounds this past week.

Trip to Nashville

We enjoyed our Memorial Day Weekend in Nashville, TN. The Penningtons were gracious hosts and let us stay for 4 days. Banks is 2.5 months older than Graham. It always surprises me how much 10 weeks can make a difference.
Although it was a long drive, Graham did great! We were lucky enough to have little traffic there and back. While we were there we went to the park (multiple time), played on the wonderful screen porch, splashed in the baby pool, went to a model train exhibit at a botanical garden, and the adults enjoyed a night out to dinner followed by a few honky tonk bars! We even saw Wynonna Judd while at dinner!
Graham can't wait to visit Banks' house again!

Graham Stories and 20 Week Ultrasound

I haven't taken many pictures of Graham this week, but I do have some funny stories. About a week ago Graham was being very quiet in the room beside me. I asked, 'Graham, what are you doing?' He said, 'pulling Sissy's (Maggie's) tail!' Sure enough when I went in the room he was pulling Maggie's tail! I love a child's honesty. And I love Maggie's patience!

A few days later Graham and I were getting into the car. I strapped Graham in his carseat, walked around the car and got into my seat. As soon as I sat down to buckle my seatbelt Graham said, 'hit the road Hope-ah!' I realized then that I always ask Graham that question before we back out of the driveway.

This past week marked the half way mark in the pregnancy. We did our 20 week ultrasound and the doctor saw bilateral choroid plexus cysts (cysts in the brain). She said that it may be nothing, but recommended that we see a specialist since these can be markers for chromosomal issues. Luckily, we were able to get an appointment with the specialist the next day. He repeated the ultrasound and quickly told us we had nothing to worry about. He said that he did see the cysts, but all other anatomy looked completely normal. This was a welcomed report after a long 24 hours of worry!





We have also changed Baby Green's name...We are now thinking BRYSON ANDREW GREEN. We still like the name Connor, but it didn't feel right for this baby. We will let you know if this is still the name next week!

Mother's Day Weekend

I think Graham enjoyed Mother's Day as much as I did! We had Gaga and Papa, Heather and Brian, and Mimi over to our house for lunch on Sunday. Graham just glows when he has all his family in one place. I love how he walks around the table calling each person by name and smiling at them! Graham and Dustin gave me a Cookie Monster card, some candy and a gift certificate for a manicure/pedicure.






We also enjoyed Mason Donlan's first birthday party this past weekend. Graham loved the cupcake and playing with his buddy Rivers! The theme was cars. The picture in the car is Mason driving, Graham in the passenger seat and Rivers in the back seat.









I think we may have a name for Baby Green #2....CONNOR ANDREW GREEN! Connor is a name that Dustin and I both like. Andrew is a combination of 'Ann' (which was my Mom's middle name) and 'Drew' (which was my sweet Great Aunt's last name). I'm still feeling great and looking forward to my 20 week visit and ultrasound next week. We were spoiled having so many ultrasounds early on.