The Thompson Family: 10/2010

Thatcher's Story

I didn't want this to get lost in my list of posts, so I am creating a place so that everyone can easily access this link. Please read this touching story about baby Thatcher, our friends son who was born with a rare liver disease and is in need of a liver transplant. Jessie has worked closely with Brad for over 4 years and I became friends with her while working at WSA until I left last spring. Thatcher was born a month before Braden and this story really hits home for me. When I look at Braden I think about how incredibly lucky I am. This could just as easily be our him going through this. Jessie will most likely be the living donor for Thatcher and they are in need of our prayers! I promise you will be touched by reading this story. Thanks!

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

6 weeks already?!

I cant believe it has already been 6 whole weeks that Braden has been with us! Boy is he growing, growing, GROWING! I am thinking he is about 13-14 pounds. I looked at Connor's baby book and he wasnt that big until at least 3 months. Braden is already in 3 month clothes and about to grow out of all of his size 1 diapers. I had to go and return them today because he just isnt going to be able to squeeze in them for much longer. What can I say...he does like to eat! Which means that Mommy stays pretty busy feeding every 2-3 hours. I have to plan my trips wisely because by the time I get out the door and to the store it is time for him to eat again! He is about to start sleeping in his crib and I am hoping that this might help stretch out his feedings since he wont be beside me. They say they can smell their Mommy and therefore want to nurse. We will see if it works... Connor and Braden are so cute together these days. Braden just looks and smiles at his big brother and Connor gives him lots of hugs and kisses! We are doing well and enjoying all of the beautiful Fall festivities and staying very busy!

Braden's Halloween costume that probably won't fit for Halloween...I had to take some pictures! ROAR!!

Braden is smiling now and LOVES his big brother!

Sunday, October 10, 2010

Having FUN this FALL!

We have been enjoying lots of fall festivities the past few weeks. Last weekend we went to the Annual Country Ham Festival here in Spring Hill. Connor and I have been every year since he was a baby. It was so sweet to him holding his little brother in the picture this year! We watched the pig races, went to the petting zoo, rode the choo choo train, had a picnic, colored a pumpkin, played a "farmer for the day", and much more. Connor had a great time and the weather was perfect for a fall festival.

Petting Zoo

Farmer for the Day

Mommy and Connor taking a ride in the train.

Enjoying our picnic under a shade tree.

Connor enjoyed running and listening to the music.

Later that night we went to the Ring Farm for a birthday party. It was the perfect fall evening, but a little windy. The kids enjoyed the corn maze, and climbing on the tires. We went on a hayride through the "scary woods" as Connor calls it. The girls screamed the entire time, driving the parents and the boys crazy! Connor made sure he told me that he didn't think the monsters were very scary and I had to explain that sometimes that's just what little girls do. They took us to a little area with a fire pit. We roasted hot dogs and marshmallows (well I guess I should say "they"). I was stuck in our friends car feeding Braden. And what do you think happens when you are stuck in the woods with no way out with a 4 week old? I was feeding him and noticed something wet on my leg and something had leaked all over my leg and I will give you a little hint. It wasn't pee. Of course I had clothes for Braden, but I was stuck with the substance all over my leg for the rest of the night. Finally the tractor came back and picked us up. We had a great time but the kids and parents were definitely ready to go. Ha!

Going on the hayride

Huddled around the fire.

This weekend we went to Gentry's farm. This is an annual trip for us as well, but Daddy didn't get to go this year because he was out of town on a golf trip. I decided to drag Nonna, Grandy and Great Grandma with us, so I didn't have to do it alone with 2 this year. It was definitely a hot one, but Connor still had a blast. He enjoyed all of the play areas, hay maze in the barn, grain troughs, animals, hayride and the corn maze. We decided to pay the extra money for a pumpkin at their stand this year, instead of picking our own. It was just too hot and way too dusty! It is so dry here in Middle TN that the dust is unreal. We were covered and I made the mistake of wearing flip flops. Uugghh. We were pooped by the end of the day but I enjoyed spending the day with my parents and Grandma had a great time too.