first tooth

Sean finally cut his first tooth. The second one is not far behind. He has been the saddest, most miserable baby. He wakes up every 2-3 hours, wants to be held for his naps and requires lots of extra love. I hope that we get a teething break after the second tooth comes in. Mark and I could really use some sleep.

PS He is free standing. Yikes!

update

Thank you for your concern for my sweet girl. Claire is doing great. She was shaky and nauseous for the first 24 hours but quickly bounced back to her usual fun self. She really likes her hospital ID bracelet and wants to know when she can go back and get another one! My concern is making sure that she is careful and doesn't hit her head again but she is a free spirit. It's hard to try and keep this girl down.

Crazy Daddy put the Christmas lights up! Mark has outdone himself this year. Please stop by and enjoy our display.

ER visit/concussion

Playing peek-a-boo with Ducky and her new dolly that the nurse gave her for being a good patient.
Around 9:45 this morning Claire smacked her head on the door frame of her bedroom. She was in a hurry to grab her ducky from the living room. The poor girl tends to fall and get hurt a lot but this time was different. I was unable to console her and I knew she wasn't okay. I asked Mark to come home from work, arranged to have Sean dropped off to Grandpa and packed our bags to take Claire down to the urgent care. A few minutes after Mark got home Claire threw up. Plan B: Sean went to the next door neighbors and Claire bought herself a trip to the Emergency Room. After throwing up all over the ER waiting room, we were escorted back and met with a super nice doctor. It was determined that she probably just had a concussion but a CT scan was ordered just in case of internal injury. At that point Claire was so out of a normal state that she didn't mind anything that was done to her. We got permission to let her fall asleep while we waited for the CT results. After a healthy wait and a healthy nap we received good results from the scan and Claire started to perk up. She is currently eating crackers and apple slices while watching "Cars". She is shaky and we are watching her close but I think she is going to make it!!

That was one of the scariest parenting moments to date. I won't try to express my emotions except that I will be eating a big bowl of ice cream later on! That was a lot for a Mommy to try and process.
Blessings:

• There was no internal damage and she really is going to be okay.
• A husband who was able to leave work and come help.
  
• We have the most amazing next door neighbors that were willing to take Sean in a moment's notice. They changed his diapers, got him asleep for a nap, fed him and entertained the little guy. You know who you are and you are the best!!!
• A sweet Grandpa who stayed with us at the hospital and held all of our hands.
  

It looks like the crackers and juice are about to come back up. Wish us luck today.......

Hamblin Halloween Fun!

Lady Bug Claire

Baby Penguin Seanzee

Sorting through candy from the Ward Trunk or Treat on Friday night. It was cold and wet but the kids were great sports.

Claire helped us rake leaves. She called the rakes "Shovel Breakers". Sean slept.

Frosting Halloween Sugar cookies.

Posing with the Hamblin "Mario Brother" cousins.

9 1/2 month old Sean
This may be the only outfit that I get to compare my kids in.
5 1/2 month old Claire