Happy Birthday Morgan!

Happy Birthday to my sweet little boy. Morgan is two today...

We started the day off with doughnuts and a trip to the park. It was a lovely sunny day and so nice to start the day. Morgan loves to climb. And climb. And climb!

Later we packed up and went over to my parent's house to do some Easter-Egg hunting and cup-cake eating with my grandparents--followed by a kid-friendly hot-dog dinner. It was a ton of fun, and I hope that we didn't overwhelm anyone overly much (my boys can do that!)

This week we celebrate Morgan's birthday, potty-training, the stitches coming out, and a new-big-boy-bed. My little one did good - and accomplished a lot in just 7 days... I am so happy. And a new week with Pap-Pap & Grandma Sue is coming!

I have some fun pictures of the day -- and I will add those later

Busy Weekend and A Big Owwie.

The Wier's had a busy weekend! With Jason at his new job, and only home for the weekend, it seems as if we tried to pack a whole week of excitement into the weekend. I am not sure if that really happened, but it sure was busy. 

Mostly it was a Nathan weekend. On Saturday we went with his cub scout pack to see model airplanes (big models!) at the Charlotte Aeromodelers club. Fascinating to see all those fancy airplanes zooming overhead and doing tricks. 

 On Sunday Nathan had his pinewood derby event. His "Lightening McQueen" did very well -- Official results not in yet, but he made a serious showing.

After we had gotten Jason off to the airport and wrapped up the pinewood derby, I went home and got the kids ready for bed. After Mo's bath, he and I went downstairs, and he pulled a chair to the counter and fell off while I was in the bathroom. So the weekend ended with a literal "BANG" as he bit into his lip, chipped his teeth and needed immediate stitches!

After a rather traumatic trip to the ER, an emergency call to Grandma Kathy and 6 stitches (and then three more after he tore 3 out before we had to leave), Mo was back home safe. He slept next to me -- rather fitfully and kept asking for Daddy... poor thing. I wish Daddy had been there too!

But Big Mo woke up in the morning all bright and chipper - ready to play and climb and besides needing some dental work and having a snagily scar under his lip... he will be just fine!

It looks like Morgan's photo album for the year will be a collection of pictures of him climbing, and then the pictures of him suffering the consequences... luckily he is one tough cookie.

So.... busy weekend. I am glad it is Monday, and I am looking forward to next weekend when we get to celebrate Morgan's 2nd Birthday... that is if we make it!

Quick Update

Well, it has been a crazy week. Jason started his new job in Baltimore, and I have been sick. There was a wicked thunderstorm the other night that caused major traffic and angst yesterday and the whole town is behind on things today. What better time than to procrastinate the work-thing, and do a little blogging...

In Wier-land, all is well. Morgan's nanny Isabel is an absolute angel, and has been working to potty-train him. I have pointed out that he is not even 2 yet, but she is bound and determined to get him into "big-boy-pants" asap. Not that I blame her... but it may be a long haul. In other Morgan/Isabel related news: Morgan's spoken vocabulary is expanding and he is equally verbal in both English and Spanish -- although if you ask him to say "por favor" -- he looks at you and says "PLLLEEEZE!" -- which both means he is stubborn and completely understands. His other words include, "si," "hola," "gracias," "aqua," "la leche," and "queso," "la cabeza" and the expected "grandpa," "grandma," "mama," "dada," "bath," "juice," "cheese," "night-night," "play," "Nate," "ball," "bye-bye," "baby" and his favorite: "no"... and a bunch of others that are not really all that clear yet, so I am not sure they count. He talks A LOT - but I don't understand much of it. I just don't know if it is jibberish, or spanglish. He however seems to understand everything we tell him, responds to requests, sits in time out (a lot....), plays happily with his brother and eats just about anything en-masse. We are working on the words, and every day he figures something else out.

Nathan is growing like a weed himself. All his pants are too short and I have been letting it go since he will be in summer-shorts any day now and I hate to buy clothes when I know he will be out of them in just a week or so.

His report card for third quarter came back and he is doing quite well. He is reading above his grade level and seems to be great at science and engineering concepts and rocks his spelling tests each week too. He is taking on more responsibility at home and is now insisting that he make his own lunch for school. He is really getting into "popular culture" things and lamented the other day that that the "Black-Eyed Peas" won the Kid's Choice Awards instead of "Big Time Rush." oh my....

But, Nate is not growing up too fast either... he is very much looking forward to a visit to Florida for Easter and I had to assure him the Easter bunny will be informed -- he was worried. :)

My boys are good kids and I am so lucky...

March 2011

It seems that I never update my blogs frequently enough. But while that it true, it doesn't mean I am not taking plenty of pictures! Here is a pic of the boys a couple months ago after getting haircuts. They are eating chocolate chip cookies on my couch which is not allowed, but they must have caught me in a weak moment.

Here is a super cute one of Nathan. It is pics like this that I want blown up and turned into posters and keychains and mugs to send to all the relatives. He is a handsome boy.

 And here is Morgan playing outside. Not my best photography -- - but he does enjoy playing with chalk outside. In fact... birthday idea: a box of chalk. It will be most appreciated!

 Nathan had a school dance last month. I am not sure what the theme was, but it was probably the most fun at a school dance that I ever had! The kids had a great time and it was a glimpse at the future... yikes.

 This one is probably a couple months old, but it was super cute and I didn't think I included it here yet. If so... well, it is cute enough for multiple submissions...

 Typical Mo on my counter enjoying my dismay at his latest climbing skill....

 And again... Mo up on the counter. Shocker. Note how he is rearranging the cupboards. Again.

Promised Wier Family Pictures

Nate getting ready for Boy Scouts

Morgan enjoying a sunny day at the "weird park"

Big brother hug

Jas & Mo: Nov 2010

McKenzie hanging w/ Aunt Meg (and being spoiled)

McKenzie and Grandma with Nathan at his 7th Birthday Party

Mo and Meg at the Denver Zoo: Dec 2010

Morgan at the Denver Zoo: Dec 2010

Looking like such a "big boy"

Xander zealous, Erin pregnant, Morgan in love.

Morgan and Xander in Colorado: Dec 2010

Nathan putting on a little holiday cheer (sort-of) before his Christmas Concert

There ya go...actual "Holiday Cheer"

MERRY CHRISTMAS from the WIER FAMILY
Jason, Meg, Nathan and Morgan

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving from the Carolina Wiers.

This year we will be enjoying a rather quiet holiday at home full of yummy homemade food at mom and dad McParland's.

We are having a house full of Wiers at Christmas, so the next couple weeks will be spend preparing for Nathan's 7th birthday and then Christmas.

Nathan is doing wonderfully in 1st grade. He is in boy scouts and has started tap-dancing lessons. He spends the weekends playing in the woods and getting muddy with his neighborhood friends, and the evening reading or playing video games.

Morgan has all sorts of new tricks -- mostly involving moving chairs and climbing. He also loves art--he decorated my dishwasher yesterday with an escape crayon. He has a particular talent for mayhem.

Jason and I are doing well -- and enjoying our children. This is a wonderful time of year and we are grateful to be able to spend it together!

I have a new computer and as soon as I have a few minutes - I will post a bunch of new pictures. :)

Meghan

Shocking News Story:Meg updates Blog

It has literally been months (8ish) since I updated the blog and so much has happened. Morgan is now climbing, running and occassionally singing. Nathan starts 1st grade in less than a week. Jason and I renewed our vows in Aruba a couple weeks ago. Jason is working a contract job at Bank of America and I am writing furiously to be able to pay for Nathan's school and Morgan's sitter so that I can work to pay for Nathan's school. Life is good. I will upload some more pictures later so that you can see what the kids look like :) - Love - Meg