On a HOT, Hot Day in July...

many record temperatures were set @ the Farmer house. Not only was it the third day of triple digit temps outside...little DB set his own triple digit record.

Outside temp: 104

DB's temp: 103

It was H -O-T everywhere!!! Since it was the weekend the options for going to see a doctor were less than desirable, but by 5pm I was a nervous wreck and we loaded up for an urgent care facility where DB was diagnosed with an ear infection in his right ear and a sore throat. It's so scary to see your little baby not feeling well and not know exactly what's hurting him/her. I'm so thankful to live in the country that we can get medical care and medicine so quickly...and I pray that that continues in the future. We are on the road to recovery and DB is taking his medicine like a champ and sleeping a lot.

DB weighed in @ a whopping 24 # 12 oz and is 30 inches long!! (Made my back hurt even more knowing the exact number extra pounds I haul around on a daily basis)

Our little traveler

This past weekend we had the opportunity to go up to Annapolis for a wedding and Dean's parents were able to meet us there for a fun weekend. DB is a great little traveler and loves seeing new places and faces. We toured downtown and the USNA - did a little shopping at the midshipmen store - ate some great food and just had a great time visiting with family. DB was particularly interested in other children during our adventures and loves 'talking' to them. A very social little dude.

A family picture

In other exciting news DB got his first hair cut last week. Dean trimmed the back for us b/c we were starting to grow a tail!!! This is the finished product:

Another baby....WHAT???

Yes, we are quickly expanding to a family four...this year!! A little unexpected, but who doesn't love surprises??? Baby Farmer #2 aka...'Teeny Tiny' (nicknamed by its grandmother) is due to arrive sometime towards the end of December. So far I've had 2 doctors appointments and everything is rolling along...well, now that we are past the 1st trimester!! ;) Yesterday I went to my 15 wk appointment and heard its heartbeat...152 and I also got a sneak peak at it! A Very very cute little baby is growing inside of me. It even looked right at me through the ultrasound machine and said 'hello mama'. A friendly, sociable baby! Most importantly, Dean and I want a healthy baby, but curiosity has gotten the best of us and we are wondering if its a boy or girl! When we first found out we were pregnant we both thought girl, then I had a dream it was a boy...so who knows. I tried to convince the doc to make an educated guess at my appointment yesterday, but she stuck to her guns and said we had to wait until 20 wks and then the answer would be 100% sure. I don't have a scanner @ home, but I'll try to get the ultrasound pics up soon! In the meantime enjoy some of the pictures below:

DB's first hike

1st pool experience

Do they look like trouble or what???

They really became best buddies this trip...can't wait to see them together later this year with DB walking