The Moffatts

Matthew had a blast playing at Grandma Moffatt's house over the Easter weekend!!!

Matthew actually would make this toy work when no one else could. It was kinda funny!!!

Matthew and his Great Uncle Warren!!!

Matthew and Great Grandma Moffatt

Matthew and his grandma (Seth's mom)

ooooo...neat toy!!

It lights up...very nice!!!

Putting the Easter Eggs in the bucket!!

New Toy from the Akron Zoo

MAAWHAAAA!!! Going home...See you next time!!!

I'm Back

The last couple of weeks have been horrible. A few posts ago I mentioned something about our Florida Legislature trying to put heavy restrictions and reform on public school teachers. The bill was passed through our Florida senate and then through the house of representatives and the left for Gov. Crist to sign or veto. Luckily he vetoed the bill!!! It has been a stressful couple of weeks so I took a break from my blog.

Now...I never posted Matthew's Easter egg experience on the blog so I will go ahead and post those pictures even though they are several weeks late.


Enjoy!!!

Matthew on his first Easter!!!

The Pope, Jane, and Matthew's twin cousin

In Ohio this weekend we had the opportunity to meet with my flute professor, George Pope, from the University of Akron, where I did my masters of music in flute performance. Matthew, being the complete ham that he is, sat in his lap and behaved himself very well. We also had the opportunity to meet with the director of the flute choir and the other flute professor Jane Berkner. We had such a great time getting to see them...but in my haze of motherhood I forgot to get a picture that included Jane. I guess that motherhood is bringing the DUH out of me!!!





We also got to see Matthew's twin cousin. Yes, Matthew has a cousin that was born on the same day and only about 6 hours apart from Matthew. His name is Ben and he is a sweetie.

What a wonderful time getting to see these special people in our lives over the Easter weekend!!!

Trip to Ohio--The Akron Zoo

For Easter, we went to Ohio. Matthew got to visit with his grandma, great-grandma and a slew of Aunts, Uncles and even a twin cousin and a Pope (stay tuned for more information on the Pope). Yes, Matthew has a 2nd cousin that was born on the same day as Matthew only about 6 hours apart.

Here are some pictures from the Zoo...more pictures to follow on the other parts of the trip.

Cousin Sophie's visit!!!!

Yesterday we had some very special guests at our house. Matthew's Aunt Hayden, Uncle Duncan and cousin Sophie came to visit. Here are some pictures of all of the fun.











Here we are trying to get a picture of the two moms with the babies. Ahh...the joys of multi-tasking found in motherhood.















Between holding the squirming babies and trying to look at 3 cameras I don't think we ever got it all coordinated.

Thank you for visiting Aunt Hayden, Uncle Dunk, and Sophie. We hope you visit again very soon!!!

Another Ear Infection

So I knew Matthew wasn't feeling well this past weekend...he had a runny nose and was coughing pretty bad. I wasn't that concerned since we had his 15 month appointment today so I decided to wait. Well, today we learned that he had ANOTHER EAR INFECTION!!!! He hasn't been pulling at his ear so I thought that maybe he had what I have and have been battling for the past month or so with this stupid cough.

In any event, he did grow in length but he lost about an ounce. I suspect that is because he hasn't been eating very well the last couple of days. Dr. Goosby gave him the antibiotic shot for 3 days in a row to help him feel better faster since we visit Ohio on Thursday to see Matthew's grandma, great-grandma, and great uncle.

Matthew at 15 months

Matthew at 3 months (1 year ago)

Have a great night!!!!!!!!!!!!

Last day to be 14 months

Today was Matthew's last day as a 14 month old. Tomorrow we will go to the doctor for him to get his 15 month shots. Yes, I said 15 MONTHS!!!! I can't believe that this time a year ago he was only 3 months old....that seems like a month ago. In any event, I got some great pictures of him this afternoon. When you look at these pictures it is hard to believe that he has a pretty harsh cold.





























I have started another blog called Miami Educators In Action to put all of the information about Miami educators and how we are fighting to save public education in the State of Florida since this blog is supposed to be about Matthew. Please check it out to find out about what is going on.

Check back tomorrow for Matthew's 15 month update!!!