Goodbye Egg Allergy! And a Sunday Visit with GG

Liam has been doing great since passing his baked egg challenge, so after a negative skin test for raw egg here a year later, his allergist gave him the green light to challenge scrambled egg.  He was apprehensive - mostly because he was sure he'd hate scrambled eggs - but excited for the possibility of  having outgrown his first major allergy.  Nana came to spend the afternoon with him at the allergist's office while he underwent the challenge, and hours later sent us the good news-- he passed!!  (And, he didn't hate the eggs!)

That Saturday morning, we decided to celebrate by taking Liam out to Michael's for his first restaurant breakfast since his diagnosis at 3 years old.  He could not wait to try a *real* waffle!

The verdict?  Thumbs up!

So excited for Liam and this big step forward in his allergy journey!

Joergen's name was drawn at preschool as next to make a poster all about himself to share with his class.  One of the questions was "Do you have pets?" and this was Joergen's answer:

Catty, Douglas, Spots, Hearts, Tiny, and Tricks

He loves his dog family!  Joergen also had a birthday party that afternoon for a classmate at Get Air.  He's starting to outgrow his afternoon naps, but every now and then, he will still take a little rest... and just couldn't resist the cushy comfort of the foam pit :)

Saturday night was a bit of a conflict-- both the Irish and the Cubs had big games.  How could we choose which to watch? Leave it to Dad to resolve that conflict!

On Sunday, we went to York to spend the day with GG.  Liam brought some of his favorite books to share.  He had so much fun reading to GG and laughing together at Elephant and Piggie's antics!

Back and Nana and Grandpa's house that evening, the boys enjoyed one of their favorite things in the world: one of Grandpa's "special drinks".

A pretty great weekend all around!

Pumpkin Picking... and Uncle Andy's 40!

While Dad was in Las Vegas celebrating Uncle Andy's big 4-0...

... the rest of us spent some time with our Jersey faves in a pumpkin patch!  We had so much fun at Johnson's Locust Hall Farm and can't thank the NJ G'willies enough for a great day.

Off we go!

Three little men ready for pumpkins (and some football! Fall Saturdays are the BEST!)

Liam, Genevieve, Uncle Tim, Colin, Aunt Jackie, and Joergen on the hayride to the pumpkin patch

"Check out those punkins!"

The farm had a pretty cool corn maze that was set up like a scavenger hunt.  The kids got a map to follow, and punched their cards at each checkpoint.

Each checkpoint had a silly photo op, and we all had so much fun taking pictures and laughing at the funny results!

C'mon guys!  I think I see the next checkpoint!

Just over this bridge!

Found it!

After conquering the corn maze, it was time to pick our perfect pumpkins.

Meanwhile, Genevieve made some important phone calls from the pumpkin patch :)

Back at Uncle Tim and Aunt Jackie's house, we watched some football... and put out some fires:

And of course, got some quality time with Lilly.  This boy loves his canine cousin!

Jungle Wonder

Thanks to a pretty sweet Groupon, we had a really fun afternoon with our neighbors at Jungle Wonder in Royersford. We didn't even know the place existed prior to this, but are glad to now be in the know. Glow-in-the-dark mini golf, an indoor climbing/bouncing gym, and a balladium (plus laser tag, which we'll save for another day)-- what more could we ask for?

Liam hanging with a new friend while waiting for mini golf

Joergen and Will in a firefight in the balladium

Can you spot Liam, Dad, and Mr. Harris?!