Merry Christmas!

So clearly I fell off the blog-updating wagon! So sorry! Things got so crazy! Thankfully, we are finally in our new house and getting into somewhat of a routine, although it's busy!
Noah got himself kicked out of preschool by having one too many accidents. He is doing great now, but we are going to wait until next year to send him to preschool. Just don't want to go through that ordeal again!
Eli is doing great with his therapy appointments, but our ENT discovered his trachea is 50% smaller than it should be and is the reason he has had so much trouble with feeding, gasping breaths, and speech. We are in the process of scheduling this surgery, which will take 4 hours and 2 surgeons! Eli will have a tracheotomy, where he will have a hole in his throat and a device attached to help him breathe and will be in the hospital for 2 weeks. For 4-6 months after that, he will need constant trachea care at home and we will have a home health nurse at times, too. Not sure what life will be like for us then, but we know that Eli's life will be sso much better long-term because of this surgery!
We were able to go back to Kansas City for Christmas this year for a week! It was great to spend time with family and friends who we dearly miss! The boys got fun toys from both sets of grandparent, who clearly outdid themselves! Noah has an exercise video game AND a V-Tech video game system. Eli has an airplane riding toy and the Little People House! And we all now have new KU gear, thanks to Jason's parents. Rock Chalk Jayhawk!
Hope you all had a fabulous Christmas and here's to a great new year!! We love you!

1st day of preschool

Noah had his first day of preschool and loves it! I however, wasn't so sure. We missed the official first day due to the fact that the school had told us it was AFTER Labor Day (it has been that way every year prior to this year, so the secretary had not been informed of the change when we enrolled Noah in the spring). But seriously, no letter or phone call?! I was not happy!
Noah is also almost completely potty trained, which is a big accomplishment for him! He still has accidents, but we just decided it was time to go underwear only (except at night) and deal with any messes so he would learn. We also had a visit from the potty fairy, who left great prizes for Noah to choose from when he goes #2 in the potty or when he has an accident-free day. :)
We also officially sold our house in Lee's Summit! Whoo-who! Our house being built here is moving right along...there's now a roof, windows and a front door. I think they are going to be working on the duct work, plumbing, and electrical work this week, but not for sure what order that happens in. I'll be over there taking more pics, though!
Hope everyone has a fabulous rest of the week!

pics from this summer

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Update?! What's that?

Oh my goodness...I am terrible about updating this blog! Ugh! Well now that it is halfway through August, I have a lot to report! We sold our house in Lee's Summit and I'll be going back next week sometime to see family, friends and tie up loose ends!
Eli is now climbing up stairs, which is a great feat for him, being so little! He pulls up on everything and will soon be cruising around furniture. Oh my! Noah gets him to "chase" him and boy can Eli crawl fast!
We have also been going on daily walks of a few miles each. Noah actually rides his trike (no joke) and I push Eli in the running stroller. One way to get some more exercise in and it usually does wear Noah out...as he pedals like mad around our entire subdivision. Ha!
Our new home build is going well...they are starting to frame it! Foundation is done! Good things ahead! We should be in before the holidays! Yay! It is such a dream to have been able to choose everything and get exactly what we want! I am never going to want to move again! :)
Gotta post a few updated pics of the boys, too! I'll try to be better about updating! I promise! ;)

more July!

So I had some great fun pulling weeds and doing a little landscaping one day this last week. I put Eli in the pack'n play on the front porch and Noah rode his bike up and down the sidewalk and played with his friend Jack. For those of you who know me, I do NOT have a green thumb whatsoever, so taking care of a yard with extensive landscaping is not my idea of a good way to spend 3 hours. But it needed to be done! I even bought a hanging flower pot for the front porch. We'll see if it lives for very long!

On Thursday I turned 32 and Jason brought me gorgeous flowers. J and I went out for a BBQ dinner and then went back to have brownie ice cream cake with the boys. Noah asked, "Who's coming for Mommy's birthday?" Apparently since we had a party for Eli's birthday, he though we'd have one for mine, too! Too funny!

Happy 1st Birthday, Eli!

So little man had the big "1" and boy did he have fun! Lots of great people to celebrate with and he got some fabulous gifts, too! He didn't know what to do with his cake, but he loved pulling and chewing on wrapping paper! And Noah loved "helping" him open his gifts (or pretty much opening them for him!) So fun and so cute. I can't believe I now have a 1 year old and a 3 year old. Where has the time gone? I really enjoy my time with them! They are both full of so much personality and so funny, bright and sweet. God has truly blessed us with 2 amazing boy!

Happy 4th of July!

Happy 4th of July! Hope you all had a safe and enjoyable holiday! We sure did! Jason's family arrived last night to a dinner of fried chicken, mashed potatoes and sweet corn made by my fabulous hubby! Noah was very excited and Eli was overwhelmed and just wanted to be held by Mommy!
We went to visit friends in town that used to live with us in Kansas City and Noah got to hold his first sparkler, which he loved! He told Jason, "Let's do more Daddy!" Both boys fell asleep in the car on the way home.
We will enjoy our time with them all while we can!
Take care!