Jan 29, 2014

Drew's 4th Birthday Party!


We celebrated Drew at the Zoo this year!  He had a BLAST and loved his party.  He really looooooved the cake and definitely worked the room...going from table to table to sit with his guests.  He's a ham, that's for sure!  Last year, we didn't have a party because Drew was in the hospital on his birthday.  So this year we wanted to do something big to celebrate his nice stretch of good health.  Thank the Lord he was feeling great for the party!  







































This is how Drew blew out his candles!  


Happy Levi!!!



Sweet Katelyn



The best family shot we managed...HA!





Drew's therapist.  We LOVE her!!






This kid partied hard!  He never sleeps in the car, so this was one worn out kiddo!

Jan 18, 2014

Love this 3 year old!


 I love love love this sweet 3 year old.....one more week until he is FOUR.  WOW!  Lately Drew has really loved reading.  He always has loved books, but he's even more into it these last few months.  Right now his favorite books are "A Crack in the Track" (a Thomas book) and "In a People House" by Dr. Seuss.
His new MDO is going really well!  He got his first ever take-home folder this week.  I love it!  His teacher spends one on one time with each kid at least twice per day at the table working on things like counting and writing.  She's great.  Drew's therapist goes with him and that is just the right situation for Drew.  I can't wait to see how much he improves by May!

Jan 16, 2014

Salmon and Quinoa

I love that my three year old (for 2 more weeks) likes salmon and quinoa!

Jan 8, 2014

Dec 27, 2013

Movember Plus

This is my handsome hubby, pre-Movember.  For those of you who are unfamiliar with Movember, it is a "charity" event that runs the month of November.  http://us.movember.com Guys grow mustaches "for mens health."  I say that in quotes for two reasons: 
1.) Matt had no idea which charity the mustache growing was actually for when he signed up  
2.)  He didn't get any sponsors and, therefore, did not raise any money for "charity."  
ALTHOUGH, when asked WHY (OH, WHYYYYYYYYYYY??) did he grow a mustache, his first response was "for charity."  

It then evolved.  

And by evolve I mean quickly spiraled downward into a bargaining tool.  This guy decided he would not shave his mustache on November 31st.  Oh, no.  He would keep the mustache unless I agreed that he did not have to participate in the annual family Christmas photo.  Oh, my dear, I do believe we are equally yoked in the stubborn department!  Below you can see the progression of the legendary mustache.  If you feel so inclined to donate to "charity," please send donations to the "I Did Not Sign Up to Marry a Trucker" fund.  Thanks so much.  The annual family Christmas photo will be posted shortly (my dear husband - and mustache - included).

In his glory.

'Stache on 'Stache action

'Stache Mini

'Stache End
December 26, 2013
HALLELUJAH
I call this the "Trucker."

'Stache Phase 2
The 'stache couldn't just leave politely, quietly, without a fuss.  The 'stache had to leave us in phases.
I call this the "Mariachi."

'Stache Phase 3
I call this the "Chaplin."
The "Hitler" would've been a more obvious choice, but look at that face!  You can't help but laugh!  

Thankfully, Phase 3 was the final stage.

Here are a few pics, for your viewing pleasure, of my handsome hubby restored to his fresh faced status!  










Dec 20, 2013

Outtakes: Christmas Edition

 MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
 Future GQ model.  He's a natural...

Dec 15, 2013

Merry-go-round

Drew and his buddy on the merry-go-round!

Whatta Mess!

Whatta mess...The tree and the kid!  Drew's outfit is cracking me up today.  Oh, and the beauty of a real tree....all the vacuuming.  Ha!

Dec 8, 2013

Dec 6, 2013