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Hi boys!

Quick refurbish on your blog.  It was finally time to take the snowman down as I think we are now officially done with winter.

We survived our trip and had a great time.  Now, May is almost over and we are counting down to the wedding.  This Memorial day weekend, we are resting because Joey has an ear infection.  Looks like both you boys are going to have tubes.  Aunt Sheila is out of town so we don't even have a BBQ to look forward to - she is our BBQ Matriarch :)

As we prep for the wedding, we also prep for Joey turning 2.  Can't.even.believe.it.  wow.  He will turn 2 in Colorado surrounded by 1/3 of his family.  Then, we will do a picnic for the other parts of our family.

This week, I said extra prayers of thanks for my boys and their health.  A good friend reminded me that we take health & being "normal" for granted.  Besides being stubborn and lippy, we don't have much to complain about.  Most of our medical stuff is pretty minor and pretty short term.

I have been busy scrapping this weekend so there are even some new Disney photos to share!


Here are some oldies from our September 2012 Disney trip.  I am a bit behind there.

Still have a couple of Christmas pages left to do!

Elijah's birthday at Great Gramma's.  Still have to do your bounce house!

For your books, I decided to do one page with one photo a month.  This is Elijah's 2012.

Couple Easter down, couple to go!

Our April 2013 Disney pool photos.

Unfortunately, I lost all our beach and pool photos except what I put on facebook that day.  DARN IT!

Big trip...

Well, boys, we are almost off!  Tomorrow, we leave for Disneyworld.  We will get to see Gramma DVD and Auntie Val.  We will get to see all the Disney friends.  Elijah knows we are going on a trip and he knows we are going to a beach but no specifics!  I am sure it will be exhausting, I am sure I will be crabby but I am sure it will be MEMORABLE!

I have something deep to share with you.  I don't mean to be a Debbie Downer but I have to tell you as it has been on my mind lately.  Mostly, in my life, I am always looking for something.  Next trip, next job, next event.  I still do but to a smaller degree.  Last night, I was just looking at you guys as you fell asleep and realized that I am good.  Elijah rolled over and put his arm on my shoulder and signed.  Joey snuggled up to me and had a big sleepy smile.  Looking at you two, I know that I have now experienced everything I need to experience.  Sure, I want to go more places, see you grow up, see some grandbabies but really, it is all gravy right now.  Just having you two and sharing my life with you gives me a sense of fullness and completeness that everything else is just a cherry on top.

Joey is really starting to talk a bit clearer.  He walked up to Gramma's door and said "Open the door."  He was trying to say his prayers last night and was mimicking Elijah's list of people to bless.  "Tyler", "Mark", "Padi" and "Luke" came out so clear.  I can't wait to see you at Disney with your favorite Mickey!!

Elijah was in such a good mood last night.  He made us laugh, he was listening and he wasn't being ornery.  It was just a feel good night!  I can't wait to hear his reaction when we pull up to the airport!!

I have made a vow to WRITE THINGS DOWN this trip.  Last time, I didn't and it has been super hard to remember all the details.  So, i am going to make notes nightly!!

Love you both so much!

Bit of a catch up

Hi babies!
I don't know that I have ever been this far behind in my scrapbooking.  Normally, I am pretty current - within a month or two.  I am now almost 8 months behind!!  Kinda scary as the photos keep piling up.  But, January thru April seem to be a bit slow for photos.

I am sure I have a lot to share with you but I just don't have the words today  :)  I am sure I will be inspired with some midnight ramblings soon.

Valentine's Day - No good photos this year.

Erica's shower - after the shower, you guys came up for Pizza.  Poor Joey was at the beginning stage of an ear infection.  You know what was cool, Elijah?  Erica texted me about wanting to see her godson.  In my eyes, you have always been blessed with 4 Godparents - Becky, Steve, Brian and Erica.  But, it was super nice to hear her say it.  You know what else was cool, Joey?  I was going to take you home Friday night and she wanted you to stay the night with her.  You two bonded and snuggled together on the first day you ever met her!

You guys are LOVING the kinect.  It is nice that it is a physical game the whole family can play.  Even though Joey isn't really playing, he gets right up there to help.  I love hearing you & your dad play.  All 3 of you get so automated.

Open gym night with Morgan & Debbie

St Patrick's Day - a big walk to the park.  At the top of the slide, it was always a big ordeal with Elijah - he had to count to 5 then he said "Put your hands up"  It sounded whimsical like a pop song  :)

Disney on ice - For 2 days, Elijah was so excited to go see Mickey.  Then, when we were at dinner before the show, he decided that he would rather go home and be with the puppies.  He was scared of everything!  When we got there, he was the only kid screaming to go home.  When we were in our seats , both boys were crabby and wanting to go home.  When the lights went out and the show started, they both crawled up on their daddy and buried their heads in his shoulder.  Elijah calmed down when the Incredibles came out and it wasn't scary.  Joey calmed down when Mickey came out but he was pretty reserved for the whole first half.

By the end of the show, Elijah said "That wasn't scary.  I was silly."  Joey was clapping and enjoying himself.  By the very end, it went on about 15 minutes too long, they were a bit stir crazy. But, for the finale, I did coax my shy little guy Eli into saying "Byebye" to Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy as well as blowing them a kiss.  

Since it was 9:00, they were kind of tired.  In the car, I asked Elijah his favorite and he said his favorite was Mickey.  I was surprised it wasn't Captain Hook & the crocodile.  I said to Joey "You saw Mickey tonight & Minnie & Donald & Goofy."  He took his milk out of his mouth and slowly said "Goofy" then plopped his cup back in his mouth.

I must confess that I was quite discouraged when we got there.  When Elijah was flipping out, I was regretting our Disney trip in April.  But, once they settled in and I was watching their faces, I knew that the trip was a good decision and I am quite excited.  But, I also realized that I am more like my grampa and Keith than I would like.  I get quite impatient in situations like that.  I was quite crabby when he was acting out at an activity 100% for him.  I was already thinking how to cancel the trip.  That wasn't really a positive reflection of myself and I need to work on it.

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