Trinity Open House

This morning Andrew got to meet his new teachers, see his classroom and play with his classmates. We can't believe this will be Andrew's second year at Trinity!! Andrew LOVES school and is so excited to start back up. He will be going three mornings a week this year and we look forward to the school year ahead!!

Chuck E Cheese

Well - that sure didn't take long!! Andrew's reward for mastering potty training is going to Chuck E Cheese to celebrate. He was so excited to call Daddy to let him know we were heading out to dinner when he got home from work...the boys had a blast!!


Andrew giving Chuck a hug :)


Andrew LOVED putting coins in the games to play.

Pop a Shot action photo!!

This simulation was awesome...the boys played it several times. You picked between three different simulations and watched on the screen as the seat vibrated and shook depending on what ride you were on (I think one was a roller coaster, another was a race car...you get the gist).

We could watch Andrew's reaction on another screen that was mounted above the ride.

Nathan wanting a turn.

Our boys - glued to the screen.

I just love their little faces!!

Underwear ONLY!!

No more Pull Ups for Andrew!! Andrew has been doing GREAT with potty training and no longer needs Pull Ups for overnight. We are still having a couple accidents during the day every now and then, but once Andrew fills up his sticker chart, Chuck E Cheese, here we come!! We are so proud of the progress Andrew is making - what a milestone!!

City Garden

Today we headed to City Garden for a picnic outdoors and to play in the water. It was a gorgeous day and just perfect for this park!!


Andrew and Mommy by a waterfall.


Andrew and Daddy running through the water :)

Andrew and Daddy live in motion.

Nathan playing with his water bottle.

Andrew enjoying his treat from the ice cream man.

All done for the day...

Sleepover at Gigi's and PaPa's House

The boys headed over to Gigi's and PaPa's this afternoon to stay overnight. Steve and I had a wonderful evening to ourselves and were able to catch up on some things around the house that we kept putting off. A huge THANKS to Gigi and PaPa for taking the boys and giving us a 24-hour break!!

Walking with his Walker!!

Some footage of Nathan up and WALKING!!

Anxiously Awaiting

Gigi was on her way over to take Andrew to the park and he just couldn't wait until she got here!!


Watching out for his Gigi.


All smiles behind the curtain!!

Eye Surgery

This afternoon we went back for a follow-up with Nathan's ophthalmologist. We have been patching Nathan's right eye for a couple of months now with the hope that it would help decrease his eyes from crossing. His doctor liked how well Nathan was using both of his eyes, but the crossing is still there. Nathan quickly corrects himself, but his doctor feels at this time eye surgery is the best option to eliminate the crossing. Hopefully the surgery will correct Nathan's eyes from crossing and help his depth perception and spatial vision.

This will be an outpatient surgery and we are told the greatest risk is going under the anesthesia. Unfortunately, Nathan's had to be sedated numerous times in the past, so fortunately, we know that he's handled the anesthesia okay thus far. We are still anxious to get this surgery scheduled and behind us. It's never a fun time having a little one put under and isn't something you get used to. We pray that everything goes just fine and it corrects the issue!!

Fun Pics

This week was Gigi's and Pops' birthdays. We were busy baking brownies and oatmeal craisin cookies and had fun celebrating with our families. Here's a few cute pics -


Andrew LOVES making brownies and getting to lick the scraps :)


Andrew helping Gigi with her birthday cards and presents.

Andrew holding precious Mary with the help from Uncle Todd.

Sleeping Beauties

How I found Nathan this morning.


How I found Andrew this afternoon.

Magic House

Andrew and Daddy headed to the Magic House tonight for the very first time. Andrew completed all of his summer reading through the library and this was the prize - a night at the Magic House!! Andrew had a blast and wants to go back as soon as possible. Steve couldn't get over Andrew going from one thing to another and he just couldn't get enough.


Andrew making music.


Opening up the letters of the alphabet to see what was in store.

Andrew could have watched this thing forever - one of those displays where balls continuously move through different obstacles.

This is what happens...

...when you keep taking out your hearing aids - you have to wear a CAP!!

Don't let the smile fool you!!

Lake Pinnacle

This morning Andrew and I headed to Lake Pinnacle to visit our friends and enjoy the beach :) Our friends, the Bailey's are in town and hosted us at their lake site. We had a great time and it was just perfect for the kids. A huge THANKS to Crystal and her family for a perfect day on the lake!!


Andrew on his very first boat ride.


Crystal and her daughters, Reese and Taylor.

Andrew looking out the back of the boat.

Mommy and Andrew :)

Andrew having fun on the swing - big surprise :)

Nathan's 1st Steps!!

We have been working with Nathan's walker for a few weeks now. We started out very slowly with Nathan barely being able to stand up, let alone hold onto the walker for support. Well, today our big boy decided to walk with his walker with minimal assistance!! I'll have to get video to post, but couldn't let this milestone go unannounced!!

Buddy Builders

Today Nathan and I headed to the Delta Gamma Center for our first Buddy Builders session - Nathan receives therapy through Delta Gamma once a month (in-home) for his visual impairment. Buddy Builders is a playgroup for the children (ages 1-3) who receive services and gives the kiddos a chance to interact with their peers and have fun in a social setting. It also gives the Moms a chance to talk and confide in one another. It's a two hour session where I spend the first hour with Nathan and then leave him for the second hour to have a group discussion with the other Moms.

I was a bit nervous to attend this and can't tell you how grateful I am to have gone. Nathan was just perfect and had so much fun and I was able to see Nathan interact in a way I had never seen before. We spend so much time each and every day working on things that Nathan can't do that I often forget everything he CAN do. We are so wrapped up in our own little world and it was nice to know (unfortunately) that we are not alone and there are so many children that have unique situations and needs.

Buddy Builders is offered once a week during the school year and once a month during the summer. We are excited to start going more frequently and getting to know all of the other families!!