GREAT News!!

Nathan had a VERY BUSY schedule to keep last week. Along with his usual therapies, he had check-ups with his Neurologist and Neurosurgeon along with a follow-up EEG to see how things were doing. We heard back from the Neurologist today that his EEG looked normal and we can start weening Nathan from his seizure medication - yea!!

This will be a very slow process over the next few months. We are hoping all goes well and Nathan remains seizure-free!! Unfortunately, Nathan will always be at risk for seizures due to all of the trauma and damage that his brain has endured. For now things are looking great and we pray that everything continues down this path!!

Trinity Fall Festival

This afternoon we headed to Andrew's preschool for a fall festival!! Gigi and PaPa met us and we all enjoyed lunch along with live music, making crafts, browsing through a book fair, and most of all spending time outside at the petting zoo and on the playground :)

Andrew feeding a bunny.

Checking out the chickens.

Watching the tiny pig.

Okay, now the next couple of pictures don't do it justice, but the camel couldn't get enough of Nathan. He scoped him out and then had to get up close and friendly :)

Here is the camel checking Nathan out - Nathan has NO idea...

Up, close and personal - I still think Nathan is too busy with his toys to notice the camel.

All smiles with the camel's attention :)

Not too sure what was just happening :)

Andrew riding the pony!!

Andrew showing Gigi one of his favorite pieces of playground equipment.

Home Improvements

Andrew and Steve headed up to Parkway Early Childhood Center for their Home Improvements Workshop. Andrew did a lot of painting, hammering, measuring and enjoying numerous activities.


Getting ready for some work!!


Sporting a hard hat - didn't last too long :)


Working all of the different levers and latches.



And of course ending the day outside on the playground!!

Purina Farms

After the boys' therapy today, we headed to Parina Farms to meet up with our friends, the Adair's and Witthaus'. It was a gorgeous day and we enjoyed eating lunch outside, seeing lots of animals, enjoying a dog show and ending the day with a hay ride!!


Andrew was captivated by the pump that milked the cow.


Nathan and Kaitlyn hanging out in their strollers :)


Getting a close look at the Herefords!!

Group shot!!

Busy Weekend!!

We made the most out of the awesome weather this weekend!!

We started off Saturday by attending Capable Kids and Families' Fall Family Celebration. The boys had a GREAT time and Andrew did lots of crafts - he made a face mask, stamped a card, made play-doh and decorated a place mat with a picture of our family front and center. Nathan loves the place mat and mini pumpkin he got :)

Family Pic :)

After lunch we headed to another Pumpkin Party put on by our friend's real estate company. Our family was able to pick out another pumpkin (Andrew can't get enough) and enjoyed ALL of the festivities - live music, games, give-a-ways and hanging out with friends!!

Sunday we headed to an actual pumpkin patch - Stuckmeyers!! Andrew couldn't believe we were getting to pick out more pumpkins. It was a great morning - Andrew went from one thing to another and both boys were pooped by the time we were home for lunch :)


Daddy and Andrew found a keeper!!


Andrew with lots of pumpkins.


Our boys :)

Our little pumpkins :)

Andrew found a HUGE pumpkin and posed with his gord.

Leading Mommy through the corn maze :)

All ready for his tractor barrel ride.

Nathan and Mommy.

Our happy little guy :)

All done for the day...

Zoo with Gigi and PaPa

Today Gigi and PaPa took Andrew to the Zoo while Mommy and Nathan spent some QUALITY time together :) Andrew loved walking all around and ending his day with a train ride. Thanks Mom and Dad for giving me a little break - it's amazing how much you can get accomplished with just one kiddo!!

Andrew LOVED the hippos.

I think this picture is precious - he couldn't get enough of the acquariums and all of the fish!!

BIG Boy Bed

We converted Andrew's crib to a full size bed today and he LOVES it!! We started the project when Nathan went down for his morning nap and Andrew was such the helper. He kept saying, "Almost done" numerous times throughout the process - he couldn't wait :) We finished right when Andrew was due for his afternoon nap and he went right down!! He slept soundly for almost three hours - mission accomplished. It's so funny how huge he looked in his crib and now how small he looks in his bed. We are waiting for the day that he actually figures out that he can get out of it - but for now, he probably just thinks it's just a bigger crib between the head and foot boards and his bed rails on either side of the bed - ha!!

Welcome Home, Gigi and PaPa!!

We are so happy to welcome back Gigi and PaPa from Italy for the last 18 days!! We are glad to hear your trip was amazing and can't wait to see ALL of your pictures. We missed you and are excited to have you home to play with us!!

Cute Pics

Just some cute pics to share...


Check out the saliva shoe strings coming out of either side of Nathan's mouth...you think some more teeth are coming or what!?!?


Nathan and Mommy working with his therapy ball.


Uncle Todd with his nephews - his hands are more than full :)

Parent Teacher Conferences

I LOVE that I attended a Parent Teacher Conference for preschool - it cracks me up!! Andrew's teachers just love him to pieces (who wouldn't ?!?!) and he is doing great in school. He made the transition just fine and is interested in interacting with all of his classmates. We were able to set some goals to work on for this school year and we are so happy that he has handled this adjustment so well since he has been cooped up with us protecting his little brother for so long.