Fly Away Eli!

Goose

Pretty Girl

HOLY MOLY new posts??

So I have been informed by multiple people that my blogging skills are lacking lately. I agree. So here is a post about each of my little people and how we have been doing lately. : )

-Enjoy!

Elijah the Graduate!

WOW! I cant believe it. My little goober is growing up! He has graduated into the world of "real school" as he puts it. He was so proud. WE were so proud. All the kids recieved diplomas and their teacher Mrs. Jagoda (who is FANTASTIC!!) wrote a little something about each student and read it at the ceremony. Here is what she had to say about Eli.

"Elijah is always happy. He keeps busy creating great buildings with magnetic tiles, blocks, and legos. Outside Eli likes to ride bikes, dig, and pretend with his friends. His favorite color is green. When he grows up Eli wants to be Iron Man or a Viking and help his son train dragons."

I LOVE IT!

Best buddies!

Momma's Boy

Noah got a hold of a "cap" as well.

Eli and Jesus.

Eli & Issac.

Eli & Grace. I LOVE this picture because if you look at the ones with the boys he has his arm around them and a big smile. He was soooooo nervous to take a picture with Grace. He has a big crush on Grace. Which I think is so adorable.

And last but not least... Eli with Olivia and Maddie. He calls them "his girls". So stinking cute.

Noah Boah

These past couple of months have been a little tough on Noah. I had been noticing things here and there that suggested that he might not be hearing very well. I was right. I took him to an audiologist and found out he had significant hearing loss. His lack of communication was what brought me to think that this was the case and it was devastating to have it confirmed. He had a quick surgery to inplant tubes in this eardrums that would hopefully repair some of his hearing loss. When we went back to check his hearing again the doctor said he is doing great. Now all I have to do is get a speech thearapist for him. With such a late start, he is having a hard time learning to talk. Hopefully we can get him talking soon. : )

I think between the boys Noah is the more athletic of the two. He has great motor skills and is OBSESSED with sports. The other day we were watching a baseball game of TV and he came into the livving room with a large maraca and a small ball. He was actually hitting it too! So creative huh?

We finally cut his hair. Eric was mad because he wanted to grow his hair out and let him look like a little surfer/rocker kid. but I just thought he looked little a little street urchin. And kinda girly.

Isnt he so stinking CUTE now??? And much cooler for the summer.

He also had a birthday in May! With his severe lactose intolerance it was sortof hard to get together a birthday cake that wouldnt make him sick. But we found a chocolate cake with peanut butter frosting that was delicious! Of course it had to be covered in dinosaurs.

Happy 2nd Birthday Sweet Boy!!

Avery Lou Who

Little Miss Avery Lou Who is going to be a YEAR OLD next month. Holy happy birthday Batman! This is sad but exciting. I cant wait for her hair to grow and her first set of pigtails. I cant wait for her little personality to start shining through. She is already a little firework. Hmm my July baby is a firework?? LOL. So heres an update on our "Princess Ruffle Butt"

I love the way she waves. When the boys learned to wave they just flailed around like little monkeys. Not Avery, she waves like a delicate princess in a parade float. No one taught her this, that just how she rolls.

She is learning to walk!! Its pretty stinking cute because she looks like a little dinosaur. She is so proud of herself every time she gets a couple steps down she squeals and claps her hands. SO CUTE!

She and Noah have a love/hate relationship. They are close in age so they either play very nicely together or rip each others hair out. And boy howdy Avery does NOT back down from a fight. In fact I would go so far as to say she wins most of them. Poor Noah....

Squealer

What do I do with these kids?

I'm very frustrated today, well everyday really. I just cant get Eli to listen. Take this morning for instance. I was laying in bed when I say Eli start to walk into the bathroom he knows he isnt allowed in. I sat up and told him "Eli, go in your own bathroom."

He just stood there and looked at me. So I said again "Eli, you have your own bathroom, do not go in there." So what does he do? He shrugs his shoulders and walks into the bathroom anyways. This is basically what he does with anything I tell him to do. He just flat out ignores me. And its not like he doesn't immediately get into trouble for it. He spent the rest of his morning of his bed, got dressed on his bed and ate breakfast on his bed. I thought maybe that would be it, but no.

As soon as we got into the car and I am busy with putting the younger kids in their car seats he gets into my car and steals my pack of gum and shoves almost half the pack of gum into his mouth. When I get into the car and notice that he is fixedly looking out the window I ask him what he is doing. he just shakes his head, the I notice my gum package torn up all over the floor. I ask him if he has gum in his mouth and what does he do? Swallows the whole wad of gum and says "Nope". I am sooo mad at this point. I dont even know what to do with him anymore. Nothing I seem to do makes any difference. Any advise???

Rainbow Room?

Im thinking about painting one of Avery's walls this awesome rainbow mural. Doesn't it seem so happy?

Speaking of that cute girl...

Arn't her little cheeks just kissable?

The Mushy Stuff...

Im feeling sappy today. Its not a special day or anything.

Just felt like writing down my affections for my best friend.

And when I get right down to it, thats what he is

my best friend. He is the perfect piece to complete our puzzle.

I love that he gets me coffee when its completely inconvenient to do so,

but he knows it makes my day sooooo much smoother

if I get that extra kick in the morning.

He gets addicted to shows with me. We COULD spend hours

watching shows like "How I Met Your Mother" & "Glee".

We have REALLY retarded inside jokes like talking with a Boston accent.

He does the dishes for me because he knows that theres nothing

I hate more than doing dishes.

He asks me every single day if I will marry him.

Even though we have been happily married for almost 6 years.

Every year for my birthday he takes me on a special trip.

I love our road trips listening to Hanson, Spice Girls, and Backstreet Boys.

Only one of those bands is my doing... LOL.

I love this man.

I love my best friend.

Cold Weather Outings

I do not like winter.

Winter means irritable, rambunctious boys

cooped up in a boring house.

So when the weather breaks,

we bundle up and head out!!

Hurry up spring!!

The Amazing Crying Machine

Oh man this child can cry. And cry. And CRY.

I really dont know what to do with him...

He basically wakes up and cries for the better part of his little day.

Theres really not anything in particular that hes crying about,

most of the time we arent even sure what set it off.

I try everything to get him to stop.

-Cuddling and snuggling... nope.

-Time out... screams the entire time.

-Scolding... nope.

-Redirection... just cries while doing something else.

-Ignoring him... he will just walk behind me crying ALL DAY.

If anyone has any ideas on how to beat the

crying monster they would be greatly appreciated!

My Man

I really do have the best husband. He is working so hard right now, being in school full time+, working still, playing shows with his band AND amazingly he still finds time to be home with the kids & I. Hes doing great things to give our family a comfortable life. I dont know what I would do without him.

He lets me take pictures of him for my portfolio, even though he feels REALLY awkward. lol.

I love you Eric Russel.

Cold Autumn Days

{Cute Brothers holding hands}

{Chilly Little Girl}

{Quick Snuggle!}

My Baby Is Growing Up!!

Just so you are warned...

I had a hard time picking my fav pictures.

That means there are A LOT of them in this post... Hehehe.

Eli LOVES loves LOVES superheros. So we decided to rock the superhero theme this year. Im glad he still thinks my home made things are cool, because I really hate the commercial superhero junk. Im pretty sure I have a couple of years before my home made fun is considered too dorky for him : )

Awesome comic/hero themed cupcakes!

Super E & Uncle Incredible!

{my little brother Garrett}

The Wonder Twins!

{Olivia & Maddy)

He got a Bat Cave from Mommy & Daddy

I think he approves.

Then we headed over to the playground and had some more fun.

The Maditron!

The Oliviator!

They thought it was neat that the capes flew when they were swinging.

And after all his friends were gone he sat

and enjoyed his fun new gifts.

Happy Birthday Baby Boy!!!!