Poppy's Surprise 60th Birthday Party

Happy 60th Poppy!! Last weekend, all the siblings came to stay at our house so we could surprise our Dad for his 60th birthday. He claims that he was a little suspicious, but I think we got a few good surprises in there. Some of the highlights included a pinata (enjoyed more by the adults than the kids), eating (of course), corn hole (even though it was on an OSU board - thanks Elle!), and getting our family pictures taken (it had been almost 6 years!). Even though it felt a little hectic at times, it was so much fun seeing everyone and I was a little sad when the house was empty again.

Eli is 3 Months Old

Eli is 3 months old and quite the little chunk. When I weighed him (unofficially) he was 14.2 lbs! That would explain the cheeks and chins. :) He's really starting to interact with his world and his personality is emerging. For the most part, he's a laid-back kid, except for when he's hungry, tired, or thinks he's being ignored. He loves to talk and has the cutest laugh. Sometimes it's a giggle and sometimes it's a full-blown guffaw. He's consistently reaching for interesting objects that come into his line of vision and he loves to be supported to stand. He also loves to move and kick and when he's put on his tummy it looks like he's trying to inch-worm across the floor. He adores his big brother and will just stare and watch him if he's close by. He's such a little lover and has quickly learned that he can get all sorts of attention just by flashing his sweet smile.

Eli's Follow-Up Appt. with the Surgeon

Eli had a follow-up appointment with his surgeon today and he's growing so well, the doc told us he wants to do his second surgery (the pull-through) at 4 months instead of 6 months. So, Eli's surgery is scheduled for August 25. It's a little shocking because we thought the earliest they wanted to do it was 6 months, but we're also excited to know that he's doing so well and to be moving forward with all his procedures. The plan is still to do the third surgery (the reconnect) 2-3 months after the pull-through. Way to grow, Eli!

Happy 4th of July!

We had a super fun 4th of July weekend. We started off on Friday by going to our friend's house for a pool party. Thanks Cathy and Anna! Colin loved playing in the baby pool and the bounce house with his friends, while Eli slept most of the time. That evening we went to the Maumee Community Picnic and Fireworks Show. We ate hotdogs, played games, and Colin got to see a fire engine up close and personal. I really wanted Colin to get his face painted, but he was not so into that... Afterward, we went to Mr. Freeze to play at the park and get some ice cream. Then it was off to bed for the boys and Chris and I watched fireworks from our roof. On Saturday (the 4th), Colin helped me make a flag cake. I was really concerned I was going to run out of ingredients because he seemed to eat them faster than I could get them on the cake. Oh, and then I made the mistake of leaving him at the kitchen table with the spatula and the cake while I cut more berries. Yes, he dug right in as soon as my back was turned. But in the end, it turned out OK and even if it didn't look so hot, at least it tasted good. :) On Sunday, Colin helped Chris wash my car and later helped me make strawberry jam. Again, there was more eating than helping, but I still thought he was cute. Happy 4th!

Baby Leg Warmers

Super cute, right?!? Thanks Aunt Kasey!!
Chris likes to say the last picture is Eli punching me out for putting him in leg warmers...but I was just catching him admiring his hands. Yay for milestones!