Just Another Sunday

I was cleaning the house and runnning from room to room. I walked down the hall passed the bathroom towards Ava's room and saw something in the corner of my eye. I backed up, looked at the toilet and saw this:

My immediate reaction was to smile and chuckle. Then I thought - "OK, I got to start bleaching Ava's toys if she's going to start "potty training" them!!"
LOL

Here are some pictures of Isaac. It seems I'm always trying to keep that nasal retainer in. It always comes out. I think I'm going to call the doc on Monday and see if that's supposed to happen because the tape doesn't keep it in. If anything it keeps this expensive equipment from getting lost.

Yeah, I thought we were going to be done with the tape - I guess not. But at least he'll have it off before summer and he won't get a tan around the tape and look like a football player (when we take it off) ....... lol

We went to the Winter Carnival (link to Janille's blog) in Baker the other night. We had a good time eating and playing the games.....
I played a game of Bingo and actually won a gift certificate to Bath Lumber in Ely. Woo Hoo!

That's all I can post at this time - the kid's need my attention and I need more coffee........
Ha ha

Isaac's Follow-up

Isaac had his post-surgery follow-up yesterday. Despite the painfully long wait (especially with the kids) it went really good.

Dr. Morales was pleased with the results. He cut the blue stitch on Isaac's nose and took out the nasal retainer (nose tube). Isaac has to have a new larger one (to grow with) which I inserted and taped on today. This will remain in until early June. So far it's a bit high maintenance..... I've had to fix it several times already. But, it's nice to not have to put the arm restraints on Isaac and worry about his fingers going in his mouth anymore.

I wanted to get a picture of Dr. Morales with Isaac. He's been a huge part of our lives for many years and I feel like he's part of the family. What a rewarding job to have that effect on people's lives. Bryan took the photo and Ava was tired after all the waiting (as you can see in the picture). lol

We are still trying to convince Dr. Morales to come and visit us and Great Basin National Park. I know how incredibly busy he is but maybe someday we'll see him in our neck of the woods ;)

To prevent any scar tissue from forming we will massage Isaac's lip daily with vitamin E. He doesn't seem to mind that. He doesn't like it, however, when I keep manipulating the nose retainer. That's not my favorite part either.

Otherwise, we have hurdled the biggest challenge and look forward to the next chapter....

I'll post more pics later.......

:)

Reading

Ava loves to read. I love how she asks questions and repeats words in her little toddler language. I wanted to "capture" some of her reading voice. She went along with it (surprisingly). So here is a sample:

LOL

:D

3 Months Old!

Wow time's a flyin' !!
I can't believe Isaac is 3 months old today!

Lately he's been good at putting his fingers and hand up to his mouth to suck on it. He wears the arms restraints but since all his stitches are dissolved I've been letting him lick his fist. It's just natural (obviously) for a baby and he's content doing it. His follow-up appointment in Provo is Wednesday which I'm excited for. Dr. Morales will check him over and remove the metal bow and restraints (also called no-no's) LOL

Sometimes he gets really tired and then fights it (like he has to have "special" conditions to sleep). But once he is asleep - he usually crashes.

He's talking a lot more and seems to be getting better motor control of his arms.

Still a lovebug - don't think he'll grow out of that ;) At least anytime soon............

Ava (Big Sister)

I was sitting on the couch holding Isaac. Ava was laying next to me and she looks over and asks "can you put Isaac right here next to me?" I was surprised. When I did she started to pat his belly and talk to him in a high voice.

I hurried to grab the camera......it was so cute! When Ava is around and Isaac hears her talk he'll lock eyes on her and just stare. It's so funny. Even when I try to get his attention - he'll look at her and smile and talk. She likes to pet his head and play with his hands too.

This next picture was taken another day.............

I decided to get a video too.............

Awwww!
She really does want to keep him ;)

lol

Cookin' with Daddy

What a great little helper (when she wants to be).....................

Bryan made bread yesterday and we ate it all! It was sooooo delicious!

So, Ava is helping him make more tonight :)

I'm sitting on my butt while they do all the hard work.

Later I'll "help" eat

:D

Ha ha!
Yummy!!!!!!!!

Tasty Tuesday

On Tuesday's we try to go over to the Baker Community Center (which is open from 10:00 - 2:00). This is an ideal time because it's after preschool and before Ava's nap. It is nice to socialize with people and eat tasty treats and coffee.

Carol, Andy Ferguson's (Great Basin NP superintendent) wife takes charge and let me tell you that woman can cook and bake! I think she could put Martha Stewart to shame. lol

Because it's open for 4 hours you never know who you will run into week to week........

Ava and Charlie discovered the toy box and found some great things to play with like this farm set. Carol even bought coloring books and crayons so the kids could use them when they come over.

Charlie and Ava have a Love/Hate relationship (I love you! I hate you!)

Both of them want what the other has.............even though there is plenty to go around.

Toddlers!

LOL