How I spent my blogging vacation
Where does the time go?? I can't believe how long it's been since I have updated. I will try and be better I promise. We have been busy, busy. A quick update on the boys:
Donovan is hilarious. He keeps us on our toes. He is walking, starting to talk (brother, Edison, shoes, out, hot, bye bye, etc.) He is doing really well and is so much fun.
Edison is just blowing us away. He is eating really well now and has really cut down on his tube feeds. The light is definitely at the end of the tunnel where those are concerned. We did have one hiccup in June. He swallowed a blueberry whole and it got stuck in his esophagus. He has to have an emergency "blueberryectomy." He did great but boy was it scary for him to have the full anesthesia again. Believe it or not we left for Europe the next day. He is a trooper! He will be starting at an integrated preschool this Fall and will hold off on kindergarten for one year. We are very excited about how well he is doing. And he continues to be the sweetest little thing. He just dotes on Donovan and Donovan loves him to death!
In late Spring we sold our beloved house :( We thought we had found our dream home but it didn't work out so clearly it wasn't. We are now renting through the University until we find a new home. We miss our old one but I think it was the right time to move on.
Edison has been quite the little traveler. He invites you to read about/look at pictures of his many adventures!
For Easter we went to Florida to visit Aunt Monika and her family Donovan was so happy to meet his Aunt Monika! And you can see cousin Mina is checking him out very carefully.
Uncle Mike and his adoring nieces and nephews!
Donovan trying his first strawberry.
Edison and cousin Elyse really hit it off and were so cute together!
Uncle Tyson let Edison captain the boat. As you can see, Edison took this job very seriously.
Donovan and I just enjoyed the ride.
The cousins in their Easter finery :)
In April we celebrated Donovan turning 1 and having some special time with Ma and Pa. (And thank you Kim for the best.onesie.ever!
One of my favorites of Edison. Months ago he planed some carrot seeds. Nothing ever happened. He kept looking and looking. And nothing. So one day when Ma and Pa were here we planted some carrots. He went out to check out his seeds and VOILA! Carrots. He was so excited. He paraded them up and down the street.
The boys just love hanging out with their cousins Nye and Ruby. They really have a special relationship.
Happy 4th of July!
On a visit to CHOP Edison got to reunite with his favorite nurse, Michelle.
In June we went to Austria. It was wonderful to spend time with Martin's family, stay at the cabin and share the beauty of this country with my mom.
Edison was such a good eater in Europe!! I guess it helps when you have meals named after you :)
Prost, sweet Edison.
Donovan hanging out with cousin Christina.
Edison goofing around with cousin Mike.
Reuniting with our dear NJ friends, Letizzia and Laura.
Edison waiting for Ma at the airport. We were so happy she could join us!
Visiting St. Gallen with Ma.
Donovan makes the funniest faces. He knows he's funny, too.
Brothers.
Ma was very excited to see a McDonalds!
Swinging with Ma.
Ma and her buddy.
More neighbors from NJ. We were so happy to see Nadja and Joel.
Martin attended a conference in Helsinki and we were all very glad to see him come home!
Proud parents.
Next we went on a fun trip to NC to see Ma and Pa.
Dinky's tree Pa did this soon after Edison was born.
Sharing a secret joke.
Now that's a good nap!
Donovan and Ma share a cuddle.
Two peas in a pod.
Edison was SO excited to go fishing with his Pa!
Helping Pa reel in the big one.
Isla joined us and proved to be a pro fisherwoman!
Visiting with cousins Phil, Isla and Susan at mommy's favorite place: Biscuitville. We missed you Ryan!
Love.
We had such a good time at Tweetsie Railroad. It looks like Donovan may love trains ...
...almost as much as his brother.
Mommy and Edison on a whirly twirly ride at Tweetsie.
We loved seeing Aunt Jean!
Donovan is a good eater but has proven to be quite a mess ...
...and therefore needs lots of baths!
Whew! All that's enough to wear 2 boys out!
Where does the time go?? I can't believe how long it's been since I have updated. I will try and be better I promise. We have been busy, busy. A quick update on the boys:
Donovan is hilarious. He keeps us on our toes. He is walking, starting to talk (brother, Edison, shoes, out, hot, bye bye, etc.) He is doing really well and is so much fun.
Edison is just blowing us away. He is eating really well now and has really cut down on his tube feeds. The light is definitely at the end of the tunnel where those are concerned. We did have one hiccup in June. He swallowed a blueberry whole and it got stuck in his esophagus. He has to have an emergency "blueberryectomy." He did great but boy was it scary for him to have the full anesthesia again. Believe it or not we left for Europe the next day. He is a trooper! He will be starting at an integrated preschool this Fall and will hold off on kindergarten for one year. We are very excited about how well he is doing. And he continues to be the sweetest little thing. He just dotes on Donovan and Donovan loves him to death!
In late Spring we sold our beloved house :( We thought we had found our dream home but it didn't work out so clearly it wasn't. We are now renting through the University until we find a new home. We miss our old one but I think it was the right time to move on.
Edison has been quite the little traveler. He invites you to read about/look at pictures of his many adventures!
For Easter we went to Florida to visit Aunt Monika and her family Donovan was so happy to meet his Aunt Monika! And you can see cousin Mina is checking him out very carefully.
Uncle Mike and his adoring nieces and nephews!
Donovan trying his first strawberry.
Edison and cousin Elyse really hit it off and were so cute together!
Uncle Tyson let Edison captain the boat. As you can see, Edison took this job very seriously.
Donovan and I just enjoyed the ride.
The cousins in their Easter finery :)
In April we celebrated Donovan turning 1 and having some special time with Ma and Pa. (And thank you Kim for the best.onesie.ever!
One of my favorites of Edison. Months ago he planed some carrot seeds. Nothing ever happened. He kept looking and looking. And nothing. So one day when Ma and Pa were here we planted some carrots. He went out to check out his seeds and VOILA! Carrots. He was so excited. He paraded them up and down the street.
The boys just love hanging out with their cousins Nye and Ruby. They really have a special relationship.
Happy 4th of July!
On a visit to CHOP Edison got to reunite with his favorite nurse, Michelle.
In June we went to Austria. It was wonderful to spend time with Martin's family, stay at the cabin and share the beauty of this country with my mom.
Edison was such a good eater in Europe!! I guess it helps when you have meals named after you :)
Prost, sweet Edison.
Donovan hanging out with cousin Christina.
Edison goofing around with cousin Mike.
Reuniting with our dear NJ friends, Letizzia and Laura.
Edison waiting for Ma at the airport. We were so happy she could join us!
Visiting St. Gallen with Ma.
Donovan makes the funniest faces. He knows he's funny, too.
Brothers.
Ma was very excited to see a McDonalds!
Swinging with Ma.
Ma and her buddy.
More neighbors from NJ. We were so happy to see Nadja and Joel.
Martin attended a conference in Helsinki and we were all very glad to see him come home!
Proud parents.
Next we went on a fun trip to NC to see Ma and Pa.
Dinky's tree Pa did this soon after Edison was born.
Sharing a secret joke.
Now that's a good nap!
Donovan and Ma share a cuddle.
Two peas in a pod.
Edison was SO excited to go fishing with his Pa!
Helping Pa reel in the big one.
Isla joined us and proved to be a pro fisherwoman!
Visiting with cousins Phil, Isla and Susan at mommy's favorite place: Biscuitville. We missed you Ryan!
Love.
We had such a good time at Tweetsie Railroad. It looks like Donovan may love trains ...
...almost as much as his brother.
Mommy and Edison on a whirly twirly ride at Tweetsie.
We loved seeing Aunt Jean!
Donovan is a good eater but has proven to be quite a mess ...
...and therefore needs lots of baths!
Whew! All that's enough to wear 2 boys out!
posted by Jen | 7:00 PM
2 Comments:
Finally you are back. I have been checking your blog multiple times a week for an update the last several months and here it is! Woo hoo. Glad you are enjoying life and those adorable boys of yours. I miss you.
Love,
Kim
What an amazing summer you all have had!!! I love seeing the pictures and cannot believe how the boys have grown. They are adorable! Thank you so much for posting.
Much love to you all!!
Melanie
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