Fun in the Sun!

We've been taking the kids to the pool at Lake Fort Smith Park. They have been loving it. When it's not that convenient to go to the pool - we just blow up their little pool outside. Eli seems like like it more than Nate. Nate, being the masterful walker that he is, likes getting out and exploring much more. Note for memory purposes: Their first time to swim was actually in Forney, TX at Ashley's neighborhood pool.

Nate out of the pool exploring

Eli w/ the sun in his eyes
Nate out exploring (not pooping) at LFSSP

Eli looking solemn in his swing


Eli playing in the pool - Nate escaping (again)

Eli playing at LFSSP

More Eli at LFSSP

Nate hard at work

Nate hard at work again.

Eli has been taking some steps!!

Eli is getting better - if he's distracted by holding something - he will walk! I have witnessed at most about 5-10 steps being taken. I can't wait to have the independence it will bring to have 2 children who can walk!!!

GO ELI!

Father's Day

I'm sure Andy had a doozey!

We got up as usual this morning. We were contemplating going somewhere for lunch, but at about 10:30 it was becoming apparent we would not be able to do so. Eli starting sucking on blankets (a quirky thing he does when he gets tired), and Nate started walking around the living room lying his head down on everything. We knew we would not be able to stretch this awake time out. Or at least we were not brave enough to do so at a restaurant. So, we decided to just go ahead and put them down for their nap. I had to be at work at 1pm so I called around trying to find somewhere I could go pick up some lunch and get back in time to eat it and get back to work. (for those of you who dont know - I live about 30 mins from any restaurant and 30 mins from work). Well, no one would be open or have a to-go order done early enough. So I just made lunch. (I am NOT a cook!) Andy had a fancy lunch of microwaved beef tips and gravy over mashed potatoes made from flakes. And I made biscuits. Amazingly, it was actually pretty good.

Then, I headed off to work - leaving Andy to literally make this "Father's Day". Andy had the boys all day long all by himself. He even went grocery shopping!! Note: Andy has the boys every Sunday - but his mom usually tries to provide some relief - even if it's for an hour.

Thank you Andy for being such a great Daddy! We love you!

Remember: this is my last Sunday to work until December - you have reinforcements coming!!

We've finally been to Little Rock for Eli's Appt

It was actually pretty good news. We learned that the diagnosis was correct. Eli indeed has a classic case of Fourth Nerve Palsy. The doctors there also agreed with his original prognosis, "Wait and see". They said Eli's vision is actually fine. They said with the young ones, they actually do not have double vision because their brain is still developing and it is able to cope with the palsy better than an adult brain would.

The doctors agreed that surgery is not necessary at this time. We will go back for a check-up in 4-6 months. After that, we will probably just follow up with our local ophthalmologist.

They said if we were to make the decision to do surgery eventually, it would be strictly for cosmetic purposes. The doctor said we could even wait until Eli is old enough to make the decision for himself.

Until then, it appears as if Eli will have his quirky little head tilt - and the occasional "googly" eye moment.

Eli's Appointment was Cancelled

Well, we didn't go to Little Rock. We got a call on Tuesday letting us know that they had made a mistake and the doctor they had us scheduled for would not be in on 5/27 and there was no other doctor to see that day.

They have rescheduled us for 6/17/09. AGGRAVATING!!! I just need to know something.

Eli is still not walking and I would really like to know if they think it could have something to do with his vision.