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Summer Plans..

I was hoping that my next update would be at my new web address. We're still working on getting things set up. So for now...here's another post from me.

Updates on the boys:

In-home therapy has officially ended for Jack! We went to tour his preschool 2 weeks ago, and he LOVED it! He went right to following the other children, playing and doing what they were doing! I love it there and am so excited for his school adventures this school year. He'll start school the end of August (well actually, early September). He'll miss the first week of school because we'll be on vacation in Indiana. Jack will go to preschool 5 days a week for half a day. :) I know this may sound strange, but I'm looking forward to being away from him for a bit, to him having experiences away from me. It's going to be so good for him. I can't wait to help him pick out his backpack and lunchbox!

Ben is doing wonderfully. He's such a big boy and yet...so little. He tries so hard to keep up with his big brother and do all the "big boy" things. He continues to love to eat and take baths. He loves climbing, so he'll attempt to climb anything he deems 'climbable'. Ben continues to sleep in his crib, I think he likes the security of the four sides. We tried taking off the one side...and that night didn't go well for anyone. Poor Ben didn't understand what the deal was and couldn't sleep well. So, we put the crib side back on. Sleep for everyone! He sleeps soundly through the night and is a HARD sleeper. You can turn on the light in the middle of the night and this kid won't budge.  He's learning more words, says "ooooo" a lot. :) We've defiantly got two growin' boys.

I'll admit...I'm looking forward to having a baby girl! Someday.

Our summer plans:

We are going to Indiana the end of August. We'll be attending the Bean Blossom Blues Festival with Clint's parents/siblings and camping for a week. It should fun. 

Preschool this Fall!!

Jack's teacher and I had a wonderful conversation about preschool. She said she found a preschool for Jack and he'll start in the fall! I'm so excited! The school year ends May 27, so we'll have to plan our visit before then. I'm really excited that Jack will remain with his teacher and his current therapists. I think it's important or him to have  that consistency while gaining a change in a atmosphere. I think going to preschool will help him immensely, he really needs role models and to interact with children his age . 

Some pictures and a Speech Update!

Here's a few pictures for this past weekend and Jack's birthday! :)

Not the clearest picture, but I had to post it. He's too cute!

 Jack and his Aunt Tori

Jack and his Aunt Tori.

My pup Moonshine

Moonshine running off some energy. 

Jack being silly with Mama.

Jack and Ben chasing bubbles.

Jack fast asleep after a long day! He fell asleep before dinner and slept through the night.

Jack blows out his birthday cupcake!

Story time with Grandpa

Jack is doing SO well with his therapy. I am just so proud. The last few weeks he's said, "Cracker", "Paint", "Water", "Swing", "Wee!", "Way cool!" "Open", "Moon" "Hi", "More", just to name a few! 

Ben has been doing really well and growing like a weed. He still eats like a Quarter Back. He enjoys tickling mommy and pestering Jack. :) He LOVES vehicles...trains,, plains, trucks, boats, cars..you name it! He's been saying a few more things too...besides "Mama and "Dada" he can say "Yeah" "No" and has said "that hurt?" once when he smacked my cheek during a game of peek a boo. lol He's 15 months old and will have his 15 month check up soon. I hope his language development is going the way it should, I'm not sure how many words he should be saying besides mama and dada at this point. 

Things Jack Said Today.

We sang along with Baby Einsteins and sang, "Old McDonald".

Jack said, "Moo!" "Baaa!" and "E. I. E. I. O!"

We were counting pieces of bread while I made the boys' their lunch. So after that...we counted all the cups, plates, and our fingers. :) Tonight, while Clint was giving the boy's their bath, Jack counted his fingers! All by himself! One, twoo, free, four, five!

MY SON IS USING WORDS!!!!!! It's the best thing of 2011!