We're Moving!!

Dan and I closed on a house last week...finally!!! We found the perfect house in Piedmont, just 15 minutes from where we are now, and plan to move next weekend. We love the lay out, it has great natural light throughout and there is room to grow in the unfinished basement. Since we closed last week and Dan is out of town for two weeks, I have been busy picking paint colors, selecting appliances and countert tops and finalizing electrical set ups. Packing is slow but steady. Every time I finish packing a box or tote, Connor manages to find a way to drag all that stuff right back out so I think I'll wait for back up to come home-ha!

I really haven't begun to process it all because it happened so fast but I am thrilled to finally have enough space raise our boys while making lasting memories. We have quite a bit of chaos going on in our lives right now with Liam being born, Dan's new job, buying new cars, trips and buying the house but it sure will feel good that first night in our new house to relax in our 8 person hot tub! Chow!!

Home at last

Connor bonked Liam in the face

and gave him his first black eye(left)


Connor and my parents at

a UNO hockey game

Goofing around before bedtime

We arrived home yesterday from our fun-filled, two week trip to Omaha. Although I'm tired, I know I have to update this thing for those that check frequently-J?

'Fortuate' is how I feel as I sit here reflecting on all that took place in Omaha. Both Dan and I are grateful to my parents for allowing us to move in, reflux and all, for 16 days. I know I would have struggled here on my own and we can't thank them enough for all their help. It is special that the boys get that much alone time with Grandma and Daddy T when we come to town-thank you! Having my brother and three sisters in town, along with their kids, really made the trip exciting and busy. We can't wait to come back and play. I was able to hang out and catch up with friends several times thanks to gracious babysitters. Finally, my heart is still filled with overwhelming joy from the incredible support and turn out for the Parkinson's Skate-a-Thon last weekend. We far surpassed the $3000 goal and seeing how many people care about the cause was incredible. Our family is blessed to be surrounded by such generous, caring individuals.

Connor had a blast exploring every inch of my parents house(especially the construction site). He is talking more, still sleeping great and overall a happy kid. Liam is still battling reflux which interferes with almost every feeding but we hope to find a fix for that soon. He is out growing clothes fast, more aware of his suroundings and gives great big smiles to anyone who will take them!

It's so nice to be back in the frozen tundra. It was a memorable two weeks and a loving, supportive family made much of the that possible. Thank you!

M-I-A

I packed up the boys last week and headed to Omaha. Dan would be out of town for two weeks with work and I knew I would need help with the boys. Grandma and Daddy T have been so much help and Connor loves playing with them. We have been busy seeing family, playing outside and preparing for the inagural Wuebben Wink Skate-a-thon. Friday my parents are hosting a 24-hour Skate-a-thon to raise money for the Parkinson's Foundation. Connor has learned several new words such as "T"(daddy t), "cago"(chicago) and "lyla"(myla), is great at stairs on his own and has gone ice skating several times already. Liam has come a long way with his sleeping, eating and overall temperment. He gets up just twice a night, takes naps in his crib and flashes huge smiles all day. I love spending time with my sisters and thier families and have been able to see several old friends. Omaha is great! We miss you all and will be back in Duluth Sunday.