Goal Complete: Go To Six Flags

On Sunday morning I took Kolbe to Six Flags with my Mom, sister, Aunt and cousin. The weather was GORGEOUS!

We got out there about 1:00 and Steph and Stevie were already out there. We headed over to Looney Toons Land and let Taylor and Kolbe ride on some rides. I got to ride Tony Hawk which was my first time-I hadn't been in over 5 years, so I forgot how much fun the roller coasters are! This ride is on a track but then the car spins too.

Kolbe tried quite a bit and of course loved the train the most. He didn't want to ride the log ride, and got scared on the Mini Mine Train, but for his first time I thought he did great.

At least one of my boys are BOUND to like rides!! The odds are in my favor!!

SHREVEPORT TRIP!

How could I have forgotten to post about our Shreveport trip!? It was last weekend!

We had a blast!

Kolbe was down at Keith's parents house, Nickolas went to my Mom's and Erik stayed at my grandmother's house. We left about 2pm on Saturday and came back about the same time Sunday.

It was so nice to make the drive and have peace and quiet, and a little adult conversation. We took our time, ate and enjoyed. Got to the hotel/casino (we stayed at....hm....I can't remember), but it was nice. A Marriot right next to the casino-within walking distance. We spent a good 6 or 7 hours gambling. At at the dinner buffet and had a good time. Of course we didn't win, but it's the entertainment value and just getting away. We stopped by another casino for about an hour the next morning.

The boys did great while they were spending the night out and we had a really good time. It went by WAY too fast!

Deep Sea Adventure

Today was an adventure!

I took the 3 boys to see "Deep Sea" at the Omni theatre in Fort Worth. It was playing at 1:15 so I started out there at noon. They were great for a majority of the time, and we were gone for a good 4 hours.

Highlights:
• Kolbe being so excited to get there.
• Walking to the theatre and Kolbe hanging onto my shirt.
• Seeing the dinosaur outside and Nickolas growling at it.
• Watching Nickolas watch the show.
• Seeing the kids play in the "fountain".

Hiccups:
• No parking because there was a job fair going on.
• The lights being off when we walked in and the kids being hesitant.
• The chaos getting the popcorn after the show.
• Kids fighting over who would hold the popcorn bag.
• Kolbe needing to pee on the way home (but changing his mind after I pulled off the highway and got him out).

They were fun to take and I really enjoyed it. Kolbe said he wouldn't go back though. =)
I have great boys!

Happy 2-Month Birthday Erik Mueller!

Erik is 2 months old today!

Yesterday we had his checkup at the doctor (with me taking all 3 boys by the way). Everything checked out well. Erik weighs 13lbs. 4ozs. He is 24" long. He had 3 shots and an oral. A few things we discussed-his thrush keeps coming back...I need to give him the medicine for a full week this time. He already had an ear infection so she was concerned about that. And, based on how he was laying inside of me he turns his head predominately to the left. We have been working with him to look the other way, draw his attention that way, lay him on his side at night so he turns that way, etc. We need to work on it for the next 2 months.

Overall, he is a joy and is healthy! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Kolbe Helping with The Baby

The other morning I laid Erik on the blanket and told Kolbe I was going to get in the shower. I asked him to please give the baby his pacifier if he was really crying. He said "okay".

I get out of the shower. Quiet.

Kolbe comes into the bathroom and is VERY excited. Unusually excited, so I know something's up. He's talking so fast I can't understand him, but I hear the name Erik at the end of the sentence and once I heard that I knew I needed to go out into the living room to check on him.

What do I see? Kolbe has scotch taped the pacifier to the baby!! After I gasp, I start laughing...and explain that although that's a very smart idea...it's not necessarily the best thing to do and let's just keep the tape up higher...like out of reach...

At least he's a logical boy.