Cole 15 Months, Alexis 35 Months

This month was a LONG month.  Allen and I were able to finally get everything out of my mom's storage unit.  After two years it is finally empty.

Allen carrying the last item.

 The next day Allen was very ill.  I was scared and called a friend who is a nurse.  Her husband is a  PA so he  stopped by to give us some stuff to help Allen sleep through the night.  He was too sick to get to the emergency room.  The next day we spent all day at the ER.  Allen had a 6mm kidney stone.  The opening to pass a stone is 2mm:(  Three surgeries and five weeks later he is finally better.  I only took this picture once I knew he was going to be ok:)  

 Cole watching the vacuum run downstairs

 Alexis at school wearing her new red shoes

 Pretending to be Nana with her glasses and phone

 Cole's new hair cut

 Having fun at a friends birthday party

 Our friends were amazing when Allen was sick. Thank you to Audrey and Joel who took care of Alexis twice after school.  Alexis and Jasmine having fun

 Running around with a pull-up diaper on her head.  Normal night at our house:)

 Cole enjoying some chocolate after swim lessons

 New Minion PJ's

 Our HOA park finally put in swings. The kids love them.

 My mom and I took the kids on the very last day our HOA pool was open for a swim.  We had so much fun and the pool to ourselves

 Nana and Cole

 Selfie with Mommy

 Cole "helping" with the laundry

 Playing with Daddy

 Looking super cute in Alexis's sunglasses

 Having fun after naptime

 Playing with Nana

 Alexis's school is located at a church with a pumpkin patch. Getting our first of many pumpkins for the season

 Celebrating our friend Asher's birthday.  Playing at the playground

 Picnic lunch...inside.  It was getting warm outside

 Asher and Alexis having fun

 Cupcakes

 My workout group celebrated their 8 year anniversary. After a great workout they hada bounce house and vendors.  Alexis had a flower balloon made

 Mommy won wine and an Amazon gift card.  Best gift ever!

 Cole playing in Alexis's room in the morning

 Alexis likes me to roll her up in blankets. We call it "baby burrito".  

 Sitting in the high chair so Cole can use her booster seat. She is also wearing her one year birthday outfit:)

 Getting so big

 Playing with Jasmine again while we are at the hospital.  Picture we used for their birthday party invite.

 Alexis is so helpful. Feeding Cole yogurt for breakfast 

 Some for Cole, some for me:)

 Coloring a card for Nana's birthday

 Swinging 

 Cole doesn't like to sit back in the swing

 I convinced Alexis to get off the swings so we could play on something else. She chose this hammock 

 Enjoying the park with Mommy

 Out to dinner for Nana's birthday

 Playing in the game room

Relaxing

Cole turned 15 months and weighs 20 lbs 7oz (44th %), is 32 1/4" (84th %). Both kids are happy and healthy. We are so blessed.

This last month was scary and stressful due to Allen's health. But was have such amazing family and friends. So thankful to my mom who helped me every day/night with the kids, to our friends Ana and Audrey who brought us meals, took care of Alexis, checked in on us.  And everyone who checked in to see how we were doing.  And to Allen for being a great patient and letting us take care of him.

Cole 14 Months, Alexis 34 Months

This last month has been different.  From solar eclipse to hurricanes/tropical storms we have not been on a schedule since the middle of August.  If you know me...I need my schedule:)  The kids are doing amazing and keeping us on our toes.  Here are some pictures of the last month or so.

 Solar eclipse in Houston.  I followed the directions on the internet and made this so my mom and I could see it.  Can't believe it worked.

 Cole was sleeping in his swing for the past few months.  He always had a stuffy nose and it was easier for him to sit up. We finally, PAINFULLY moved him back to his crib.  Looks so peaceful on the monitor.  

 Sleeping in his car seat.  Love the milk on his chin.

We were so blessed not to have any damage from Harvey. But it was a long, stressful five days in the house. Reading about friends who were flooded or couldn't leave their homes, listening to the constant rain and just wondering if it would ever end.  After the rain stopped Allen, my mom and I volunteered for a few days "mucking" homes and helping out where needed.  Mucking is removing all the carpet, drywall, doors...anything exposed to water. It was so sad to see so much loss.  

 Keeping Cole busy.  Checking out the rain

 Day One of the Storm...enjoying some wine and milk:)

 Building a fort with Daddy

 Watching the news

 Bath time fun

 Relaxing eating a snack

 Coloring

 Enjoying some milk with Mommy

 The lake in our neighborhood

 Mid-storm break. We were lucky we could get out of our house.  Most people had flooded streets and yards.

 Playing with our socks

 Snuggles with Nana

 What?  I'm tired of being inside too

 Some friends stayed with us one night. The bayou near their home looked like it might overflow. So Alexis had a friend and the kids had a dog to play with

 Having fun with Jasmine

 Java making himself at home

 Coscto...the first day we could leave the house

 Allen went on a bike ride near our home.  So much flooding

Alexis being cute

The rain has finally stopped. We were able to go to the playground in our neighborhood

Getting out for a walk

Having fun. Cole climbing and climbing

We watched the first USC Football game with some friends.  Alexis and Sara having fun

Cole reading a book

Watching the game

Enjoying our table

See a theme?  The chairs have been put away so no more climbing

We met some friends for a picnic at a park. Alexis and Cole enjoying the swings

Asher and Alexis having fun (Jasmine was here but no good pictures)

Cole

Alexis. How much fun can you have with white pants:)

Dressed myself.  Love mismatched socks.

We had a great month and are very blessed.