Quiet Mom's Day & Happy Birthday Bruce!

We had a pretty quiet Mother's day this year. Mainly because the week before was more excitement than we really needed.

You see, for the last year and a half, I have been doing allergy shots to help me build an immunity to all that I am allergic to (which is just about everything outside). I have been on allergy medication since I was a child. It takes 3 shots for me since I am so allergic. So every week I trounce off to the allergist's office, let them stick me in the arm 3 times, wait 20 minutes and trounce off back to work. Tuesday the 3rd was anything but normal. Shortly after my shots were administered, I have an allergic reaction to them which sent me into Anaphlyactic shock. I had excellent medical providers in the office that provided immediate attention. 3 epi-pens, a LOT of prednisone and Benedryl, and an ambulance ride later I was stable in the ER where they were able to keep it all under control. I was kept in the ICU overnight for monitoring as there is generally a 2nd reaction that follows 4-8 hours after the initial reaction. There is a good reason that they don't allow you to self administer these shots. My reaction occured so fast that I would not have had enough time to call 911 or enough epi-pens to save myself had I been alone. It was very scary and I can't thank my medical providers enough for their quick response and care. I am back to doing the shots because they have literally changed my life for the better. My treatment plan has changed however, to avoid another occurance and my face from looking like an over inflate beach ball! (Insert the visual of Will Smith in the movie Hitch after he eats the shell fish here!!)

The rest of the week was really spent trying to recover and regain my strength. Coming off the prednisone was not easy. For this reason, Bruce's birthday was a bust. Luckily we had Uncle Mike and Aunt Angela to come to the rescue! Angela made Bruce dinner and brownies and Mike brought him beer! We did make up for it a little by going to a Brazilian steakhouse last night for date night.

Mother's day was spent hanging out with the kids and a walk in the Country Club Plaza because the weather was amazing! I have two wonderful children and a saint for a husband!!! We also wouldn't be where we are without the love and support of our own Mother's and Grandmothers!

This kid is RARELY in a bad mood! He's awesome!

She is a caring, happy, playful little Bugaboo or Hotrod!!

Our sweet little Angels

Fin Land 2010!

This weekend was adults only weekend! Bruce and I and a large group of friends went to the Jimmy Buffet concert. He finally came back to KC so we didn't have the long drive to and from Dallas this year!

For those of you that don't know, Bruce is a parrothead. Has been since long before I met him and now I am a parrothead by marriage. We have devoted our basement, the name of this blog, and a lot of money to supporting JB's retirement (as if he needs our help)! And times like this weekend make it all worth it. This is by far the best party I have ever been too. That guy has an amazing talent of marketing fun!

Saturday morning was spent getting the house ready for a group of friends to come over for the pre-party festivities...yep, we had a party before the party! Once our very cool and ever so awesome babysitter got there, we made our way down to power and light district to get into the mood with thousands of our closest parrothead friends. We had a great time. Of course Jimmy was amazing as usual and he sang a lot of our favorite songs! It was a beautiful afternoon! I mention our very amazing babysitter because mid-party Bruce asked her if she would stay all night, she agreed. Sunday morning Bruce and I were in no mood to get up at 6:00 so she got up fed the kids and stayed until 8:00 am! No, I won't share her!!!

Easter in IOWA-WA-WA-WA

We spent Easter this year in Iowa. This was Isaac's first road trip and lets just say the car seat is his kryponite. The little guy slept all the way there and all the way back. We were able to make good time this way! It was great!

Since Uncle Chad and Uncle Noel and their respective fams were spending Easter with other family members it was just the 6 of us. We did get to see Grandma and Grandpa Thompson, Uncle Buck, Aunt Gayle, Whitney, Brandon, & Zach which was a lot of fun! Saturday morning Emerson and Grandma had "spa day" where Emerson "cleaned out" Grandma's bathroom cabinets and then Grandma painted Emerson's fingernails. They both had a blast! Saturday night the Thompson side joined us for dinner and company. We painted Easter eggs and I am not sure who had more fun Whitney or Emerson! We had some great looking eggs! Bruce was being a buzz-kill and didn't want to participate but Whitney made him a K-State egg anyway. We didn't get a game of chicken-foot in like we wanted but it was a great time! Its been too long since we have been able just to sit around and catch up.

We did have some exciting news! Isaac rolled over all on his own for the first time on Saturday morning!!!

Sunday we got up and Emerson found half of the Easter bunnys stash of eggs before church. I don't think the Easter bunny anticipated that she is quite as observant as she is!! After church we finished the egg hunt and found the kids easter baskets. WOW did the Easter bunny go a little (No a lot) overboard this year! Isaacs basket was pouring over with candy and goodies and he doesn't even have teeth! The easter bunny is very nice and we thank him/her VERY much! We got some great pics of the weekend! We hope everyone had a wonderful and safe Easter!!

Em must have found another Egg before we could get this picture taken!

Great Grandma & Great Papa with the kids!

Our happy little man!

Emerson and her Easter goods

Coloring Easter Eggs!

Isaac's Baptism

We welcomed Isaac into the Catholic faith this weekend. It was a great weekend full of family, friends, and fun! Thanks to everyone that attended the event and those that couldn't make it but sent love with cards and gifts!!

My oldest brother Chad and his fiance Roxanne graciously agreed to be Isaac's Godparents. We turned the weekend into a family get together since everyone gets the joy of traveling to come see us (yep, I really did say JOY=) Chad, Roxanne, Mom and Dad Kehrt came on Friday night. We spent the evening catching up. Emerson and Uncle Chad spent much of that time running around the house with her popper toy. Saturday the guys went golfing while us ladies went shopping. Isaac got the short end of the stick and had to go shopping with the girls...he's not quite strong enough to swing the club yet! That's Papa Kehrt's next project =) We grilled out Saturday night after Mom & Dad Oberle, Grandma Ann, Troy, Robin & the girls came into town. Emerson had an absolute blast racing Uncle Chad and Uncle Troy across the backyard-- without shoes! She had one of those very rare nights that when Grandma Kehrt took her up to bed, she went without complaint.

Sunday was a great day! Isaac did very well at the Baptism. He only cried when they put the oil on his head. There were 3 other little boys getting Baptized the same time. They do things a little differently here in Overland Park. Father Cullen surprised Chad and Rox when he informed them that the Godparents also have the responsibility to pay for Isaac's college! I promised him we wouldn't send Isaac to the U of Iowa or Kansas....if he wants to be a Dr, we'll send him to Penn State or maybe UCLA! Uncle Mike and Aunt Amy told Chad & Rox that they decided Emerson gets to go to Johnson County Community College....humm....we need to look at a plan B to pay for the rest!

It was a great weekend and we thank Chad and Rox for being a part of Isaac's special day and this aspect of his life!

Hurry up Uncle Chad....this popper doesn't pop itself!!

Uncle Troy's gaining on you Em!!!

Emerson & Isaac with the Easter bunny!!!

Emerson & Mickey were worn out after everyone left on Sunday!!

Happy Baptism Isaac!

Isaac getting the holy water poured over his head. He didn't even cry!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!

Everyone is back to work and at daycare now. All is well, I am actually glad to be back among adults on a daily basis! I think I have always been pretty honest that I love my children very much and cherish every minute I get to spend with them. BUT, I am a much better Mommy, Wife, and person if I go to work. And since Bruce doesn't make endless amounts of money- I don't have a choice :)

Emerson is loving having "Her Isaac" at daycare with her. She is his protector so I know exactly what happens every day. She loves daycare and now that Isaac's newness has worn off for her, coming home from daycare is once again a struggle. That is a good problem to have I know. She is still a nightowl and hates getting up in the morning. I have used some of the unfair tactics my dad used on me as a teenager. Turing on the light, pulling the covers off the bed, jumping on the end of the bed all while yelling "Good Morning! Its a beautiful day outside, its time to get up!" And for the record, NO I have not turned into a morning person, it is just as painful for me as it is for her.


Isaac is growing! He had his 2 month appt this week. He is a little over 12# and 22.25" long. Stocky little man! He isn't as long as Emerson but he is almost 3# heavier than she was at 2 months. He still has some acid reflux so they are keeping on the medications for a little longer. He is a very happy laid back baby. He loves to laugh and smile. He is still sleeping good getting up usually only 1 time at night but he is an earlier riser which is different from Emerson.

Since the kids and I can honestly say there is Irish in us. We all hope everyone has a very Happy St. Patrick's day!!!



Story time with Mommy! Isaac's bandaid on his head is a lesson that he isnt quite ready to play yet!




Our happy little man!


A future soccer star maybe??



Happy St. Patricks Day!!!

Getting Healthy

The kids have had a rough couple of weeks. Emerson got sick with a fever we were unable to keep down. We thought we had it beat but didn't so after a trip to the ER we found out she had a virus and bronchitis. She is on the mend and the cough is getting better. Since she is such a loving and sharing big sister, Isaac also came down with a cough. No fever for him which is good but A LOT of projectile vomiting and some constipation! His distance with vomit is quite impressive!! There were a few trips to the Dr's office and several loads of laundry. We even had one day that I couldn't leave the house because ALL of my pants were in the wash from the day before!! Somehow through it all he has continued to gain weight which is good. The vomiting episodes are reducing so I think he is on the mend now.

Bruce was ecstatic about the beating that K State gave Kansas just hours after receiving their #1 ranking in basketball. Today we are hoping ISU can pull out a win against Mizzou and Kstate can get another good win against Oklahoma. Emerson is all about ISU and KSU winning their games but thanks to Uncle Mike's fiance, Angela, has formed an affection for Notre Dame too! Its a good thing Mommy and Daddy like the Irish too or that would be a hard habit to break. Emerson is working on quitting her thumb sucking habit- which is not as easy as we or she would like it to be. Isaac is getting more alert everyday. He is sleeping well at night getting up usually once during the night and then again early morning. We are lucky there again (for now:). He did keep Mommy and Daddy up a lot last night and apparently thought it was pretty funny. He vomited all over Daddy, smiled, and laughed the rest of the night!

We don't have any new pictures but will soon! Happy President's day everyone!

Winter Fun!

We all got some quality time together last week as we had what the news stations titled "Blizzard 2011" Overland Park got 12 inches of snow in a 20 hour period. We are on busy streets so we fortunately were plowed out early. Bruce got the joy of shoveling the driveway and sidewalks. For the record, I would have helped but we had both kids home and he broke the good shovel so we only had one. So much for the lifetime warranty! We were actually home the second day because Opa and Tanta's street were not so fortunate as ours. The cons of living on a cul-de-sac I suppose--last to get plowed out.

We played in the snow a little bit though this weekend. I bought Em a new pair of snowboots this winter and wanted to make sure we got some use. We don't get as much snow as you Iowa peeps so getting our money's worth is not as easy as one would think. Em and I made a minature snowman in the front yard using sweet gumballs as eyes- who knew those stupid things could serve a purpose!

Isaac had his 1 month check up last week. He is growing like a weed. He is over the 9# mark and in the 30th percentile for weight and 20th for height. I think he is going to have Bruce's build and my families looks. Interestingly, Emerson has my build and Bruce's families looks. Thank heaven's that Emerson did not get Bruce's thighs!!! On men, it is an excellent trait...on women it is years of body image issues!

Emerson's minature "Frosty"!

Yes, it is easy being this cute!

Emerson and Isaac ready for the KSU vs ISU Basketball game. Emersons team won this round
:( Isaac isn't all that excited about it in this picture either!!