I'm Not Tired.....

Zack and Jake gave up napping in the afternoon a few weeks ago. UGH!

Actually, let me rephrase that.....Zack gave up napping altogether and Jake gave up napping in his crib. He's managed to squeeze some form of nap in pretty much everyday, just making sure it's not in his crib though. He either falls asleep in the car or I find him on the couch or the floor. At least they go to bed a little easier at night. Now if I could only get Jake to power through the day with zero nap and have him fall asleep the minute his head hits the pillow at 8:00 pm. That would be perfection!

This one is my favorite. The Al Bundy. :) Cute at 3 years old....but scary if I find him like this at 13.

Normally Zack manages to power through the day with zero nap but on these two days he decided to join Jake in a couch siesta and give Mommy a break. Thanks dudes! :)

Jacob's First Day Of Preschool

Jake started special day school two days after his 3rd birthday. It was bittersweet for me to take these pictures and have to leave him there and drive away with Zack. I think it was hard on Zack too. He is Jake's protector and big brother and even though they fight, Zack takes care of Jake and looks after him. Before Jake was diagnosed with Autism I always assumed that my boys would start preschool together....same time....same class....but I guess we don't always get what we hope for or expect out of life. A lesson for me to remember and for Zack and Jake to learn at an early age.

Here is the happy guy getting ready to go into his classroom!

"Where's everybody Momma?!?" (We were a little early. lol)

This is Teacher Laura. Jake seems to really like her and so do Brian and I. She has a very calm presence about her which makes me feel better when I have to leave Jake. Zack and I sure miss him but we're all excited for the progress he will continue to make and all the fun he gets to have with his teacher and fellow classmates! We love you Jake!

Birthday Party!

Zack and Jake had their 3rd birthday party at a local kid party spot. Lots of family and friends were able to join us and celebrate their big day. Thank you to everyone that sent special wishes whether it was via the party, an email, a gift, a card in the mail, or warm wishes via Facebook. Zack and Jake are blessed to have lots of kind and generous people in their lives.

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3 Years Ago Today...

3 years ago today my life changed more than I would have ever imagined or prepared for.

It became harder...

funnier...

stressful...

frustrating...

full of hugs...

full of laughter...(with some tears along the way)

but most of all, more blessed than I could have ever hoped for!

HaPpY 3rd BiRtHdAy

Zachary & Jacob!!!

Mommy and Daddy love you both so much!

Disneyland....YEP!.....AGAIN! :)

We took Zack and Jake to Disneyland (I know...big shock...but where else?) to celebrate their 3rd birthday a few weeks early. That way they got to celebrate a birthday at Disneyland but we didn't have to pay for them just yet since you don't have to start paying admission until your children turn 3. Sadly, now that they have turned "the big 3" I think our Disneyland frequency will come to a screeching halt. :( Sigh....

We met our dear friends, The Polling Family there and had the BEST time! Joanna and Greg have a 6 month old named Quinn and twins, Kat and Brody, that are 1 week younger than Zack and Jake. Together we celebrated four little ones turning 3 years old! It was so fun and all the kids got along great together. This was the second time we met up with The Polling Family at Disneyland. The first time was when all our twins were 1 1/2 years old. Maybe this will become an annual birthday get together? ;) In addition to hanging out with The Polling Family, we got to hang out with Joanna's Dad and Step-mom, Bob and Paula. They are truly great, warm, and generous people and made us feel so welcomed. I'll always remember this perfect trip as one of my all time favorite Disneyland trips.

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Then....July 2008

Now....January 2010