Yes I know I must start blogging more often but finding time is a struggle with two very busy boys. Kevin started t-ball the end of march. His team is the Dodgers and his coaches names are Rick and Mario - two incredibly patient and talented men! Kevin loves coach Rick to pieces and can't get enough practice or games each week. His last game is next Saturday and we wait patiently for fall season to start. Eli is a mess! He's walking and practically running everywhere these days. He's saying a few words here and there. He can say ball, mama, dada, more, cup, please and go. He's getting more teeth it seems like daily. He has 12 total now and just cut his 4 molars and 2 bottom teeth in the past month. Work is going great for both of us. Our office moved into the Dodson speciality clinic building the end of march and it's been wonderful having so much space!!! I currently have my own office but the office continues to grow and I could be kicked out of my office soon to make room for more staff. Whatever it takes to get the job done and makes the doctors happy - I'm all for it! My grandmother (Franny) turned 80 last week. That's so hard to believe. I was telling the girls at work that she has outlived 2 husbands, has not had to burry one child or grandchild and overall is in good health. She has seen all of us grandchildren grow up and is about to see her 5th great grand baby in less than 2 weeks. She's been blessed beyond words and has lived a life that is pleasing to God and is an example to her family. I'm so thankful that she was able to see my kids and I pray God gives her many more years to enjoy her family....and for us to enjoy her!

Eli is still surviving toddlers. He is feeling much better it seems and adjusting quite well to his new routine. He rarely fusses or cries for me when I drop him off - mainly because he's super excited about eating breakfast each morning with his friends. He is walking better although not fully walking on his own yet. He can take steps and practically walk across the room but why do that if crawling is so much faster?!?!? He loves to stand up and clap for himself and take a few steps and clap some more. He never gets tired of being proud of himself!

Kevin is doing great in school - loving him some pre-k these days! He's learning so much and can write his name and practically anything else you tell him to write. He knows his letters and what words start with what letters. Funny story: We were driving home one day this week and my Bible was in the back seat (I read my daily Bible readings from my ipad so don't judge!) and Kevin picked it up. I can hear him asking "mommy is this your Bible?" Not being able to see if it was mine I said "look at the bottom, does it say C-A-N-D-I?". He quickly replied "nope! it says H-O-L-Y and the next word is Bible, I don't think that's your name!" Oh how I laughed. He of course could not figure out what was so funny. This kid constantly keeps me laughing and guessing his every move.

He is all signed up to play blastball next month and he is now equiped with a helmet (thanks to daddy!), a bat, ball, glove, pants and shoes. He's determinded to be the next Josh Hamilton or Ian Kinsler - his two favoriate players!

Ben's new work schedule has his home 6 days a week now instead of 2 so we are really enjoying him! He gets to see the boys so much more and attitudes are much better at night, probably since mommy isn't yelling like a crazy woman trying to get 2 kids to eat, bathe and sleep! I of course love him being home too. We work so great together and can knock out dinner and a bath in no time at all. He's a great daddy and husband!

First week of toddlers

Well Eli survived his first week of toddlers! He did amazing. Never cried for me, didn't hesitate to get down and play and of course ate like a pro! His teacher said something on Thursday about how much he eats! Yep that's our Eli. Friday night/Saturday morning he started running a fever and had a yucky cough. Long story short he has roseola!! Besides the rash yesterday and cough he's doing pretty good.

We are getting ready to leave for the stockshow this morning. Hard to believe last year when we took Kevin - Eli was only 3 weeks old. I am looking forward to both of them seeing the animals and taking pictures on the horse!

Eli is walking better. Not fully walking yet but definitely trying more and taking more steps. He's such a busy little boy these days too. He's figuring out books and how to stack blocks. His sign language is coming along great too.

Kevin is feeling better after having strep. Ben hung up Kevin's autographed Josh Hamilton picture last week. We know Kevin doesn't have a clue but years from now it'll be special.

Check up and strep again

Eli had his 1 year check up yesterday. He weighed 23lbs 2.5oz (53%) and was 32" (96%). He's a healthy growing boy and one day he should walk! One day very soon I hope! He moves up to toddlers on Monday and I'm sure he'll walk soon after that.

I was right back at the doctors today with Kevin who has strep and scarlet fever! Lovely. Now you wouldn't know he was sick by his actions and energy level but that's my Kevin! Slight scare last night with a body full of bumps. I just knew he had chickenpox. So glad it wasn't. Strep I can handle.

So after a long day of being home with Kevin we are looking forward to a fun weekend. Birthday party tomorrow morning, dinner with friends at night and church on Sunday. Oh and some crazy weather too. It's supposed to be almost 80 today then 55 tomorrow and back in 70s Sunday. Love Texas weather!!!

Happy Birthday Eli

I cannot begin to say how fast this year has gone! Eli turned 1 today and it really does seem like he was just born. It's been a fun year with 2 kiddos...very challenging at times but so much fun. I've learned how to juggle my time with the boys, work, cooking, cleaning and "free time" (whatever that is!). My free time has become a thing of the past but I cannot complain.

Eli is not walking yet! He is completely off the bottle though. Kevin was still taking a night night bottle until he was 14 months old so I'm excited that I entered 2012 not washing anymore bottles. My hands are thanking me already! Eli is close to walking and I anticipate he will be on the move in the next few weeks.

He moves up to toddlers on 1/23 and I am very excited. He's ready for a change and I think he'll enjoy a new change of pace in a new room with new friends.

We had my parents, Ben's mom and sister and Franny over today for Eli's party. He was a champ at eating his cake and got fun presents and new shoes and clothes. I cannot even imagine this time next year with him being 2 and Kevin turning 5! My babies are growing up too fast. Hoping my next post is to announce that Eli has conquered walking!

Happy Birthday my little monkey. You continue to surprise us daily and I love watching you grow up. You eat like a big boy and sleep 12-13 hours a night. You are signing so much lately and have figured out "eat, more and all done". All signs pertaining to eating...no shock there! For your birthday dinner you had pork chops, green beans, mac n cheese and fruit. You finished it off with a few cookies then ate mama's cookie cake before bed. You will definitely outgrow your brother!! This time last year I was snuggling you in a hospital bed at Baylor, still in shock that you were here (and that you had blonde hair!). A year later you are drinking from a cup and trying to walk and the more your hair grows the more blonde it gets! We love hearing from everyone how different you and your brother look because of your blonde hair/blue eyes. That just goes to show that you are your own person and you have plans of your own!

We love you Eli and look forwad to the fun and exciting year ahead of us!

Tubes and teeth and talking oh my!!!

Here’s my bi-monthly post update!

Eli’s constant ear infections landed us in the ENT’s office on 12/12 and he had tubes put it on 12/19. Oh what a difference they made! He is talking like crazy… mama, dada, mu (more), dye-dye (bye-bye), et (eat), tooks (cookies) and hi. He is signing so much more now too. He’s not quite walking yet but will hold our hands to practice and rocks the house with his push toys! He is sleeping all night (7:30-6:30) and in a much better mood. It’s just great. He is teething yet again but he finally has 6 teeth now and we’re working on #7 now. Eli is drinking from a sippy cup now! He still has a morning bottle and 2 at school but no night night bottle….slowly but surely!

*Might I add that Kevin ended up with strep throat the day before Eli’s surgery. I had to take him to urgent care Sunday, Ben stayed home Monday morning with him and my mom and I went to the hospital with Eli. Never a dull moment with these boys!*

Kevin is doing great. He’s learning so much in school now and learning how to read small words. He’s keeping us on his toes with his little attitude and personality and he’s so much fun.

Christmas was great this year! We took the boys to get their pictures taken and YES I have pictures to post to show how big they are! Eli got some new toys (and sippy cups) that he is enjoying and Kevin got Wii games, a discovery laptop, games and movies. He was in heaven.

All else is well in the Sasser house! Trying to keep the boys healthy this next year with our insurance changing. Lots of vitamins and hand washing going on. We are looking forward to 2012 and all the fun adventures that will come our way. With these two kids every day is an adventure – and I cannot imagine life with Eli walking and talking this time next year….but I’m ready for it!

Because I’m the world’s worst blogger – I will combine all my news in a quick update:

First: Eli is getting his 4 top teeth in! This just started a few days ago and surprisingly enough he’s in a pretty good mood! Before Thanksgiving he had an ear infection and thrush – that cleared up in about a week and now the thrush is back. We are attempting another round of medicine this week and hoping it works. Eli is cruising on everything these days. He can stand up by himself for a short amount of time only. He is eating everything under the sun, completely off baby food and only 3 bottles a day now. So ready for no formula in a few weeks. He still struggles drinking out of a sippy cup but I’m sure he’ll get the hang of it soon enough. This baby is in no hurry to do anything….

Second: Kevin had a wonderful 4th birthday. We had a party at the park and invited all our friends and family. It was so windy and a little cool in the morning but turned out to be a great day and he had a blast. Ben was brave and picked up the bounce houses (to save money) and did a great job at setting them up. Kevin got so many cool presents and is definitely set in the toy department for the next year!

Third: I don’t really think there is a third. My news is all boring. Our life consist of church, school and work. If we sleep…that’s a bonus. I joke all the time that my kids are fed and bathed on a daily basis, don’t expect much more out of me until they are older.

And to answer the question that I was asked several time recently – NO….we are not trying for another baby and NO I’m not sad that we’re not having a girl! I love being a mommy and raising my 2 boys. Couldn’t ask for anything more.