Rat or Mouse??

Well....we FINALLY did it....

Randy has been begging to take Eli to Chuck-E-Cheese since February and I finally gave the O.K. To be honest (and eat crow...) we actually had a fun time! Eli loved it, they had a great salad bar, we went early which kept the crowds at bay, and Joel slept the entire time! Eli earned enough tokens to buy a plastic shark and two mini lollipops. (No, he has not been allowed to eat them!!) He really got a kick out of walking to the games and bringing me back the tickets he had earned.

Here are some photos & videos for your viewing pleasure (Yes, Eli & Randy are both wearing "Rock Star- Guitar shirts -We are dorks and know it :) In the first video, you will notice that Eli was a little "cuckoo" with the netting on the climbing toy- Ha!

Clowns...

We've titled Eli's photo...introducing...."The Poop", the Catholic church would be so proud! HA! (Thank you Uncle J for being so clever!)
We've titled Joel's photo...give us your best "DUH??" impersonation :) The hat made him a little cuckoo!
Eli & Joel just had some visit time with their Momo & Pops. It's amazing to see my parents with their grandkids. Truly priceless. We are now gearing up for Halloween next week...the candy has been purchased and the costumes are all ready!!

My favorite time of year

I am a Fall baby...it's my favorite time of year. I love leaves changing, pumpkins, Halloween, Thanksgiving (yum!) etc...Here are some moments captured from Eli & Joel's first trip to the pumpkin patch. We had a great time and brought reinforcements for help: Aunt Tiggy, Hailey & Konnor!!

Finalization on it's way!!!

The day is finally coming...December 10th will be our family's court date to finalize Eli's adoption :) We are so excited and plan to have a bit of a celebration!! It's been a long road, but worth EVERY SECOND.

Check out these two videos of Eli's new tricks...make sure you turn up the volume for the second one so you can hear what Randy is saying :) He was trying to get Eli to go into his room to get dressed! I like to call this video, "Indiana Randy!"



and of course we need to include a photo of Eli's little brother :)

Mamma and her boys!

All is well in the Morgan world...or as I like to call it, "Mamma and her boys" :)
Eli is very interested in Joel, and has even been seen giving him snuggles. As you can see by the second photo, Eli also likes to pick his own clothes- he's taking after his Daddy, a true West Virginy boy! Joel is a little cuddle bug. He is eating well, and thankfully sleeping well!
Randy goes back to work tomorrow :( But, will be staying home with the boys for 4 weeks starting December 1st. I am healing slowly and realizing that it is ok to ask for help and sit down! (Thank God for Randy, family & friends) I have an incision follow-up visit tomorrow and the Dr. will hopefully solve & fix the fact that my incision keeps bleeding- no fun dealing with that...

One week ago right now...

I was in the operating room....the epidural had been given :)....and Randy was changing into his scrubs....Joel had no idea what was happening, he was just enjoying his dark, cozy world. In just about 5 minutes from now (it's 11:14 a.m. as I write this), he would be welcomed into our world...and Eli was napping, playing, giggling and being spoiled at Aunt Tiggy's...
Fast forward one week and we have...Joel snoozing in my arms and Eli settling in for his nap after seeing the doctor! He has had a bit of a cold this past week...turns out it's a double ear infection :( Poor little man. He is quite the trooper!

Right now our world is all about: diapers, bottles, naps, baths & snuggles...WOW! Isn't it all so amazing. I've said it once, and I'll say it again...We are BLESSED!