Hello everyone, this is Morry.
Everyone is back from Dallas now. So let me give a recap of what has happened:
Thursday:
Evan and I drove up to Dallas for the funeral. When Evan saw Noah, he picked Noah up and hugged him. He completely ignored Rachel. The funeral services were very nice and the amount of people who came showed what an impact that Shirley had made.
Friday:
I worked from Dallas in the morning. I went with Rachel to the oncologist for a normal checkup. Everything was fine. Then Evan and I drove back to Dallas. Traffic was tough as it was graduation for UT on Saturday.
Saturday:
Evan had another playoff game. Unfortunately, the team lost. Evan was in a bad mood most of the day. I think he was over tired from a very tough week. In the late afternoon/evening we went to Matt and Rachael's for Matt's birthday. Rachel took Noah swimming in Dallas and there was another service on Saturday night.
Sunday:
I took Evan to the field at Clayton and pitched to him for about 45 minutes. We used balls as opposed to wiffle balls. He did pretty well. Then he went over to his friend Daniel's house. Daniel is a boy from the baseball team who lives around the corner. He was there for a couple hours. Then I picked Evan up and took him to the new pool. Daniel and his family met us there so Evan played more with Daniel at the pool. They were in the pool for an hour and a half. We got Little Caesar's for dinner. Rachel and Noah were at Bubbe's helping clean up the house.
Today:
I took Evan to school as normal. He was good this morning. Rachel drove home from Dallas with Noah and Lizzy. They got home in time to pick Evan up from school. I took the boys to tennis while Rachel tutored. The boys did well there again. Noah did very well. Afterwards the coach said to me that it was an "absolute joy" watching Noah play tennis and how much he enjoyed it. When we got home, we walked to Jack's house. I had picked up the trophy from the baseball season after the game on Saturday. Jack had left by that point. We came home and I made dinner for the boys and got dinner ready for Rachel and me for when she got home.
The boys are now in bed but not sleeping.
Until next time...
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Monday, May 21, 2012
Monday, May 14, 2012
Busy Afternoon and Rachel's Back...For Now
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
This morning I woke Evan up. We had to go wake Noah up since Rachel wasn't here and he would have to come with me to take Evan to school. I was nervous that Noah would be in a bad mood but he was in good mood. While I got Noah up, Evan wanted to pick out clothes for Noah.
We rode our bikes to school. It was tougher than I had thought biking with Noah on the back.
Later I dropped Noah off at school. He was in a good mood. Noah was only the 2nd kid there which he seemed to like.
When I picked Noah up from school, he seemed very excited. He ran over to me as soon as I came.
We stopped home for a bit, I had lunch, while Noah played baseball outside. He was throwing the ball against the net and then he got a wiffle ball and bat and was hitting the ball. I was happy to see Noah outside rather than playing the Wii.
We rode the bike to get Evan. Shortly after picking Evan up, the boys had tennis. Both boys did very well again. Noah really likes this two-hand forehand. He also found it extremely funny every time he hit the teacher. In fact, I realized, he was aiming for the teacher. Every time he hit him, Noah would jump up and down with his arms raised. When I was a kid and my dad would take me to a driving range, I would aim for the guy driving the thing to pick up the balls. This reminds me of that.
The other instructor was working with Evan and another boy on more advanced concepts. They had the boys stand closer to the net and they were trying to lightly hit the ball just over the net. Then he had them actually try to volley with each other. It was fun to watch.
From tennis we had to drive to baseball practice for Evan. Several of Evan's teammates were excited to see Noah. I think Noah really liked that. Then Jack's sister Audrey took Noah to the playground and they played for a while during the practice. As usual, and much to Evan's delight, he played almost exclusively at second base. The coach also had the boys race each other at one point. When the whole team raced each other, Evan actually won, though I thought Evan may have won partially while using his shoulder to knock a few kids out of the way.
The boys were in a very very good mood after practice and it was good because Rachel came home. The waiting game continues with Bubbe/Grandma/Shirley and Rachel wanted to get home for a bit before she has to go back. It is great having Rachel home.
On the way home, we stopped and picked up pizza at Austin Pizza Garden. The boys really like that pizza.
The boys had showers and they are in bed now. It appears to be quiet too.
Until next time...
This morning I woke Evan up. We had to go wake Noah up since Rachel wasn't here and he would have to come with me to take Evan to school. I was nervous that Noah would be in a bad mood but he was in good mood. While I got Noah up, Evan wanted to pick out clothes for Noah.
We rode our bikes to school. It was tougher than I had thought biking with Noah on the back.
Later I dropped Noah off at school. He was in a good mood. Noah was only the 2nd kid there which he seemed to like.
When I picked Noah up from school, he seemed very excited. He ran over to me as soon as I came.
We stopped home for a bit, I had lunch, while Noah played baseball outside. He was throwing the ball against the net and then he got a wiffle ball and bat and was hitting the ball. I was happy to see Noah outside rather than playing the Wii.
We rode the bike to get Evan. Shortly after picking Evan up, the boys had tennis. Both boys did very well again. Noah really likes this two-hand forehand. He also found it extremely funny every time he hit the teacher. In fact, I realized, he was aiming for the teacher. Every time he hit him, Noah would jump up and down with his arms raised. When I was a kid and my dad would take me to a driving range, I would aim for the guy driving the thing to pick up the balls. This reminds me of that.
The other instructor was working with Evan and another boy on more advanced concepts. They had the boys stand closer to the net and they were trying to lightly hit the ball just over the net. Then he had them actually try to volley with each other. It was fun to watch.
From tennis we had to drive to baseball practice for Evan. Several of Evan's teammates were excited to see Noah. I think Noah really liked that. Then Jack's sister Audrey took Noah to the playground and they played for a while during the practice. As usual, and much to Evan's delight, he played almost exclusively at second base. The coach also had the boys race each other at one point. When the whole team raced each other, Evan actually won, though I thought Evan may have won partially while using his shoulder to knock a few kids out of the way.
The boys were in a very very good mood after practice and it was good because Rachel came home. The waiting game continues with Bubbe/Grandma/Shirley and Rachel wanted to get home for a bit before she has to go back. It is great having Rachel home.
On the way home, we stopped and picked up pizza at Austin Pizza Garden. The boys really like that pizza.
The boys had showers and they are in bed now. It appears to be quiet too.
Until next time...
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Grandma (Shirley)
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
Shortly after 9pm last night, Rachel's parents called. Her grandmother, Shirley, had had a massive stroke. She was in the hospital and not much was known at the time. So this morning, Rachel left for Dallas to be with her grandmother and her family.
Unfortunately, the news is not good. It appears that the damage was bad but the true extent of the damage will not be known until the swelling goes down. She's currently in a deep sleep state, not quite a coma as she is having some response. Rachel will stay up there for a few days as the doctors know more.
I took Evan to the baseball field for his playoff game. We stopped at the Donut Hole on the way to the field and got donuts. The rain that we've had caused a game last night to be suspended after two innings. That game finished up before our game so our game was delayed. Rachel dropped Noah off at the field on her way to Dallas. The other parents on the team really helped me out watching Noah while I coached on the field. Evan's team won their playoff game and will have their second round game on Tuesday night. Evan played really well throwing out a kid while playing second base and almost throwing out a kid trying to stretch a single into a double when he was playing right center. It looked like the kid was out but the ump called him safe which drew Evan's wrath. He was not happy.
We came home and had lunch and then went to a birthday party for a boy in Noah's class. They had a moon bounce. Evan loved it - he was the big kid. He had the 4 year olds trying to tackle him in there. He was proud that it always took two kids or more to bring him down. Noah's friend Cole was there so Noah was happy.
Again we stopped home for a bit before I took them out for dinner and milkshakes at Steak 'n Shake.
The boys are in bed now but not sleeping.
Until next time...
Shortly after 9pm last night, Rachel's parents called. Her grandmother, Shirley, had had a massive stroke. She was in the hospital and not much was known at the time. So this morning, Rachel left for Dallas to be with her grandmother and her family.
Unfortunately, the news is not good. It appears that the damage was bad but the true extent of the damage will not be known until the swelling goes down. She's currently in a deep sleep state, not quite a coma as she is having some response. Rachel will stay up there for a few days as the doctors know more.
I took Evan to the baseball field for his playoff game. We stopped at the Donut Hole on the way to the field and got donuts. The rain that we've had caused a game last night to be suspended after two innings. That game finished up before our game so our game was delayed. Rachel dropped Noah off at the field on her way to Dallas. The other parents on the team really helped me out watching Noah while I coached on the field. Evan's team won their playoff game and will have their second round game on Tuesday night. Evan played really well throwing out a kid while playing second base and almost throwing out a kid trying to stretch a single into a double when he was playing right center. It looked like the kid was out but the ump called him safe which drew Evan's wrath. He was not happy.
We came home and had lunch and then went to a birthday party for a boy in Noah's class. They had a moon bounce. Evan loved it - he was the big kid. He had the 4 year olds trying to tackle him in there. He was proud that it always took two kids or more to bring him down. Noah's friend Cole was there so Noah was happy.
Again we stopped home for a bit before I took them out for dinner and milkshakes at Steak 'n Shake.
The boys are in bed now but not sleeping.
Until next time...
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Aaron and Mandy's Wedding
This morning we went to Aaron and Mandy's wedding. It was nice seeing everyone.
After the wedding and party, on the way back to the car we stopped and got smoothies at Smoothie King.
At home Grandma, Papa, and Bubbe packed up their things and left a little while later.
Michael and Jen are still here. They leave tomorrow.
Here are few pictures from today and the dinner last night.
After the wedding and party, on the way back to the car we stopped and got smoothies at Smoothie King.
At home Grandma, Papa, and Bubbe packed up their things and left a little while later.
Michael and Jen are still here. They leave tomorrow.
Here are few pictures from today and the dinner last night.
Friday, August 12, 2011
Full House
This morning I did more cleaning, straightening up, etc. Then around lunch time the boys and I went to the gym to go swimming. I packed a lunch for us to eat there. The boys were very good and had fun.
After swimming we went to HEB.
I tried to get the boys to nap but they didn’t. I tried putting Noah in Evan’s room since I had already changed Noah’s sheets, but Evan wanted to be in there with him.
Late afternoon everyone came over. First Grandma, Papa, and Bubbe. Not long after that Uncle Mike and Aunt Jen arrived. Evan and Noah loved getting all the attention.
For dinner we went to a barbeque place called Uncle Billy’s.
We just got home and put the boys the bed.
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Sports Saturday
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
This morning I set the alarm because Evan had a baseball game. It was also our turn to bring snacks for after the game. We decided to bring Gatorade, popsicles and chips. I needed to run to HEB to get ice for the cooler so we could bring the snacks.
When I got up, Evan was in the game room watching TV. We went downstairs and I got some breakfast together for him. Later, Papa cut up fruit for Evan which made him happy.
At the game, Evan did well hitting the ball. He had two solid hits, both to the right side. However, he was not running very fast. I think he does better in afternoon games.
Evan was very excited about the snacks after the game and happy that there were extra for Noah.
After the game, we went back to the house and had lunch. Rachel, Grandma and Bubbe had to go to a baby shower for Lauren. While they did that, Papa and I took Evan and Noah to the driving range.
Evan really improved both from the last time he was hitting as well as during the course of the time we were there. He discovered how to really get do a back swing and his last two swings were really good and he hit the ball far. Noah enjoyed hitting the golf balls but he really enjoyed hitting the balls when we went on the putting green.
Papa and I took the boys after that to Smoothie King.
When we got home, the boys who were acting tired, went right back outside where they had spent almost the entire day. They played some golf in the backyard, they played football, played baseball and went on the swings. It was unbelievable to me that they had any energy.
When Rachel got home, we left because it was our date night. We went to the Melting Pot in North Austin. Before we went out, we stopped at Matt and Rachael's because it was Tristian's 15th birthday.
Grandma and Papa took Evan and Noah to Waterloo. Evan had a jelly sandwich and Noah had mini corn dogs. They both ate a ton of fruit there.
Apparently they went to sleep fairly easily after Papa and Grandma scrubbed them down in the bath.
Until next time...
This morning I set the alarm because Evan had a baseball game. It was also our turn to bring snacks for after the game. We decided to bring Gatorade, popsicles and chips. I needed to run to HEB to get ice for the cooler so we could bring the snacks.
When I got up, Evan was in the game room watching TV. We went downstairs and I got some breakfast together for him. Later, Papa cut up fruit for Evan which made him happy.
At the game, Evan did well hitting the ball. He had two solid hits, both to the right side. However, he was not running very fast. I think he does better in afternoon games.
Evan was very excited about the snacks after the game and happy that there were extra for Noah.
After the game, we went back to the house and had lunch. Rachel, Grandma and Bubbe had to go to a baby shower for Lauren. While they did that, Papa and I took Evan and Noah to the driving range.
Evan really improved both from the last time he was hitting as well as during the course of the time we were there. He discovered how to really get do a back swing and his last two swings were really good and he hit the ball far. Noah enjoyed hitting the golf balls but he really enjoyed hitting the balls when we went on the putting green.
Papa and I took the boys after that to Smoothie King.
When we got home, the boys who were acting tired, went right back outside where they had spent almost the entire day. They played some golf in the backyard, they played football, played baseball and went on the swings. It was unbelievable to me that they had any energy.
When Rachel got home, we left because it was our date night. We went to the Melting Pot in North Austin. Before we went out, we stopped at Matt and Rachael's because it was Tristian's 15th birthday.
Grandma and Papa took Evan and Noah to Waterloo. Evan had a jelly sandwich and Noah had mini corn dogs. They both ate a ton of fruit there.
Apparently they went to sleep fairly easily after Papa and Grandma scrubbed them down in the bath.
Until next time...
Friday, May 6, 2011
Instant Winner
This morning I got some stuff done around the house and the boys played outside some.
We went to HEB. HEB gives kids Buddy Bucks that they put in a machine with a spinner. The spinner determines how many points the kids get. Points can be saved up for prizes. Well, today Noah landed on "Instant Winner". That has never happened before. You would have thought we won the lottery or something. The boys were jumping up and down. I asked an employee and they said we needed to go to customer service to claim the prize. Noah got to pick between a few little toys and he chose Silly Bandz (those rubber band bracelets). As we were going to the car Evan started throwing a fit because he wanted to be an instant winner and get a prize too. As much as I tried to reason with him, it didn't seem to help. It took a while to leave the parking lot. Evan was still throwing a fit when we got home. He was being so bad I had to put him in his room for a while.
Grandma, Papa, and Bubbe got here around 2:30. The boys were so excited to see them. They spent most of the afternoon outside in the backyard.
For dinner we ate at Mandola's.
I got the boys ready for bed while Morry and Papa/Lenny/Dad went to Home Depot.
We went to HEB. HEB gives kids Buddy Bucks that they put in a machine with a spinner. The spinner determines how many points the kids get. Points can be saved up for prizes. Well, today Noah landed on "Instant Winner". That has never happened before. You would have thought we won the lottery or something. The boys were jumping up and down. I asked an employee and they said we needed to go to customer service to claim the prize. Noah got to pick between a few little toys and he chose Silly Bandz (those rubber band bracelets). As we were going to the car Evan started throwing a fit because he wanted to be an instant winner and get a prize too. As much as I tried to reason with him, it didn't seem to help. It took a while to leave the parking lot. Evan was still throwing a fit when we got home. He was being so bad I had to put him in his room for a while.
Grandma, Papa, and Bubbe got here around 2:30. The boys were so excited to see them. They spent most of the afternoon outside in the backyard.
For dinner we ate at Mandola's.
I got the boys ready for bed while Morry and Papa/Lenny/Dad went to Home Depot.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Chuck E. Cheese's
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
We started a tradition when Evan turned 3 that we took him to Chuck E. Cheese's for his birthday. We have not gone any other day during the year. Just on his birthday. Since he was in school yesterday, we decided to push it back one day and celebrate Evan and Noah's birthday one last time. It's much nicer to go during the week for lunch because no one is there.
Before we went to Chuck E. Cheese's, Rachel took the boys down to the lake to go for a run. She was able to run some but the boys are getting heavy in the stroller and it was very very windy today. I think she was running into the wind.
Rachel and the boys picked me up from work and we drove to Chuck E. Cheese's. Noah complained on the way that he needed to go the bathroom. As soon as we got there, I took him to go. We got some tokens and played a bit. Then we ordered our pizza. Noah said he wanted pepperoni, but we didn't get any. He only eats one or two pieces and he's the only one who would eat pepperoni. Also, he always eats cheese pizza. When the pizza came, he threw a fit that he wanted pepperoni. He got himself worked up and was very annoying. He ended up not eating lunch.
We played for a bit longer and then left since Noah was not behaving that well. Rachel and the boys dropped me back off at work.
When Rachel got home, she put Noah in his room. He was angry and threw stuff. Then he needed to go to the bathroom. Rachel put him back into his room where he eventually fell asleep.
I got home and the boys and I watched Space Jam on TV while I made dinner.
After dinner, Evan talked to Quin a bit on the phone and then to Bubbe as they wanted to wish him a happy birthday.
They are now in their rooms.
Until next time...
We started a tradition when Evan turned 3 that we took him to Chuck E. Cheese's for his birthday. We have not gone any other day during the year. Just on his birthday. Since he was in school yesterday, we decided to push it back one day and celebrate Evan and Noah's birthday one last time. It's much nicer to go during the week for lunch because no one is there.
Before we went to Chuck E. Cheese's, Rachel took the boys down to the lake to go for a run. She was able to run some but the boys are getting heavy in the stroller and it was very very windy today. I think she was running into the wind.
Rachel and the boys picked me up from work and we drove to Chuck E. Cheese's. Noah complained on the way that he needed to go the bathroom. As soon as we got there, I took him to go. We got some tokens and played a bit. Then we ordered our pizza. Noah said he wanted pepperoni, but we didn't get any. He only eats one or two pieces and he's the only one who would eat pepperoni. Also, he always eats cheese pizza. When the pizza came, he threw a fit that he wanted pepperoni. He got himself worked up and was very annoying. He ended up not eating lunch.
We played for a bit longer and then left since Noah was not behaving that well. Rachel and the boys dropped me back off at work.
When Rachel got home, she put Noah in his room. He was angry and threw stuff. Then he needed to go to the bathroom. Rachel put him back into his room where he eventually fell asleep.
I got home and the boys and I watched Space Jam on TV while I made dinner.
After dinner, Evan talked to Quin a bit on the phone and then to Bubbe as they wanted to wish him a happy birthday.
They are now in their rooms.
Until next time...
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Susie's Baby Shower
This morning Mom/Grandma, Aunt Susan, Bubbe, Mandy and I drove to San Antonio for Susie's baby shower. It was at a nice restaurant in a wooded area. We had fun.
While we were there Morry, Evan, Noah, and Papa went to Evan's baseball game and then to Which Wich for lunch. They had a busy day too.
We got home around 4pm and hung out for a little bit.
For dinner we went to Texas Land and Cattle to celebrate Bubbe's birthday (actual birthday tomorrow). The boys both ate very well. I ordered talapia for myself and they both ate a lot of it. Evan also had shrimp and Noah had a lot of Grandma's steak. They gave Bubbe a dessert for her birthday. She chose a chocolate brownie a la mode.
The boys are ready for bed and in their rooms, but not asleep yet.
While we were there Morry, Evan, Noah, and Papa went to Evan's baseball game and then to Which Wich for lunch. They had a busy day too.
We got home around 4pm and hung out for a little bit.
For dinner we went to Texas Land and Cattle to celebrate Bubbe's birthday (actual birthday tomorrow). The boys both ate very well. I ordered talapia for myself and they both ate a lot of it. Evan also had shrimp and Noah had a lot of Grandma's steak. They gave Bubbe a dessert for her birthday. She chose a chocolate brownie a la mode.
The boys are ready for bed and in their rooms, but not asleep yet.
Friday, April 1, 2011
Getting Ready
I spent most of today getting ready for the weekend. I cleaned the house and took care of some things for the party.
Evan, Noah, and I went to Academy to pick up extra pucks and paddles for the air hockey table.
We ate lunch outside at home.
At nap time Noah threw a fit about something small and wore himself out. He fell asleep at the gate in his room.
Grandma, Papa, and Bubbe got here around 3:30 and Noah continued to sleep through everything. The weather was great and we spent a lot of time outside in the backyard.
For dinner we went to Carinos.
We just got home and now it's time to get Evan and Noah ready for bed.
Evan, Noah, and I went to Academy to pick up extra pucks and paddles for the air hockey table.
We ate lunch outside at home.
At nap time Noah threw a fit about something small and wore himself out. He fell asleep at the gate in his room.
Grandma, Papa, and Bubbe got here around 3:30 and Noah continued to sleep through everything. The weather was great and we spent a lot of time outside in the backyard.
For dinner we went to Carinos.
We just got home and now it's time to get Evan and Noah ready for bed.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Saying Goodbye
Today, Aunt Susan, Sherah, JW, Nolan, and Court came over to hang out with us and Grandma, Papa, and Bubbe. The boys played outside a lot. We picked up food from Salt Lick and ate lunch here at the house. I made pasta for the kids. The kids ate outside while the adults ate inside. It was a nice day.
Everyone left after lunch. Grandma, Papa, and Bubbe drove back to Dallas.
Evan and Noah played outside some more after everyone left. I printed out treasure maps that I found online for Evan. He hid them and then unburied them in the backyard.
For dinner we had leftover tacos from a few nights ago.
Evan and Noah are acting very tired and cranky right now. We are going to give them baths and then put them to bed.
Everyone left after lunch. Grandma, Papa, and Bubbe drove back to Dallas.
Evan and Noah played outside some more after everyone left. I printed out treasure maps that I found online for Evan. He hid them and then unburied them in the backyard.
For dinner we had leftover tacos from a few nights ago.
Evan and Noah are acting very tired and cranky right now. We are going to give them baths and then put them to bed.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
San Antonio Weekend
We were in San Antonio over the weekend. My cousin Zach and Allison got married.
The kids were not invited, so we had babysitters for them for the rehearsal dinner and the wedding. Both nights went well and the babysitters were good.
Friday night, the rehearsal dinner was at the hotel. Saturday we went to Brackenridge park with Grandma, Papa, and the boys. We rode the train and played Frisbee.
The wedding was at the McNay Museum of Art. It was a beautiful wedding. The music was good and it was very nice to see and chat with everyone.
Sunday brunch was next door to the hotel overlooking the Riverwalk. Evan and Noah especially had a good time playing with Ryan.
Before leaving to go home we hung out at Aunt Diane and Uncle Jay's house for a little bit. We drove Michael and Jen to the airport and then went back to Austin.
Grandma, Papa, and Bubbe are going to spend the night here and then drive back to Dallas tomorrow.
For dinner we ate at Trattoria Lisina. Evan and Noah ate well and were well behaved. We all enjoyed our food.
Now, we are totally exhausted. The boys are in bed, but still pretty wired. Noah doesn't seem like he's going to fall asleep any time soon.
Here are some pictures and video from the weekend.
Picasa Web Album of Zach and Allison's wedding weekend here.
The kids were not invited, so we had babysitters for them for the rehearsal dinner and the wedding. Both nights went well and the babysitters were good.
Friday night, the rehearsal dinner was at the hotel. Saturday we went to Brackenridge park with Grandma, Papa, and the boys. We rode the train and played Frisbee.
The wedding was at the McNay Museum of Art. It was a beautiful wedding. The music was good and it was very nice to see and chat with everyone.
Sunday brunch was next door to the hotel overlooking the Riverwalk. Evan and Noah especially had a good time playing with Ryan.
Before leaving to go home we hung out at Aunt Diane and Uncle Jay's house for a little bit. We drove Michael and Jen to the airport and then went back to Austin.
Grandma, Papa, and Bubbe are going to spend the night here and then drive back to Dallas tomorrow.
For dinner we ate at Trattoria Lisina. Evan and Noah ate well and were well behaved. We all enjoyed our food.
Now, we are totally exhausted. The boys are in bed, but still pretty wired. Noah doesn't seem like he's going to fall asleep any time soon.
Here are some pictures and video from the weekend.
Picasa Web Album of Zach and Allison's wedding weekend here.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Thank You Mike Gordon
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
As Rachel wrote yesterday, we had a party for everyone who helped us in the past year while Rachel was battling and recovering from cancer. It was a great party and it was so nice for so many people to make it to the party. Most people were local, but we had some people come in from Houston and Dallas, and other parts of Texas. But one person made the trek from Pittsburgh - for all over 20 hours - just to help us celebrate - Mike Gordon. It was so nice of him to come in just for the party. We loved having him stay with us and loved seeing him. We look forward to having the entire Gordon clan make it down here some time.
Mike came in, for his first trip to Austin, at 11am yesterday. I gave him a very quick tour of Austin thru downtown, over to campus, to Mt. Bonnell and down Loop 360. We had lunch at Rudy's. Mike also helped us set up for the party and clean up as well. This morning, his flight was at 6:50am. I thought he should try out Kerbey Lane Cafe so we had some breakfast there at around 4:45am. It was a really nice time.
I came home and went back to bed. I slept until around 10:30am. Rachel and Grandma made cranberry-apple crisp. The boys had some breakfast and had some of the crisp.
The Steelers game came on at noon. Grandma, Papa, and Bubbe left during the 2nd quarter, I think. The boys watched more of the game with me.
After the game I did a little work while Evan watched Empire Strikes Back for the second time today (He later watched it a 3rd time). That was a gift from Mike for the boys. Evan fell asleep on the ottoman. Noah had taken a nap upstairs.
For dinner we had leftover pizza from Home Slice. Home Slice catered our event which was nice. After dinner, we had to return some of Home Slice's stuff that they let us borrow so we drove down and returned it.
The boys are now in bed, both of them in Evan's room. Due to all the people staying with us last night, the boys stayed in Evan's room last night and they loved it. Evan started out sleeping on the top bunk, but he decided he wanted to sleep with Noah and the two boys slept next to each other on the bottom bunk all night. They said they wanted to do it again tonight. They weren't very well behaved last night during this as they were talking a lot. We told them that we could try one more time but if they talk to much, we're going to put Noah back in Evan's room. Uh oh, Noah just turned off the monitor. I guess we're going to have to go see what's going on.
Until next time...
As Rachel wrote yesterday, we had a party for everyone who helped us in the past year while Rachel was battling and recovering from cancer. It was a great party and it was so nice for so many people to make it to the party. Most people were local, but we had some people come in from Houston and Dallas, and other parts of Texas. But one person made the trek from Pittsburgh - for all over 20 hours - just to help us celebrate - Mike Gordon. It was so nice of him to come in just for the party. We loved having him stay with us and loved seeing him. We look forward to having the entire Gordon clan make it down here some time.
Mike came in, for his first trip to Austin, at 11am yesterday. I gave him a very quick tour of Austin thru downtown, over to campus, to Mt. Bonnell and down Loop 360. We had lunch at Rudy's. Mike also helped us set up for the party and clean up as well. This morning, his flight was at 6:50am. I thought he should try out Kerbey Lane Cafe so we had some breakfast there at around 4:45am. It was a really nice time.
I came home and went back to bed. I slept until around 10:30am. Rachel and Grandma made cranberry-apple crisp. The boys had some breakfast and had some of the crisp.
The Steelers game came on at noon. Grandma, Papa, and Bubbe left during the 2nd quarter, I think. The boys watched more of the game with me.
After the game I did a little work while Evan watched Empire Strikes Back for the second time today (He later watched it a 3rd time). That was a gift from Mike for the boys. Evan fell asleep on the ottoman. Noah had taken a nap upstairs.
For dinner we had leftover pizza from Home Slice. Home Slice catered our event which was nice. After dinner, we had to return some of Home Slice's stuff that they let us borrow so we drove down and returned it.
The boys are now in bed, both of them in Evan's room. Due to all the people staying with us last night, the boys stayed in Evan's room last night and they loved it. Evan started out sleeping on the top bunk, but he decided he wanted to sleep with Noah and the two boys slept next to each other on the bottom bunk all night. They said they wanted to do it again tonight. They weren't very well behaved last night during this as they were talking a lot. We told them that we could try one more time but if they talk to much, we're going to put Noah back in Evan's room. Uh oh, Noah just turned off the monitor. I guess we're going to have to go see what's going on.
Until next time...
Sunday, October 10, 2010
The Fair
We went to Dallas for the weekend. Everyone had a great time.
We went to the State Fair of Texas on Saturday. Evan and Noah were really good and had so much fun. We took the train from north Dallas right to the fair grounds.
Noah fell asleep on Morry on the train ride back and slept in the car on the way home as well.
For dinner we met Bubbe at Ali Baba.
This morning Grandma took the boys to the park. Papa met them there and then I came a little bit later. I ran about 3 miles around the neighborhood and then met everyone at the park.
For lunch we went to Benedict's. We got Evan and Noah a Belgian waffle to share. They loved it and ate almost the whole thing.
The car ride back to Austin was not fun. We hit a lot of traffic. Noah slept almost the whole way home.
We are home now. The boys are in bed, but not asleep.
Friday, July 30, 2010
Busy Keeps On Coming
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
Today was another busy day. I went to work around 7am. Evan got up around 7:30 and Noah got up around 9. Rachel continued to try to get the house ready for her cousin, Lauren's bridal shower at our house.
At 11:30, Gabby came over as Rachel needed to run out to get her hair fixed up a bit. She also had to drop something off at Evan and Noah's school for admission. Yes, in just 3 weeks, Noah will be going to school too and we had to drop his paperwork off.
Before Rachel left, she set up a slip-n-slide for the boys. Rachel got it at Target yesterday for two dollars. Here are some pictures:
Around mid-afternoon, Papa, Grandma and Bubbe came to the house. They are in for the shower.
When I got home, the boys were having a good time playing Superman with Grandma and having a pillow fight with Papa.
Rachel and her mom started planning out appetizers for the party tomorrow. Rachel had to talk on the phone with Sherah to do more planning.
For dinner, we went out to BJ's. The boys did well there. Evan ate his entire pizza and had two cups of strawberry lemonade. Noah ate some spaghetti and some of Bubbe's chicken. Bubbe entertained Noah by just giving him attention. Noah is such an attention hog.
When we got home, Grandma and Papa gave the boys baths while Rachel and I packed the boys. Then we put them to bed.
Since then Rachel and her family have been getting things set up. I continued to pack all of us.
Oh and here is a picture of Evan from Wednesday as we were driving to Matt and Rachael's. He had borrowed a Batman mask from Nolan, but decided to wear sunglasses over it:
Until next time..
Today was another busy day. I went to work around 7am. Evan got up around 7:30 and Noah got up around 9. Rachel continued to try to get the house ready for her cousin, Lauren's bridal shower at our house.
At 11:30, Gabby came over as Rachel needed to run out to get her hair fixed up a bit. She also had to drop something off at Evan and Noah's school for admission. Yes, in just 3 weeks, Noah will be going to school too and we had to drop his paperwork off.
Before Rachel left, she set up a slip-n-slide for the boys. Rachel got it at Target yesterday for two dollars. Here are some pictures:
Around mid-afternoon, Papa, Grandma and Bubbe came to the house. They are in for the shower.
When I got home, the boys were having a good time playing Superman with Grandma and having a pillow fight with Papa.
Rachel and her mom started planning out appetizers for the party tomorrow. Rachel had to talk on the phone with Sherah to do more planning.
For dinner, we went out to BJ's. The boys did well there. Evan ate his entire pizza and had two cups of strawberry lemonade. Noah ate some spaghetti and some of Bubbe's chicken. Bubbe entertained Noah by just giving him attention. Noah is such an attention hog.
When we got home, Grandma and Papa gave the boys baths while Rachel and I packed the boys. Then we put them to bed.
Since then Rachel and her family have been getting things set up. I continued to pack all of us.
Oh and here is a picture of Evan from Wednesday as we were driving to Matt and Rachael's. He had borrowed a Batman mask from Nolan, but decided to wear sunglasses over it:
Until next time..
Monday, July 5, 2010
4th of July Dallas Trip
We just got home from Dallas today.
We left Friday afternoon and got back today around 5:30pm.
Saturday we all (The Belkins, The Willefords, Grandma, Papa, and Bubbe) went to see Toy Story 3. All of the kids did really well and seemed to enjoy the movie. After the movie we all went out to eat at a place called Picasso’s. For dinner that night we went to the Magic Time Machine, a place where there waiters dress up in different characters. Evan and Noah were especially excited to see Woody there.
Sunday we went swimming at Grandma and Papa’s and then later that night JW, Nolan, Morry, and Evan went to the Rangers game. Sherah and Court hung out with us. We at dinner with Bubbe at Sweet Tomatoes and then went to Barnes and Noble for a little bit.
Today we ate brunch at Café Brazil and then drove back home.
Here are some pictures from the weekend.
Sunday, March 28, 2010
End of the Party Weekend
This morning Evan was up early and hung out with Grandma and Papa. When Papa got Noah out of bed, Noah pointed out to Papa that he had had a blowout. Papa cleaned up Noah, but he still needed a bath. Grandma gave Noah a bath while I got Noah’s room cleaned up and put new sheets on his bed. What a mess! He seemed to be feeling ok though.
Aunt Susan came over this morning and we ate breakfast here.
Grandma, Papa, and Bubbe drove back to Dallas around noon. Morry and I finished cleaning up from the party. There wasn’t much left inside, but there was still a lot in the backyard to clean up.
I made sandwiches for the boys, but they didn’t eat much.
At nap time, Noah slept and Evan played quietly in the gameroom.
For dinner we all ate leftover pizza, even Noah. Noah has never really eaten pizza before. We tried, but he didn’t want it. Tonight he ate a whole piece that we had cut into thirds.
After dinner Morry talked to Grandmom/Marilyn while I folded laundry and got Evan’s Easter eggs ready for school. Evan helped me fill the eggs with candy.
Morry and the boys are cleaning up and then we’ll go upstairs to put them to bed.
Here’s a video from earlier today of Evan and Noah playing with their new doctor’s sets that Grandmom got them.
Friday, March 26, 2010
Let the Wild Rumpus Start
This morning we stayed at home. I was feeling a lot better, but not good enough to go out. We were supposed to go to playgroup, but I let her know we wouldn’t be able to come.
I did more cleaning around the house. Evan helped me mop the floor.
Around lunch time I took the boys to Sonic. I wanted to get an icy drink and I thought Sonic would be good since I wouldn’t have to get the boys in and out of the car. Evan, Noah, and I all got slushes.
When we got home the boys played for a little while and then I put Noah down for a nap. Then, as I was getting Evan set up in the game room we looked out the window and saw Grandma, Papa, and Bubbie pulling up in the driveway.
Evan and Lizzy were very excited. We went outside to meet them.
Noah was still making noises and talking so I took him out of his room to see everyone.
We all went out to the backyard for a little bit. The weather was really nice. Then, I put Noah down for a nap again.
Papa went to HEB to pick up some food for the party.
For dinner, we went to Cypress Grill. Evan fell asleep on the way there and slept on Morry some of the time in the restaurant.
When we got home we gave Evan and Noah showers and put them to bed.
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