The Lansek Family Adventure

Thursday, July 31, 2008

What is for Breakfast?

The following is an actual conversation that occured in our home this morning......

Mommy asks..."Carter, would you like french toast or pancakes for breakfast?"

Carter responds..."PIZZA!!!"

Mommy......"No, please try again.....french toast or pancakes?"

Carter...."FREEZE POPS!"

Seeing that this conversation was going nowhere, I chose the 'horrible' pancakes. Thank goodness all was forgiven was pizza was served at lunchtime!

Just a Little Update

Wow! I can't believe how quickly the month of July has come and gone! Looking back on all the posts for July it's easy to see why time has seemed to fly....we have been busy! This past month was one that was filled with some sort of activity to partake in virtually every night. I will just leave a quick post to update you on how the boys are doing.......

Carter is doing very well. He is growing like crazy and is eating us out of house and home. Every time I turn around I have to restock the fruit drawer of the fridge. Some days pose more of a challenge as Carter spreads his wings more and more and becomes independent and stubborn! His speech has improved so much over the summer and his vocabulary has grown. All words are recognizable and easy to understand. Carter did attend a summer program at the IU-20 and loved it. He made some new friends and adored the teacher thus proving once again that he thrives on a structured atmosphere. In the fall Carter will again attend Faith Lutheran Preschool....this year he will enter the building as a 'junior'. A therapist will visit the school twice a month just to monitor Carter's progress and make sure that there are no concerns. Always showing his confidence and wonderful zest for life I have no concerns and know that Carter is on his way to bigger and better things!

My little Elijah.....no longer little at all! He, also, is eating us out of house and home...if it's food, he'll eat it! Eli is continuing to make great strides. He still sees Miss Kelly, his therapist, every Monday and he is making progress. Now able to pull himself up with ease at just about anything, he started 'cruising' around the furniture. He has even let go and stood upright without holding on to anything a couple times....all wonderful things of what is to come....WALKING! Kelly is pleased with Eli's progress and continues to work him hard every week. Elijah's personality is also changing and a 'new' Eli is emerging.....he seems to be a bit more relaxed and not as uptight as he was as a baby. He is also much more willing to try new things, i.e. splashing in the pool or tub or feeling different textures on the bottom of his feet. All good things that are most certainly positive signs of what is to come!

Brian continues to work very hard at both Rexroth and mowing lawns. The lack of rain has slowed mowing down a bit, unfortunately but Brian has been keeping busy with other little projects around the house.

I just look around at my little family and realize that even though I am stressed to the max on most days, I wouldn't want my life any other way!

Sending our love to all of you! Enjoy the rest of summer!!

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

15 Month Check-Up

Elijah had his 15 month check up this morning.....

Weight 21lbs. 8oz.
(a gain of 1lb. 5 oz.)

Length 31 inches
(a one inch growth)

All else looks good and he endured his one vaccination very well. He conked out on the way home and will hopefully take a nice long nap.

Monday, July 28, 2008

Tatamy Car Show

Yesterday Tatamy held it's Car Show and luckily we were up and moving early so we could see all the cars and trucks before the rain and storms arrived.

Carter called his Mimi and Poppy first thing in the morning to ask them to come along with us. After they arrived we set out up the street and one of the first things we came upon was this Bean Construction truck. Carter was absolutely taken with the truck and the Caterpillar that rested on the truck's bed. The Caterpillar is an original down to it's pull start (no key for that little baby) and the truck beautifully restored. Making this truck even more special is the fact that my great grandfather, William Leamon, worked for Bean Construction for years. Stories of Bean and the jobs he completed are legendary in our family. We got a chuckle picturing him behind the wheel of the rig, knowing that he likely was very familiar with both of these machines in his day.

Carter poses in front of his 'favorite', a restored monster jeep with tires almost as big as him!

Saturday, July 26, 2008

Farmer's Fair

This week marked the annual Plainfield Farmer's Fair. Celebrating everything 'farm' this local fair provided us with inexpensive fun for the whole week. Carter absolutely loves going to see all the animals and tractors, which will explain why you see my children in different outfits....we couldn't keep the boys away. Eli, also, had a particularly good time and enjoyed all the sights, sounds and tastes of the fair.

Our little lamb......

Looks like a farmer to me.......

These Alpacas are so adorable...I am trying to figure out a way to have at least one of our very own. Their shy temperament and sweet faces made them an instant favorite.

Carter tries to tempt them a little bit closer.

Eli hangs with Mimi and Poppy watching the Alpacas.

Carter loved the piggies just like his Momma!

She was the friendliest cow and loved the attention. Carter did an awesome job and was very gentle touching her and wasn't bit afraid!

Here we go......both of my boys spent HOURS on the tractors and equipment on display. (I know...big surprise) Only the promise of 'coming back tomorrow' could get Carter off and into the car heading for home.

Totally wearing his seat belt...safety first!

Enjoying the delicious ice cream.

We had so much fun with boys. Watching them discover, explore and learn about new things is just so amazing and makes every experience that much more special. Can't wait until next July!!!