Stitches!

On Tuesday morning, Karter and Keaton were playing when I heard a horrible scream. When I found Karter he had blood dripping down his forhead into his eye. Appearently he had fallen onto the edge of the frame of our laundry bag. We ended up having to take him up to Primary Children's Hospital to get 6 stiches. This is Karter's second time getting stiches and last time I passed out in the hall, so this time I decided I would leave before they started. They gave him a sedative called Versed, and then I went out in the waiting room. But appearently the Versed didn't work all that well. Kurt said he screamed and fought with the nurses for about a half and hour. It took three nurses to hold him down, they almost had to put him completly under, but they were finally able to get all the stiches in. By the time they called me back he was totally sweaty and exhausted. The doctor did say that the Versed will make it so he won't remember what happened. Lets hope so, because if this happens again (and knowing this child, it will!) we probably will have to knock him completly out!

While we were waiting to get his stitches they wrapped up his head.

He thought it was pretty cool.

Sledding

On Sunday we got a few inches of snow (boo!). Kurt has really been wanting to take the kids sledding. So Monday morning he woke up bright and early, and took the kids up to a park about a block away from the house. (I did manage to drag myself out of bed to shoot some pictures!) Karter loved it, as long as someone carried him up the hill, he really hated walking in his boots. Both kids had so much fun, except for on the last run when the tipped over at the bottom and everyone face planted in the snow.

This is where they biffed it!

Halloween, Birthday and all the other catching ups

Wow, I can't believe I haven't updated this thing for over two months! We really haven't been that busy... just me being lazy! Well, lets see. In September Keaton started up preschool again, he now goes 3 days a week which is quite a helpful and relaxing break for me, especially if Karter will lie down and nap during some of those 3 hrs. Keaton also turned 5 on Thursday, it completely boggles my mind that I now have a 5 year old. He was quite spoiled for his birthday, he finally got his Nintendo Wii that has has been begging for, for nearly a year now. And my amazingly talented friend Nikki made him a Super Mario cake. Keaton loved it, it was a little heart breaking cutting it up, it was way too cute!
In September I was spoiled too. Kurt and I got to go see Jim Gaffigan with my sister and a few friends, and we also got to go see Pearl Jam! Most of you who know me know that I'm a HUGE PJ fan, and since I haven't gotten to see them in nearly 6 years, I was a little more than excited. We had 3rd row and the show was amazing, one of the best I've seen. I already told Kurt that we need to plan on seeing them again in 2010, I've decided that I can't wait another 6 years to see them again!
For Halloween, the boys decided that they wanted to be Star Wars characters, originally Keaton wanted to be Darth Vader, until he saw a Clone Wars trooper, then his mind was set. I was trying to find another Clone Wars character for Karter to be, but while I was searching he found a Vader costume in just his size and kept saying " bader, bader".
The boys had so much fun trick or treating this year, we went to our neighborhood trunk or treat party and then headed off to my parents for some door to door treating. They got a ton of candy, now I just have to try and stay out of it!
Well I think that that it about it for the last two months. I really will try and update a little more often, but I'm not making any promises!

Ear Tubes

On Tuesday we took Karter up to Primary Children's Hospital to get tubes put in his ears. In July he had his 8th ear infection in 9 months, so we are really hoping this will put an end to it all. Karter did awesome. After his surgery he was the most upset that I had forgotten to bring back his blankie. But he was much happier after Daddy came back with it. Later that afternoon he was back to his old self, you wouldn't even have been able to tell he had surgery that morning. After two surgeries for both kids in 4 months I think we are ready for a break from Primary's!

Getting in his hospital attire, he really hated the green socks!

Heading for the waiting room

After the Versed (he was a little loopy!)

Much better after Daddy brought his blanket (and an orange slush doesn't hurt)

His ride back to the car to go home!

Family Reunion & Cedar Point

We had so much fun at our first Plothow family reunion. We flew into Chicago and drove down to Peru Indiana, where Dani and I were born. There isn't a whole lot to to in Indiana, except eat, and they have some of the best food around. The first place we headed was B&K for spanish hot dogs and rootbeer. We went there as soon as we got to Peru, and then the next morning as soon as they opened, what can I say they are delicious and the main reason to make a pit stop in Peru. While in Peru we also stopped at my dad's cousins Maryann and Marty's house, where the kids got to play and blow off some steam and see and catch their first fire flys. Then we headed to Logansport for more food, Bruno's pizza and more B&K rootbeer. We ended up stopping at a park to eat (the parks in Indiana a amazing and beautiful!).
Monday morning we headed to Fort Wayne, where we lived for a few years, and went to the Fronke Park Children's Zoo. Its a great zoo (one of the top 10 best in the country), but they were having some huge event there and it was packed. After that we headed off the Pokagon State park for our family reunion. It was at a beautiful resort on Lake James. We spent two nights there, where we played lots of games, roasted hotdogs and marshmallows, and played in the lake. It was so much fun and great to see so many cousins that we don't get to see often.
Wednesday afternoon we drove to Sandusky, Ohio and met up with some other cousins, Curtis and his two kids Trevor and Meghan. We went to dinner and ice cream with them that night. The next morning we went with them to Cedar Point, the roller coaster capital of the world. Unfortunately it was raining, so a lot of the big rides were shut down, but all the kiddie rides were up and working, so we took the kids on those. The rain let up for a little while and allowed us to ride a few of the roller coasters. Right before we were about to leave we were waiting in line for our last ride and a HUGE thunderstorm came in and it started pouring. We had already stashed our rain gear and ended up getting drenched while trying to run back to out car. It was a lot of fun and we all want to go back when the kids are tall enough to ride on the big coasters.
The next morning we flew back to Salt Lake. We had a great time, and are looking forward to seeing everyone again soon.

Who's bakin' brownies?

A few days ago Karter helped me make some brownies. He helped to pour in the ingredients and held the mixer. But his absolute favorite part (and mine too) was licking the bowl! He licked up every last drop, even the little smudges on his legs.

Take me out to the ball game!

Last week Keaton started playing T-ball. He has had 4 games so far, and it has been quite entertaining to watch. All the kids go after the ball, whether they are hitting or fielding. And usually no one knows what to do once they do finally get a hit. Keaton usually takes off with the bat or runs to 3rd base. Hopefully he'll be able to figure it out soon, but in the mean time we'll keep laughing.

Happy Anniversary

It was 8 years ago today that Kurt and I married! Happy anniversary babe!

Pool time

So we finally headed over to the neighborhood pool for the first time, this week. Kurt has been dying to get over to it since we moved in. We went in the morning and there were only a few other people there, so it was pretty nice and relaxing. The boys loved it. Karter was completely fearless and kept jumping into the pool. It was a good thing he had on his life jacket because there were a couple times he'd gone completely under the water before I was able to get to him. Keaton loved the little kids pool because he could stand up in it and swim without someone holding him. When it was time to leave both of the boys started crying...I guess they had fun.

Keaton's Last Day of Preschool

Keaton in front of his locker

Keaton and Miss Carol

Keaton and Miss Crissy

Singing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

Today was Keaton's last day of preschool ( at least for the summer). The kids put on a little program to show us some of the songs that they have learned, then we watched a video with all that they did this year. Then all the kids got a preschool certificate. Keaton did a great job. We are so proud of him. He has done so awesome this year in preschool and has learned so much. Way to go Keaton!

Just The Beginning

On Saturday we started building our fence. We got all the holes dug in about 3 hours, which is fantastic since we were planning on it taking most of the day. So we thought putting in the posts would be over in a jiffy...wrong! It took another 3 hours to get in 4 posts. Thank goodness for Justin from Kurt's work, he came over and helped for several hours, allowing us to get 15 post in Saturday. Plus he brought over his kids who kept Keaton and Karter occupied. On Monday evening we finished up all the poles on the west side of the house. So now we are just waiting until the concrete sets so we can put in the rails and slats. We are all sunburned, blistered and exhausted, but it will all be worth it when the yard is finished.

Baby Sofia

In March the boys got a new baby cousin, Sofia Grace Estrada. But they both had colds, then Keaton's surgery prevented them from seeing her. But last week Marnie brought her over and the boys were in love. Keaton really liked holding her and Karter was obsessed with the fact that she had a binki. So cute to have all the cousins together for the first time.

More Doctors

Today we took Karter to the doctor. He's been really moody and isn't eating or sleeping well, which is his tale tale sign of and ear infection. And yes, he has yet another ear infection. This will be his 5th in 7 months. So now we need to take him to the ENT and see if he needs tubes. Kurt is NOT happy about it. Fun all around!

First Post

Welcome to our blog! 2009 has already been a busy year for us. We finished building our house and moved in in January. We are now working on putting up a fence and landscaping. What a huge undertaking!
Kurt and I still work at Costco, I'm there once a week and Kurt pretty much lives there. I'm waiting to start nursing school and right now I'm finishing up my pathophysiology class, then I'll be taking a little time off from school (woo hoo!). The boys are super busy. Keaton is finishing up preschool, and will start T-ball in June. He loves playing Nintendo and riding his bike. Keaton also had his tonsils taken out the first week of April. He did awesome and now sleeps much better, thank goodness. Karter turned 2 in March and is fully in the terrible two stage. He loves pulling out anything and everything out of drawer and throwing everything on the ground. Its a good thing he's so stinkin' cute or he might be living on the streets! He loves doing everything Keaton does and anything that involves being outside so he can run.
Hopefully you will enjoy following us on or new blogging journey.

Love,
Kurt, Krista, Keaton and Karter Ehorn