Happy 65th Birthday Grandpa Reusser...

Goofy was the first to greet the birthday boy at Chef Mickey.

Minnie whispered sweet nothings into Grandpa's ear... o-behave!

Minnie and her mini-mouseketeers

Charlie & Chef Mickey... who by the way puts on a fantastic feast!

WE HEART M-I-C-K-E-Y

Goofin' around with the big guy!

Quackers for Donald Duck!

Eli LOVED him some Donald Duck... I think it was the big, luscious, yellow lips!

Quack! Quack!

Mom, can we please get a dog?

I couldn't resist stealing a picture with Goofy. What can I say, there aren't many guys out there who can make me feel short!

Heading to Chef Mickey...

Fun on the monorail around the park...

Charlie... the ladies man!

Grandma & Grandpa Reusser

The Reusser Family

The Ranek Family

A Tradition Continues...

Summer of 2009... Addie at 2 1/2+ years

January 2011... Addie at age 4 1/2 years

January 2012... Addie at 5 1/2 years

For the past 3 years we have had been blessed to enjoy a family vacation in Orlando, Florida. Our first evening there as a family in 2009, was a magical night that kicked off our vacation at dinner with Cinderella at the Grand Floridian Hotel and Resort at Disney World. Every time we have visited, Addie and her Daddy get their picture taken together in front of the bird cage in the lobby. Can you believe how much she has grown up?!?

Biggie Boy at Chow Time...

We had a trial run the other day... I would load the spoon up with some yummy goodness and Eli would take the spoon and feed himself. More times that not, he hit his mouth, but by the end of the chocolate pudding tasting session he looked like a hot mess! Tonight we tried out applesauce and allowed him to fly solo with spoon and bowl. He loved it, especially the praise of mommy and big sister cheering him on after each bite.

Ho, Ho, Ho!

Little man wrapped up in his new blankie. Watch the video below to see just how much he loves a good waller with his Toy Story 3 snuggly... Cutie -Pa-Tootie!

According to Addie, this was THE BEST GIFT EVER!!!

Santa sure did deliver with the arrival of the Ultimate Disney Princess Castle and it's millions of oh, so tiny plastic forks, plates, brushes, mirrors, etc... errr!

These two are the best gifts I have ever found next t0 my Christmas tree. God is so good and we are so blessed to be the parents of these two amazing children. We do not take our role as their parents lightly, and thank God each day for entrusting them to us. The Christmas holiday season just warms our hearts with each passing year to experience it through their innocence and their excitement.

Peek-a-Boo... I see you!

Should We or Shouldn't We... That is the Question!?!

"Should!" according to the man of the house. Doug has been harassing me for months now to start blogging again. I'm taking the plunge and trying my hand at it over winter break, while I have some extra time off work. A LOT has changed since my last post in March. Eli has turned one, I have a new job and we have a new home... gee-whiz, I wonder why I haven't had time to blog??? Here is a quick recap of pictures from March - December to catch you all up on the Reusser household:

Eli at 6 months old and Addie at 4 1/2 years old...

I had the opportunity to return to Nicaragua. I took my good friend Lauri with me and I got to visit with all of my sponsor students. We helped with construction and taught English and art classes at one of the NRN schools. I "Heart" Nicaragua!!!

Doug and I celebrated our 10 year anniversary...

My sister, Mandy, in from Doha, Qatar with her family were home for the summer...

We celebrated with Mom & Dad as they both turned 60 this year...

Doug, Eli, Addie & Angie in the backyard of our new home...

Addie turned 5 this summer...

Mr. Man turned the big numero-uno in November...

4 Month Check Up...

I'm really liking my fingers and my rattles these days!

Thank God for healthy children!!!

14 lbs 14 oz (50%)

25 inches long (50%)

This curve that boys are measured on verses girls, throws me for a loop. When the doctor told me Eli was only in the 50th percentile, I was a little shocked. I feel like a have a big baby, but apparently not! If I'm honest though, looking back at Addie's numbers at the same age, ol' girl outweighed him by over 2lbs and had a good inch on him. She was always in the 90th+percentile at her check ups during that first year. I guess she really is his big sister!

The Luck 'O the Irish...

Leprechaun Letters

I love that St Patrick's Day gives you an opportunity to be silly and dress silly... even if you're not Irish. A little leprechaun left Addie a bag full of magical foam that turned green and allowed for some spelling and artwork fun this morning.

Me Two Lucky Charms...

Gifts Greater Than Gold!

Gearing Up For Nicaragua...

http://thenorthviewblog.us/

God willing, I will be heading back to Nicaragua this summer. I find out at the end of the month if my application is one that is accepted for the team... I can't wait! The above link for the church blog/on-line magazine. I was interviewed last month and it was published recently. The article is titled Mission Trips: Not Your Typical Vacation. Check it out!

Have you seen the movie, TWINS?

Starring Danny DeVito & Arnold Schwarzenegger

(James Fisher age 1 week & Elijah Stone 3+months)

February in Review...

My camera was accidentally left in Terre Haute for 3+ weeks... AHHH!!! It felt like a part of my body had been severed without my handy Canon in my hand. Me loves me ELEPH!

Addie, Eli & I hosted a Valentines Day party for our play group. Sixteen kids on a sugar high after being cooped up in their homes for a week due to the ice storm... Woozas, mama needs a drink! (It's now March 9th, and I still have yet to bring down the 9 foot red, pink & purple glittered holiday banner adorning my kitchen... tomorrow, tomorrow, it'll get done!)

Addie turned 4 1/2 and was given the royal treatment by Nana & Grampy. They decorated their house with banners and posters, had a pizza party and treated little miss to cupcakes and a new Repunzel doll.

Chris & April hosted a Super Bowl Party in honor of our boys in green & gold...

And our boys delivered! GO PACK!!!