Trey Turns 4!!

Mr. Trey turned the big 4 on December 16th. I still can't believe our little boy is 4 years old. This was the first year that Curtis would be in town for his actual birthday so we decided to host our first real kid birthday celebration for our well deserving 4 year old.

 

Winter birthdays can be a challenge especially living in Pullman. There isn't a ton of activities around here and our house isn't that big to host a bunch of kiddos. Curtis had a great idea to have a party at the little gym Trey use to go to. I thought perfect. We were only able to book the place on a Sunday but it fell on his actual birthday which was nice.

I have gone to some wonderful birthday theme parties over the last couple of years. So I was brainstorming how I could incorporate a gym setting into a cool birthday party. Then a circus theme came to mind. Palouse Empire Gymnastics said they provide 45 minutes in the gym area where 2 different teachers take the kiddos through a series of different obstacle courses. They were willing to incorporate the circus theme into the activities. Afterwards there would be 30 minutes or so for snack and present opening.

So of course I went to work on Pinterest for some creative ideas. I couldn't believe some of the extravagant parties I found. I knew wasn't going to be able to pull the majority of those celebrations off but I was able to get some cute ideas for Mr. Trey's party.

 

I found this adorable website called Lullaby Loo Invitations. They have the CUTEST personalized invitations ever. Here is the ones I ordered for Trey's celebration.

I made these party favor bags for Trey's little buddies and put some cute circus goodies in them.

Here is the table where the kids had snacks and watched Trey open presents.

 

I had these colorful pinwheels with gumballs in vases for some added decoration.

There was some yummy popcorn to munch on.

The place settings.

Table with party favors.

 

The birthday boy and his buddies headed down to the gym area before they ate to prevent any unnecessary upset tummies. The teachers did an amazing job entertaining the kids for 45 minutes.

Even some parents got in on the action.

Trey's favorite thing of the day was jumping on the trampoline.

 

Little brother Noah who is usually a nonstop moving machine was taking in all the action.

We had a pinata for the kids to hit before we headed upstairs for snack and presents. I found this fun circus tent pinata online and popcorn holders to collect all the pinata prizes.

 

I got these fun hats and clown noses for the kids to where during snack time.

Daddy even joined in the festivities.

Our friend Oliver.

 

Singing Happy Birthday to Mr. Trey.

 

Our lucky little 4 year old.

I think Trey had a wonderful time. I was completely exhausted by the end of the night. We were only there for 2 hours but I felt like I couldn't move that evening. But Curtis and I would do anything for Mr. Trey.

I made this video to celebrate our favorite little 4 year old. Check it out!

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Now that Noah is Mr. Active these days his relationship with big brother Trey is so cute to watch. I love how they interact together. Noah cannot get enough of Trey. He screams in delight the most for Trey, smiles the most for Trey, and wants EVERYTHING Trey has.

Trey has really stepped into the role of big brother. He always tries to make Noah feel better when he is fussy. He never wants him to go down for a nap. Sharing though has become quite the topic conversation these days. Now that Noah is moving all over the place he is getting into all of Trey's toys. The brotherly fighting has already begun in this house. I always hear "No baby Noah that is not yours!!!" "Stop!!" But Trey has quickly learned that words are not going to stop this crazy determined little man.

Noah has already successfully pulled out Trey's extension tubing that attaches to his g-tube, dislocated his elbow and pulled a lamp on himself. Two totally different personalities and demeanor's. But that is what makes life interesting.

Hilarious series of pictures....

Awhile back Noah woke up from his nap and Trey wanted to get in the crib with him. Trey thought it was so cool to be in his old crib and Noah was tickled to pieces that Trey was that close to him. I put some toys in there and they played 30-45 minutes together. I had our video monitor going while I fixed dinner so I could keep an eye on them. Trey begged to stay in longer and Noah was more than content. I thought why am I just now trying this. Whatever works right??

Sometimes I swear they secretly get together in the morning and come up with a game plan of how to literally drive me crazy all day long. But I love them to pieces even on the hardest of days.

I made a recent video of the boys... Enjoy.
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Copy of brotherly love 4


This is the video I posted of the boys on Facebook awhile ago if you didn't already see it....
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Las Vegas

**Very Late Post**

Curtis and I celebrated our 5th year anniversary this past August 5th. Curtis and I haven't been alone on a vacation since before Trey was born. Curtis brought up earlier that we should get away for a long overdue vacation. Of course I wanted to but I wrestled back and forth with leaving Trey behind with all his tube feeding and medication responsibilities. And Noah was only 5 months at the time too. But after much encouragement from my husband, family and friends we booked our tickets to Vegas. We were only going away for 2 nights and 3 days and to most I am sure that seems like nothing. But if you know me...I am a control freak and giving up the responsibility especially of all Trey's medical needs is huge for me.

Trey and Noah were going to stay with my parents while we were gone. Luckily before we left the boys and I had already spent almost a week and half at my parents due to all of Trey's appointments and Curtis being on his trip to Australia. It was perfect because my parents were able to get the boys schedules down. They each decided to take a kiddo to focus on. I thought that would be less confusing with Trey and Noah's feeding schedules. My dad decided to take on Trey's medications and tube feedings because he does better with a strict routine. My mom took on unpredictable Noah. They did a wonderful job while we were away. Which I knew they would. I only called a few times to check in :)

I never realized how important it was to get time away from the boys and really spend some quality time with my husband. We had an amazing time and I was treated like a total princess.

Curtis got us a convertible to cruise around in.

We stayed a block away from the strip at the Mariott Grand Chateau. It was nice because it didn't have a casino so we could get away from all the busyness of Vegas.

 

We had an amazing room.

We did a lot of sight seeing, eating way too much wonderful food and just enjoying each others company without any interruptions.

 

We went to see the Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat at the Mirage Hotel.

 

 

One night we went to a really nice dinner at the Center Cut Steakhouse followed by seeing the George Wallace Comedy Show at the Flamingo Hotel.

 

 

We had an amazing time together. I seriously was not ready to head home. We could have totally used a couple more days away. I am sad that Curtis and I waited this long to get away but we have had a lot on our plate these last couple of years. But now I realize the importance for Curtis and I to take time out for ourselves so we can be better parents to the boys. Curtis and I will often look at each other on hard nights with our little rascals and say remember when we walking the strip....

 

I hope time away is something we can make possible every year.

 

 

Trying to be cool....

 

 

Halloween

Well the next series of posts are going to be SUPER old. A blast from the past. I have been meaning to post them forever but with Curtis's season underway, a trip up to Tacoma for Trey's follow up appointments, and Noah now mobile, my alone time has been very limited these days.

We all enjoyed Halloween this year. Trey was super excited to dress up this year and go trick or treating. We did pumpkin carving ealier in the week. Noah fell asleep before we started but I know he would have enjoyed making a huge mess. Big brother Trey was not at all interested in getting his hands messy this year.

Nothing too special but enough for our little guy.

I had some cute little Halloween goodies set up for the boys when they woke up. I felt bad because I knew Trey wouldn't be able to try and eat majority of the candy because of all his allergies. So I went a little overboard with gifts.

 

New plate hoping to encourage more eating.
 

OK enough pictures already Mom...

I decided to put the boys in their costumes earlier on in day to get the endless amount of pictures I love to take. I knew meltdowns were a huge possibility after trick or treating.

Here are a few favorites...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lily the triceratops

Impossible to get all 3 to sit still.

After dinner we met up with our neighbors up the street to walk around together.

Noah excited for his first time trick or treating.

Trey and Noah with their buddy Milo. What a great costume!

Only in Pullman...

It was fun day with our little dinosaur and monkey!!!