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We went on a huge shopping spree in Omaha. We found a house on day 2. We are very excited and close on July 16th. Now we have to get in contact with the moving companies through Children's and get it all organized. We are very excited about our house. We are in a very nice neighborhood and the park is right down the street, but we already have a play structure in our backyard. Not to mention that we have a community soccer field in our back back yard. It will be heaven for Rob in teaching Mason soccer. We have 4000+ square feet finished including the basement. Our house here in Milwaukee is only 1400 square feet. We might need a map of our new house along with gps tracking so we can find everyone. We have a wonderful office off the kitchen with built in desks and bookshelves. Our kitchen flows into the living room with a nice fireplace. We have 4 bedrooms upstairs and 3 baths. Let me just say I could live in my bathroom and if we have another kid I could put a crib in our closet and not be cramped. The basement is open and big with 1 bedroom and bathroom along with tons of storage. Our 5 year plan is to get a bar built in the basement and change the counter tops in the kitchen. We are blessed and I can't wait to move in. A nice bonus is our neighbors have a pool. I didn't take as many pictures as I thought because our realtor had it listed on his website. The link will work until we close if you want to see more pictures.

http://markrenner.com/DispListing.asp?ListingID=116674&AdminID=444&PropertyType=A&BuyerID=

Help in Omaha

For our house hunting shopping spree we had reinforcements coming in to help with the kids. Grandma Ellen and Uncle Tom are on first shift and Nana is bringing up the rear with the weekend shift. Everyone was a huge help and we appreciated them giving us their time. It was a success and we were able to find a house.

Rob and I would make bets on who we would find holding Ellery and we usually picked Grandma Ellen, but it was Tom. He made Grandma Ellen share. He did go out on an adventure with Mason to the bookstore. Tom also brought Ellery to us while we were out house hunting so I could feed her. It was a cute sight watching him walk up to the building with a diaper bag, and car seat with Ellery inside. We greatly appreciated his help and little did he know we were going to drag him around and look at the houses and make him give us his valued opinion.

Travels Back to Omaha

We are traveling back to Omaha for a big shopping spree. We are going house hunting. Our house is still on the market in Milwaukee, but we hope that will change soon. Our flights are non-stop this time so that will make our travels much easier. Mason enjoyed the colors and the chocolate chip cookies provided my Midwest Express. Most kids fall asleep on the plane, but not ours. Neither one of them slept on the flights, they didn't want to miss any action. Ellery was a champ and smiled and cooed her way through the flight. Mason didn't seem scared this time when we took off and didn't say all done over and over until the last flight home. He was getting restless and kept saying all done as if it would make the flight done and he could get up out of his seat and off the plane.

He did accomplish a milestone while on the plane. He can say all of his other basic colors, but won't say yellow. He can pick it out for you, but is never correct in telling you the color until our plane ride. We were playing with colors and he said yellow for us. More like yallow, but he still said it.

Official Announcement

I am going to give the official announcement. We are moving to Omaha, NE. Yippeeeee, we are going to be closer to family and friends. It will be a 5-6 hour drive from all grandparents and Rob's brother Tom is only 2.5 hours away.

Rob has accepted a position at the children's hospital in Omaha in the PICU. I guess I should learn the name of the hospital. He starts his new job August 1st. We are all very proud of him and his accomplishment of completing his fellowship training. He has 14+ years of higher education and that takes perseverance and dedication. He knew what he wanted and he went after it and met his goal. I am a proud wife. He has tolertated me well through his sleepless nights and long hours. I can't thank him enough for all the extras he did for me and gave me when he had already given so much at work. I know I wasn't always understanding and supporting at times I needed to be, but tried my best. I am thrilled and excited for Rob and can't wait to see what the next chapter on our train ride will bring us.

Papaw Brooks and Grandma Debbie Meet Ellery

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While we were in Omaha Papaw Brooks and Grandma Debbie came up to visit. It was their first time meeting Ellery. They spoiled the kids and had a good time playing with them. Mason was a bit unsure of Papaw's prosthetic legs, but he warmed up after a bit. He enjoyed playing with Papaw, but what he really enjoyed was pulling his ear and watching his teeth fall out.
Mason wasn't sure what to think of it and pulled on his own ear after pulling Papaw's.

They also gave Mason a coffee mug shaped cup with his name on it. He of course wanted to drink out of it like an adult so we would fill it with a little water. He did ok with it most of the time but occasionally coughed and gagged on it while spilling it on himself and the floor. They were spoiled with much more, but most of all LOVE. It warms my heart watching everyone interact and love on my kids.

Grandma Ellen helps out in Omaha

Grandma Ellen came up and visited us while we were in Omaha as well. We had lots of visitors and it was great seeing everyone. Grandma helped out and hung with me and the kids while Rob was out interviewing. We did hit the zoo one morning for 2.5 hours and it was amazing. We only went into the aquarium and jungle, but it was a very nice zoo. We did get mesmerized with the penguins for a good 20 minutes but Mason enjoyed racing around and looking at the aquatic life along with the monkeys in the jungle.
Grandma Ellen was also a huge help while I went on my tour of Omaha with a realtor. She stayed back at the hotel with Mason and Ellery. Mason was down for his nap and Grandma Ellen REALLY enjoys snuggling with Ellery so she napped as well. I don't think she would ever put her down if it was up to her. It was nice having the extra pair of hands to help out. She did go for a walk with Mason at the hotel and he came back with gifts. Grandma Ellen taught him to pick dandelions and give them to me. It was the sweetest thing.

Uncle Tom Visits us in Omaha

Tom, Laurie, and Marina came down from Sioux Falls to visit us while Rob interviews in Omaha. Sioux Falls is only 2.5 hours away, so if Rob gets a job we will be closer to all sorts of family. They of course came bearing all sorts of gifts. Ellery got the cutest outfit to wear this fall. Mason came out like a bandit with multiple gifts. Just to name a few: He got a cute puppy dog pirate button up shirt. It would make Ed smile since he talks to Mason in a pirate voice every time he sees him. He also got a shirt that you can color with markers and then wash and color again. Mason liked coloring the shirt and ended up coloring himself a bit. Let me just say I don't think the marker is going to come out of the shirt that easily. Mason marked up his face and it was on his face a few days later, even after a shower. A bit fat happy thank you to Laurie for that gift. It was fun watching Mason interact with everyone. He had a joyful time at bedtime and giving everyone hugs and kisses goodnight. Ellery was passed around like a sack of potatoes and did great like always.

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