Happy Birthday Grandpa Prebula

Long Overdue Update!

We have had quite the eventful month in the Prebula household. We were supposed to go on a trip to Maryland on April 1st, but Nicholas had other plans! His ear tubes fell out in March, and he got an ear infection in each ear right before we were scheduled to leave. His doctor suggested that we reschedule the trip because Nick's ears would bug him on the plane. We waited as long as we could...hoping he’d feel better, but had to reschedule.

I had to take Nicholas to the Allergist this month. I was pretty nervous about the appointment because it was scheduled for 2 hours and I was under the impression that they poked him with needles all over his back. I wasn’t too sure how he was going to handle it. But, we needed to get him in. We knew that he was allergic to peanuts because of the reactions he has had from even touching them. I just wanted to see how bad it is. Nicholas has also had weird reactions to cinnamon. Once we got there, they informed me that they only scratch the skin for kids his age. They scratched me with the stick and it wasn’t too bad, but I had no idea what Nick would think. He was doing great playing in the room and watching a movie. He was great when the doctor checked him out on the table. Then, I had to take his shirt off…he freaked out! He threw himself on the floor and was screaming at the top of his lungs. I thought, “Oh great, this is going to be fun!” I eventually got his shirt off and was holding him on the table. I prepared myself for the worst and held his arms to his side. He started to calm down, and then they did the first scratch. Now, I bet all of you are thinking, “Yeah, we know, he cried.” Nope, Nicholas broke out in to hysterical laughter! He was laughing for the entire scratch test. When they were done, he asked for “More!” The doctor said she has never gotten that reaction from any patient, let alone a 2 year old. They tested him for peanuts, cinnamon, and all other tree nuts. They only did 1/10 the strength of peanuts in the scratch test since he has had bad reactions to them already. As we suspected, Nicholas is severely allergic to peanuts and is allergic to most tree nuts. Cinnamon turned up negative, so that is one less. Now I get to carry 2 Epi-Pens (plus his inhaler…I will have to write about that later) with me at all times. Poor little guy, he just can't catch a break :(

Bet you thought there could be no more medical issues with the boy for the month. Wrong! I took Nicholas to the doctor on Monday and he has an ear infection in each ear again and bronchitis! Luckily, we already had an appointment with Nick’s ENT for today. I was hoping that he would say that he would just put tubes back in his ears without waiting for him to get more ear infections. Luckily, that is exactly what he said! Nicholas is going to get another set of tubes put in and his adenoids removed. Of course, we were schedule to go to Maryland next week, so I asked the doctor what he thought of us going. He said that Nicholas cannot fly until he gets his new tubes put in. So, we had to cancel again. One of these days, we’ll make it back!

Hope you like the pictures and videos!!

Nicholas's Scratch Test

Scratch Test after a few more minutes

Yummy....Smarties!

Nick's Handstand

Nicholas walking the plank at MyGym

Handstand

Balance Beam

Easter 2008

Here are some pictures from Easter this year. The Easter Bunny was very good to Nicholas. Nicholas liked his T-ball set the best. He couldn't wait to take it outside and play. He is pretty good at hitting the ball already. He also loves all of his new puzzles. And, of course, he liked the candy too. We still talk about the Easter Bunny and how we can't wait to see him again next year :0)

Easter Egg Hunt

Here are some pictures of Nicholas at an Easter Egg Hunt this year. He had such a fun time running around and picking up the eggs. He really liked the candy that was inside them :0) As you can tell from the last picture, he did not like the Easter Bunny & Lamb too much. He did love the bunny at the mall this year though :0)

This is why...

it takes me so long to get new videos up for you all. Here are some "out takes" from one of our video sessions! We usually do anywhere from 10-20 takes to get one good video clip! I will try to get some new ones soon. Enjoy :0)

"Cheese!"

"The Blank Stare"

"Valley Nicholas"

"Good Try"

Nicholas Driving My Jeep

Here is Nicholas driving my Jeep this morning :0)

Nick's New Game

Nicholas made his own game up at MyGym today :0)

Presents from "Gampa & Gwetch"

Nicholas was excited to get a box from "Gampa & Gwetch" today. He got a new pair of shoes & a Lightning McQueen rug! Nicholas is now obsessed with wathing the movie "Cars" so he was very excited to see his new rug :0) It is funny that Jackson knows he always gets a toy when Nick gets things. He stuck his nose right in the box and pulled out his new tennis ball toy. Both the boys are very happy with their presents. Thank you!!

Nicholas looking pretty innocent on his new rug.

What is this boy up to!?

Now he is giggling...I know what is about to happen!

Poor Jackson has no idea what is coming!

He sure does put up with A LOT!!!

"I like new shoes!!"

Nick & Eli's Night at Discovery Gateway

Nick loves the water area!

Nicholas & Eli Playing the Count's Organ

Nick & Eli on the Sesame Street Steps

Nicholas at the Ball Chute

The Boys at the Wind Tunnel

The Boys Riding a Truck at Dinner

Valentine's Day

Here are some pictures of Nicholas giving Ara a rose for Valentine's Day :0) It was too cute!

Our Busy Boy

Getting ready to do the Zipline at MyGym

Ready, Set....

GOOOOOOOO!

MORE, MORE!!!!

My Boys (at the dog park)

Future rockclimber!?

Future musician!?

Nicholas on the zipline with Miss Brittney. Notice how serious he gets at the end when he notices his ride is over!!

Nicholas Shows Off Some Great Dance Moves!

Here is Nicholas showing off some of his awesome dance moves this morning :0) Enjoy!!!

Hello to the Harris Family!

For some reason the 2nd video is black to start, but click it...it works :0)

Happy Birthday Aunt Cookie!

Hi Aunt Cookie & Uncle Dave!

Hi Cousins Morgan & Jonathan :0)

Nicholas lost focus before I could get him to say "hi" to Cousin Holly...we will work on that soon :0)

Nicholas Having Fun!

Video for Chibby, Pop, & Jed

Pictures of the Boy

Leaving MyGym Camp

Playing Pee-a-Boo in his new toy bucket

"Peek-a-Boo, I see you!!"

Nick & Ara in the snow

She already knows how to take such good care of him :0)

Smiling for the camera at lunch

First Day of Camp Videos

Nicholas dancing during camp (he's in the red shirt). I didn't know how small it would look on here!!

Nicholas playing a game at camp. He did what he was supposed to do. He is getting so good at following directions :0)

Jackson's Update!!

As I read our update last night after I posted it, I realized that I left Jackson's update out. So, here it is:

Jackson is doing great. He loves having us home with him. He gets a lot of attention from Nicholas. Nick will do anything to try to get Jackson to chase him! Jackson is starting to play with Nick a bit more. We are working on getting Nicholas to stop yelling at Jackson when he wants to throw his toy to him. We tell him to ask Jackson to "Drop it." It works for a little bit until Nick gets frustrated. Nicholas loves to give Jackson treats. He will tell me of he wants to give Jax a cat or mailman shaped treat. Then, he tells Jackson to sit and gives him his treat. Nick also loves to hug and climb on Jackson. Jax is very good about letting Nick climb on him. He never gets snappy; he just gets up if it bothers him. Jackson loves to go for rides in the car with us. I take him with us if we are going to the drive-thru bank or fast food place. Jackson also loves to play in the snow. He runs around like crazy when we are outside. I am sure he is looking forward to the Spring when we can take him on long walks and play in the backyard for hours! We sure lucked out with Jackson, he is the best dog :0)