On the Wagon Again....

I think the title says it all.  I promise to start blogging more and also posting more pictures of our family and our new home.  We are settling in pretty nicely, but I am hoping to unpack more boxes this weekend.  We need to get organized so everyone can come and see us.  

We have had some downfalls.  Kade has RSV and is on breathing treatments, but the good news is he is getting better.  We were at the doctors today and he was very happy about his breathing is almost normal.  Kai has a little cold, but is doing good...crazy as always.  He loves running around all our new space.  

I can't get over this nice weather.  The boys and I hope to make good use out the trail and park tomorrow.  I also can't wait to get them out in the fenced in backyard.  Koda and Paul are loving the nice weather.  They have been running, so that is good for the both of them.

I hope to get pictures of the house this weekend.  I posted some pictures of the boys and one picture of a section of the living room.

More soon...Much Love! Erica

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In Limbo

I apologize to you all about not updating my blog in such a long time.  I couldn't find our camera charger, so I couldn't download pictures.  But bear with me it might be another day or 2 to get pics of the new house and the boys up.

We have been living in limbo for awhile now.  We have finally moved in to our new home and we are so excited.  

We would like to thank all the people who helped carry, clean and organize or just help with the boys.  I am so very thankful for everyone who has stopped by to take a look at the new house.

So far we are settling in, but the boys are a little confused.  The one I was really worried about was Koda, but she is settled in nicely.  I can't wait for warm weather.  We are going stir crazy.  Well, I will get this up and promise to post pics soon.

Much love!

EK

Boxes and More Boxes

There isn't anything new to report from the Kuempels in CF.  We are packing up box after box and the boys love to play in the empty boxes.  It is so funny to watch.  All those expensive toys that we buy and they just want to play in an empty box.  

Our closing date for the house is set for the end of this month, so let's hope it all goes smoothly and we will have a new home.  We are so very excited to get a bigger space the boys can run all they want.  Now I wish it were spring.  We will put the bike path and the park to some good use.

On a rather sad note...we lost a family friend this morning.  Hanna Lee passed away from her long battle with cancer.  Our thoughts and prayer go out to the Lee family and Hanna's family. She will be missed.

I hope everyone is keeping warm.  More soon.....EK

more pictures of the boys: http://picasaweb.google.com/ekuempel/MovingBoxes#

Long Time...A Good Reason

I am sorry that is has been awhile and I know you all want to see how much the boys have grown.  We have had craziness in our lives lately.....all good though.  1st of all very exciting Kai is almost potty trained.  He is doing really well and we are excited and even better our daycare is so happy.  The boys are doing great.....they seem to play and want to be together more.  There a some pictures of them in bed or watching movies together.  Kai is always helping Kade get undressed or getting his coat off.  Always concerned if he is crying.  So fun to watch them interact.  The other crazy good news is we have bought a new house and sold our house.  We are waiting for all the loans to go through, but it looks promising.  Now we get to move in the middle of winter.  What fun!  So, I will be trying to pack as much as I can while I am not working or when kids are in daycare.  We are so happy.  We will be getting a much bigger house then what we have now....which is a huge blessing since we are on top of each other.  Well, that is about I got. 

When I uploaded the pictures I noticed the color of the bath water and that is tub color tablets.....so don't be grossed out and Kade is blowing bubbles in the pictures.

 Please check out more pictures of the kids: 

http://picasaweb.google.com/ekuempel/Bath2009?authkey=YDy6-rv7JGQ#

Good God Underwear

So, this title had to have gotten your interest :)  Yep I think I have posted a similar situation, but I think all parents will understand this.  We are really trying to get Kai potty trained, but man he is so stubborn (and no! I have no clue who he gets this from).  We have had good days and really bad days, but we are sticking to this.  I was out today getting groceries and I got Kai some new underwear.  And this isn't just any underwear it has all of his favorite characters on them.  He is so excited he is carrying all the pairs around the house.  He is putting them in his favorite dump truck and wheeling them around.  It is way too funny.  Oh and he has been wearing some as hats (I have posted a picture of this).  Man, he loves them so much he doesn't want to wear them.  He is still wearing the good ol thomas the train underwear.  

Kai and Kade are playing so good together.  They are partners in crime, but they are so fun to watch.  Sometimes they love each other and sometimes they want to kill each other, but it is so fun to sit back and watch them.  There are a couple of pictures of Kai and Kade kissing and hugging and then Kades favorite is bouncing on Kai.  What a kill.  Ok I met my quota on posts for the weekend.  Enjoy the pictures of the boys and we will talk to you soon :)  EK

check out more photos of the boys  http://picasaweb.google.com/ekuempel/KaiUnderwear2008#

Quiet House

Today is Saturday around 2:30.  All my boys are asleep and my dear dog Koda is also zonked out. Last night we had PK's Christmas party for his work.  It was so great to hang out with his coworkers and their spouses or significant others.  We had dinner and then to a local club for comedy night.  What a lot of fun.  My mom was kind of enough to take both kids and our dog.  When we got home it was so odd not to have anyone there.  Now....I am enjoying the quiet of the house.  I am getting into a better habit of cooking better and also cooking on Saturday or Sunday for the full week of dinners or leftover lunches.  This is to help save money and to eat better.  You never know my next project might be a cookbook...don't hold your breath....and where am I going to find the time?

Well, I hear my little on stirring, so I need to move people around so the other 2 can keep sleeping. Much love and you will hear from me I hope soon :)  EK  

Thank Goodness!

Thank Goodness we made it through the holidays.  It is so nice to have them here, but very nice when they are done and life can get back on track.  We have all kinds of crazy weather, but that is what you get for living in Iowa.  I hope everyone made it through the New Year without any problems.  Nothing exciting really going on here.  Andrea and Bryce made it for New Years.  We were so excited to see them and actually meet Bryce again.  It has been awhile since we have seen them.  We loved to see the interaction between all the boys.  And it was touch and go there awhile....Kai didn't really like Wrigley (Andrea's boxer), but in the end there were many licks to be had :)

Massage business has been very busy and PK is getting back into the swing of things since he took some time off through the holidays.  The boys started back in their normal daycare and we are so very to have Deb back.  But she deserved and needed a long vacation.  I hope everyone is well and I will keep you posted when I can.  Much love! EK

Here are some pictures of all the boys.  The one picture of Kai and his wireless laptop.  We will be learning a lot soon :)  For more pictures go to:

http://picasaweb.google.com/ekuempel/NewYearsEve2008#