Mos Def Maxers

So the results are in....Max has hearing loss. We have suspected and been looking into it for about a year. The ENT finally got serious and ordered a BAER test. This is where they put him under while the Audiologist runs a number of tests without noise. This was necessary because he failed traditional ear tests, but it was unclear if it was because he was stubborn/uninterested or he had hearing loss. For this test, they emit sound into the ear and watch how the brain reacts.

You can see from the results above that with 2 ears without background noise Max can hear at a 35 decible level at best (O with an X in the middle). With one ear his hearing is a 60 at worst (individual O's and X's). So if you talk to him in a normal voice, he may not pick it up unless he's looking at you and there is little background noise. This qualifies as a mild to moderate hearing defficiency and will require hearing aids in both ears. This should help with the language/speach delays that he is experiencing. He's been in speach therapy for a year, but results will hopefully improve dramatically with hearing aids.


Since they had to put him under he came home in a drunken stupor. It was pretty funny as he was laughing at everything and couldn't walk more than a few feet.


What's better when you're a drunk 4 year old than a milk shake.

State Fair + Food = CRAZY DELICIOUS!!

Maxers could give Kobaiashi a run for his money. His mouth has 2 modes, stuffed or empty.


Corn Fritters are Jamie's favorite.


Milk, Milk, Lemonade. At the fair fudge is made.


Jackson has more fake teeth made out of fries than real teeth.

We took Nate and Darcy to taste a little bit of Minnesota Flavor at the State Fair. The gluttony was non-stop. Cookies, Milk, Corn Fritters, Fried Cheese Curds, Fries, Brautwurst mit Kraut, Pronto Pups, Kabobs, Burgers and Lemonade. Corn Fritters, Cookies and Curds were the best. Burgers and Kabobs the worst. We like the State Fair, but our digestive system and patience can only handle it once a year!

Way to Go Jack!!!

When summer rolled around we decided to set some goals for Jackson so he wouldn't turn into a couch potato! Jack decided he wanted to learn to swim, ride a two wheel bike, and read 100 books. We told him when he reached his goal, we would buy Lego Indiana Jones. He's been biking and swimming for a while, so he's just been working on the books. Today he decided to crank out eight books so he could get the video game!!! I'm so proud of you Jack. :0)

This post has nothing to do with that old man with grey hair who is still trying to be a quarterback

Apparently I'm not blogger savvy, because I can not figure out how to put these pics in any kind order! I'm just feeling good to get in a post these days, so here you go. Whala....pics of the new homestead. Above is my bathroom. I'm so happy to have some extra room!

This is right when you walk down to the basement. Its about double this size, I just couldn't fit it in the picture. I'm pretty sure it is the one and only time I will consider it clean, so I'm glad it is documented!!


Here is John's absolute favorite part of the house. (it was actually what sealed the deal) It's the theatre room. You have to see and hear it in person to understand its full wonder and glory!!



Pretty self expanitory but I guess I'm in the mood to elaborate. Yes you guessed it, it's the front of the house. The landscaping is going in next week hopefully. And in case you were wondering, no that is not my van, it's John's.



This is the entry way. I love how it is vaulted and open to the back of the house. Super rad some might say.

Next we will move onto the living room adjacent to our kitchen. This pic just doesn't do it justice. It is vaulted pretty much into outer space.



MMMM. My pretty kitchen. Jackson asked me the other day why I spend so much time in there. He didn't get it when I told him because I think it is so pretty.


Here's the masterbedroom. Yep, we are still unpacking!!

The boys are asleep, so I'll have to post pics of their rooms another day. Or better yet, come over and see for yourself! Anyone up for Thanksgiving at my house??

So Long Grandma.....it's been fun!

I've been thinking lately that if I didn't publicly stand up and say thank you to Grandma, then I would be ungrateful. Grandma was generous enough to let us camp out at her house for most of the summer and everything has been awesome. Humor me for a moment while I reflect on a few of my favorite things at Grandmas... Shiny silver bathroom wallpaper, 12 different colors of carpet, helpful "instructions" taped all over the walls, a broken air conditioner, the stocked liquor cabinet, and last but certainly not least, the MAUVE bathroom!! I'm going to miss living here, but am looking forward to moving tommorow. :0)