Gymnastics

 Ready to go practice straddles, balance beam, trampoline, and even rock wall!

This fall I enrolled C in gymnastics. His school only meets on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday every week so this was a fun activity for C to look forward to on Tuesdays. He benefited by getting exercise, being with other kids, and getting practice concentrating and following directions. Last week gymnastics came to an end so I am posting some old photos taken early this year that I never got around to posting. We will miss our time at the gym, but think some nice groundwork was laid for C's future in other sports.

on the road again

Little E take naps in the car much more frequently than C ever did. I guess the second kid just has to roll with the punches right? I drive C to and from preschool, gymnastics, and library events and so E catches some of his naps just like this.

Mother's Day

 C's bouquet includes clean the dishes, give a great big hug, give a great big kiss, and clean my room. I haven't cashed in the dishes one yet. :)

C's preschool held a Mother's Day Tea to honor all the Moms. It was a sweet little time with my sweet little boy!  The kids gave us gifts they made, sang us songs, and shared a snack of iced tea, pretzels, and brownies. So thankful to be C's Mom and have the privilege of watching him grow into a young man.

Down to two wheels

Last fall C decided he wanted to learn to ride without his training wheels so we gave it a try, but it didn't go over well at all. He only tried a couple of times and was hugely discouraged so we packed the bike away for the winter and just pulled it out last week. After a winter of riding his razor scooter around, he learned a lot about balance and was able to master the bike right away without any falls. We found this 16" bike on craigslist over the weekend so he is now cruising around with all the neighborhood kids enjoying his new found freedom!

Stats on the little guy and the big guy

E had his 8 week checkup at the Dr. last week where he weighed in at 11 lbs 8 oz and is now 23 in. Perfectly average and above average cute. C had his visit with the Dr. this week for his....gasp....Kindergarten physical.  He weighed in at 44 lbs and is 46 in. Seems like yesterday he was E's size. I'm soaking in every moment and loving my sweet boys...AND their super sweet Daddy. 

hanging out

I brought little E outside one cool afternoon and tried out the front pack for the first time with him. It was an instant hit. He was asleep before I finished racking. Oh and by the way, he's a Sioux fan already!

Army vs Vader

sometimes C gives his LEGOs a break

All the way from Big Sky..

Papa Don doing a little multitasking.

E has officially met all of his Grandparents now, all of which live entirely too far away! It was a fun week spending time together and as much as they enjoyed our beautiful NY spring weather, they had to head back to their little mountaintop of snow!

Boys Rule

Yesterday I packed away the first set of clothes that E has outgrown and pulled out some new bigger cute things. Back in October I announced that we'd be having a boy by posting this cute little shirt. I thought you might want to see it on E. Love his little grin. :) 

first smiles

Last week E started giving us his first smiles. Since then they've been occurring more frequently and we don't have to work as hard to pull them out of little E. We love him to pieces!

Kisses, kisses, and more kisses

C can't get enough time in during the day kissing the top of little E's head. 

Maybe that is why he lost most of his hair up there!

Happy Easter!

C was very proud to wear a tie for the first time ever! Thanks for the hand me down Cousin Dylan. C and his Daddy made these eggs together to place on this very special new plate we received from our friend Bailey. We are so thankful for the real reason for Easter beyond the bunny and eggs...Jesus is Risen!

John 11:25-26

Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he may die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?"

bunny business

C got to attend a fun little class at the library about bunnies. These little bunnies were 5 weeks old and he was thrilled to watch them and even hold one! He made the comment that the baby bunny was even cuter than his little brother. They were definitely cute!

super Dad

I just love seeing these two together

Mama Sue

who's napping?

the mama sue hold

D's Mom came to visit and help out for a week. It was so great to have her help and watch her love on the boys. We all got very spoiled while she was here and it was so hard to see her go home to CA.

good morning

A sweet morning get together for the brothers with an uninvited guest...the hiccups!

Finding the thumb

heading home

This "newborn" outfit didn't exactly fit our newborn! D got E dressed and we couldn't help but laugh. I almost busted my stitches looking at these enormous pants on E.

Little E was ready to face the big world after 3 1/2 days at the hospital. We had a great experience at Stony Brook University Medical Center and were so thankful for the kind nurses that took care of us. I must say I enjoyed not seeing them every three hours to check my vitals once we we were home though!