Kellen is so funny. His latest is the hip thrust. When gets really excited our wants your attention, he digs his little heels into the ground and thrusts his hips up to the ceiling with all his baby might! It is hilarious. Then he starts to laugh so hard. I love the picture below, his squished up face is so darn cute.
Connor has loved riding his new bike he got for his birthday. With a little cooperation from the weather, we have been able to get out and ride a bit. A few days after his birthday both he and Kellen had their well baby checks and Connor scored a new helmet from the safety center thanks to Pompa!
After riding for a bit, Connor spotted his old trusty push toy in the garage and had to take it out for "old times sake".
My sweet friend Holly dropped off some fingerpaits to little man the other day. During the witching hour right before dinner Connor was being especially clingy and teary and angry all at once. Then I remebered the fingerpaints! Perfect solution to keep him occupied while I made dinner! However, while engrossed in chopping, I didn't realize until it was too late how creative my little artist was getting...
Since Kellen is now in the nursery full time (sob sob) I was cleaning out Don's and my bedroom of baby stuff, you know, trying to make our room our sanctuary once more. Anyway, underneath the co-sleeper I found the little hat that Kellen wore in the hospital. For a laugh I put it on Connor's head, not expecting it to fit his huge watermelon head, but low and behold! He thought he was so funny running around the house like that!
Silly goofy boy, I love your spirit!
Meet Parker! This is my adorable dogphew. My brother Mike and his better half Erika just got became the proud parents of a mini pincher! So cute. They brought him over to our house for so he could meet his cousin Murphy! It was hilarious. Parker is fearless against the boxer. Even though Murphy would strike him down with one paw, Parker would bounce right back up and get back in Murphy's face. Loved watching his little attitude.
I love how Kellen's chubby little baby legs are laying on Parker's leash, keeping him grounded.
Murphy meets his match! Match stick that is!
Today I had some friends over for coffee and cupcakes! I had some leftover cupcake mix from the birthday party so some Sherwood gals and their tots came over to indulge! While I was cleaning up in the kitchen a certain little sweet tooth thief found his way onto the table and helped himself to another cupcake........
Little Aubree or AHHHH Beeee as Connor calls her.
Hey Kellen, it's for you!
Today we had a family birthday party for both Connor and Rachel to celebrate their close birthdays. We had a great time enjoying pizza, beer, wine and Elmo cupcakes of course!
Elmo cupcakes that did not really resemble Elmo....
Present madness!
Happy birthday to my darling little boy. I can't believe that two years ago we welcomed you into this world! Our little angel! What a gift to us you are! Each day brings something new! We love how you smile and laugh! We love how you throw your little arms in the air and say "where did it go" everytime you can't find something. We love how you run to the window to see the garbage trucks and school buses go by in the morning, and how you love to watch your elmo videos. When we put one on you can't contain yourself. You have to circle the living room at least twice screaming "ELMO" before you settle in to watch it! You have grown so much. You sleep in a toddler bed now, in a new room so Kellen can have your nursery. You love to have your binky and blanket at bedtime - two things you have let us know that you can not live without! When you see a food you like you get all excited and say "MMMMMMMMMM" at the top of your lungs! Yes, you know what you like! We love how you love Murphy so much - your best friend. And while you are still intrigued with your baby brother, you are usually so gentle with him and you love to give him kisses on his head and hold him in your lap! Your daddy and I are so excited to see you grow and change. You bring us so much joy!
I had to work a little on your birthday which made me sad but Stacy and Simon came to play and brought you a grand present - an easle! YOU LOVE IT. And so do I. Later that night both Nonnie and Pompa and Maimo came for dinner and Maimo brought you icecream cake!!!!! What a day!!!!!!
Opening "tickle me Elmo" hands from Nonnie and Pompa!
Daddy giving Connor his inaugural ride on his new trike!
Riding the trike with Elmo slippers is hard!
Kellen and Pompa. Oh how I love this picture!
Icecream Cake!
Simon showing Connor how to use his new birthday present!
