This and That

Riley ran a fever last week.  It seems his two year molars are giving him fits right now as well. 

Riley's collection in his pockets from Saturday...all found in the washing machine Sunday.  Like Aunt Katy said, the only thing missing is a Polly Pocket.

Sunday's collection included a cell phone, skate board, a clamp and sponge bob.  He carried his collection to Grammy and Grampy's and he really wanted to pick up some rocks on the way, but didn't have pockets so they were sadly left behind.

Brody can't wait to go see Mickey and Minnie again...we wear our hats often and talk about all the rides we are going to ride!

Brody discovered "frog petals" (mushrooms) in Grammy's yard. 

Tonight is Riley's first night in a twin bed right by Brody.  In the monitor, I listened to Brody try to comfort Ri when he was upset because I left the room.  They then discussed what they are going to be for Halloween.  Two trips to the bathroom later and Kurt cuddling with Ri for a bit, they were asleep. 

Week Two of Pre-School:

Brody still is eager to go.  He is ready to leave by 7:15, even though he can't go until 8:00.  Today he got to take the snack.  He had to try on his backpack twice to make sure it wasn't too heavy for him to carry.  Not only did he get to take the snack, but he got to hand it out plus the straws for their milk.  Last week, he discovered chocolate milk at school and quickly decided he didn't care for it. 

Throw in harvest and that about sums our last week or so.

The BEST day ever!

They have only been waiting since the first planter started rolling this spring to help with harvest. They have to be starving but neither is ready to go home just yet.

First Day...

Today is the day Brody has looked forward to since he turned three...the first day of Pre-School. 

I was by far more nervous than him.  He was up early, didn't fight me to get dressed and at 7:15 he had his back pack on and was ready to go.  I had to find little things for him to do until 8:00 when I could drop him off.  I wish I would have had something to handy to record the little conversation he had with Riley...he told Ri he was going to school today and then there were little whispers.  Riley told him no, No, NO and Brody told him he had to go to school.  I think cried the most tears about Brody's first day.

 

He greeted Mrs. Jack, his teacher, had a little conversation with her, and then they started to unpack his bag.  He had time for a quick hug for his mama and off he went to play with Zaida, a sweet little girl from daycare.  I'm glad he was so content to go conquer the world of Pre-School on his own.  I'm definitely anxious to hear all about it in a couple hours!

Katy is THIRTY

Go-Carts

 i really thought brody would be scared and kurt wouldn't get to pull out on the track.  i was WRONG.  he loved racing and wants to go back with grampy!

 gabrielle had a blast too!  prior to getting there, she kept calling it golf-carting.  i didn't ask her after the ride, but i am guessing she would prefer to go-cart over golf-cart anyday!

someone wasn't 36 inches tall and had to hang out with mom. 

he eventually go to ride a mini train and carousel and all was right in his world again. 

The bathtub

They would have taken three baths a day...wish they were so willing at home!

The beach.

Gulf Shores 2012

 Two Year Old Riley

One Year Old Riley

Birthday Recap

After spending Riley's birthday at the zoo, we capped off the day with dinner, gifts and cake.  Eli, Brody and Riley helped add the finishing touches to the cake, complete with little finger marks where they sampled the icing! 

While cleaning up the other two, Riley worked quickly to get the lid off the sprinkles, dip it in icing and then proceeded to feast. 

Brody went shopping for Riley's gift, I only assisted by chauffeuring and carrying the $$.  He picked out a ginormous container of cheese puffs, new markers, a monster truck, a police car and some dinosaurs.  The container of cheese puffs being the most expensive item purchased that day!  It was fun to watch Brody put serious thought into what Riley needed for his birthday.

And finally the candles were blown out and the cake devoured! 

We ended the day with some group pictures (picture of all six below) and head banging to Queen (video below).  I think the only thing missing was Aunt Michelle and Uncle Justin. 

In the end, it was a pretty big day for a two year old, but I do believe he enjoyed every minute of it! 

the art of headbanging...

cousins - july 2012

riley's birthday morning!

Turning Two at the Zoo!

TWO

Riley William is TWO today! He started off a tiny little dude, and has turned into a curly topped, chunky toddler. Happy Birthday, Ri!

(couple days old)

(7 months old)

(last week)

popsicles

Cool Dudes!

Crewe

Will turns ONE!

hotel bath

these boys thought a FULL bath tub was the best thing in the world.  brody also thought sleeping on the pull out couch in our hotel room was pretty awesome.  the mirrored closet doors fooled both of them though...brody and his nose & riley and his forehead met up with that tricky mirror that made the room look bigger. 

Harper's Baptism

VBS 2012

Last week was deemed FUN week around here.  Cohen stayed the whole week to attend Bible School at Trinity with Brody.  Emily and Paige came to watch the boys one day, Grammy and I took them swimming another day, plus there were special treats for after Bible School too.  
Neither of the boys were that thrilled with the idea of being left at Bible School the first evening, but no tears were shed and when Michelle and I picked them up that evening, they were full of stories.  Night two was the roughest on Cohen because his mama wasn't there to take him or pick him up and the third night was Brody's rough night with a few tears shed.  Each evening on our ride home they would tell me about their evening and what they learned and made for a craft.  They were both always super excited to go back to VBS the next evening...until it was time for me to leave.   

Thursday night was the final evening of VBS, complete with a small program for everyone to attend.  Unfortunately, Riley's toe and the tricyle went to battle and the tricyle won right before we were to walk out the door.  So, I stayed home to calm a very upset Riley and care for his buggered up toe and Kurt, Grampy and Grammy attended the program.  I believe the picture above shows you how eager Brody was to perform.   He told me he was too tired to stand!  I think the more accurate answer is he is shy like his mama. 

In the end, I'm so glad he had the opportunity to attend and that Cohen was able to attend as well.  Hopefully pre-school this fall will be an easier transition now that he has saw the school and maybe after a year of school under his belt, he will hopefully participate a little more at VBS next year! 

just a swinging.

the music show.

the boys rocked out to stringbean tonight. 

brody referred to their performance as the music show, and the remote was his guitar. 

brody even provided snacks for all his viewers...grammy, grampy, & grandma yakey.

riley was just his wild, dancing self! 

father's day 2012

beep ride

{beep=jeep in riley-lingo} 

mr. shy

it takes ri a good while to remember he isn't connected to me when we venture out in public, more spefically functions where we have to sit close to a bunch of people like basketball games or graduations.  eventually, he will warm up to his surroundings and let go of me, but no before he buries his head into my shoulder for at least ten mintutes, flirts with those behind us for a bit and then finally he forgets he even has a mom by the time the event is over!

Anna

Congrats Anna Banana on your 8th Grade Promotion!

First Swim of the Year

To beat the heat a couple weekends ago, the boys took their first swim of the year on our drive and at Grandma Merna's house.  Both made them equally happy!

Nice tan lines, Kurtie!