The kiddos Grandparent's birthdays are a day apart. Which may be a little confusing if you are 2, just sayin'.
Friday, June 3, 2011
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Reesemiester Stats and Stuff
Reese was a little late for the 2 year check up (like 6 weeks or so) because of the the incident I wasn't too thrilled to show my face there anytime soon. Just wanted to report his stats, and just so you know-I am thinking he is taller than stated. Reese was crying and twisting as he laid down to get height measured.
Weight: 31.3 lbs
Height: 35 inches
He also had to get a shot. I had a big talk with Abram beforehand, how we had to be super sweet to Reese and share, etc because he was gonna have a rough time. It was really sweet, Abram kept making him laugh in between crying fits and right before the shot Abram said, "I don't want them to hurt my brother!"
Poor Reese was so traumatized when I was sitting down holding him (he was facing me head on my chest my arms around him) that when I would lift my hand off his back-talking to the doc using my hands-he would grab my arm and put it back on his back, poor little fella.
I can't believe it's Summer already and it is SO HOT! It's been in the 90's all week. Memorial Day was so fun, I regret that I don't have any pictures-I have been a little more selfish lately and actually getingt in on the action rather than staying back and taking pictures. Fortunately it's fun, unfortunately no pictures to look back on how fun it was. We met at the park and played ultimate frisbee and had a cook out. Abram met a little girl he instantly clicked with who loves dinosaurs and getting dirty. They were covered and having the best time. I mean seriously, it looked like war paint all over his face. We also tested out the neighborhood pool. It was awesome, both boys LOVE it and we plan to make use of it this summer.
Just a funny moment last night. We got a water table yesterday and were playing outside. Abram took a cup and filled it with water and threw the water in the air straight up (so it came straight down on him). He and Reese thought this was hilarious. We wouldn't you know, he got a little too close to be and threw the water up (he was behind me) and the water went on me. A. lot. of. water. Abram's eyes were huge and mouth dropped open when I turned around. "I'm SO sorry Mama." and in slow motion I took his cup....filled it with water....and told him he better run. We had a water fight until all the water was out of the table. It was so much fun, until he thinks we'll do that everytime we play with it. We'll have to talk about that one.
We have also had some super fun playdates. That may have to be a post in itself. It's fun having friends with kids that are the same age as my boys. They get along so well. Reese is also starting to talk up a storm, half of which is understandable. It happened like this with Abram, 2 months after his 2nd birthday...and he hasn't stopped talking since. There is so much fun to be had this Summer even if it is blazing hot, and we can't wait.
Weight: 31.3 lbs
Height: 35 inches
He also had to get a shot. I had a big talk with Abram beforehand, how we had to be super sweet to Reese and share, etc because he was gonna have a rough time. It was really sweet, Abram kept making him laugh in between crying fits and right before the shot Abram said, "I don't want them to hurt my brother!"
Poor Reese was so traumatized when I was sitting down holding him (he was facing me head on my chest my arms around him) that when I would lift my hand off his back-talking to the doc using my hands-he would grab my arm and put it back on his back, poor little fella.
I can't believe it's Summer already and it is SO HOT! It's been in the 90's all week. Memorial Day was so fun, I regret that I don't have any pictures-I have been a little more selfish lately and actually getingt in on the action rather than staying back and taking pictures. Fortunately it's fun, unfortunately no pictures to look back on how fun it was. We met at the park and played ultimate frisbee and had a cook out. Abram met a little girl he instantly clicked with who loves dinosaurs and getting dirty. They were covered and having the best time. I mean seriously, it looked like war paint all over his face. We also tested out the neighborhood pool. It was awesome, both boys LOVE it and we plan to make use of it this summer.
Just a funny moment last night. We got a water table yesterday and were playing outside. Abram took a cup and filled it with water and threw the water in the air straight up (so it came straight down on him). He and Reese thought this was hilarious. We wouldn't you know, he got a little too close to be and threw the water up (he was behind me) and the water went on me. A. lot. of. water. Abram's eyes were huge and mouth dropped open when I turned around. "I'm SO sorry Mama." and in slow motion I took his cup....filled it with water....and told him he better run. We had a water fight until all the water was out of the table. It was so much fun, until he thinks we'll do that everytime we play with it. We'll have to talk about that one.
We have also had some super fun playdates. That may have to be a post in itself. It's fun having friends with kids that are the same age as my boys. They get along so well. Reese is also starting to talk up a storm, half of which is understandable. It happened like this with Abram, 2 months after his 2nd birthday...and he hasn't stopped talking since. There is so much fun to be had this Summer even if it is blazing hot, and we can't wait.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Mother's Day 2011
We worked hard on our Mother's Day presents this year.....
We painted flower pots then made cookie flowers on a stick and put them in the pots. they turned out really cute-a lot of work, but totally worth it.
I received this (and beautiful flowers that died before I got around to taking their picture)...
We painted flower pots then made cookie flowers on a stick and put them in the pots. they turned out really cute-a lot of work, but totally worth it.
I received this (and beautiful flowers that died before I got around to taking their picture)...
It has the boys hand prints over their letter
I know, they are the greatest, and I am so blessed to have them.
And at church the Primary sang songs for the Mother's. When the kids sing at church it always makes me emotional with their little sweet voices, well except for the last time when Abram refused to get up there-and he just stood up in the row we were sitting in and sang-oh well. I didn't know they would be singing, so I didn't get the chance to prepare him, etc. To my surprise, when they got up to sing, he went right up there and stood by his little friends and sang. My favorite parts were when he started waving to me, then made the "I love you" sign in sign language and then turned it into Spiderman fingers and shot me with webs mid song (that's our thing ya know, we say "you know what this means? I. love. you. Then you flip it upside down and shoot the person with a web-anywhooo), my other favorite part was when (mid-song) he ran down the steps, down the aisle to our pew and whispered, "I love you Mom!!" and ran back up to finish the song. I was the mother to that kid and I couldn't have been more proud.
And at church the Primary sang songs for the Mother's. When the kids sing at church it always makes me emotional with their little sweet voices, well except for the last time when Abram refused to get up there-and he just stood up in the row we were sitting in and sang-oh well. I didn't know they would be singing, so I didn't get the chance to prepare him, etc. To my surprise, when they got up to sing, he went right up there and stood by his little friends and sang. My favorite parts were when he started waving to me, then made the "I love you" sign in sign language and then turned it into Spiderman fingers and shot me with webs mid song (that's our thing ya know, we say "you know what this means? I. love. you. Then you flip it upside down and shoot the person with a web-anywhooo), my other favorite part was when (mid-song) he ran down the steps, down the aisle to our pew and whispered, "I love you Mom!!" and ran back up to finish the song. I was the mother to that kid and I couldn't have been more proud.
After church we headed to Melton Hill Dam and met up with my family for a picnic.
Throwing rocks with Great Grandma Ann...
Playing games with Nana...
The cookies were a hit, well at least with the kiddos...
It was a great day to be a Mom.
I Am a Child of God
This is the song we sing every night at bedtime. I saw this video, and it made me happy-so I thought I'd make you happy too.
Boys and the Zoo
I took the boys to the zoo a couple of weeks ago and I was pretty nervous because Reese has decided he now hates the stroller and is pretty head strong about not being in it. So I knew that he would want to walk around, and he isn't the best listener being 2 and all. I guess I decided I needed a challange-so we went by ourselves. And only I have the natural talent and gift to pick the day that 27 schools (no, really- I asked how many when we got our tickets) are there on a field trip!!! I had really bad anxiety upon pulling in the parking lot and seeing close to a million buses. Unfortunately, i had already told them where we were going, and there was no talking them out of it (I tried). So being the hard core family we are-we braved it.
The funniest thing happened. I believe I have mentioned before that Abram's favorite zoo animal is the zebra. Why? I don't know, they never do anything terribly exciting. There we were, admiring the zebras...
when something crazy happened. I was so dumbstruck I didn't get a good picture. I heard a thud and saw something that looked like this
landed right behind their shoes!!! (I didn't get a picture of the one that landed directly behind them, this was actually the second time it happened.) My first thought was poop! But as I looked closer it was a mud ball. WHO IS THROWING MUDBALLS AT MY CHILDREN?!?! NO JOKE, I turn around and find the culprit
ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! It just so happened that it was just us and another family there in that area. I looked at the other kids' Mom, and both of us said, "Did that really just happen?" And started laughing, then we went to give the elephant the attention he needed. The elephant is Reese's favorite zoo animal anyway.
We walked around and saw the precious baby red pandas they have there.
And Abram displayed some parcel tongue abilities (sorry to all of the harry potter fans if I misspelled that)....
The funniest thing happened. I believe I have mentioned before that Abram's favorite zoo animal is the zebra. Why? I don't know, they never do anything terribly exciting. There we were, admiring the zebras...
when something crazy happened. I was so dumbstruck I didn't get a good picture. I heard a thud and saw something that looked like this
landed right behind their shoes!!! (I didn't get a picture of the one that landed directly behind them, this was actually the second time it happened.) My first thought was poop! But as I looked closer it was a mud ball. WHO IS THROWING MUDBALLS AT MY CHILDREN?!?! NO JOKE, I turn around and find the culprit
We walked around and saw the precious baby red pandas they have there.
And Abram displayed some parcel tongue abilities (sorry to all of the harry potter fans if I misspelled that)....
Luckily he didn't cast any spells to free them.
And as a side note, Reese did pretty awesome walking on his own. There were a few "not listening" moments where he screamed bloody murder as I put him in the stroller as a consequence for running off, but other than that it was great.
A Hail of a Storm
A couple weeks ago (I think it was the 27th) there were tornadoes that came through the Southeast. They were really devastating in Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee. There was a lot of destruction, and a lot of lives lost. We were very blessed to only endure slight damage and scary hail. On the front and back of our condo are sliding glass doors. When the hail started I thought for sure it would bust through, but it didn't. All 5 of us (dog included) huddled in our half bath/laundry room downstairs and read books and played with flashlights. I was surprised at how calm the boys were. We new it was supposed to bad, and when it started I said, "Everyone to the bathroom!" and that's where we went. We ended up having a sleepover in the living room in case we needed to go back in the bathroom.
This is our walkway after the first hit of hail. Our yard look like it had snowed. It was really scary. We had some damage to the screens, Kris's truck, and lost electricity for a couple of hours. I am so grateful that we were safe.
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