Happy Bithday Aidan!

My baby turns 2 today! What a firecracker this little one is. He definitely keeps us on our toes. Chris looked at me the other night and said, "I think we're going to have our hands full with this one." He is a feisty little man, but is so much fun to be with. Over the last year he has started talking and now repeats everything we say. He sings Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and can count to 10. He's learning his colors and knows the names and sounds of several animals and also loves to dance and play at his Gymboree class. I also have to say that even though he loves and adores his brother and Daddy, he is still a Mama's boy. I wouldn't have it any other way!

Mimi and Grandpa (or PeePaw, as Aidan says) will be here next week, so we are waiting on them to have a little party. We're so glad they are going to be here to share this time with us.

We love you Aidan!

Where was this child's mother?

In the front seat, enjoying the silence. I should have known he was up to something! What in the world did I do for a good laugh before I had children?

Born Free

Aidan decided he wanted to do the Wii fit with me. I guess he thought he'd be more comfortable working out without his diaper on.

Party Pictures

For Caleb's birthday this year we did a bowling party and he chose a Spider-Man cake. (He is crazy about anything to do with superheros!) This is the first party we've had with friends from school and it was lots of fun. Caleb has made many new friends this year and it was wonderful that they could all come celebrate with him. I don't have any pictures of them actually bowling, because that would have required me turning my back while Aidan took off in the other direction. So I took most of the pictures while the kids were stuffing down the pizza. Plus, I wanted to enjoy bowling with the kids! What a fun afternoon!

Two of Caleb's best friends, Miles and Brandon

This little one loves his pizza!

Caleb and Sam. These two became friends two years ago, when they first started preschool.

6 Years Old

So, today is Caleb's 6th birthday-the time seems to fly faster every year. I can't even put into words what a joy this little guy is. I look forward every night to our one-on-one time and nothing makes me happier than to hear him laughing with Aidan. What a precious little man I have! He's intelligent, loving, inquisitive and so, so funny! We are blessed beyond words.

We had his party last friday, so pictures will follow soon. Happy birthday Caleb Mason-we love you!

Missing Bubba

This morning when we dropped Caleb off at school, Aidan stopped outside the doors and with his little lip trembling looked back and said "Bubba?". So sad and so sweet! I love that he misses Caleb when he's gone. I'm pretty sure Caleb loves it too.

More zoo

Here are a couple pictures of Caleb from our trip to the zoo. I didn't realize I had so few of him until I'd already finished the last post. What wonderful little boys we have. They are turning into great friends and it is so fun to watch and listen to them play and laugh together.

Santa Barbara Zoo

Last weekend we loaded the boys up and headed to the Santa Barbara zoo. We have the L.A. zoo that is really close, but it is enormous-too much walking in-between exhibits for two little boys. We have been to the zoo in Santa Barbara before and think it's perfect. It's much smaller and has a lot of open grassy areas to run and play and it also has a great playground. It is only a 90 minute drive, and so pretty. The last half of the drive, the freeway runs right along the ocean. Chris and I love everything about Santa Barbara. We visited there several times before we had kids and hope to continue to go back for family vacations and those rare occasions when its just the two of us.

We all had a bit of cabin fever and last weekend was just what we needed. The boys were on their best behavior and we all had a wonderful time. We finished the weekend off with church on Sunday and our local park that afternoon. Chris was off work on Monday and we spent a lazy day at home. It was the perfect weekend!

Sunday Morning

These are a couple of pictures of the boys between bible class and church this morning. I only had my cell phone camera, but who cares? I do good to get to church on time (we live an hour away) with all four of us dressed and fed, let alone with my camera. Sunday mornings are always hectic, but we love our church and know it's well worth the drive.

Here are my crazy, but adorable boys.

The latest from Caleb's mouth

Every night, the boys take their bath together. Last night as I was getting them out of the tub, Caleb says, "You know, Aidan's bottom is the same size as a shaving cream lid." Good to know.