Mechanic-in-training

I've said it before but I'll say it again, Brandon loves to be Daddy's little helper. He helped Kevin change to oil in both vehicles this weekend.
Brandon is ever focused on seeing how things will fit together, be taken apart, and reattached to something else. I think we may have another engineer in the making!
Just too happy that Daddy let him help!

Life on the floor

Despite having multiple couches and a hand-me-down rocker in our faily room, we spend most of our time residing on the floor, that is since having children. We've even moved our coffee table out of the way to make more room for all the pillows, kids chairs, blankets, toys, kids, dogs, and us on the floor.

Poor Lily, she is such a good sport when it comes to the kids. She and Jake just love to get in the middle of the action, in the hopes of getting a little more attention! Mason was having a blast riding Lily, not too sure she was enjoying it as much!!!

Exploring the kitchen

"Momma, I love my pacy!"
Mason absolutely loves to rub is wooby on his face, it's so cute what little corky things kids come up with to soothe and comfort themselves. He can even say wooby!
This is Brandon's version of helping me make cupcakes, by emptying the "small appliances" drawer and disassembling and reassembling EVERYTHING! He isn't quite as good at putting things away, but we are working on it. A few little mini marshmallows often helps persuade him (as a reward of course).

"Momma, are they ready yet?"

Weighin' In

Brandon's 3 year check up: doing great, healthy, happy, and full of attitude! Since he is up on his vaccinations, he shots for him!
weight: 38 lbs (90%ile)
height: 40" (95%ile)

Mason's 15 month check up (@ 16 months thanks to being sick lately): right on track, big as ever! "Milk, more, baby, and hot" are just a few of the new words we are working on. Poor baby had to get two shots this time around. We'll be back for more at 18 months!
weight: 26 lb 13oz (75%ile)
height: 33 1/2" (97%ile)
head cirm: 90%ile (lots of brains in this little head)

At the rate we go through groceries, especially dairy products, I am glad I have a second frig to keep us stocked on all our favorites (especially when they go on sale).
Kevin loves to remind me that he and Brian practically polished off a gallon of milk daily when they were growing up....will I have to get a second job or should I just buy a milking cow now???

The sandbox returns

Our turtle sandbox made the move with us but it has taken numerous trips to Home Depot to remember to buy more sand! This morning, while Mason napped, Brandon and I picked out the perfect spot to fill our turtle with sand. Then we proceeded to play in the sandbox for the next two hours! Mason joined us this afternoon to move some sand around, although he was not quite as interested as I thought he would be.
"Peek"
"-a-boo"



Just taking the car for a drive!

Sleepy time

It must be a stage that all babies go through, this cute little bum stink buggin' in the air!
The boys had a fun and busy day playing outside with Momma, can you tell they are on the verge of falling asleep...
...and just two minutes later, both boys are fast asleep before 7pm!!!

Just another day at home

Just another afternoon waiting in the courtyard for Nama to show up for her weekly afternoon visit.
Mason loves to wave "bye-bye" to any car he sees coming or going, either in the neighborhood or in any parking lot. Often times he'll get a return wave.



Momma just loves to smooch those chubby little cheeks!