Splish Splash

Boys will be boys!

Ya, still loving his tractors

...and driving the raptor

and playing in the dirt of course!!!!

Mommy's boy!

puppy love

Lily is hoping that Mas will share some popcorn with her!

Evening down time

The boys have almost memorized where "Goldbug" is on every page

Yep, that is Kevin looking for "Goldbug". 

Reading our second fav book, Insects.

Halloween 2013

Happy Halloween 2013!

Spider Man & the Zombie....minus his hood!

"Trick or Treat"

 Taking the tour through Tomb Town!!!!  The boys have been waiting for this all month!

We had fun spending Halloween at Grandma Diane's house this year!  The boys "trick or treated" around her neighborhood and it only took them ringing a couple doorbells to really get into it!  Brandon was the first to call it quits but Mason seemed like he could gather candy all night.
No Halloween would be complete without stopping at Tomb Town....

Mason's 3 yr appt & some memories

On a brighter note, Mason had his 3 yr old well check today.  He is 39 lbs and 40 inches tall, still hovering in the 96 and 97%iles!!!!!  He is right on track with his developmental milestones and did really well during his appointment with Dr Gloudemans. 

Mason memories:
"Last night ago"
"I love you like a Daddy piggy" & "a Mommy Piggy"
He still loves to snuggle in Momma's bed, still loves his wubby, and is seriously addicted to pacy (I  know, he should long ago have been broken of this bad habit but it really soothes him at night).
He has become quite good at climbing out of bed at night, gathering all his lovies, and heading to Momma's bed for some snuggling.  I should probably not allow this but I so love it, after all he is my baby and eventually he won't want to snuggle with me.
He has a huge vocabulary but often has to be reminded to use his words, especially around people he doesn't know.
He is still obsessed with tractors (we did a tractor themed birthday for the second year in a row) and loves to play (or torment, depending on the hour) with Brandon.

Favorite foods: pasta with butter/parm, salami, green beans, strawberries, goldfish crackers, and he has a serious sweet tooth
Favorite movie: Handy Manny, The Lorax, and Robots
Favorite show: still loves to watch Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and Diego
Favorite outing: going to the park and the zoo

He went to his first movie, Airplanes (when it opened over the summer), with Daddy, Momma, and Brandon.  He did pretty well but as to be expected, was pretty restless toward the end.  I had forgotten their would be 20 minutes of previews before the movie actually started, so next time we plan to show up 20 minutes late!

Sickly kiddo

The boys were home sick yesterday and today but I bet you can't tell by these photos.  Mason had been ill over the weekend and unfortunately Brandon caught it, but way worse!
Poor Brandon got taken to the ER parking lot last night after we discovered him significantly short of breath (even after a visit to the steamy shower and an albuterol treatment), but of course by the time we got there (and thanks to the cool night air), his breathing improved.  The doc on call told us to go home and keep an eye on him.  Thanks Grandma-nama for coming to our rescue at 2 o'clock this am, Mason thought it was so neat you came over the watch him soooo late at night.  Next time, let's go out for pie (like the good ole days).
Luckily we had a well check scheduled for Mason today and our pediatrician was able to see B for a sick visit.  He was diagnosed with croup and given his first dose of steroids in the office (he'll get his second dose in the am).  The steroids finally seem to be kicking in, his appetite is slowly returning and he is tiring of being told to lay around!  Poor guy, I haven't seem him this puny in a long time.