The Hunters

Kevin, Brandon, and baby Austin (Mike & Stefanie's baby).

Mike, Kevin, Brandon, Mason, and baby Austin!!! I'm sure the big boys can't wait until the little boys are old enough to hunt. I see lots of camping trips in our future. We opted out of our annual camping this year, thanks to buying a house, the forrest fires, and Mason being at an age that makes me shutter with the thought of camping.

Chef Brandon

My friend, Edina, gave Brandon this adorable apron, so he can be a little chef too! He loves to help mix "ingredients" and loves, loves, loves to smell the spices when we are making dinner together. He usually asks to eat eggs with cheese in the morning, just so he can mix the eggs in the bowl. I think our after lunch habit of watching cooking shows before nap time has contributed to his love for cooking.

Potty training day #6

Brandon is doing great with learning to use the potty, I almost don't believe it !!!!! He had no accidents at Catherine's on Monday, only one accident on Tuesday, and pooped in the potty on Wednesday!!!!!
I haven't yet braved leaving the house with the boys during this "training time" (except to go swimming at my dad's and even then I took the froggie potty with us). The thought of having to find a potty while in a store with Brandon and Mason (without Kevin's help) keeps me content at home for the time being.

Potty update

Day #2 of potty training:
Brandon did well but had a couple accidents today while helping Daddy in the garage (I think he was just too distracted by all the "man-cave" stuff to pay attention to his bladder). He did ask for his diaper at bedtime but other than that he did a great job and seems to like his new under-roo's!!! i can't believe my two and a half year old is wearing 4T in hanes boxer briefs! We'll see how we do at daycare this week, I called Catherine tonight to notify her!
Next weekend we are going to convert his crib to the toddler version....hopefully that goes well, he LOVES his crib (still doesn't climb out).

Hand-me downs

Mason has become quite fond of toys that Brandon has otherwise outgrown. He loves the wind up cars, he'll spend 10-15 minutes winding them up and playing with them. Mason is even learning to sit on Tow Mater on his own, although often backwards. He'll use Tow Mater or one of the kid table chairs to walk around the house with. This morning he walked up and down the halls with a big smile on his face. Whatever keeps them busy, happy, and out of trouble...

Froggie potty, under-roo's & popsicles

We decided this morning that this would be the weekend to start potty training Brandon (at 2 yrs, 7 months). He was pretty resistant to wearing his big boy under-roos this morning but took to the potty in no time...thanks to the incentive of the mighty mini Popsicles he would get for being a big boy. As the day went on, I would realize he was not in the room, only to find him in the bathroom sitting on the potty. We had no accidents our first day!!!!
I am so excited at the thought of only having one little guy in diapers...and doesn't Brandon look cute in his under-roo's???

Favorite places

Another moment of bonding for these guys. This is buy far the favorite spot for playing, lounging, and cuddling.
I have found Mason, on numerous occasions, exploring the fireplace.

Mason just lounging in the chair after a hard day of play and a good bath.