New Sheets and Zoo

We finally put sheets into Jonathan's bed. He just loves his pillow and actually stays in one place all night now. Considering how bad of shape the crib is in he will be needing a big bed soon. The railings are breaking and the bottom board is broken again. Alex broke one side of it and Grandpa fixed it, now the other side is broken too. I think this will not be an heirloom crib.

Adam had a day off on Monday so we went down to the Franklin park zoo. They had a really great silo that had a built in slide. We spent a good deal of time there but left when one bigger kid just about killed Jonathan, knocking him off the ladder.

Jonathan loved the tractor they had out.

But our favorite part was the big lionlaying right out for us to see.

Alex the Wrestler!

Alex is learning very quickly how to do a good pose. Here Adam got a few on camera.

Jonathan is the lucky participant in many a wrestling match. He has even learned all about the "Rock Bottom".

Easter and Spring!

It is a new season and as always there are matching PJ's to be had at Costco.

We picked up the boys some tee ball equipment. The boys just love it. Alex is just amazing and he no longer wants to use the tee. He would rather you actually throw the ball. He actually hits it better then I can.

A quick update on Jonathans amazing ability to potty train himself. Here he is with some of his Scottish tighties. We are sure proud of him. He has been potty trained since 22 months old and we still can't believe it. He even makes it through the night. Which is great since Alex doesn't always make it.

Here are some of the few Easter pics we have. This was a great hunt at a friends church. They set it up so wonderfully. Each child brought 12 eggs filled, they were hidden and during the hunt each child only got to take 12 eggs. It really kept things fun for everyone.

Of course, our eggs were promptly broken open and devoured.

This next hunt we went too was blah. Basically, the kids stood in line for 30 minutes, went to three stations where they picked 2 eggs at each and then we left. Totaly blah.

No hunting, just grab out of a bucket.

A big week for Jonathan!

This week was huge in the life of little Jon Jon. On Monday we had a pretty icky rainy day so we were playing around all day inside. As usual, both boys ended up doing naked dancing. When Jonathan started to wet the carpet I scooped him up and stuck him on the potty. So that was that for him. He is potty trained. He won't wear a diaper and has had one accident that he stopped and finished in the potty. Amazing. He is only 21 months only. Just think of the money saved on diapers.

Also, we finally weaned him off the bottle. I know, I know. I really used it as a crutch. But he would take naps and go to bed so easily. It took a few sad moments but he got it figured out and now is back to normal non-sleep habits.

He sure is an amazing little boy.

Land of Grandma and Grandpa

Here are some pics from the boys time with my parents in North Carolina. They both ended up very sick and thus caused my parents and all their helpers(my brothers) to get sick. Jonathan ended up with tonsillitis and an ear infection but he still loved me when I picked him up.








I have a feeling they got their fill of sick time TV.



Thanks again to Grandma and Grandpa and all the uncles who made our boys so happy while we abandoned them.

Our own little slice of heaven!

We have been back for just over a week and I have finally gotten around to getting the pics out. Adam and I got to get away from it all for a whole week. I dropped off the boys at my parents and then met Adam in Florida. We took the MS Eurodam around the Eastern Caribbean. Where we went...who cares...we were away and actually sleeping through the night. Actually, it took me a few nights to stop waking up expecting someone to need a bottle, or to go pee. I was a little sick so we slept most of the first couple of days but I think it was very much needed.

Here is our boat.



We went for a hike through the rain forest in Puerto Rico. There was a set of waterfalls and it reminded us of our honeymoon. We ran off from our group so we could have a snack on a rock with no one bothering us.



We only went by the pool a few times, but somehow Adam caught me in a suit. Lucky for him it turned out ok. Adam was always in his white t-shirt...but looked very cute.



Here we are doing the timer on the camera thing. We had so much fun trying to get this to work. I have to hit the timer and run and jump to get to Adam in time.


In St. Thomas we enjoyed watching the Iguanas by the boat the most. We did go for like a 5 mile walk to town to shop. But just wanted to get back to see our many lizard friends.


Each night we got a new towel animal. The monkey was my favorit by far. Our porter left it an extra day since he heard me gushing over it.


Here we are on our last formal night. We took second in the Marriage game and became instant stars on board. Whenever, someone walked by us playing a game or sitting at the pool they would come up to us and ask us about the game. We did have a blast.


Well there you have it. Pics from the boys visit to my parents will be posted soon. (yeah right)

Flip City

Today we went to Flip City Gymnastics for an hour to check out how a class works. The boys had a total blast. Both of them were jumping and flipping all over the place. Now all I need is a couple of massive trampolines and bars and I will be able to keep the boys busy all day.



"Look at me!"


"TWO BOYS!"


Here is Alex showing he is ready for the Olympics.


The other day I got to sleep in and the boys camped out right outside my door. I love my Mama's boys.


Jonathan loves his baby.


Alex not only dresses up like Superman, but Clark Kent as well.


Couldn't help but post this one.