"L" and Grandmas

On our recent grandparent visit, I snapped some photos of the boys with grandmas and grandpa.  I decided that I need to remember to pull the camera out more when they are together.  Usually, we are so busy doing things, that the picture-taking part gets lost.  So, in honor of summer, here are some pics of "L" with his grandmas! 

Grandma & K

May was a great month for visits with family!  We were able to enjoy two Grandma's and one Grandpa!  The boys had a blast, and it is neat to see them develop the connections with our parents. They are older, and can remember what Grandmas and Grandpa look like, and like to do.  They also know where to find all the hidden "treasures" at each house.  We look forward to many future visits full of memories!

Life on the Ranch

Where does the time go?  So, it has been 10 days since I posted, and many probably are wondering where I am at?  Well, I am still here, but summer has hit!!  I am busy with new student enrollment at work, and then we are busy with lots of outside projects at home.

Mr. Fixit is working on a new fence.  In the process, he is cleaning up some brush.  A much needed project, but very time consuming.  In the meantime, rain has been happening -- yeah!!  The garden is growing, and well, the heavy rains have caused some additional fencework for Mr. Fixit.  However, we love being outdoors.

The boys seem to wake up earlier now -- since it is lighter earlier.  So, we are enjoying our favorite breakfasts: "K" loves granola bars and "L" loves "o-meal!" We have been busy attending outdoor summer events, and just enjoying great weather.  Yeah for summer!

News to Share

Well, we have been quite busy with boys, and they are starting to become quite curious about Mommy's belly.  So, we are excited to share that a new addition will be added to our family at the end of October or beginning of November.  Things have been busy, and honestly, I can't believe that we are already at 20 weeks!  Where does the time go?  Apparently -- very quickly when you are expecting baby #3!  Special thanks to a co-worker who snapped this first photo of my pregnancy :)

Oatmeal Man

"L" loves oatmeal, and by love it -- we are talking two-bowls-a-morning-type-love!  Needless to say, I need to remember to tell his teachers that he enjoyed oatmeal that morning because there are usually more diapers than normal!

I try to limit "L" in his oatmeal intake, but fits usually ensue.  This picture was snapped after the second bowl was consumed.  As you can see, oatmeal eating is a very messy endeavor.  Immediately following this snap, his placed the empty bowl on top of his head.  I have heard that oatmeal is good for your hair ;).  So, the way to "L's" heart appears to be oatmeal!

Party Time

"K" has really been a busy party goer recently.  Lots of birthdays to celebrate, and each party has had its own unique personality!  This party featured gymnastics fun and cake, ice cream and juice.  Let's just say "K" was a bit on sugar overload.

The juice and the ice cream were sure a hit, and well, the cake was virtually untouched.  The party favors included stickers, a small plastic slinky and a hot pink elastic bracelet.  "K" has been sleeping with his bracelet each night, and insists on taking it to and from school each day.  Wow, would have thought that the bracelet would become the most memorable favor?

Potty Time

"K" is not really sold on the whole potty experience right now.  Actually, he told us that he was not planning to use the potty any more.  He was, "done with that."  My first thought was, what!?!  However, I decided that eventually, he would come around.

"L" on the other hand, really wants to sit on the potty, but does not know what should actually happen while there.  He is into throwing paper in, and flushing.  Yes, the flushing part is quite attractive.  So, I figured, well, we must capitalize on the "wanting to sit."  Will my New Year's resolution of having "K" potty trained come true?