Slumber Party

Summer 2010 - Richard had his first slumber party with his friend Victoria.  The mommies went out to dinner while Daddy bravely stayed with the kids.  We hope Victoria had a much fun as we did and can come over again soon! 


The mommies peaked in after dinner.

Baby Beluga went home with Victoria for a while.  Lucky baby!

Musical Inclinations

Christopher rocks it Elvis-style

May 2010 - Coming from two parents with NO musical abilities, Richard and Christopher are defying the odds with their interest in music. You never know when a "rock star" concert is going to break out. Of course, Richard always makes you pay for your tickets, and you have to enter through the gate.

Richard sings and dances in the rain

Grandpa's Birthday

April 25, 2010 - We were way behind on our blog, so let's catch up!  We celebrated Grandpa's birthday with cake, ice cream, and dinner at the restaurant "with the fish."  Happy Birthday, Grandpa!

Grandpa and Grandma at Dinner (Photo by Richard)

I like cake.

I like cake too!

We hope you had a great day, Grandpa!

My work brother James

Richard has created his work brother, James, who calls him on the phone often.  All though James is imaginary, he has many requests and opinions.  For example:

Mommy:  Richard, please put your clothes on.  We need to leave for the grocery store soon.
Richard:  My work brother, James, called and said that I can wear my pajamas to the store.
Mommy:  Richard, PLEASE put your clothes on.  We don't wear our jammies to the store.
Richard:  My work brother, James, said that you said the wrong words, and we CAN wear our jammies to the store.

This quickly downward spiraled into a time-out-- for Richard and James both.  Mommy had to "call" James and put him in time out via the phone.

1st Sentence comes with a "Sentence"?

Christopher made his first 2-word sentence over the weekend.  SUPER exciting milestone!!! 
Unfortunately, it was "Sorry, Mommy."  Oh, sweet Christopher.  The offense was biting Mommy, again.  You are quite the handful these days, but you can count on Mommy to always love you.

Easter Day is Here!

Happy Easter!

The boys were so excited that Easter, the Bunny, came to see them!

Grandma and Grandpa joined us for the fun!

Christopher shared his basket with Betsy.

Richard's favorite Easter treat, M&M's.

Easter was such a busy day!  The boys did a great job at church, then home to see what Easter, the bunny, brought for us.  Most kids say "Easter Bunny."  At our house, he is a bunny named "Easter."  Therefore, he must be called "Easter, the bunny."  The boys found new books, bathing suits, and swimming shoes in their baskets.  Oh, and lots of candy too.  Then, it was off to Rhys and Harper's house for brunch and playtime.  We are so fortunate to have good friends and family with which to spend the holiday.  We love you Grandma, Grandpa, Aunt Kim, Uncle John, Rhys, Harper, and Nana Elaine.   Thanks for a great day!

Ear tubes = new little boy

Christopher had a rough Winter and Spring.  With many viruses with throat ulcers, strep throat, sinus infections, and adnovirus, there were many ear infections that followed.  On April 1, 2010, Christopher finally got his ear tubes.  He went into the procedure very bravely, and hardly cried when he came out.  Mommy and Daddy were very proud of him.  After a couple of sleepy days, Christopher is a new little boy.  He is finally his happy, shiny, funny self that we've missed.  We are so glad that you feel better, Christopher!