Fun in the leaves

 These pictures make me smile.  It was Christmas afternoon and my kids were still in half of their pajamas even though we had been up for at least 8 hours and it wasn't our first stop of the day.  They woke up early, as usual and we had Christmas with my Dad.  We decided to leave them in their pajamas when we drove to Nana & Papa's house because we thought they would be comfy and might possibly nap (didn't happen).  Once we got to Nana and Papa's house, they wanted to play so we just never got around to changing them or putting into their fancy Christmas outfits.  They had SO much fun playing in the leaves.

the only picture I have of anyone in their Christmas outfits.  Maybe I need to stage a photo shoot...hahaha! 

Start Your Engines!!!!

A couple of weeks ago we were in the basement playing with the boys.  Little Bro started getting really excited and demanding that "Nyan" get on the train.  Once he was able to get his big bro on the train it became clear what Little Bro was trying to do.  He wanted to race!!!  They would hop on their ride-on toys and wait for us to yell "Green, green, green" and zoom across the basement.  There was a lot of laughter, lots of joyful screaming and lots of fun!!  Daddy even got in on the races! 

Little Bro Wins!!!!

Bottle Drama..

The only issue we have really had with baby sister is that she HATES the bottle.  She would rather scream or not eat than take a bottle.  It doesn't matter what is in the bottle or what type of bottle we tried, she hated them all.  One evening we decided to let Big Brother try for a moment.  She actually tolerated it for about 3 minutes but never actually took to the bottle that night.  He was so proud of himself for helping out though!  Big Brother isn't usually too involved with Little Sis.  He loves her and gives her hugs and kisses, but he is usually too busy to stop and do much else.  The moments where he wants to help with her or where he stops and goes to give her love melt my heart.  He is such a special little boy and she is lucky to have him!!! 

The good news is that after about the 7th different type of bottle/nipple combination, I finally discovered something that she will take.  Thank you Playtex Nurser Latex! :) 

My brother spent the entire fall touring with his band.  It just so happened that he had a couple of days of a break while he was in our area!  YAY!!!  He spent a few days with us and we had the most wonderful time running around outside, enjoying the fresh air and playing.  He is so great with the boys and they adore him.  I blame him entirely for Big Brother's Christmas list --- a guitar and a drum set.  He wants to rock out like his Uncle B! 

This little boy decided he was so big and did the swing all by himself!!!

My sweet boy...

A few weeks ago I grabbed the camera and snapped a few photos of my little cutie enjoying a fresh fruit smoothie.  Those little holes in his mouth are now gone.  It is crazy how quickly kids can change.  Those 4 little teeth make such a big difference.  He went from looking like a baby to looking like a little boy when those gaps filled in. 

he is totally addicted to this thing.  Not sure how I am ever going to take it away. 

It's the simple things

It really is the simple things, like watching little brother with baby sister, that fill my heart with joy!

sweet baby girl, you are SO loved!