Rub a Dub Dub . . .

 . . . 3 boys in a tub!!!  We were blessed to have Kobe's second cousin, Chase stay with us for 3 days - Kobe was so excited, he was just giddy!  Kobe and Chase play together so well - every time he comes, we don't see the boys for hours at a time - and they never get into any trouble.  It's so great to have close family.  Thank you Rhonda for letting him visit.  Our weekend started with a trip to the library for storytime . . . stay tuned for more, that is if I can narrow down the picture selection . . . 

Brothers

Not much more to share, just a couple pics of my boys.  They are 2 peas in a pod - anything Kobe does Brennan copies, or tries - it's adorable!  Oh, and check out the actual blog (if this is an email) - I've added lists of Brennan's words (or lack of words) and Kobe's latest sayings, and plan on updating frequently!

Breakfast together at the picnic table - aren't those the cutest lil monster jammies you've ever seen?

Valentines Day 2009

Valentines Day, my favorite holiday - there's just something about a holiday all about LOVE!  This year it was more about the love of a family, God has blessed me with such a wonderful one!  We had heart shaped pizza and red heart jello, then we went up to "the Blast" an indoor play place in Eagan.  It really was a "BLAST"!!!  Mommy ended up crawling through many tunnels, because my no fear 19 month old loved it!  Check out the pic.  Oh, and Kobe made a couple new friends.  Then we hit the DQ for the best ever cherry choco blizzard.  Troy and I finished up the night with a little wine and a movie, and my wonderful hubby bought me some beautiful Lily's - I forgot how wonderful they smell - even now a week later, only half of them have opened so far, and the sweet aroma is filling our home!

Brennan and Mommy's Day

Every thursday Kobe goes to Preschool (rides with our carpool friend), so mommy and Brennan actually have the morning special time for the two of us.  This Thursday I decided to try on some of brennan's clothes (switching him to 18-24 mo, since he received a bunch of cute stuff last christmas 2007, and I'd hate to see it go unworn), but after getting him undressed, as you can see above, brennan had other ideas.  Finally, with a lot of begging, and squirming, we finished and got dressed.  I headed down stairs, and a few minutes later, I heard " nana, nana"  (yes, he can say mama, but it takes much less effort to say nana).  I came running upstairs to see . . .

An empty bookshelf . . .

And a proud boy!

 

 I told him now put them all back, and he put every last book back in the shelf!

Wonderful Friends

Just wanted to share a few pics.  I've found such wonderful friends with great kids!  And even better, I've been blessed with the opportunity to take care of some of my friends little ones a few times a month.  It just doesn't get any better, being able to stay home with my boys, and caring for little ones who are already special to me, not to mention it's good for my boys, and they love it too!  (although brennan may argue, he's having a tough time sharing toys rt now) The best part about it is that I'm also helping my friends!

Kobe and Evie playing in the first snow. Brennan "playing" with Eli. Ashley, Brennan, Abby, and Kobe, all wearing Kobe's baseball caps!

Last christmas

Yes, we finally had our last christmas this past weekend with troy's dad's side (the young's).  It was a ways away, but we had a great time!  Christmas arrived again tuesday when the doorbell rang and a huge box arrived.  One of Brennan's christmas gifts was a bookrack, he is so into books, and he loves to take them out and put them away now (he loves putting anything away, even brings Troy his shoes to put away).  Who said Brennan wasn't going to be as much of a perfectionist as Kobe?  I am raising him, aren't I? 

The next day another gift, the empty box!  Pretty soon Kobe and Evie were "skiing" down our steps with the box (that was after they used all Kobe's tools to puncture countless holes in it, and break it down), and Brennan thought he was joining in by standing on the box!  Boxes are the best, and provide for the most creativity!

Winter blues = Oatmeal time

We have had the worst winter for being sick.  We've had the stomach flu twice (never even once in the past), and then we all got colds.  Ick, we can't wait to get outside and get some fresh air.   We are so tired of being stuck indoors, time to get creative.  A bowl of oatmeal to play in will always make some fun memories.  This time it was taken to a new level, when the 4 year old joined in, they started "skating" in it! - also check out the picture of Kobe when he was brennan's age, also making a mess with oatmeal!