This guy is the reason Reese isn't allowed to play outdoors at Opa and Oma's. Jim is worried the coyote is a little too hungry and might try for some two year old meat... So, for now we are indoors with the cat!
Caught Carsten in the sun this morning...
Uncle John and Aunt Diane with the family...
I just had to put up a picture of the whole blanket--I love it!
Carsten and Aunt Diane with the blanket she cross-stitched for him. A huge thank you to Grandma Paula for putting on the backing and satin edge-- it looks so nice! Thank you Aunt Diane...
Carsten enjoying a spoon... Most anything can be a toy these days.
Reese learning new tricks from his friends!
Reese's wish list begins with this small dollar item... anyone?
I took a little time and played with Reese this morning. The baby just kicked around beside us and Reese and I dove into Block Structures 101. First he wanted to build the face that was pictured on the block bag--we accomplished that, but then the demolition machine took care of it... Next was a barn. We worked together and built up a big *barn*. I was starting to get a little restless and hungry, so I suggested we go downstairs and have a snack. Reese was quite agreeable. As we headed down the stairs he says, "That was pun mommy", "Tank you for building barn wif me mommy"... The rewards of being a mommy--my heart melted.
The sweetest cheeks I know...
Sorry for the lack of pictures... mama was sick...
I must say I have a good mother-in-law. She came over yesterday and watched the boys while I napped. She also made homemade chicken noodle soup for lunch. Yum.
So here are my two in their cute pajamas. Reese of course is holding one of his trusty hammers--he's never without one.
Here is our little duck after his bath...
And then here is our kitty...
Reese in the exersaucer... millions of pictures of Reese in this thing. Notice the tooth!
Cutie patooty in his exersaucer--just took his first picture in it. Same age as Reese above. No teeth yet!
So, anyone who has the IKEA train set needs one of these... A Thomas engine that is battery operated. It is not a perfect fit, but it works really well. It keeps Reese and Carsten entertained for hours (well, let's be honest--minutes, but precious minutes at that).
I just have to share... I was just explaining to Reese that we don't eat cookies in the living room because they get crumbs everywhere--I was sitting next to a little pile on the couch. He looked at me and innocently said, "I have it in my pocket". I of course then had to explain that we also don't put cookies in our pocket... his response? "I am saving it for later, tonight". Great.
Reese loves to help in the kitchen and so today we decided to try aprons. His didn't last long--he said it was making him wild? Don't know what that was about.
So, Carsten got a Bumbo today... We found one on Craig's List for a reduced price. He is currently enjoying his new position!
Here we are on Friday night... Reese doing the dishes-- a favorite. Jim cringes when I say that Reese does this almost every day-- water running down the drain! I say that it is a great babysitter as he is completely content to wash/spray/soap everything in sight.
I should mention the boys still have running noses and Reese has quite the cough, but I think they are finally on the mend. So, it is a quiet Friday night at our house.
Jim and Carsten spending quality time on the floor. By the way, I am in the kitchen making cookies-- no one is bothering to take a picture of that.
Carsten in a friend's Bumbo. If anyone has some extra cash he'd like one! :)
We are all sick around here, so no great pictures... I thought I'd let you enjoy pictures from Reese's point of view instead. He was lucky enough to receive a camera from his Opa and has been a little photographer ever since. Here is a sampling of his work...
