My House of Boys

"My mommy never feeds me."

2009-02-18T13:02:00.000-08:00

Luke finished his bowl of cereal before bed and was still hungry so I went to get him a jar of baby food and he was NOT happy that I had quit feeding him! Can't you tell he never gets anything to eat??

Oh, he's just starving to death!! A friend of my dad's joked that he could make it one week just off of one leg!!

"I'm gonna get that ball!"

2009-02-18T12:50:00.000-08:00

Luke has started rolling all over the floor!! He can get just about anywhere he wants, just takes a little while. I am realizing that life is about to change in a major way!! He loves things that are not toys and I think he is gonna give me a run for my money! He's got quite the temper now too, if you take something from him, he pitches quite the little fit!! Blake gave him this little blow up ball to play with and for some reason it's one of his favorite toys!!

He's starting to get up on his hands alot and will sometimes get on his knees and start rocking! I think crawling may not be too far off!!

He had to stop for a little rest! It's hard work rolling that big fat body around!!

Blake got it for him and he was so happy!!

"See Mommy, I told you I would get it!!"

2009-02-18T12:46:00.000-08:00

Blake and Luke were playing under the laundry basket the other night. I thought for sure Luke would get scared but he absolutely loved it! He pretty much loves anything his big brother does!! You should hear the laughs he can get out of him!!

Blake was saying "I'm gonna get ya!!"

It is so awesome to see my two boys playing together and having so much fun. They played alone in their room the other day for the first time! Blake loved it, they played dr and Luke was a great patient he said!!

Such a big boy!!

2009-02-18T12:43:00.000-08:00

Blake tried his hand at a two-wheeled bike. It didn't go so great, he turns way too much!! I think if he would just go in a straight line he may do pretty good, but what do I know?!?!

Dr. visit

2009-02-18T12:41:00.000-08:00

Luke went to the dr. a couple weeks ago for another ear infection and he was just so happy to be there!! The dr. couldn't believe how happy he was to have an ear infection and bronchiolitis...he's a happy one!! And as you can tell, it hasn't affected his appetite a bit!! He had gained 15 oz. in 2 1/2 weeks, while sick...

Spirit Week-Nerd Day

2009-02-18T12:36:00.000-08:00

The kids had spirit week the week of MLK Jr. Day and the snow day we had for absolutely NO SNOW fell on Nerd Day. I was so bummed as I had the nerdiest outfit for Blake to wear. He was all into it! I was so glad they said they could do nerd day on Thursday!!! Luke and I went up for the assembly that day!!

I can't believe he left the house like that!! I bet the neighbors thought I had lost my mind!!

What Luke thinks...

2009-01-19T16:02:00.000-08:00

I took Luke to the dr. today and he has a double ear infection=(. He is awfully happy for such a sick boy, the dr. couldn't believe it! He's been great other than at night! I am praying that a few doses of the antibiotic will do the trick for a good night's sleep!!!! This is his new face that he started doing a couple days ago! Oh, and he is a huge 17lb. 8oz., that is up almost 3 pounds from his 4 month checkup Dec.8th!!!

Luke loves his food!!

2009-01-18T12:27:00.000-08:00

Luke really enjoys eating, you just can't tell at all by all the rolls!! We tried the carseat since he gets the bouncy seat moving 90 mph! He is still a moving target but its easier.

Just some random cute pictures!!

2009-01-18T12:10:00.000-08:00

Lance has been lighting fires most evenings and the boys are enjoying not having to wear any clothes!! Anyone who knows Blake well, knows he really doesn't like clothes!!

We have started using the carseat for most feedings since he gets his bouncy seat moving too much, who knows what this face was all about!

Blake was heading to school on a cold day, so he wanted to wear a turtleneck and he just looked so darn cute! I was going through pics with his mom and Melissa yesterday, and he definately has his daddy's smile!!

He's showing off his nice trim legs, lol!

Here Luke is on September 9th, we thought he was so big....

Now I think he really is!! He loves his bath. I usually am completely soaked when he is done splashing!!

He always has to have something in his mouth, he kept sticking his rag in, but he sure didn't like the water he was getting from it!!

Luke loves his food!!!

2009-01-10T05:09:00.000-08:00

Luke is loving eating cereal twice a day now!! I think he's gonna be my eater, Blake eats just enough to survive. Wish I had his view of food!!

We started this day with prunes, the 2nd feeding of cereal had him a little stopped up.

How can anyone love those gross things??

This is the face I got when we switched to oatmeal with green beans! He is never thrilled with his green veggies, but I'm determined not to turn him orange as I did Blake!!

Oh yeah, Mom, I do like this!!

He is finally learning to open up!! Still gotta hold down those hands sometimes. He likes to suck his thumb between bites!!

Some hilites of Christmas!

2009-01-08T11:20:00.000-08:00

We had a wonderful Christmas this year, as always! Christmas morning, Blake was so excited!! Until....

He unwrapped a baby wipe box! He was so sad!! I told him not to always believe the box and after some coaxing he opened it. Much to his surprise it was some really cool stuff, a new bath robe and slippers and bunches of John Deere ornaments for his tree!!

Aren't they so cute in their matching jammas!! He gave Luke a book. Dr. Seuss's ABC's. It was his favorite when he was little, we even went through a couple of them b/c they got so wore out!

He read it to him after he helped him open it!

Grammy got Luke some shades, and he doesn't mind them a bit!!

Blake was very sad when I finally put up the decorations on Monday and is already asking when it's time to put them back up!!!

The New Year

2009-01-06T15:25:00.000-08:00

Many of my friends have started blogging to keep everyone updated and it seems like a good way!! The key for me is just keeping it updated, so we'll see....

Blake had a wonderful Christmas vacation and as much as I have missed him the last two days, it is kinda nice having some quiet around here. Luke has napped really well the last two days!!! He has been fighting a nasty cold and has not been sleeping much day or night, so naps are a blessing!! He is way to interested in Blake when he is home to bother with sleeping!

Blake is in my room playing with his favorite Christmas present (well, one of his favorites) right now...a real race track, and yes it is in my room. This little tiney condo is quickly being taken over by all these boys! Lance has just as much fun with the track as Blake so I guess that is why he thought it would be good in our room...

Here is Blake supervising the construction of his cool present from Oma and Pa!!!

His first jump on his new trampoline, the net is there now, he just couldn't wait to jump!!!

Luke is growing like a weed and is thinking about sitting up on his own now!! I bet it won't be much longer!! He is wearing 6-9 month clothes now and is well over 16 pounds I bet! He is eating cereal twice a day and loves it! Now if he would start sleeping through the night again. I have figured out that he likes a routine and Christmas and then this cold have just totally geeked him up. But, last night he slept 5 hours straight. Which is much better than the 30 minutes or hour at a time that we have gotten since last Wednesday night...I soooooo almost called Grammy at 5am the other day, but I hate to give up so we just shook it off and kept patting that hiney!!
He reminds me of a gorilla when he sits like this!!

He loves to chew on everything! He tries to stick his whole hand in and has even made himself throw up from stuffing so much in...

Now he has discovered that toes are just as yummy!!

While Uncle Michael was here, we all went bowling and they had these great ramps for the kids, had never seen them before. Blake loved it!!

He is the top score, he did VERY well and kicked my hiney!!!

Blake thought that Luke needed a toy and when one is good, a bunch hanging all over is better!!!