Sports-ball!

We got the boys a baseball and golf set to get started on some sports. They are not sure what to make of any of it yet but sure are having fun with it. They are a little more into the baseball than the golf so far. Jake insists on holding the bat at the fat end and trying to get the ball with the skinny part. I've let go of trying to teach them how to use them and it's so much fun.

Rainy day

We had several days of cold and rainy weather not long ago and we were searching for things to do with Jake and Miles. We decided to check out the Laura Bush Library nearby. It had a pretty cool kids' section but we didn't stay too long. I don't think Jake and Miles have the attention span to bring their energy level down and hang at the library just yet. We might try again soon when there is a story time or something.

Rockin' & Readin'

Puzzle time with Miles

Jake wanted the puzzle all to himself

There's that ornery smile.

Another quirky smile.

Miles made a beeline for this treehouse.

They both loved this special door made just for people their size!

Family!

I apologize for the delay... technical difficulties!

Uncle Bill, Aunt Michelle, Grandma, Taffy and Papa all came for a visit last weekend. It was awesome! Jake and Miles got to meet more family and they were in heaven. We played in the backyard, squeezed a nap in and went to the County Line for some yummy bbq! Come back! We are really hoping that we can find a way to visit sometime in the future. I didn't get that many pictures, but managed to take a few...

Shortly after this trip we began a new bedtime ritual. After our bedtime stories & prayer, we go through a list of people that love Jake and Miles. Or a list of people that Jake and Miles love...depending on how you want to look at it. :) These guys are creatures of habit and they LOVE this new addition. Tonight Jake requested it..."people people." We go through a list (and I mean a long list...pets, babysitters, etc.) And before we are even done they are demanding it "again." We had to cap it at two times. It is so sweet and it seems really special and important to them.

Uncle Bill showing Jake and Miles the stump in our back yard. Whenever we play in the yard now they run over there and say "Ucle Bill stump!" They love it. They both like to sit on it and also make it very clear that it is not for Mama to sit on.

Papa with the boys. They are 'uppy-monsters' these days.

Aunt Michelle reading the tractor book to Jake and Miles. Still a favorite. They thought it was super cool that Aunt Michelle and Uncle Bill have real tractors.

More playtime...

Heading to the stump.

Children's Museum, take 4?

We've only been to the Austin Children's Museum a handful of times so it's still quite the event for the boys when they get to go. This week is Spring Break so Eva helped me out in the morning and we took Jake and Miles there. They are no longer content to just hang in the toddler area and have to have the run of the place so it's definitely a two person job. They had a blast and I even managed to take some pictures.

Miles operating heavy machinery

Part of the wind exhibit...

Tractors!

More of the wind exhibit...really cool interchangeable tubes that fired wind at some twirly things. They couldn't get enough.

Playground-palooza

The weather this weekend was absolutely beautiful and we spent a bunch of time outside. We made a couple of trips to the playground, played in the backyard, ate outside, and went for several walks. I also had some 'me' time on Saturday morning and got to go to yoga and run some errands. Peter and I also went to a friend's birthday party on Saturday night. This evening we had the playground to ourselves. I don't know where everyone was but it was such a pleasant surprise. I know there are a bunch of pictures, I couldn't narrow it down...

Shiny Happy Babies

I know, I know. Another story time picture. This was one of the boys' favorite times with Papi, each evening and morning. "Papa, tractor book." He headed home yesterday and will be missed in a big way. This picture was taken on his last night, right after bath time and before bed time.

Dining al fresco

The weather has been awesome lately and it has been nearly impossible to drag the boys inside. Today they requested to eat outside and loved it. Jake is giving the camera his feisty look...I've been getting a lot of that from him lately. Pretty funny! Miles is wearing his St. Patrick's Day necklace and he's been all about that these last couple days. He had a moment tonight because we wouldn't let him wear it to bed.

Fun with Harlan!

Harlan came to play with Jake and Miles yesterday and the boys all had so much fun! So did the mamas! Gorgeous weather and good company :)

Miles picking weeds for us...look at that sky!

Smelling the flowers

Jake riding his bike

Miles and Harlan giving each other the once-over

Harlan rocking the fedora!

Jake giving Harlan a "snuggle"

More visitors!

My parents and Grandma also made a day-trip to Austin to see us (ok - I'm not kidding myself, they came to see the boys). It was really quick and really fun. As you can see from the latest picture variety, Jake and Miles love story time. It's also one of the only times they are still enough to catch a photo of them! We got to play around the house, outside and even go out to dinner.

Papi!

I think I've been spelling Papi wrong (Poppy)...oops! So Papi is here for a visit and Jake and Miles are in heaven. Here they are enjoying some story time. I've got to get better about taking more pictures again. For some reason I've been slacking. Peter's dad is in town with us for a few weeks and somehow one week is already down. It's flown by!