Playing Outside

Can you look at this picture without laughing? I can't. Dylan sure has some fun smiles.

Future cheesy model?

Both the boys love to be outside and Blake especially loves to be outside riding his bike.

The fun smiles continue.

Dylan hasn't figured out how to use the scooter. That hasn't stopped him from trying.

When you can't go fast enough by yourself, just have your brother push you right? 

So, we got the truck at a  children's clothing swap that I participated in. I thought I would score some fun clothes, but didn't expect some toys. This truck is pretty much exactly like the one that my mom wanted to get Blake a couple years ago for Christmas. We all knew he would love it, but we did not have room for it, so she ended up getting him something else. They were both very excited for me to bring this home. I was very excited to get it for free!

Happy Birthday

Saturday we went to the beach, but forgot my camera.  Then Amy and Gregg took Blake to the store to pick out some birthday presents. That night we had an impromptu birthday party.

He doesn't turn 4 for another month, but Amy and Gregg wanted to see him open his presents.

He was really excited and said that he loved all his presents.

He loves Legos and hoodies that zip up and have pockets.

Dylan was happy because he got some brownie.

The Legos did not last long in the box.

Thanks for the presents and for the fun trip. They flew out early Monday morning, so when Blake woke up, he immediately asked where they were. He was sad that they couldn't stay longer because it was "lots of fun".

Disneyland

Aaron's folks came out last weekend for a visit, so Aaron took Friday off work and we went to Disneyland. Aaron and Blake immediately went in line to get a Fast Pass for the Cars ride and Amy and Gregg went on a ride, so Dylan and I got to walk around. Dylan kind of liked being able to walk around without any guidance.

Amy and Gregg watched Dylan while he took a nap so that both Aaron and I could go on Radiator Racers with Blake. Dylan is too short (although almost tall enough) so typically Aaron will take him on the ride while I watch Dylan. If you were wondering...we won the race!

He also got to ride the bumper car ride, which Dylan also can't ride on.

Some folks were a little exhausted. I loved it because I typically take the boys by myself and we have the single umbrella stroller.  So much easier with help...imagine that!

Grandma took Blake on the firetruck.

He was so excited AND he got a sticker!

We then went to Toontown because Dylan needed to roam around. Blake was the one that took Grandma and Grandpa's hands to walk with. Too cute!

This is Dylan's favorite thing within Towntown...inside Mickey's house is Mickey's garden where there are carrots that eventually all go down. Once the carrots all go down a rabbit pops up and snickers....the rabbit ate the carrots. Dylan claps once he goes into the garden and starts laughing.

While the others were in line for a ride, Dylan got to roam.

He kind of liked it.

Thanks for the fun day!

16 Months

Dylan is 16 months old. We found out that all his tests results came back normal. He is getting stronger by the day and loves to demonstrate his strength while wrestling with Blake. He now says Jesus, this, eat (did I already include that before? it is a very important word to him). He is very clear with nodding his head yes or no and that is how he will tell you if he wants something.

And apparently he likes lemons. They were helping me juice some lemons and Dylan had to taste it, continued to eat it, so Blake decided to join in...even though he doesn't like them.  The two of them can be the best of friends and then the next minute they will bug one another. I like the moments when they are best of friends.

Lexi and Kent

Our niece, Lexi, was in LA a couple weeks ago for a gymnastics meet. After the meet, we went out to eat.

After we ate, we went to Venice Beach and they all loved to run around on the pier.

And pretend to be birds.

Then we went to the water.

Here is the gang...plus a random girl and the guy with the metal detector.

Love Day Gifts

The day before Valentine's Day, the boys got a letter in the mail (card and "big" money from great-grammy) AND a package in the mail (candy, "big" money and a beanie and gloves from grandma and grandpa).  Dylan loves dogs and grammy picked the perfect card for him...he still carries the card around and will show everyone the dog.

Blake was a little more excited about the "big" money then he was with the card, but loved getting something in the mail.

We are going to go visit my folks in Ohio on their mission, just a couple weeks before their mission is over. Since it is going to be a bit colder then we are used to, they sent the kids a beanie and gloves.

Dylan was a little frustrated that the candy was in a bag...he wanted to eat it right away!

Yes, beanies and gloves are exciting things because they never wear them.

Funny Kids

One of Blake's favorite songs is Party Rock. He watched the You Tube video a lot and likes to dance to it (Dylan also dances along). Blake loves the robot, so took a box to create his own robot costume and started to dance.

Who says toddlers don't need a bath every night?

Home Depot

Blake and I went to Home Depot this weekend and participated in the kids workshops that they put on while Aaron took Dylan out on a church assignment.

At first he didn't want to build it so I told him that I would make it for myself. It didn't take him long before he changed his mind and grabbed the hammer.

Is it weird that he is better with a hammer then with a paint brush?

When I was putting him to bed he said, "that was fun going to Home Depot today and making that project."

Tools

The boys love to fix things and as is  the norm, they play well together for awhile.

Then Dylan gets annoyed and goes and plays by himself. (And yes, he likes to squat like this)

Dylan felt like he needed another tool belt.

15 Months

Dylan turned 15 months old, which meant a trip to the doctors. The 15 month check up is a new one...Blake just had 12 month and 18 month. I kind of wish we didn't have this check up. The vaccinations he got did not make him happy. I think the nurse must of hit something because he wouldn't move his arms for 2 days and he was miserable.

This is our miserable Dylan. He is 34 1/4 inches tall, which is still off the charts. He weighs 25 pounds 11 ounces, which is 85th percentile. Shocker...he is still a big kid. Lately he has been really trying to mimic what people are doing, especially what Blake does. We go on walks a lot and Blake likes to jump over things and climb up things, so Dylan likes to follow in his footsteps, but he can't jump yet so it is pretty funny to see him try to jump.  He was taking a nap around 11am, but now goes down closer to 1pm, which makes Disneyland and church easier. His new words...ouchie, yes, and this. He folds his hands when we say a prayer and says amen and nods while saying amen.