I don't think I will ever stop being amazed by the weather in Texas. We can have all 4 seasons in one week! This past week we had a blizzard, and today it's 79 outside. How does that work? It was fun to have the snow, but it was too wet and windy to play in it so the boys just watched it from the window. Papa Dude also came to visit us and only brought a lighter jacket because there was no blizzard predicted when he left home. He came to do a presentation, and then the entire university shut down because of the weather. We were able to have Papa Dude and Daddy home for an extra day and a half. It worked out really well for me! Then yesterday with all the snow gone and weather in the 60's, we were at the park!
They said we got about 6 inches of snow. Amarillo got 20 so we were pretty satisfied with our 6! Poor Papa Dude got delayed going home with cancelled flights, but eventually made it. The airline lost his luggage on the way here, so I would be surprised if he ever tries to come see us again!
This is a long video, but pretty funny to watch two little boys trying to catch a light. I knew cats and other animals did this, but my children? It kept them entertained for a while. Kyler kept saying, "I got it!" every time that the light went off. It was pretty funny to watch.
This is what we had to deal with every time we had to leave Papa Dude. He spent two nights at a hotel, and then we took him to the airport. After throwing a major fit in the car on the way back home each time Kyler was separated from Papa Dude eventually we just got this pathetic whining. I completely forgot to take pictures with Papa Dude in them, but the boys LOVED having him here!
That little smile of success when he made it to the top!
Kyler's little ornery grin!
Peek-a-Boo
All the boys kicking around a ball. Of course all the other boys at the park had to join in too. I guess I am justmeant to be surrounded by boys.
Why do boys always end up playing in the dirt?
Hold on Kyler! He acutally held on pretty well, even when he started swing himself.
For some reason the ball helped to balance Damon on the slide.
The expression we get every time Damon wants to make sure we see something that is amazing to him.
For those of you who are not aware baby BOY #3 is coming to our family in July (maybe June if I'm lucky)!! Yes you heard correctly, 3 BOYS!! I love my boys, but I don't know if I can handle anymore crazy! I know 3 kids are going to be crazy regardless whether boy or girl, but I am terrified what 3 boys can do in our house and to our house. Damon is especially crazy and fearless, so I am really scared what he may teach this new little boy. I know our blog has not been updated as frequently in the last couple months, but I am finally starting to feel better. Hopefully I will take more pictures and put up more posts.
I found these cute little Texas jerseys on super clearance the other day and thought the boys would like them. I was not disappointed. When Kyler saw them he said, "Football!" So both boys had to strip down and put the jerseys on immediately. Of course they hardly ever wear pants in this house, which I don't entirely understand. They had fun playing football with Daddy!
Damon trying to hike the ball. It was very hard for him to put both the ball and his head between his legs, so most of the time he just hiked it from one side.
Working on our catching skills
Kyler did actually catch this one
This was him saying, "See Mom, like this."
I take back what I said about having 3 boys. I have 4 boys!! I am very grateful for that everytime he comes home. The boys LOVE having him around to play!
I guess we haven't gotten out as much as we should because of the weather and morning sickness, so the boys have found plenty of ways to entertain themselves!
Damon doesn't waste any time turning around and climbing down from things; he just jumps off everything! I don't worry so much about Kyler, but Damon is jumping off things taller than he is. He has no fear!
Damon's new favorite place to play is in the closet playing with the shoes. It made me really nervous the first time I found him there because he was being extremely quiet, and that is usually not a very good sign. I tried to get a picture but he kept closing his eyes!
Apparently he doesn't mind being a little squished!
Kyler then ruined the moment and had to squeeze in too!
So I know it has been a while since I updated the blog, so I am pretty much just going to do so with the pictures I have. I didn't take any pictures while we were in Missouri, and I hardly took any on Christmas day, but at least there will be something to look at. Hope everyone had some happy holidays and a good January. Here's to doing better at blogging the rest of the year!!
Damon's name was being called to go sit on Santa's lap. After Kyler freaked out right before this Damon decided he would have no part of Santa. Otherwise, I think Damon would have been just fine.
Damon was so nervous that he didn't even want to take the present from Santa. Once he realized that there was candy inside, he didn't have any trouble.
Three of Kenney's younger siblings (Kaden, Savanna & Keyan)
Damon dressing up as a wiseman for the Nativity.
What are you doing to me? We don't play much dress up at our house unless it capes!
Kyler as Ironman, I mean a wiseman. The only Nativity costume he would put on was this one because it was the same colors as Ironman. He picked it up and said, "I want to be Ironman!"
We weren't quite sure what made his face look so fat, but it was pretty funny.
The best picture of our two little wisemen.
Pretty much our only picture of Christmas morning. Trust me, no one is more disappointed that me. It was cute to watch Damon get excited just because Kyler was excited. He didn't understand anything that was going on, but he knew that something was happening. Kyler's favorite part seemed to be passing out all the presents under the tree. He loved running around. He also thought everyone kept getting boxes as presents because his attention span for opening presents only lasted til the wrapping paper came off!
Damon loves the piano at Nana and Papa's house. He is actually pretty good with it. Although every time he plays he smashes his fingers when he covers the keys. Nana was practicing a song she had a play when Damon climbed right up on the bench and started playing very softly next to her and swaying to the music. It was really cute.
Kyler posing with is new underwear! Potty training has officially began at our house. It really hasn't been as bad as I thought it might be, but we definitely have room for improvement. Kyler looks so grown-up in his underwear. These little boxer-briefs are my favorite! He has even more trouble keeping his pants up now. I'm not sure what to do about that.
He had to show how moveable his underwear allow him to be. I can't believe how old he looks now. It's sad how fast he has grown.
Capes are the best!
Damon also had to strip his clothes off and join the running!
The boys are improving their jumping skills on the trampoline. They love being outside, and the weather was pretty nice during the Christmas break.
The science museum the boys and I go to had a Christmas party for the kids with different activities for the kids to do. Santa was there for the kids to take pictures with and get a candycane. We asked Kyler if he wanted to see Santa, but he said no. Although he was very interested in Santa. There were some chairs to sit in to watch all the kids sit on Santa's lap, so Kyler went and sat in the chairs all by himself and watched Santa. He was trying to figure out this whole Santa thing. He never warmed up to the idea so we didn't wait in the HUGE line, but he did seem more excited about Santa afterwards. He now thinks Santa is just at the museum!
Decorating gingerbread cookies
Damon spent much more time eating the frosting rather than spreading the frosting on the cookie, but I guess it's all for eating anyway!
As you can see Damon picked blue frosting.
I'm pretty sure that mouth is not getting any smaller!
I did not tell my children to show me their chewed cookies, but I guess that is what you do with gingerbread cookies.
They had a slideshow with movie clips of Christmas songs for the kids to dance to, and the boys were very unsure at first. Eventually, Damon warmed up and would walk up to other kids, stare at them, start dancing, and then would wait for them to start dancing with him. I guess he was trying to show them what they were supposed to be doing too!
Kyler climbing through the igloo
Damon getting his groove on at the party.
Kyler and Damon finally understand how to tell other people how old they are. Damon has to hold of fingers on both hands. Kyler is just slightly confused about how old Daddy is in this video. He still gets confused between "how old are you ?" and "what is your name?"
Every year during Thanksgiving I forget to take pictures. This year was no different, but I did finally remember to take out the camera after everyone was finished eating. We went to Nana and Papa's house this year and were able to see a lot of family. The boys loved playing with cousins, aunts, uncles, Nana and Papa. They also loved being outside. We had very warm weather which was nice in a lot of ways, but it's odd to wear shorts at Thanksgiving. The food and company was good as always, and it is so fun to see the boys play so well with their cousins!
Every year an hour or so after eating the famous Turkey Bowl begins. Kyler wanted to play really bad, but even he knew he was too little to play with the big boys!
This is Daddy telling Kyler to go play "over there." Kyler is just making sure he is pointing to the right spot.
Damon would often walk away from everyone to go throw rocks in the driveway.
This was just too funny not to post. Gotta love the chocolate face with the nose picking and eyes closed!
Kenney played really well this year, from what I was able to see. I think he felt better too because he has actually made time to go workout lately.
These boys were so silly and fun to watch. They played nonstop the entire time we were there. Kyler was so exctied to see Tyce when they got there that he even gave him a hug without being prompted. If you know Kyler at all, that is a really big deal. He hardly gives me hugs!
Kyler decided to play football all by himself since everyone else was occupied. I tried to play with him, but apparently playing with Mom is not cool.
The ball is almost as big as him.
One day everyone was playing some dance game on the x-box and the boys wanted to play too. They were dancing for a while, but Damon thought the guitar looked fun.
Kids 'smiles' are so funny. They each gave me a smile, but Brek's was the best!
Waiting for pancakes and waffles! All of the kids loved getting breakfast from Papa.He was just making waffles, but someone wanted pancakes instead so Papa made both. He's a lot nicer than me!!
The boys found a Toy Story sticker book one day and played with it for like 3 days straight. They thought it was fun to put stickers all over Kenney. I just realized that both of the boys even have a Buzz shirt on too!
Anytime there was a movie on the kids would all get their pillows and blankets out. This usually only lasted for about 20 mins before they started playing again!
Damon trying to act chill. Yeah that only lasts about 10 seconds!!
