Thursday, December 29, 2016
Sunday, December 25, 2016
Saturday, December 24, 2016
Friday, December 23, 2016
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
Sunday, December 18, 2016
Friday, December 16, 2016
Saturday, December 10, 2016
Friday, December 9, 2016
2016 Christmas Card
I decided to go a different route with our Christmas cards this year. Things have been so hectic lately it seems that I wasn't sure when we would be able to snap a quick family photo or two for a card, plus edits, plus design. And so I decided to use what I had and go with it. Chad's sheep hunt really was a big deal and a huge highlight of our year in 2016. We had so much fun with it all that I felt we just had to share. And so, I picked out a few of my favorite pictures and went with. I love how they turned out and I'm so glad to have them done, printed, and almost ready to go!
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
Wanna Build A Snowman?
As warm as the weather has been this just may be the only snowman building the boys get this year, sadly. Charlie showed up with Christmas tree brownies, new tshirts, and this snowman window cling set for the boys yesterday. They were so excited and had so much fun decorating the window last night! Tyke even exclaimed, "Charlie tan be on da nice list now!" Good job Charlie on redeeming yourself!
Monday, December 5, 2016
26 Months Old
What can I say about this kiddo?! He is so wild and full of life he always has mommy and daddy on our toes. Luke is very independent and into everything! He is seriously something else! We love his cute little personality and his energy!
Luke has definitely shown us what the "terrible two's" mean. He's probably not really that bad but he's way worse than his big brother was at this age at throwing tantrums and being a naughty. Luke can throw a fit like no other. He's always been a great fit thrower but the last month or so he has gotten much better, er, worse. He is like a little time bomb and we have to be careful what we say or do, sometimes we don't even have to do anything at all, to make him. He throws toys. He throws himself around. He screams and cries and there is no stopping it until we figure out what he wants, that is, if he can figure out what he wants. It's frustrating but comical at the same time. Poor little guy can't control his grumpy emotions!
Luke has learned a fun (for him) new trick, taking his clothes off! He can't get his shirts off yet but shoes, socks and pants all come off and he runs around the house giggling because it's so funny. I'm just waiting for him to figure out how to rip his diaper off too, eek!
Luke has really started to show an interest in potty training. I'm so not ready for this but he hates to wear yucky diapers anymore. He immediately tells us whenever he has peed or pooped and in fact insists on peeing in the potty each time we change his diaper. When changing him he will repeat "pee, pee, pee" and I think he's just telling me that he HAS peed but when I go to put a fresh diaper on he gets mad and cries and kicks and yells "pee, pee, pee!" So I tell him to pee in the potty and he stops crying, giggles and runs to the bathroom and sure enough, pees in the potty. This should be interesting! We've bought a couple of pull-ups and have decided to maybe give it a try...
Luke's obsession with his "b's" (blankets) is starting to get crazy. He now insists on having all b's at the same time to pack around. That consists of about five. We have way more blankets than that but Luke will only use certain ones and they have to be minky. He's so picky! Anyway, he packs these things around like crazy and they're starting to become a health hazard because he's constantly injuring himself from tripping on the darn things. We can't leave home without a "b" or we're in big trouble. It's kind of comical and sweet and cute how much this boy loves his blankies!
Luke's appetite continues to grow just as he is. He is always in the pantry! Always asking for "tweets" (treats) and always begging for "mow mil!" (chocolate milk). The kid is a bottomless pit! He is adventurous in his eating habits and willing to try everything and anything that we offer him, or that he finds. I find empty applesauce pouches around the house almost daily. He gets them out and big brother opens them for him, thinking he's doing a good deed. Luke hangs out at the fridge too. Luckily he can't open it yet but he has nearly destroyed the handles to the fridge and freezer in his many attempts. Oh Bubba!
Luke loves his drinks! He will drink pretty much anything. He is now a huge chocolate milk fan and has a hard time drinking milk plain. He loves his apple juice and he really loves mommy's diet coke's! The kid is my competition and if I get pressured into sharing a sip with him he will take it and not give it back. It's a fight when there is diet coke around, so I think I might have to give that habit up, or else start sneaking around to have one haha. Luke also begs his daddy every weekend for some coffee. He throws an absolute fit until Chad gives in. Although, Luke refuses to drink the black stuff once he's given permission. I'm not sure if it's the smell or because it's too hot but once he's allowed to get close enough to a coffee cup he changes his mind pretty quickly.
Louie LOVES helping around the house, on his terms haha. He loves the step stool and carrying it out to the kitchen sink so he can "wash the dishes". Really all he does is makes a big wet mess and soaks himself and the floor but he has fun and is in a good mood doing it so I guess that's OK? Luke loves being given "chores" to do. He thinks it's awesome to help mommy and Tyke take dirty laundry to the laundry room. He likes being the one to get the chocolate mix out of the pantry for his milk. He loves to try and vacuum, And he to NOT help pick up toys. He loves to dump them all out but refuses to help pick them back up. Poor Tyke cleans up after Luke a lot!
We have found that Luke absolutely hates the snow and we're not sure why. He hates the feel of it falling on him and he absolutely freaks out at the sight of it! It's kind of funny but annoying at the same time. He better get used to the white stuff because winter has just started!
Lu is starting to talk more and more now but we still have a hard time understanding a lot what he says. For the most part though we've been able to translate his cute little words.
We have officially retired the 2t clothing in our home, well, we still have 2t jammies out and being used even though they are too small. I can not for the life of me find the 3t jammies in our storage. I guess that means I need to go shopping! Other than that everything else is the same. Luke is in 3t/4t shirts, 3t jeans that fit a little too big and too long (but the 2t's were way too small and floods). I have no clue what shoe size Lu is but he loves his cowboy boots and they still fit good. They're a size 9 I believe. Luke is in a size 6 diaper and we have bought size 2t/3t pull-ups to try out with him on our potty training journey.
We love our Bubba Lu so much and are sure enjoying watching him learn and grow. I wish time would slow down, even just a little. This phase in Luke's life, even with all of the fits and tantrums, is so much fun to watch and experience. Our little guy brings so much joy and smiles and laughs to our family! He is a bit of a clown and we love his fun, wild, spunky little self!
Luke has definitely shown us what the "terrible two's" mean. He's probably not really that bad but he's way worse than his big brother was at this age at throwing tantrums and being a naughty. Luke can throw a fit like no other. He's always been a great fit thrower but the last month or so he has gotten much better, er, worse. He is like a little time bomb and we have to be careful what we say or do, sometimes we don't even have to do anything at all, to make him. He throws toys. He throws himself around. He screams and cries and there is no stopping it until we figure out what he wants, that is, if he can figure out what he wants. It's frustrating but comical at the same time. Poor little guy can't control his grumpy emotions!
Luke has learned a fun (for him) new trick, taking his clothes off! He can't get his shirts off yet but shoes, socks and pants all come off and he runs around the house giggling because it's so funny. I'm just waiting for him to figure out how to rip his diaper off too, eek!
Luke has really started to show an interest in potty training. I'm so not ready for this but he hates to wear yucky diapers anymore. He immediately tells us whenever he has peed or pooped and in fact insists on peeing in the potty each time we change his diaper. When changing him he will repeat "pee, pee, pee" and I think he's just telling me that he HAS peed but when I go to put a fresh diaper on he gets mad and cries and kicks and yells "pee, pee, pee!" So I tell him to pee in the potty and he stops crying, giggles and runs to the bathroom and sure enough, pees in the potty. This should be interesting! We've bought a couple of pull-ups and have decided to maybe give it a try...
Luke's obsession with his "b's" (blankets) is starting to get crazy. He now insists on having all b's at the same time to pack around. That consists of about five. We have way more blankets than that but Luke will only use certain ones and they have to be minky. He's so picky! Anyway, he packs these things around like crazy and they're starting to become a health hazard because he's constantly injuring himself from tripping on the darn things. We can't leave home without a "b" or we're in big trouble. It's kind of comical and sweet and cute how much this boy loves his blankies!
Luke's appetite continues to grow just as he is. He is always in the pantry! Always asking for "tweets" (treats) and always begging for "mow mil!" (chocolate milk). The kid is a bottomless pit! He is adventurous in his eating habits and willing to try everything and anything that we offer him, or that he finds. I find empty applesauce pouches around the house almost daily. He gets them out and big brother opens them for him, thinking he's doing a good deed. Luke hangs out at the fridge too. Luckily he can't open it yet but he has nearly destroyed the handles to the fridge and freezer in his many attempts. Oh Bubba!
Luke loves his drinks! He will drink pretty much anything. He is now a huge chocolate milk fan and has a hard time drinking milk plain. He loves his apple juice and he really loves mommy's diet coke's! The kid is my competition and if I get pressured into sharing a sip with him he will take it and not give it back. It's a fight when there is diet coke around, so I think I might have to give that habit up, or else start sneaking around to have one haha. Luke also begs his daddy every weekend for some coffee. He throws an absolute fit until Chad gives in. Although, Luke refuses to drink the black stuff once he's given permission. I'm not sure if it's the smell or because it's too hot but once he's allowed to get close enough to a coffee cup he changes his mind pretty quickly.
Louie LOVES helping around the house, on his terms haha. He loves the step stool and carrying it out to the kitchen sink so he can "wash the dishes". Really all he does is makes a big wet mess and soaks himself and the floor but he has fun and is in a good mood doing it so I guess that's OK? Luke loves being given "chores" to do. He thinks it's awesome to help mommy and Tyke take dirty laundry to the laundry room. He likes being the one to get the chocolate mix out of the pantry for his milk. He loves to try and vacuum, And he to NOT help pick up toys. He loves to dump them all out but refuses to help pick them back up. Poor Tyke cleans up after Luke a lot!
We have found that Luke absolutely hates the snow and we're not sure why. He hates the feel of it falling on him and he absolutely freaks out at the sight of it! It's kind of funny but annoying at the same time. He better get used to the white stuff because winter has just started!
Lu is starting to talk more and more now but we still have a hard time understanding a lot what he says. For the most part though we've been able to translate his cute little words.
- "toke" (diet coke)
- "tweet" (treat)
- "nug" (chicken nuggets)
- "chee" (cheese or grilled cheese)
- "mow-mil" (chocolate milk)
- "one mow!" (one more!)
- "Tar-tar" (Char-Char = Charlie, our elf)
We have officially retired the 2t clothing in our home, well, we still have 2t jammies out and being used even though they are too small. I can not for the life of me find the 3t jammies in our storage. I guess that means I need to go shopping! Other than that everything else is the same. Luke is in 3t/4t shirts, 3t jeans that fit a little too big and too long (but the 2t's were way too small and floods). I have no clue what shoe size Lu is but he loves his cowboy boots and they still fit good. They're a size 9 I believe. Luke is in a size 6 diaper and we have bought size 2t/3t pull-ups to try out with him on our potty training journey.
We love our Bubba Lu so much and are sure enjoying watching him learn and grow. I wish time would slow down, even just a little. This phase in Luke's life, even with all of the fits and tantrums, is so much fun to watch and experience. Our little guy brings so much joy and smiles and laughs to our family! He is a bit of a clown and we love his fun, wild, spunky little self!
Sunday, December 4, 2016
Really Lu?!
I'm serious when I say that Luke is always in the pantry looking for food. Now that he has discovered the power of a fork, and stabbing his food open, it's a whole new world for him! My oh my can this kid make a mess! I guess on the bright side of things at least he's choosing fruit to sneak into. What a kid!
Saturday, December 3, 2016
Whoa!
Daddy had to work on today and the boys and I wanted to shop, so we loaded up and headed north in search of items for our Sub-4-Santa list. We got all of our shopping done in record time and had a good time doing so! Tyke only had like three melt downs because we weren't buying toys for him. I had to explain to him that we were helping Santa out and that he didn't need anything on this day. Anyway, the boys were hungry and I took a chance and bought them both Happy Meals from McDonald's. Tyke has never eaten a cheeseburger but on this day he did, for the first time ever!! Luke did too! I'm completely blown away and had to document this amazing moment! Finally! My kiddos are normal, haha!
Friday, December 2, 2016
Best Buds
We put the boys to bed in their separate beds. Most nights when we check on them before turning in ourselves we find them like this! I love it! They are such good little buddies and take good care of each other! I love my boys!
Cart Man
When did my baby get so big?! He insisted on going to the grocery store with me tonight to pick up a couple of things. He insisted on buckling himself in the car (which is so nice!). He insisted on pushing the shopping cart which was just weird for me. He insisted on grabbing the food items and carefully placing them in, and the list goes on. A few things turned into more than a few with his help. We had to buy fruit snacks, strawberry yogurt and ice cream of course! He's my big helper and proud of it!
Oh Charlie!
Charlie hasn't even been in our house for two days and he's already caused quite the problem. Tyke was so upset to find that Charlie had colored on his school picture! Luckily it is just on the glass and will clean right off. Luke thought it was hilarious! Tyke commented that it was naughty and that Charlie is now on the naughty list. Way to go Charlie!
Thursday, December 1, 2016
Charlie Has Arrived!
Our elf Charlie made his debut last night! We went for a car ride to go and see the Christmas lights around town and when we got home the boys found a mess of wrapping paper strung throughout the house. Tyke was so confused at what had happened. Luke thought it was funny. They followed the trail of wrapping paper into the front room and found Charlie sitting in our tree and two gifts under it! They were quick to rip into their presents and found new Christmas jammies! Christmas 2016 should be tons of fun!
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Lil Artist
Tyke's latest art project from school. He amazes us with how well he does and how perfect his coloring and painting is! Way to go buddy!
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
Helpers
Talk about melt this mamma's heart! The boys idolize their Daddy and are always wanting to help him out so it came as no surprise tonight when they both dove under the Christmas tree with him to water it. I love the relationship and bond that these boys of mine have. I'd say I'm pretty darn lucky and so are they! I love you boys!!
Monday, November 28, 2016
Trouba-Lu
Sunday, November 27, 2016
Saturday, November 26, 2016
Thursday, November 24, 2016
Monday, November 21, 2016
Christmas Minis
Oh my goodness am I ever in love with these pictures! I'm always nervous how the boys will act for photo sessions. They're usually little stinkers when it comes to pictures and new people. I was so excited when they actually cooperated with our photographer! There were no tears from either boy, however, Tyke did panic when he spotted Santa Claus and he climbed up me like a tree and held on for dear life. He has never been a very big fan of Santa. Luke wasn't too worried about the big guy. He was a little concerned but curious as well and stood semi close to Santa. He listened to him talk and even took a jingle bell from him as a gift. Tyke refused to take his jingle bell until we were completely out of the building and back in the safety of the car and buckled, haha. Yay for great pictures!!
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