Father's Day 2011

We celebrated Father's Day on Wednesday this year. Brian is working all weekend so we picked a day that we did not have too much going on. We started out our day with a yummy breakfast together (minus Samuel, he is a late sleeper.) After breakfast, we opened up presents. We got Brian clothes, exciting I know. He only gets clothes about twice a year. Winter clothes for his birthday and Summer clothes for Father's day. Lucas and Samuel also made a card for their Daddy. I drew a fire truck with Daddy inside and they colored it. It was so sweet. Lucas was pretty proud to show it to Daddy.

Yummy Lemonade Cake that I made for after lunch.

That morning we took out some water colors for the first time. Lucas loved them! He painted for about an hour. That is a long time for a two-year old boy to focus. He had so much fun. After lunch we had a yummy lemonade cake and then we went to my mom's house to have some outdoor water fun. We took out the slip-n-slide and the pool. Daddy and Lucas played outside all afternoon.

We had plans to go get some steak somewhere (because I cannot cook a good steak.) But, we had a last minute appointment to see a house so we had to get dinner in a rush. Mexican is the only way to go when it comes to Lucas. He loves quesadillas and bean burritos. So we got some gourmet Taco Bueno and then went to see the house.

Last night we went to Texas Roadhouse to make up the steak dinner for Brian. We had a great time. Lucas danced to the music and Samuel looked all around at all of the lights. That was the first time we have ventured out to a restaurant with both kids since Samuel was a newborn.

This weekend we will be celebrating Father's day for the Pawpaws. Both of our dad's are hardworking, honest men. Brian has learned so much from his dad. He has learned commitment, courage, strength, and patience. My dad taught me all of those things too. He showed me by example of what to look for in a husband. When it comes to my husband, I'm pretty sure that I got one of the "good ones."

Thanks to all of the Dad's in our lives. We love you!

Peek-A-Boo

Things I want to remember about my babies

Samuel had a big week this week. His first top tooth started to poke through! What! Teeth on the top and on the bottom! I guess that answers my question of when to start weaning him ; ) He has also started to let go of the furniture from a standing position (like he wants to stand on his own!).

Samuel is a bath maniac! He hits the water and he is free. He crawls all over the tub, plays with his favorite toys (two little blow fish) and interacts with Lucas. Lately, he has been trying to crawl up the back of the tub. That part is slanted so he usually doesn't get very far. But each time that he slides down he hits the bottom and cracks up. (Don't worry, we are right there next to him and there is only about 1.5 inches of water in the tub at that point.) Its hilarious. Its like he knows now that he gets a laugh out of it. He does it every time. Lucas has joined in too. They have been having so much fun at bath time.

Lucas is starting to sing a lot more. He sings in the car and along with movies. He is also catching on to recognizing some of his letters and to counting. Sometimes I feel like he doesn't pay attention. But, I am learning that he is even if he doesn't show it. We were watching a movie about Easter the other day and he saw a picture of Jesus and a woman and immediately said "Jesus, Mary. Jesus' mommy!" He makes me so happy when I get to see his learning.

Lucas has discovered tattling. The funny thing is is that he doesn't quite understand how it works. He has been tattling on imaginary beings and on people when they are not around. For example:

Lucas: "Saya (Sarah) hit Gugas (Lucas)."

Me: "Lucas, Sarah is not here."

Lucas: "No no Saya. Don't hit Gugas"

He also tries to escape discipline by changing his persona...like this:

Me: "Lucas, look at me. You do not push your brother down."

Lucas: "I Maxie. Bark Bark!!!"

I love my two babies so much. I still can't believe how much they change daily. God is so good. I thank Him for my precious miracles every day.

You want to what?

Lucas asked to hold Samuel the other day. I stopped in my tracks and grabbed the camera. He never asks to do that. Of course I was not going to miss the opportunity to take some photos. Here is what came out of it. Enjoy!

Look at Samuel! He is a big boy!!!

Samuel is the sweetest baby ever. He is just so easy going. Especially now that he is independent. Watching our daily happenings is enough for him (as long as we are in the same room.) He is pulling up on anything and everything.

Even bath time is finally easier. He sits up without diving head first. He used to get so excited in the tub that he couldn't sit still. Now he has found is favorite toys and the two boys can sit there forever and play in the water. Their interaction makes me thrilled. I love seeing Samuel learn from Lucas and Lucas learn by teaching Samuel. What a great gift I have been given.

Water Days

Summer is here! Yesterday was the first time that Lucas got to play in the water (except for when we went to Texas) this year.

First, we went to Grandma's house to play in the sprinkler. We invited Jade, a neighbor friend, to come. I thought that having another little kid there would help Lucas to have fun. He was very apprehensive about the water. In fact, he hardly got wet at all. He had the most fun standing by the house turning the water off and on.

We took a lunch break and went to Aunt Meghan's house and had sprinkler fun again. This time he played a little more in the water. He had three older girls to show him the way (Abigail, Sarah, and Ashlynn showed him the ropes.) Samuel got sprayed a few times and did not like it at all. But, he did have fun using the walker that was outside. He is starting to move so much. He is even going from one piece of furniture to another.

Speaking of Samuel, he is learning so many new things lately. His new favorite thing to do is clap. Sometimes he gets clapping and waving confused and puts the two together. He is so proud of himself when he gets a reaction from doing this. I'm pretty sure he is going to be a performer.

p.s. I had more pictures, but I am working from my old computer trying to clean it up.

JoeJoe

JoeJoe the turtle entered our life over the weekend. He was found at the fire department and quickly made his way into our lives. After hearing that turtles can make a person sick and that this specific turtle can escape his little box, I was adamant about getting him back to his home. Lucas loved JoeJoe and was excited about feeding him and holding him.

We took JoeJoe to meet Grandma and Pawpaw and Lucas had his eyes glued to the box the entire ride there.

Finally, it was time to let JoeJoe go home. Lucas and Daddy took him back. Later that day, we went to play at the playground and Lucas found JoeJoe again! Right outside of our door! I guess that he didn't want to leave. Now, every time we go outside Lucas asks for JoeJoe. He says "JoeJoe, where are you?" I'm assuming that this was the first of many JoeJoes that the Weatherford family will take in.