Monthly Archives: May 2013

Early May

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Lindsey

It rained here today, but we’ve been lucky this year and have enjoyed a beautiful spring. Here’s some of what we’ve been up to:

Picnics whenever possible.

The beginning of an impromptu water fight

Getting ready for another Home Depot Kids Workshop

The boys really want to have a sleepover. We’ve had several attempts on weekends, but they always end up either wrestling, or Kieron begs Avery to keep reading books to him.

Silas at the park

Just in time for Mother’s Day, Kieron started pooping on the potty and never looked back! For the longest time he refused to do it, and let’s just say it caused Jonathan and I a lot of grief. I don’t know if it’s because he turned three, and considers himself a big boy now, or what, but he’s using the potty now, and is really proud of himself. Here he is carrying his reward (a remote control digger) to the register at Toys ‘R Us. Hallelujah!

It’s baseball season! Here are a few cute shots of Avery at his games.

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Kieron Turns Three!

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Lindsey

Not only is Cinco de Mayo the day that marks Mexico’s independence, it’s also the day sweet Kieron decided to make his entrance (or exit). At three years old, Kieron is tender, sensitive, cheerful, stubborn, and he knows what he wants. He is remarkably good at identifying feelings and emotions. His recall is incredible. He remembers names and associations that Avery still can’t keep straight! He smiles easily and often. But don’t cross this one, he is also impulsive and ornery. Kieron is picky and likes things on his terms (especially when it comes to eating and going potty). He enjoys cooking, singing, digging in the dirt, riding bikes, and cuddling. He loves the garbage man and always looks forward to garbage day.

After going all out for Avery’s 6th birthday, I wanted to do something special for Kieron this year. He chose a Sesame Street theme (Cookie Monster, in particular). We invited a few of the usual suspects, played games, had a Sesame Street/Mariachi playlist, and dined on tacos, quesadillas, and cupcakes. Kieron basked in all the attention, and seemed to thoroughly enjoy the day.

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April in a Nutshell

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Lindsey

I am way behind on blogging (again)! April flew by way too fast. Here it is in a nutshell!

Here’s Kieron walking across some dirt hills during Avery’s t-ball practice. That’s Mt. Si in the background. Beautiful clouds! Can’t believe I took this with my iPhone.

Daddy’s birthday – Surprise, ice cream cake!

Silas loves playing at the park with his big brothers.

Translation: “Dad, can we watch TV?”

Jonathan came home from work one day, and we were all in the playroom. He and I tried to relax on the bean bag when the boys started piling stuffed animals on us to “make us comfortable.”

Silas the ham! When he sees a camera out, he claps and says “haaay!” Then he starts walking straight to the camera for a close up.

Loving on his Kieron while he checks out what’s new at Williams-Sonoma

“No seriously, let me read my catalogue.”

At our favorite Thai restaurant, Chantanee

Jonathan has his helicopter out in this pic. Kieron gets so nervous (he once had a close call with the helicopter, and it made quite an impression on him).

Three men in a tub. They love the shaving kit we got them.

This is Nina, our favorite animal at the Woodland Park Zoo. She is a great-grandmother, and every time we see her she is sitting, watching us through the glass like this. She looks so sweet and wise! That’s Pete, the big patriarch lounging in the background.