When It Rains, It Pours

It all started on Sunday evening.  After going to church in the AM and to a friend's pool in the afternoon, bedtime was shaping up to be routine.  First, Jacob lost his dinner, a few times, all over Mom, the carpet, etc, and then Noah quickly broke out in the chills and was running a fever.  After two days, it appears Jacob is on the road to recovery but Noah is still fighting off whatever it is that he has acquired.  We are all ready to return to 'routine'. 

HEB Pre Grand Opening

That is where we were last week and got this photo.

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Chipotle

Jacob really enjoyed Chipotle....we felt sorry for whatever poor soul had to clean the floor.

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Where's Jacob?

Who knows why but this is quite possibly one of Jacob's favorite places.  When we can't find him and he has scampered off, this is one of the first places to look.  Standing, sitting, climbing.....all reasons he likes this little spot and has claimed it as his own.

Sombrero

Aunt Lisa met us at the pool the other weekend and surprised Noah with a sombrero all the way from Mexico and some maracas for Jacob.  Texas in July is a good time for a sombrero and hopefully for some siestas for everyone.

Noah's Three Year Dr. Appt

 

Noah made a trip the doctor last week as well, for his three year checkup.  This kid seems to love the doctor's office as evidenced by the picture.  This is the kid that hardly ever wimpered when getting immunizations as a baby.  Well, his numbers are in also.....75/75.  Noah was 38 1/2" tall (75th Percentile) and 35 Lbs (75 Percentile). He is truly giving Jacob something to shoot for!!!

 

 

Brothers

 

It's been difficult to catch a good snapshot of the two together, this one is a keeper.

 

Jacob's One Year Dr. Appt

 

50/50....that's the best way to describe it.  Jacob was 30" tall (50th Percentile) and weighed-in at 22 Lbs 8 Oz (50th Percentile).  After another round of immunizations, he's not scheduled for another trip to the doctor until 15 months.

Back at Swimming Lessons

 

Saturday marked the beginning of swimming lessons once again.  This time he is in the Pike class.  We wouldn't have guessed that he was once again the youngest in his class.

 

 

 

He did very well for his first day.

Our Transportation

Noah calls these the Green Machine and the Black Monster Truck.

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Birthday Party

The birthday party was at Kiddie Acres on Saturday and there were plenty of reshreshments and treats on hand.  It's a good thing we had the party at 10:00 AM as the mercury hit 108 degrees that afternoon. We did feel a little sorry though for the groups that were setting up their parties which were to begin at Noon. 

 

There were pony rides for the kids....................

 

 

....boat rides......

 

 

.....jeep rides......

 

 

.....train rides.......

 

 

.....and good naps when it was all over.

 

 

Happy Birthday Noah!

It is a monumental day for Noah, the age of three has finally arrived.  He has told us, his teacher, friends, and anyone else that would listen that June 30 was his birthday and that he was turning three.  The cake, party and presents are all fine but we think what is really so special about turning the age of three is that he can now officially go on the big playscape at school.  Ever since Matthew left, Noah has been the only one in class that couldn't go on the big playscape so we understand the excitement. 

So what has been on the agenda for his birthday?  Well, Noah and his class made a cake at school on Friday, his birthday party (along with Jacob's birthday) was at Kiddie Acres on Saturday, and the Big Playscape awaits him tomorrow AM.  Not too shabby. 

Happy Birthday Noah.....your vocabulary is growing about as fast as you are, you currently have a love of 'Scooby Dooby' cartoons, you are excited that swim lessons start in a week, you eat quite well (especially at school), you are patiently waiting for some assemblance of a playscape in the backyard, you have your melt-downs from time to time, you enjoy going to the TX and MN cabins, and you play well with your little brother!   

Happy Friday......

......from Lewis and Clark!!!

That's Not a Yawn!

Memo to Jacob.....you just turned one year old a couple weeks back.  It was great and we looked forward to your second year.  We were actually right that one year would be a turning point for the sleeping issues; however, this was not the turn we were expecting.  

 

Before your birthday, you were the easiest child to get to sleep at night.  Bath, pajamas, play, bottle, pacifier, and then you were out like a light.  Clockwork, you might say.  You then woke up early, normally around 5:15 AM, and sometimes went back to sleep.

 

After your birthday, something went horribly wrong.  Bath, pajamas, play, bottle, pacifier and then the fits ensued.  You appeared to go to sleep right away and then the yelling, screaming, and all-around wailing followed.  Separation anxiety?  Maybe, but that wasn't the only problem.  You then started getting up before the Marines at around 4:30.  Although they are trying to get your class down to only one nap a day at school, we think they are making an accomodation for you right now. 

 

If you end up making a living in the Donut Engineering Sciences (Making the donuts), it won't surprise either of your parents.  Perhaps Platoon leader? 5:00 AM anchorman on the news? All quite possible.  For now, we will keep the wolves at bay.   

Goodbye Matthew!

 

Noah's buddy Matthew recently headed off to a new school.  It has taken Noah a few weeks to figure out that Matthew is no longer going to be in his class.  Every once and a while he would say that he was looking forward to playing with Matthew tomorrow at school but that now appears to have faded.  He will be just fine as he will be on the big playscape at school in less than two weeks when he turns three.  Trust us, he is REALLY looking forward to it.