Kiddos
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Mock Camping
This weekend, our friends Tricia and Brian did a close-to-home, weekend camping trip. Somewhat new to using a camp trailer, (borrowed from a friend), it was sort of a preview, or trial run, in preparation for a week long excursion they will soon be taking across multiple states. I work with Tricia, but we live over an hour away from each other, so we don't get our families together as often as we might otherwise like to. Lucky for us they decided to go to an RV park close to our home and we were invited over for dinner. So we packed a couple of lawn chairs, a fruit salad and Weston's bike to join them for a few hours. I'd like to think taking the boys for an evening, was a also a preview, or trial run, for our weekend camping trip coming up in just a few weeks. 
Overall Weston, Grace and Allison played pretty well together, although there were a couple of fights over dolls and strollers (something totally new and exciting for Weston). 
Thank you Chastain Family for inviting us!
Overall Weston, Grace and Allison played pretty well together, although there were a couple of fights over dolls and strollers (something totally new and exciting for Weston). 
Thank you Chastain Family for inviting us!
Firetruck! Helicopter!
This weekend there are two words that got repeated over, and over, and over again (see above).
Each year Brownsville Rural Fire Department holds an open house, inviting the community to the fire station to check out their equipment and enjoy free hot dog lunch. I figured Weston would have a good time, but I had no idea just how much. The great part about the open house is that they allow the kids to crawl all over everything....not much was off limits! Weston got to drive the firetruck, ambulance and rescue pickup.
He liked the old fire engine the best, probably because he got to ring the bell as he drove along. 
We arrived just in time to see the Medi-Flight helicopter land, and stayed long enough to see it take off too. 
Weston is still wearing his fire hat and badge around everywhere (and was pretty disappointed when we made him leave the hat in the truck during church today). Thank you Brownsville Volunteer Fire Department for hosting a great event and for the incredible work you all do!
Each year Brownsville Rural Fire Department holds an open house, inviting the community to the fire station to check out their equipment and enjoy free hot dog lunch. I figured Weston would have a good time, but I had no idea just how much. The great part about the open house is that they allow the kids to crawl all over everything....not much was off limits! Weston got to drive the firetruck, ambulance and rescue pickup.
He liked the old fire engine the best, probably because he got to ring the bell as he drove along. 
We arrived just in time to see the Medi-Flight helicopter land, and stayed long enough to see it take off too. 
Weston is still wearing his fire hat and badge around everywhere (and was pretty disappointed when we made him leave the hat in the truck during church today). Thank you Brownsville Volunteer Fire Department for hosting a great event and for the incredible work you all do! Monday, May 30, 2011
Tyge's Baptism
This Memorial Day weekend we are thankful for our veterans and for the freedoms their sacrifice has afforded us. One of those being our freedom of religion. Faith is important to our family, and we are blessed to be surrounded by family and friends that share the same values. This weekend we formally introduced Tyge to our Catholic church!
His godmother Julie (Danny's sister) and his Ava helped to get him dressed.
While Weston was more concerned with other things....
Tyge with his godparents, Julie and David (Danny's brother).
Our parish is pretty small, and Father Fred does an excellent job of making everyone feel welcome. The whole mass was special, as he invited us to join the procession in and out of church, and also referenced Tyge during his homily in the middle of Mass.
Tyge with his Avo and Ava.
David, Traci, Matthew and Tyge.
Our happy family (couldn't leave out Flo, could we!).
His godmother Julie (Danny's sister) and his Ava helped to get him dressed.
While Weston was more concerned with other things....
Tyge with his godparents, Julie and David (Danny's brother). 
Our parish is pretty small, and Father Fred does an excellent job of making everyone feel welcome. The whole mass was special, as he invited us to join the procession in and out of church, and also referenced Tyge during his homily in the middle of Mass. 
Tyge with his Avo and Ava.
David, Traci, Matthew and Tyge.
Our happy family (couldn't leave out Flo, could we!).
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Hard at work.
Weston is quite the helper....even when you aren't sure you really need the assistance. I was attempting to pressure wash the back patio, he thought the truck was a more appropriate target.
He then moved on to the gravel driveway, where he soon found out that wasn't such a good idea.
We decided to wind down before dinner with a walk, but someone didn't have enough energy to make it back home. I didn't realize I had a double stroller.
Maybe the walk was too much, or I just took too long to finish getting dinner on the table. Amazing how kids can sleep anywhere.
He then moved on to the gravel driveway, where he soon found out that wasn't such a good idea.
We decided to wind down before dinner with a walk, but someone didn't have enough energy to make it back home. I didn't realize I had a double stroller.
Maybe the walk was too much, or I just took too long to finish getting dinner on the table. Amazing how kids can sleep anywhere.
Six months old
Can't believe it's already been half a year since we became a family of four. Today Tyge had his check-up, and I am thankful to report that he continues to be a healthy boy. He was 21 pounds, 7 ounces at today's weigh-in, and he is 28 inches long.
He is also starting to sit up on his own for longer periods of time. Although he's not crawling yet, he is completely mobile....scooting around everywhere.
I'm trying to be a good mom and post as much about him as I did with our first little man. Luckily I have Weston to help....he took the following picture. I was shocked that it was actually in focus and blog worthy!
He is also starting to sit up on his own for longer periods of time. Although he's not crawling yet, he is completely mobile....scooting around everywhere. I'm trying to be a good mom and post as much about him as I did with our first little man. Luckily I have Weston to help....he took the following picture. I was shocked that it was actually in focus and blog worthy!
Friday, May 20, 2011
Nice weather!
We have really been enjoying some good weather the last couple of days, and what better way to do it than going for a bike ride. Tyge got to try out the trailer for the first time and seems to be pretty content with being pulled along. Weston on the other hand can't decide how he would like to travel.
Should he drive himself on the tractor (and hope the battery doesn't die so Mom doesn't have to carry it back)?
Should he ride along with Tyge?
Or how about just run?
When Weston decided he wanted out of the trailer and wanted to walk home, I didn't really care. However, as I was trying to slowly ride along behind/next to him, I was kinda feeling like one of those mean trainers, you know, the ones who makes their clients go for a run, while they drive next to them eating a doughnut and screaming mean things.
Should he drive himself on the tractor (and hope the battery doesn't die so Mom doesn't have to carry it back)?
Should he ride along with Tyge?
Or how about just run?
When Weston decided he wanted out of the trailer and wanted to walk home, I didn't really care. However, as I was trying to slowly ride along behind/next to him, I was kinda feeling like one of those mean trainers, you know, the ones who makes their clients go for a run, while they drive next to them eating a doughnut and screaming mean things.
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