train table

When we got this train table Matt said he eventually wanted to build a permanent track on it so the boys couldn't take it apart 50 million times. Last week he finally got around to it.

He set it up how he wanted it to look.

And then...
painted some water, roads, and a helicopter pad. The boys really like it. Blake has managed to pull a few pieces off...that boy is STRONG.. (i know, i carried his kicking self in my belly for 9 months) ..but after a few time outs, I think he has learned his lesson. The boys greatly appreciate their daddy's hard work!!

andrew's new chore

I'm trying to teach Andrew to make his bed. He did this all on his own. We are still working on it but I think he'll get there.And, yeah, he still sleeps with his aquarium because he's obsessed with Nemo!!

arbor day

Today we went with some friends to celebrate Arbor Day in The Woodlands. They gave away 35,000 tree seedlings in 12 different varieties. We didn't take one as we don't have anywhere to plant another tree. They also had a petting zoo. I was a little worried that Blake would get knocked over but he stood his ground.

Andrew REALLY wanted to feed the animals but his poor mommy didn't have a quarter on her!!

They also had hay rides, pony rides, clowns, rock climbing walls and face painting.

The boys didn't do any of that though. They ONLY wanted to bounce in the inflatable bounce houses! They had about 12 to choose from and I think we hit them all!

Even the grass was nice. We stayed about 2 hours as it started getting a little crowed. The boys did NOT want to leave! They were having too much fun. Blake left kicking and screaming!!!

big loader

Let me start off by saying that Blake is "all doneee" being sick!! I'm SO glad! I guess it was Friday after nap he really started to turn around. No more moping around feeling crummy!

So, Saturday we decided to take it easy at home. Andrew happened to find his Thomas Big Loader under my bed and wanted to get it out. My parents got this toy for Andrew when he was 2. He didn't know how to properly play with it so we only pulled it out when M or I could sit and play with him. I had forgotten I put it under my bed so when Andrew asked if we could play with it....I was excited. It was basically a new toy!

The boys have had SO much fun with it and have constantly played with it for two days now. As soon as they get out of bed they run to the play room and ask for it to be turned on!

I couldn't quite capture how much Blake liked the toy....or "homas" as he calls it.

He was mesmerized with it and wanted someone sitting right by him watching it too.

Andrew loved it too but didn't want any part of the picture taking!

Well, that's about it from here! I'm off to bed!

still sick

I thought Blake was getting better yesterday. He had a good night sleep and has even been sleeping longer at naps.

But today he's started having dirty diapers...if you get my drift!

Poor guy. I know he's tired of being sick. I have enjoyed cuddling with him...well, maybe not ALWAYS at 3 AM, but he has been quite the cuddlebug!

I self diagnosed him today, with the help of the internet, and think he might have Roseola. When I got him out of the tub I noticed a rash on his tummy. I read online that the rash will spread to his legs and arms...so we'll see. Guess I won't quit my day job yet!

one sick kiddo

Blake has been one sick little guy. He has not been himself since Christmas! I think this one started when Mandy and Jill were here. I took him in Thursday thinking it was an ear infection but the doc said it was a sinus infection and fluid behind his ears. Friday he seemed to be getting worse.

So, since we've been couped up in the house, I figured I'd share some pics of what we've been doing...

Andrew got blocks for Christmas and we've been playing with them.... A LOT! A house for McQueen...
We've also made roads out of masking tape. This was a big hit.
And, since Blake wouldn't do anything besides sit in my lap, we've watched a LOT of Boz! We've also made some tents, played with play dough and colored some pictures that need to be mailed. I'm going insane of being couped in the house! Hopefully Blake will be better in a day or two. Gotta get these boys to bed!

little diggers

The boys could spend hours doing this...

and while I hate them getting all dirty....

I DO enjoy the free time!!

good weekend

This weekend Jill and Mandy came in for a girls weekend. Carrie was supposed to but she got tied down with house stuff. We were having a girls weekend/shower for Jennifer Mas. Jenn is due with twins in March and has just been put on moderate bed rest. She is due in March but is scheduling a c-section in February.

We decided Jenn needed a girls weekend before the girls got here. We spent the day with her and did girly things...mani/pedis, moderate shopping (someone needed flip flops), showered her with gifts and just visited. It was a great time. I didn't take my camera so you'll have to check out Mandy and Jill's blogs. I did steal their pics so if they don't update in the next few days, I will. Even though I promised I wouldn't! :)

Thanks for coming in, girls and UPDATE so I don't have to!!!

our day

Today we learned that yellow and blue....

make green!!!I figured we'd work on the secondary colors one color at a time! While we had the paint out I decided to let the boys finger paint...

The boys painted with 3 colors.

You can see how Blake just smeared all his colors together...

Andrew did not!
I think he's going to be my clean boy and Blake is going to be my messy one!! :)

Today they also found a new hiding spot...

under Andrew's bed!

They had a blast under there! And I actually got the house cleaned up!! Makes for a good day for all!!!