Two in Preschool!

Today I dropped Carter and Chase off at preschool for their first day together. That is right, they are together. I can't believe it. 6 hours a week of fun and learning for them, and 6 hours for me to have alone. Don't get me wrong....I love my children...but I am alone. When I got there both of the boys were great. They went right in and started playing. I thought it was going to be easy letting them go in, but my eyes started welling up.

Their names side by side. I love that they are in the same class together. Carter is kindergarten ready with knowledge, therefore, I don't feel bad putting him in a preschool with Chase for review.

My baby has gotten so big. He was so excited. He finally gets to stay with Carter, and he gets to wear a backpack too. I can't believe he is already almost 3. It is time for another one now...wish it was that easy.

Carter is such a big boy too. He is the oldest child in preschool this year. (by a couple of months) I told him he needs to be a good example. He said he would make good choices. He is going to protect his little brother.

Have a great day boys!

Crash

About a week ago Carter crashed on his bike. A nice mother would have run him inside and cleaned him up. Not me, I made him pose for a picture because he fell right into a nasty puddle. Can you believe how dirty he was?

Both boys got bikes from Santa for Christmas. They would love to ride them everyday, but I am too cold to stay out there for too long. Too cold....lol....bay area too cold....I guess we have lived here long enough.

Water Works

We go to the Children's Discovery Museum often. Normally I don't take the boys to the water area because I don't like having soaking wet kids. The kids enjoy playing in the water. Chase loves all of the tubes that suck the balls up and send them into whirling containers or waterfalls. Carter likes to make a mess.

This water feature has steam that builds up ender it and you can let it out by breaking the waterfall.

Chase sending balls up the shoot.

Chase pulling the string to let all the balls and water loose. I love it when my kids are entertained for an hour.

Family Pictures

It was about time for us to have a new family picture taken. Since the photographer was there for Daniel's brother's wedding we took advantage of her. She is also a family friend. She did a pretty good job especially when you consider what age my boys are at.



Daniel just had to do something fun with the boys. He really loves having two boys and doesn't wish to have a daughter anytime soon. He would be happy with ALL boys. I think the boys really thought he was going to drop them.

Happy Birthday Carter

Carter has turned 5. This morning he kept giving me five saying, "I'm five!" Our little five year old thinks he is taller, stronger and faster today. We had a Party for him at Chuck-E-Cheese a few weeks ago. It was really affordable and the kids were so entertained. It was very helpful that most parents stayed.




















Doesn't he look so happy. I am so glad I decided to make this year extra special for him. Birthday's near Christmas can be tricky, but I've learned you need to make a very clear distinction between Birthday and Christmas.
















He actually had a Transformer party, but Safeway doesn't have Transformers...so he said Power Rangers would be great for his cake. I just didn't have time to do it myself this year.
















This kid got so many presents. I have never seen a kid get so much. He was on cloud nine. This morning he got to open one more from us and one from Grandma and Grandpa Rae. Then The guy I babysit for and his primary teacher brought him and gift. I am sure he will always remember this birthday.

















This is Carter with his cousin Jordan. They are pretty good friends and love to play together. You you look back you will see other posts with them together.

GingerTrain

We were given and Gingerbread Train last year right after Christmas. The kids thought the train was different and really enjoyed decorating it.

COWBOY UP!

The boys had so much fun at Aunt Jenn's House. We went there for Oakley's baptism, but you won't see pictures of that because I forgot the camera. Carter, Chase and Kyller got along really well. Jenn pulled out all of her old cowboys clothes. They kids were in Rodeo heaven. Carter and Chase both came home with cowboy boots, cowboy shirts, and chase got a cowboy belt. Grandpa even took them to see his horses!

By the way, if any of you know how to turn and post pictures from a MAC please leave a comment. I can't figure it out and I know it has got to be easy.