too sleepy

Hank is in love with his new jumper!  One day while cooking, he loved it so much, he just fell asleep!  I couldn't help but snap a quick video. 

talking!!

It would seem Hank is finding his voice!  He loves to jump and talk to me while I load the dishwasher.

It's Birthday Time!

This year we decided to have some fun with Christopher's birthday since last year it was very low key.  We rented a bounce house and prayed the rain would stay away long enough for the kids to have some fun.  And wowzers did they have fun!

 We decided to go with Christopher's #! favorite food.... TACOS!!

Pineapple Agua Fresca!  It was sooo yummy!

 I did "discovery" rainbow buckets as favors!  They were filled with things like magnifying glasses, color prisms, suction cups balls, glasses ect. 

We also had a craft table with picture frames for all of the kids to paint.  David and Lisa were kind enough to paint frames for Robert and Hank!

Anna put her wicked face painting skills to work! Here she is turning Trinity into a panda

Christopher taking a small break from the face painting.  We all thought he was a puppy, but he went back for his panda eyes. 

Oh Anna... we love her!  She got a little carried away with the paint.  We lovingly referred to Christopher as the Bandit Panda for the rest of the day!

 Then it was bounce time!  The kids and dads had SO MUCH FUN!  They pretended Matt was the monster and the corners of the bounce house were base.  I didn't personally get to see the fun but oh my could you hear it!

Then we opened presents and had a quick cupcake and it was back to the bounce house.  Everyone had such a nice time talking and playing and of course eating!

 He is saying "ARRRRRRGH"

 Dad had to join in on the fun!

 He couldn't decided between his new big wheel, camera or the bounce house.

We knew we were going to quickly loose time for cake so we had a quick birthday song, which he didn't like, and a yummy cupcake and they were off again!

He only ate half before popping back outside.  Poor kid had too many fun choices.

So he opted for taking pictures with his new camera while in the bounce house! Love that kid!

 Nick getting some cuddle time with Robert!

 A big thank you to Gaudencia for helping me with the party!  She taught me to make the rice and aqua fresca, as well as be my voice of calm when I was getting overwhelmed. 

 Sweet Kali and Silly Trinity! 

 Christine lovin' on Hank!

Hank turns over!!

What better way to get to his favorite "love" Miller?  Why rolling over of course!   And lucky for me I had my camera ready!!!

yum yum yum!

This past weekend we hosted a game night! Guilty pleasure foods was chosen as the theme and boy did everyone come through! I tossed the idea around for  few days before I decided on my guilty pleasure.  I love coffee, and I love cupcakes.  So I used this recipe as a stepping stone for my cupcakes.  I didn't make major changes.  But I decided that we were not going to use alcohol.  All in all they turned out so super yummy!  Usually I have a few left over that we snack on for a few days.  But not this time.  They were gone!

 I used chocolate covered coffee beans as garnish! 

  They were such a hit, they have already been requested by Matt's office! 

Cooking lessons resume

Its CUPCAKE TIME!!!

 Each time we cook together I let him do a little more on his own.  This time I felt he was ready to fill the cups himself.... I was wrong.  He just basically painted the paper cups but never really got the batter in.  So I had to help him out.

 But boy was he ready to lick to bowl!  I think everyone remembers licking the spoon or bowl.  And then i realized, he has to have a first sometime... why not now! Needless to say he loved it! 

 My first attempt at making buttercream was a bust as you can see on the counter.  I just love his face though.  He looks as though he is about to get caught doing something naughty.

 He didn't  complain one bit about the icing.

I just love his eyelashes!

I love this picture!  Not only is he covered in batter and icing, he is standing under my "kiss the cook" sign.  I love that boy! 

March in Review

Uncle Lee came to visit this March on his way home! We had so much fun playing at the beach and around the house!

 Henry was scared of him the first couple of times Lee held him, but as you can see,  he quickly got over that!

 I personally like the drool spot on his shoulder!

 Looking just like his brother....

 He is on the move!  One night Hank and I were hanging out after Christopher went to bed and daddy was at work, and he managed to scoot from where I am pointing to where he is now.  I have a feeling he is going to keep me busy.

 Daddy getting home from work just in time for Henry's morning snuggle time.

 He loves his elephant "Miller".  If ever there is a time he is fussy and we can't figure out what is wrong, Miller is usually the answer!

 We learned about the letter "R" this week and ended with a rainbow.  

 And what better way to wake up from nap on "rainbow day" than with a huge double rainbow!  Perfect timing!

 Henry loves his jumper! 

 I love how you can see Henry smiling just from his fat cheeks! 

 Christopher was showing him all of the fun stuff you can do on that thing!

 sweet kisses

 We still watch Wheel of Fortune almost every night before bed!  Hank has even started participating.

 my boys

 I gave Christopher a beading and pattern lesson with straws and yarn.  He loved it! 

 Then I decided we would do some fine gross motor skills and  learn to spread.

 Marshmallow fluff on a graham cracker works and tastes great.

 Add a few chocolate and peanut butter morsels and...

 we have a snack!

 and a yummy one at that!

 Every day, every single day.  He destroys his room during nap and then konks out right before nap time is over.

 Henry has started joining us at the dinner table in his high chair.  Sometimes he will sleep or play, or maybe talk. 

 But mostly he sits there watching and listening.   I just can't get over how dark his eyes are.  I didn't think that both boys would inherit them from me, but I sure am glad they did!

 They were looking for helicopters

 Sitting out there talking about their days! 

I love them!