Preschool Field Trip to the Pumpkin Patch

Early in October we went to Gilcrease Orchards in Northern Las Vegas to pick our own pumpkin off the vine. We had a blast walking through the farm on the way to the pumpkins and chasing my boys through the big old group of school kids who were there at the same time!

Oh California!

At some point we went to California when Ryan started working nights. The boys had a blast just being there. We did a bunch of nothing and it was perfect. We played at the park, in the pool, and loved hanging out with Grandma and Grandpa Denos.

One of Tyler's favorite things this time was building the marble race track over and over again.

BBQing with "Batchu"! The boys loved cooking breakfast and dinner with Grandpa...and spending any other time that they possibly could with him.

Silly boys!

After church one Sunday the boys enjoyed stomping around the house in my shoes- making as much noise as possible. This only lasted as long as mom and dad could handle the noise, but the boys could have gone on for hours!

Tyler took this picture of Jacob enjoying the booster seat as a big boy. Jake most often enjoys being in the booster at the table with us now. He kinda throws a fit when we try to have him in the high chair....guess he's growing up whether we like it or not.

GREAT day with our play group @ the Children's Museum

It is sad to think how long ago this was- but we had an awesome day at the Lied Children's Museum with our play group. I don't think I've bragged about how awesome the group of ladies is that we get together with every week. Tuesdays we take turns babysitting so we can have a small break from being a mom and on Thursdays we get together and do something fun.

So, here is Tyler fixing cars like at daddy's work. He was so excited to see this part of the pretend land. It was cute to see him emulate his daddy.

They have these awesome bubble stations where you can make huge bubbles. Tyler and his friend, Isis, had a blast blowing the bubble at each other.

Cutie-patootie all dressed up to get to work!

Jake being a little worker bee! He loved running around and he had his little buddy there too, Kai. They are two little blondies.

We carpooled with my friend, Rachel, and her sweet little girls Isis and Elise. Loved being with my friends, having Tyler and Jacob with their friends and having a GREAT time!

Big Brother Moments

From FOREVER ago...

The boys have their moments. Good and bad...er...terrible. Here are just two of the good moments that I have caught on film.
Jacob was sad before naps one day and we couldn't figure out what he wanted, that is, until Tyler asked if Jake wanted for him to rock him. So, here is Tyler rocking Jacob to sleep. And now Tyler asks all the time when he can rock his new baby brother.

Jake will copy everything big brother does, so here the boys are, two peas in a pod jumping on Tyler's bed- complete with George in on the action!

18 months...already!?

Jake turned 1 1/2 a few weeks ago but between procrastination, watching another kid for a week, and a generally hectic schedule, we just got to his 18 month appointment today.

This kid is getting so big! Just the other night Ryan and I were watching him as we did our bedtime routine and Ryan asked, " When did he get so big?!"

Jake is turning into such a strong, independent, (stubborn) wonderful little boy.

He finally put on some weight and some more height. Here are his stats:

33 1/2 inches tall 75-90%
24.7 lbs 25-50%

He deserves a much more complete post, which I'm sure I'll get to someday soon. We only have a month or so to catch up on :)

Happy Birthday Daddy!

Today is Ryan's Birthday! We love having our Halloween birthday around here...almost as much as we love our daddy. Hope today is wonderful :) Love you babe!