Eli is a Kindergartener!!

School is out!!  Eli's last day of school was on Friday May 23rd.  His pre-k class did not have an official graduation but instead had a fun day outside on the playground on Thursday the 22nd.   Jack and I joined him at school and watched him play with his friends.  We went inside the class afterwards and teacher called each students name and handed them their binder of schoolwork and diploma/report card.  Then they had some cookies and drinks.  It was cute.

Eli and his good buddy Graham playing at school

Eli and Mrs. Blevins

I surprised Eli with decorations celebrating his last day of school!

He got a new bubble gun for summer.

On Friday, we surprised Eli by picking him up (JR and I) and took him to lunch.  We went to the Cheesecake Factory and had a nice lunch with dessert.  After that we went to the mall and let Eli pick out a new Lego set at the Lego store.  We also got him the Lego Movie.  It was a really fun afternoon.  Grandma watched Jack while we did all this.  We stopped at Whole Foods on the way home and stocked up on grilling supplies (meat and meat) for JR's vacation this week.

Ice cream!

Jack is 21 Months

I didn't post for Jack's 20 months but he's learned a few new things since then. He says Mama and Dada regularly now. He doesn't have a name for Eli yet but hopefully soon. He says boo boo, no, uh huh, uh oh, bubbles, bye, ball, more, tickle, and hi. He makes some sounds for animals, moo for cow, baa for sheep, grrr for dinosaur and tiger/lion. 

Enjoying playing in the rain!

He is getting fast and almost starting to run. He still needs a lot of help getting up and down steps. He just discovered that he can climb onto Eli's step stool and then stand up at the sink. He can also climb up onto some chairs. 

  At school for Eli's graduation 

He loves to push things. He favorite is probably his lawnmower but he also has a shopping cart, vacuum, golf club, my mop and broom, the stroller and his cozy coupe. He is getting good with his puzzles.

Getting tickled by brother.

His favorite show on TV is Daniel Tiger and Peg plus Cat.

He still eats pretty good. I try to give him what we are eating. Last night I made pulled pork and he ate that for dinner. I put the same stuff on his plate over and over even if he doesn't try it. I figure he will eventually. I recently gave Jack some yogurt to try and gave him some ice cream. He doesn't seem to be having any bad effects from it anymore but I am keeping a close eye on his digestion just in case. He loves those squeeze yogurt pouches that brother eats.

Helping mommy at target push the stroller.

He loves to give really good hugs. Sometimes squeezes too. He really is a mama's boy, but he loves when daddy gets home from work and runs to the door to hug him and get picked up. Sometimes he gives Eli hugs but for some reason he doesn't always like it. Eli really wants to love on Jack more than Jack lets him. Eli will try to give him a hug or kiss and jack will hit him or pinch him if he is not in the mood. 

  Playing with his car while waiting for Eli to get out of school.

Easter 2014

We had a great Easter this year.  I made ham and potatoes and Annice came over.  I put together an egg hunt for Eli with clues and his basket was at the end.  He read all the clues and kept telling me how easy it was to find them (I'll have to step up my game next year!).  Here are some pictures

Pre-k egg hunt

Jacks 1st egg hunt!!

Got one!

Reading clues!

Some of his clues made him do push-ups, jumping jacks, and dancing :)

Enjoying the new bubble machine he got for Easter.

Jack got a new toy dump truck for Easter.  

May Happenings

Brotherly Love.  Jack saw Eli sleeping in the morning and crawled over to lay on his pillow...melted my heart

Booty shaking shadow dancing ;)

Eli has really gotten into Basketball games and watching the Thunder play.  We stayed up late to watch the game one night.

Jack stacked and unstacked baskets at the dollar store one day for about 10 mins straight.  

Another moment of adorable.  Even Eli said "isn't this adorable mommy?".

My Mother's Day foot massage courtesy Eli!

Mother's Day 

Jack Jack is 19 Months

Oh yeah.  That's a nickname of ours for Jack.  I also love when Eli calls him Jackie.  This post is a few days early, but since I'm in the mood and much won't change in a couple of days, I'm sharing now.  

Jack is walking everywhere really well.  He's really picked up his pace and JR said it seemed like Jack was running a little earlier this evening.  He Loves to walk around outside!  He still needs help getting up/down steps and has to watched very carefully navigating the sidewalk and patio because he is totally oblivious that he could trip or fall down with a slight misstep.  He doesn't like to hold my hand which I remember Eli doing and probably every other toddler that just gained this freedom.  

He is starting to get better at putting together his wooden puzzles.  He loves to throw stuff too.  Anything.  I've started redirecting him to throw his balls instead.

He understands a lot of what we tell him to do and has some words.  I'm looking forward to him talking more.  He's really good at pointing to things, tells us when he's done with something or what he wants.  

He hates to have his teeth brushed.  I remember on and off struggles with Eli but Jack has never enjoyed it.  He has also started disliking having his hair washed.

He falls asleep in the car sometimes which is nicer than the alternative...crying in the car.  I finally turned him facing forward.  

That's about it.  See you next month ;)

Spring Break 2014

We had a great Spring Break this year.  Although we didn't travel anywhere, we stayed busy.  Here's a glimpse of what we did:

Played outside! The weather, although very inconsistent in March, warmed up enough for us to get outside and ride bikes, play with chalk and fly our kites.

We walked and rode bikes to the neighborhood pond one windy day.  I was hoping we'd see some baby ducks or goslings but I think it's still too early.  

We visited two Edmond parks during Spring Break.  Jack liked walking through the grass and climbing the playground stairs at Fink park.  JR took off Monday during break and we went to Hafer Park.  

We made rice Krispy treats :)

Jack liked them too!

We joined some mom friends at the OKC Zoo.  I will never visit there during spring break again....chaos and crowded!

We also got to tour the Edmond Police Station with our MOMS Club.  The officer that showed us around was great with the kids.  It was fun!

Here Eli is talking to the police officer.  He had closed the door for Eli and he tried to get out.  Of course he couldn't open it from the inside, Eli thought that was neat.  I hope the only time you're in a police car is for fun buddy!!

Group photo with all the kiddos!

Eli's friend Graham from school came over for a few hours one day as well.  They were excited to see each other and play together.  Eli is looking forward to getting back to school.  Now that Jack is older and we are able to do more activities together I am looking forward to Summer vacation!  For now...I'm ready for some consistently warmer weather.