Thanksgiving

Where did November go? It slipped by so quickly!

Here are some recent pics from Thanksgiving. Nana B and Grandpa Billy came to eat Thanksgiving dinner with us and then Uncle Dustin, Aunt Sarah, Carter and Kate joined us for a couple of days. Anderson had SO much fun with everyone.

Anderson having a popcorn snack with Grandpa Billy while Everett enjoys some Cheerios.
Anderson and I made some turkey leg hats which were SO adorable!

Anderson showing us what he wanted out of one of the Black Friday ads.

Let's eat Turkey!

Anderson LOVING being around his cool cousin Carter.

Kate loving her sweetie-pie, Everett.

Anderson, Everett, Kate, Carter, Jaxon, Peyton

Everett Videos!

Everett's New Love (Food)


Peek-a-boo Everett!

Everett's 6 Months Old!

Everett and his best buddy, Anderson

Fireman Hats and ABC's

Here are two short video clips I took today while the boys were playing. (And, yes, Anderson is only wearing his underwear. We've entered that phase where he thinks it's super fun to take his clothes off. I'm just thankful he at least has on his underwear!)

Riley Doesn't Like Fireman Hats

Anderson Sings His ABC's

Those pesky pants!

Most of you probably saw the video I posted of Anderson on my Facebook page doing some batting practice in prep for the Rangers' game. Here's an outtake to make you laugh.

Everett's Thoughts on Pumpkin Patches

Rangers Shirts

So, there's been a lot of talk in our house about the Texas Rangers lately. Anderson has perfected his cheer of "Go Rangers!" Today, Reese came home with new Rangers T-shirts for us. (We actually have some old ones, so we're not just jumping on the bandwagon - it's time for an update). Anderson insisted that we all try them on immediately. When Reese put his on, Anderson exclaimed that it was "beautiful!" After a few minutes I began to take mine off since it was new and I was holding a recently-fed Everett (who had eaten prunes for dinner!). Anderson became very concerned and told me to "put the shirt back on so Rangers won't be sad." Back on it went, because we certainly don't want to make the Rangers sad!

Reese and I have tickets to Game 5 of the World Series. So.... that means that we will be rooting for the Rangers to loose at least 1 of the first 4 games. Feel free to root along with us on that because we really want to go (in our new shirts)!

Check out this cutie pie!

Here are some recent pics of our sweet little Everett!

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above... (James 1:17)

Only God could create such a perfect set of smiles!

First Tastes

Everett has had his beautiful blue eyes glued on us as we eat lately. Well, the time has come for him to start having a few tastes of the yumminess that is solid food! Here are the pics of him tasting some fresh avocado.

Doing well with the spoon....

First reaction

Yes, he did like it!


A few more funny reactions to the new taste!

Growing big!

The little scratch on his nose is evidence of another milestone met~ Everett has free-reign of his hands while sleeping! No more swaddling! Now we really have to keep those fingernails trimmed because he goes crazy with his hands free.

Everett's 5 Months Old!

Each month we take a picture of Everett with this blue bear and a sign. (We also did it with Anderson). While the "final picture" is always adorable, the funniest part is always the "out takes". Half the time I can't bring myself to delete some of them because they turn out so stinkin' funny. Here's a few of this month's picture-taking session highlights:

The moment when Everett first notices this giant bear that we keep propping him next to.

"You want me to do what?"

"La De Da"...And I'm falling.
Happy 5th Month, Sweet Boy!

Texas State Fair

Reese was able to sneak away from work for a little while this past Monday so we could head to the fair on a weekday and miss the huge weekend crowds. Anderson had SO much fun! He loved all the rides (he's barely just at the 36 inches required to ride them). He was so brave and wanted to go on the giant adult rides too. (He must get that from Reese- certainly not Mommy!) Everett was a trooper and had a great time as well. Mommy and Daddy? Well, let's just say we were exhausted when we got in the car to head home. Both boys conked out in their car seats and we were left wondering when we would get to rest!

One of the 4 "small prizes" Anderson won.

Anderson thoroughly enjoying his lemonade.

When there's action to see, Everett's a happy boy!

Mommy and Anderson ride the roller coaster

Family picture with Big Tex (Everett's in the carrier on me sleeping)

Anderson and Mommy on the Giant Slide that went "super fast"!

Anderson LOVED this Monster Truck ride!

Today With the Boys

Where Anderson Goes....

....the Cars go too. Literally, they come downstairs first thing in the morning, move from room to room in their box, watch Anderson take a bath, etc. At the end of the day they each zoom into their garage in Anderson's room before hearing personalized "Goodnights" from Anderson.

The Cars in their Garage

Rules I Didn't Know Needed To Be Made

Everett was sitting in his Bumbo seat this afternoon and Anderson was playing innocently nearby. I turned my head for a few seconds. When I glanced back at Everett he was still sitting in his Bumbo seat, but was now wearing a Lightning McQueen box on his head. He wasn't protesting or moving at all - just sitting there with the box on his head- and by on his head I mean his entire head was inside the box. Anderson wasn't paying a bit of attention to it either. It's like it just dropped out of the sky and landed on his head. I'm sure this is only the beginning...poor Everett. New Rule: Do not put boxes on Everett's head.

He's Asleep! It's MY Turn!

Today I picked up both boys from playschool. Anderson had chosen not to nap during rest time, so he was exhausted. Everett, on the other hand, had just woken up from a nap. As expected, Anderson conked out in his car seat. Almost on cue, Everett began babbling and talking in the most animated and prideful demeanor that I’ve ever heard. He was making new sounds that he's never made before! It was literally like he was telling me all about his day. Everett wasn’t just babbling here and there- he went on and on for a good 6-7 minutes. It made me realize that maybe all he was waiting for was for Anderson to be quiet and to know Mommy was listening. Lesson learned: I’m going to have to make sure I take the time to listen to Everett. He apparently has a lot to say!

Plano Balloon Festival

On Saturday afternoon we took the family to the hot-air balloon festival. Anderson was excited because he just recently earned "Al Oft the Blimp" for his Cars collection. Even though a blimp and a hot-air balloon are different, to a two-year-old they are pretty darn similar. So, Anderson was thrilled to bring along his blimp. We enjoyed watching the balloons come to life with air and float away into the sky one by one. There were moments, however, where Anderson seemed to be more into his corn dog that the balloons around us. So goes the life of a toddler!

Yummy!

Daddy, Anderson & the corn dog.

The balloons filling with air!

Anderson flying his blimp through the air.

Yes, I reserve the right to dress them alike up to the age of 5. ;)

Mommy & her boys!

Cool guy Everett

Anderson telling Everett about his box of raisins.

The boys enjoying their ride!

Two Cute Boys

Big Brothers are the Best

Yesterday Everett was playing on the floor and Anderson was nearby. I walked out of the living room to run some laundry upstairs and as I was headed up the stairs, Everett began to fuss. I heard Anderson go over to him and tell him "It's OK Everett. Mommy be right back." It melted my heart!

Here's another sweet picture. Anderson loves showing Everett how things work and he loves for him to be "happy".

Yeah for Everett! He decided yesterday was the day to begin rolling from his back to his belly! (He just rolled right off his play mat onto the wood above ;)

Front Yard Fun!

On Monday evening we went outside before bath time to have Popsicles. Well, when a 2 year-old eats Popsicles, a mess is made. So, out came the hose. That of course turned into an impromptu water-play session in the yard. Fun! Daddy was the good sport who got wet with Anderson. Mommy got to sit on the steps with Everett and read a magazine while watching the silliness. It turned out to be a really fun time with the boys, even though bedtime ended up being a little later!

Anderson LOVES drinking from the hose!
His little underwear grew bigger and bigger as they got wet!

Daddy got in some really good sprays that produced loads of giggles!

We should all run through the yard and sprinklers this carefree!

Mommy and Daddy couldn't resist taking this pic! ;)

Everett sat happily in the Bumbo seat watching the fun. He loves being outside!