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