Everett's First Haircut

Poor Everett- his crazy hair was so long it kept hanging in his eyes and over his ears. We had to go get it cut today. Anderson was thrilled at the prospect and had it all planned out that Everett was going to sit in the yellow car at the salon and he was going to sit in the red car. We kept explaining over and over that it might not work out that way, but lucky for Anderson it did. He was very excited. Everett was good with the whole process for the most part. He became antsy toward the end so Reese and I had to put on a few performances for him. Anderson was 1 year old when he got his first cut, so he was interested in watching Elmo on the small TV while getting his hair cut. But, Everett has no interest in watching anything so it was difficult to keep him still. Overall it was a fun experience for everyone and Reese and I got to again be "those parents" who went crazy with the camera and picture taking.


Here are the before and afters and some in-between:

Everett Before (10 Months Old)

The boys in their respective cars.Bye Bye long baby hair!
Doing good, Everett!

Everett After!
Such a handsome guy!

Ski Trip!

This weekend we had a wonderful get-away ski weekend at Santa Fe, NM. We met up with Grandpa Billy & Nana B at an awesome house near downtown Santa Fe. We had a great time skiing, eating yummy Mexican food and spending time together. It went by way too fast, but we're already looking forward to next year's trip! Here are some quick highlights of the trip. If I find time over the next few days, I'll come back and add some more pictures and stories!


Anderson was invited to go visit the pilots on the flight before take-off. He enjoyed seeing all of the buttons! Here he is giving his version of a salute.

Anderson & Everett checking out things on the ground before take-off. Both boys did AMAZING on both flights. Everett is a big fan of sleeping on Reese's chest and Anderson was thrilled with the opportunity to watch Toy Story and eat lots of yummy snacks.

Everett spent some great quality time with Nana B while we all went skiing both days. I know Everett loved the one-on-one time!

The Neumann Skiers!

On the second day we pulled Anderson out of ski school to take him on the bunny slope with us for a few runs. We were really impressed with how well he did considering he's only 2. The instructors at the ski school were impressed with his willingness to try and keep going!

Here's a highlight video of Anderson's skiing!

(If the video isn't appearing here for you, click below and wait a moment for it to load)

A fun dinner out at the Cowgirl Cafe after walking around the Plaza! Yummy!

Picture Time!

The other day Reese and I walked into the living room to find Anderson sitting in Everett's baby 'rocking car' happily playing with his Mickey Mouse Laptop. I can just imagine the sheer determination in his eye as he formed this idea and executed it!

Look at this big boy! Isn't he just too cute? Don't you just want to squeeze those chunky legs?

Evidence that Everett really needs a haircut soon. It's hanging down into his eyes and generally just goes in every direction. This pic is of Everett at the pond watching Big Bro fish and feed the ducks.

Last weekend the weather was so pretty so of course we had to get outside. Reese and Anderson love going to the local lake and fishing. Doesn't Anderson look like a natural here?

Surprisingly this picture was taken a few minutes after both boys woke up for the morning. If only every morning was this happy for all parties!

Obstacle Course

It's been a long few days cooped up inside due to the icy roads and cold temps! So, I figured it would be fun for Anderson to run an obstacle course. He loved the concept and had fun completing it- so much in fact that he just kept on going!

So Funny!

Yesterday the boys were at the kitchen table having snack and I was doing some dishes at the sink. They came up with their own little game that brought lots of laughter. Luckily I had my phone on me and was able to catch some of this...

A few pictures from the weekend

So, what happens when Mommy leaves Anderson in Daddy's care for a few minutes? I come back from feeding Everett and find Anderson outside dressed like this:


Apparently, Anderson wanted to join Daddy outside for some quick work on the pond. It was probably in the 40s so Reese figured Anderson needed something on more than his thin clothes and bare feet. So, what did he find? Not a coat or some warm shoes....no....he grabbed a blanket and some Crocs. Silly Daddy!

Today while Mommy napped on the couch (yes, that's shocking!) the boys decided it was a wonderful time to play together like perfect angels. You know, since Daddy was the one "on duty". I didn't witness all of this, but Reese says that Anderson and Everett played together happily with this remote controlled firetruck for quite awhile.

Here's Everett dressed in his super-cute plaid Sunday outfit.

Snow Day Pics

A week or so ago we got the first snow of the season. It was only a dusting, but still exciting for us Texans. Anderson was very excited and "into" the snow this year as opposed to last. He enjoyed watching it fall and was thrilled to go out into the fun. Everett was very indifferent.

Dressed and ready for action!

Hooray!!

2 Big Boys!

Anderson's first snowman!