Sunday, June 26, 2011

Liam's 2nd Birthday!

Liam turns two this week. Our sweet, strong-willed, perfectionist, funny, foodie boy is turning two. Tonight, at the pool, Owen wanted me to sing the "noble duke of york". I did. We looked up and saw Liam doing a hilarious little jig. He had us in stitches. That's Liam in a nutshell. He is so darn funny at times.

Admittedly, he is definitely the most difficult personality of the three boys, but just as soon as I am ready to let him go live with Grammie and Pa, he does something totally sweet, totally funny, or just totally "him" that melts my heart and reminds me why I can't live without the little bugger. LOVE him!

Liam loves his baby brother Gavin so much. He adores his big brother Owen more than I ever hoped. But, he has also fit in a love for trains and cars and trucks. So, a "transportation" party was planned for Liam. Isn't his cake amazing?

Grammie and Pa keeping Baby Gavin entertained during the party.

The party started with Liam's very favorite art project....painting with monster trucks.











Then, we moved into the play room for more fun with cars and trucks. All of the kids happily played on the equipment, participated in the games, and had fun. My 3 boys, though, would have been just as happy playing with a truck for 30 minutes.

Baby Gavin getting so big!

Miss Holly played red light green light with the kids. I saw this and chuckled, because Owen looks like he is really running his heart out with a win in mind. I guess I was right about that, because when he just saw this photo he said "mom, it doesn't look like it in this picture, but I won that race." Ha!

Back in the party room for cake! The cake got put in front of Liam and his face just lit up. Then, he got confused about the candles and almost lit his little plate on fire while looking around for a parent to help him blow them out.

Daddy Q showed Liam what to do, but he still wasn't willing. Just when some of the other kids were about to get up to help, Owen shot out of his chair and blew the suckers out. So funny!

I felt bad for the kiddos that had gotten excited to blow the candles, so we re-lit them and let the others do it. Then, we did it again. Then, we did it again. And, then, I think our little birthday boy was ready to dig into the cake, so we stopped.

Not sure what made him happier, the cake or his balloons.

After the party, it was time to head home. And, like any good big brother should, Owen kept watch over the gifts to make sure they didn't get left behind.

And, at home, Owen was happy to Emcee the gift opening part of the day. Lucky for him, Liam would respond with a "uh huh" every time Owen asked if he wanted to open another present.

After a long, long, party day, the boys had a nice, relaxing story time with Grammie.

Happy 2nd Birthday, Liam! We love you to the moon and back, little buddy.


Mom

Friday, June 24, 2011

Opening Night!

I am really not sure I've ever been to the opening night of anything. But, when Owen asked me this afternoon to take him to the theater (where on earth did he pick up that name for the movies, anyhow?) to see Lightening McQueen I have to admit I got a wee bit excited.

I love the movies. Owen did not do well the first time I tried to take him to a movie. It was at least a year ago, if not longer. He was spooked by the darkness and the volume. I've been a little bummed ever since, because I have always wanted a kid to take into the kid movies with me so I don't look like a total loser going to see animated films on the big screen.

So, even though it was opening night, and even though we had been swimming for three hours and Gerard and I had seen a glimmer of hope for an easy bed time, I made the movie date happen. Owen was excited.
So, off to the 'theater' my three and a half year old and I went. He is a charming little date.

We got our popcorn and drink. Handed our tickets to the ticket taker. Found cimema "1". Took our seats. Watched all {holy cow, you would think they may have a few less for a 'kids' movie, of the previews. Watched a cute Toy Story Toon. And then Cars 2 started! It was a strange start. I couldn't quite follow what was happening, so I know my three year old couldn't either. But, once it got underway--we really enjoyed our show.


And, I enjoyed my date with Owen!


Fun times!







Thursday, June 23, 2011

Favorite Father's Day Fotos

First, one of my awsome hubby with his brood...
Then, one of Grandpa Tex with the gang.

Finally, one of Pa with two of his grandkids...
Happy {belated} Father's Day to all of the dad's in our life!


We love you!

Sarah & the boys





Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Greetings from St. George Island

We're at the beach and the boys are having a blast!
lots of sand to play in.



lots of water to splash in.



lots of cute baby goodness to love on.

lots of tennis to be played.

lots of time to stroll on the beach.

and lots of time to nap....that's what I'm off to do now!


Greetings from SGI!

Sunday, June 5, 2011

Mr. December & Ms. February

Cranial Technologies, the company where Gavin's Doc Band came from, has an anual calendar contest. Well, Erica and I couldn't pass up the opportunity to enter our two cute-as-can-be Doc Band wearers into the mix!

















Do you think they will get picked? We sure do!!

Friday, June 3, 2011

Just Call us the Clampetts

Green Acres is the place to be....
We are getting good at "roughing" it! We spent Memorial Weekend out at the property and boy did we have fun. I have pictures to prove it!

GA Julie spent a couple of days behind the wheel of GQ's tractor!

Grammie spent a few days juggling grandkids.

Owen is just in hog heaven out there....

He and GA Julie had a few duels with the water guns, which made for a cute photo op!

See?

Friends of ours rented an RV and joined us and they brought this super fun toy! Owen and I are hooked!! We are hoping to find one under the Christmas tree this year from Santa ;-)

Grammie and Pa took it for a spin. Grammie came back saying Pa drove it too slow. Ha! She should have ridden it with me and Owen.

One of my favorite things about the time we spend at the RV is watching the boys create games and activities from the "fewer" toys they have out there. One afternoon, they were swimming and came up with a bowling game. They used the pool, a soccer ball, and a truck. The object was to roll the ball into the pool and hit the truck.


Owen explaining his rules to Liam....

Watching Liam's roll....

Owen congratulating Liam and then letting him know that Owen's turn was next.

Owen's roll...

The game ended when Daddy Q got back in the saddle of his tractor. Liam pulled up a chair to watch just like they did last weekend.

The "best" photo I got of Owen, Liam, and their buddy.

Pig Pens.

One of the best parts of camping is the food! S'mores.

Watermelon?



Oh my. That picture of Liam is just too cute. I think I'll stop posting here. I can't top this pic!