May 2008

May was busy! Collin turned 3 months and found his fingers. We went to Fairytale Land in Oakland, Fairytale Town in Sacramento, a carnival and a fair, strawberry picking, and even tried to fly kites for the first time. Being out and about with two kids is a little harder and I'm so thankful for all of our grandmas that are always up for an excursion. We have a couple playgroups that keep us busy throughout the week and it makes time fly even faster. My boys are growing up right before my eyes. Austin has such a full vocabulary now and he's been a good helper with Collin. He's so eager to play with him, but for now he just puts the pacifier (pee-fer) in his mouth. Soon they'll be fighting over toys!

Austin's Party

Austin had so much fun at his second birthday party. It was a music themed party and Kindermusik teacher, Miss Jane, came and performed some of Austin's favorite songs. Our family and a few friends had a great time singing, dancing and playing instruments. When the parachute came out the kids went crazy with delight. Then we finished off the party with cake and ice cream.

Austin's 2 and Collin's laughing & smiling!

It's official - Austin's entered the "terrible twos" which really aren't as terrible as they were a few months ago. Austin's able to tell me just about anything he wants. If he doesn't know the word, he learns it and his vocabulary grows every day. He's a silly boy and he loves to laugh and make us laugh. But he is particular and wants to be the boss. He wants to decide what to eat, what song we are listening to in the car, whether or not he'll wear shoes and usually his requests are contrary to what is good for him. Usually if I give him some choices we avoid the tantrum.

Collin is such a sweet baby. He really goes with the flow. He is giggling now! It seems so soon, but it's true. All you have to do is talk to him and his whole face lights up. He still sleeps a lot of the time, but when he's awake we have some good giggles.


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