Aquarium

We took the boys to the Aquarium for the first time.

They both loved it.

Jack kissed the fish (the glass really) he liked them so much.

Waiting for the dolphins

 

The dolphins loved Jack.  They kept coming by to say hi.

The dolphins made Evan giggle.  Not in this photo though, obviously.

Water splashing time

Jack as a penguin

Family photo

It was a fun day.

Pure Love Giveaway

If you are able to help out in any way shape or form, please do so.  We could all be a part in helping save sweet Peter (or Olga or Kareen) from an orphanage in Eastern Europe.  Peter needs help with Grant money to help him find a loving home.  And, if you donate, you can enter a giveaway.  Please please click on this blog post that explains it all.

Pure Love Giveaway

Donate to Peter
Donate to Olga
Donate to Kareen


We're snowed in, what else is there do but help give a child a home?

And He Laughs

Evan is a very serious child.  It takes a great deal to make him smile or laugh.  Well, I finally found the trick!  It's just a simple word.  There is no tickling involved.  Who knew?!

Snow Day

Oh baby it's cold outside and we ventured out.  It was Jack and Evan's very FIRST time to play in the snow.  We received the snow gear for Christmas and put it to good use.  Jack loved it, as you will see in the photos below.  Um, Evan..........not so much.  At least he wasn't crying though.

 This is Jack signing 'more'

Mr. Serious

Dad got a work out

 After the snow, we warmed up inside.

Foto Friday

Jack will be 2 1/2 in April.

Evan will be 1 in April.

Time is flying by too fast!

I love my boys and they love each other.

Happy weekend everyone!

Pay it Forward

One of my most favorite blogs to follow is trying to raise money for a good cause.  The money will go to the special community we belong to, because of Jack.  We are one big family, the Down syndrome community.  Donate if you can to Enjoying the Small Things.  Even if you can't donate, please read Kelle's blog.  She writes with beauty and ease and takes stunning photos of her two precious girls, one with a little something extra.

Here's a recent shot of my sweet Jack

Haircut Time

This past weekend we took the boys in for a haircut.  This was Evan's FIRST haircut.  We kept it long, so it wouldn't stick up, but trimmed all over.  He looks like such a little man.  

 Hi cutie!

 I love this place we go to.  Jack required two ladies to distract him, so he wouldn't shake the car's steering wheel.  They sang to him and he got some major attention.  Besides throwing every toy they offered him on to the floor, he did an excellent job.

 They even offered to take a family photo.  Love them!

 My handsome boys!

I would like to add that I am SUPER happy we did not cut Evan's hair sooner.  We kept it longer in back and it lays down finally. He also has some red in his hair.  Wow, cool!

Happily Thankful

This is the last day to a nice long holiday weekend. There is so much to be thankful for.  I am thankful for my beautiful boys, my adoring hardworking husband, the health of my family, my close friendships and being able to stay home and watch my boys grow daily.  I am one lucky girl.

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving and hope you did too!

Peek A Boo Tuesday

Jack just makes me smile!

Another Dose of Evan

Happy Friday!

Thank God this week is over!

It's been a doozy.

The Faces (and hair) of Evan

First ride in the Baby Bijorn facing out to the world

Holding my baby and feeding a baby giraffe

In home hair trim just around the ears and neck

Sporting Aunt Lola's knit hat

What a model

His sensitive side

High chair time, really?

The money shot

Hair club for men

Cutie patutie

Talk to the hand

Kisses from Jack, not so much

I've got some teeth peeking through!

Evan at 6 months old