Swim Lessons

Today, A.J. started swimming lessons again. It was a little chilly this morning, with the temperature hovering right around 70 degrees at the time A.J. had to get into the pool. We even debated skipping this first class, as both boys still have lingering colds that we are trying desperately to get rid of...thank God the pool was heated!!! A.J. did pretty good. He blew bubbles, worked on kicking and big arms, and went under water...we just need to work on his listening skills, as he wasn't really paying attention to the teacher (just like at home...this kid never listens...hopefully, preschool will help with that)!!!

A.J. and his classmates getting into the water

Actually going under water...and he didn't even cry!

Big arms and kicking

Isaac enjoyed the AstroTurf...

...and dipping his little feet into the water as well!!!

Through the Eyes of a 3-Year-Old

Not much has been going on here lately. Both boys are sick with colds, so we're dealing with lots of green snot and hacking coughs. Needless to say, we've been stuck in the house and are going a little stir-crazy. Anyway, A.J. got a kid digital camera for Christmas, and I finally uploaded some of the pictures he has taken. Some of them turned out really good, others are of the tile floor, feet, and lots of pictures of his toys. Here are some of the pictures he took (remember...kid camera...quality not so good).

Mommy and Isaac at Grandma's over Christmas

Grandma D. and Isaac

Isaac and "his Ladies," as A.J. calls them

Isaac helping with laundry

Grandpa D. and Isaac

Grandpa S. (snoozing, I think) and Isaac

Mommy and Isaac

Isaac (he's a good subject for A.J., as he doesn't move too much)

Upside-down Isaac

Isaac riding in the van

Daddy's silly faces

Mommy's silly faces

Daddy's leg (this is how the majority of the pictures are)

Mommy and Isaac

Daddy frightened by Mommy's kiss

Isaac

Fun with Friends

Today started off with me finding Isaac halfway out of his rocking chair. He is very active, always rolling over and never sitting still and being in the chair is no exception. As you can see from the picture, he thought this was very funny! Then this afternoon, we had some friends over for a playdate. The boys are only weeks apart in age and love playing together! They had a blast taking turns driving the Power Wheels truck around the backyard. The rest of us stayed inside in the A/C, as it is already starting to get hot here!!!

Isaac trying to escape from his chair

Lynnden and Isaac

A.J. and Levi

Levi and A.J. (as you can see, they like to haul stuff in the back of the truck)

The boys in their matching pj's

Gearing up for March Madness

Anyone who knows Andy knows he is a basketball nut! We are all gearing up for nothing but basketball for the next 2-3 weeks. The other day, Isaac rolled halfway across the room to lay in front of the tv and watch basketball...and he only does this when basketball is on!!! It's kind of funny and brings a tear to Andy's eye!

Watching the game

Getting comfy with Mommy

A.J. has the shortest attention span ever and can't sit still for more than 2 seconds!!!

Real Food!!!

Isaac tried real food for the first time on Saturday. He wasn't quite sure what to think...food with actual flavor! By Sunday, he was downing it...let me tell you, this boy can eat!!!

Mmmm...carrots!

Isaac's 4-month Check-up

We took Isaac to the doctor today for his 4-month check-up. He is doing well and growing like a weed! He was 17lbs 4 oz (90-95%), 26.5 inches (90-95%), and 17 3/4" for head circumference (off the charts...got the Davis noggin). He is officially too long for his infant carrier, but we might leave him in it a little longer...it's such a pain switching to the convertible car seat, as he can't sit up in carts quite yet!

Ag Day at the Farm

On Saturday, we went to Ag Day at Superstition Farms. A.J. had fun petting the bunnies and feeding the goats. The highlight of his day was going on a hayrack ride. We also got to see a baby calf that had just been born about 2 hours earlier. It was fun, but we all smelled...well, like manure, to put it nicely, by the time we got home!!!

A.J. feeding the goats

Of course, we had to get our picture with the CAT wheel loader!

Daddy and A.J. on the hayrack ride

Mommy and Isaac on the hayrack ride

The baby calf...it actually got up and took its first steps while we were there

Fun Times

Isaac is becoming a real pro at rolling over. Everytime we put him down, he rolls over. The other day, he rolled across the family room! I guess I'll have to baby-proof again sooner than later! Otherwise, we have been enjoying some cooler weather this week. It is down in the 70's again (the air conditioners get to take a little rest). We've been trying to play outside as much as possible before the heat comes.

Isaac after he rolled over

A.J. checking to see if there is a little "present" in Isaac's diaper

A.J. playing outside..."The frontside"...

"The Backside"...too cute to pass up!

Bikes, Bounce, and Boogie

On Wednesday, we went to Tumbleweed Recreation Center for an event called Bikes, Bounce, and Boogie. There were a ton of kids there, and A.J. had a great time. He rode bikes, pedal cars, jumped with bouncy balls, jumped in the bouncy house, and even hula-hooped!!!

The bouncy-house

Hula-hooping

Riding a push car

Sleeping Baby

Things here are going pretty good. A.J. is keeping busy playing outside. He loves his new Big Wheel and absolutely hauls on it. He also loves to play soccer and do arts and crafts. Isaac is getting absolutely huge!!! We go to the doctor next week for his 4-month check up. I'm anxious to see how big he is...we're thinking he might be bigger than A.J. was at this age! I'm starting to get out the 12-month clothing, as his 9-month clothes are getting a bit small...he's so dang long!!! We got out his Exersaucer the other day...wrap a blanket around his mid-section and he's good to go. He's still been a bit fussy at night with his teeth (or lack there of)...he gnaws on his whole fist and drools like a St. Bernard. The other night he was fussy, so I stripped him down to his diaper and gave him a baby massage...he calmed down right away and then completely passed out! Nothing's more precious than a sleeping baby!

Trying out his Exersaucer for the first time

A.J. making a Panda Bear puppet

Isaac after his massage

So cute!!!

Ahh! I cherish these moments!