April 2009

We went to see "Monsters vs. Aliens" in 3D. This was the boys first time to see a 3D movie and they really liked it! I really liked how they looked in their 3D glasses!!!

Notice the fingerprints...how can he even see out of those things?!?!

Brock loved his glasses and still plays with them!

Ryan was in a little soccer class this spring. He did pretty good and I could definately see improvement from last fall.
A little video of Ryan in his soccer class. I was really proud of him...he didn't use his hands at all!

Every morning the boys wake up and go into our bathroom and hang out with Steve while he's getting ready for work. A lot of times, they go in his closet and lay down or play. This is what Steve sees almost every morning!

A video showcasing my boy's imagination!

I Love My Kids

Tonight, as I was laying with Ryan, we had a great discussion! It reminded me how much I love my kids. This is what being a mom is all about...it makes all the hard times worth it! Here's our conversation:

Me: I love you, Ryan!
Ryan: I love you, too!
Me: I love you more!
Ryan: I love you more & more & more & more & more.
Me: I love you more & more & more & more & more & more & more & more.
Ryan: I love you the more-est!

What a great way to end my Mother's Day!! I love you, Brock & Ryan!!!!

Texas Bluebonnets

Our family in the bluebonnets.
Brock & Ryan

Ryan

Brock

Mommy & her sweet boys

This was Daddy's attempt to get them to look at the camera and smile. He thought maybe he could get them to be goofy and then trick them into taking a good picture.

This is "Show me your feet!"

"Put your hands in the air!"

"Look at the camera and smile!" (Didn't quite work)

Brock

Daddy & his little buddies.

Running through the bluebonnets.

Carmen

Easter ~ April 12, 2009

We had a lot of fun this Easter. Brock and Ryan were very excited to dye eggs this year. It was a surprisingly quick job, though. They dropped an egg in every color (5 colors), let it sit for a couple minutes and took it out. Since we only dyed a dozen eggs, this didn't take long at all. Then they put a few stickers on some of them and were done! The whole process probably took less than 20 minutes!

The boys were quite excited Easter morning when they woke up and saw baskets full of candy and toys!

A video to show just how excited they were!

We had to hunt eggs in the house because it rained Sunday morning. Brock found this egg and immediately sat down to eat the candy.

This egg was a hard one for Ryan to find. We gave him a hint to look around the toilet paper (which it was sitting on top) and the toilet. He walked over, took a very quick look around and said there was no egg. We had to point him right to it. It was classic!

Steve's parents and his aunt & uncle came in for Easter. Brock and Papa put together the train track.

Uncle Dick and Ryan.

March 2009

Trash Day

Believe it or not, Brock and Ryan LOVE to bring up the garbage can from the curb. It is such a priviledge for them! Steve and I are taking full advantage while we can!!

George Bush Presidential Library

Well, after living here for almost 8 years, I finally went to the George Bush Library. It was really nice. They had a space exhibit, which the boys really enjoyed. Here Steve and Ryan are posing in space suits.
Bowling

We took the boys bowling for the first time. We all had a really good time and Brock even got a strike...and beat me one game!!! I know...that's really sad, but he thought it was hilarious!

Ryan


Brock

Tree-Climbing

Ryan and Brock have both really gotten interested in climbing trees. This one is in our front yard. They can't really get up there by themselves, but they love being up in the tree, swinging off onto a branch and then jumping off.
Children's Museum

We went to our local Children's Museum over Spring Break. It is a nice little museum and the boys always have fun. Here they are on a train outside of the museum...

...and painting masterpieces.

Outside Playtime

We had some beautiful days this month and were able to get outside and play a lot. We played basketball...

...and football.

Daddy teaching his son how to throw the ball.Max even got in some outside playtime!

Our Very Own Superheroes

Every now and then, the boys play dress up. This time they decided to be Batman and Buzz Lightyear. They are just sooooo cute!!

Mud, Mud and More Mud!

There were also several days at the end of the month that we had a lot of rain. Brock and Ryan put on their rain boots and played outside while Steve and I worked in the yard. After a while, Steve told me that I might not want to see what the boys were doing. I knew they were getting muddy, but had no idea exactly how. I went in the backyard and saw this...

They looked like this......with smiles......the whole time.

There was so much mud and grime in Brock's pants that he had the "gangsta" look going on. Ryan did, too, by the way!

Brock's Basketball ~ Jan. - Mar. 2009

Brock had a lot of fun playing basketball this year. He learned so much and improved throughout the season. I had a good time coaching them...it sure is different coaching 5-year olds versus Juniors and Seniors!! It was a lot of fun for both of us.

A coaching moment...

with one of our team mascots (Ryan) on my back!

Brock getting scrappy!

I posted this on the Jan. 2009 link, too, but wanted to include it again. This was Brock's first (and only) made shot this season.

Brock's dribbling skills and defensive hustle.

The team and their trophies.