New Bedtime Ritual

Now a days, Sam can be found lunging his body off the bed or attempting to throw himself down the stairs while we're trying our hardest to get both of the boys to bed.  Meanwhile, Tyler is up to his old tricks of "playing" with his younger brother, aka rough housing or "gently" pushing, knocking blocks on Sam's head, or some other wrestling move.  

This is our solution to providing a contained way we can let them play together in a somewhat safe manner.  

And they love it!

Happy First Birthday Sam!

    

 Look who's turning one-  Sam-a-lama!  We celebrated at Pullen Park with friends and family.  The birthday boy celebrated with a trip on the train and a cupcake.

Look at me-  I'm one!

Tyler of course spent his time on the boats

Couldn't quite get it all together, 

but this is the closest we got

The Krehelys were all smiles 

The Horners made it out to party as well!

Tower of cupcakes

Sleepy birthday boy

You gonna eat all that? 

I can help you if you want....

It got a little messier than this,

but this is how it started out

Where's my picture of Terra'?!?!?  Hhhhmmmm..... not sure.  I'll look for it.  But, it must be said the party would not have been a hit without her.  She helped with the set up, helped with the clean up, and helped everything in between.  Not to mention she was the one who took all these fabulous pictures.  Thank you Terra'!!!!!!  Heart you tons.

Happy Hulk Halloween

Before we get to the Halloween pics, here are some quick videos for the Grandparents.  By the way, Sam has very intentionally been saying "Mama" and "Dada" for at least the last week and just today he said "ba" (for ball) 4 times in direct association with a ball he was playing with.  Looks like he's going to take after Tyler, I mean Daddy.

(Don't be fooled- that's Tyler saying 'ball' at the end of this video)

     OK, on to Halloween.  Primrose (the boys' daycare) had their annual Costume Parade.  It was Sam's first parade, but he got the hang of it soon enough.

                                         

Here comes Tyler Head!  Or should I say, The Incredible Hulk!

 Party time afterwards back in the classroom.  Yummy snacks of cheesy puffs, oreos, fruit chews and cupcakes.  All of Tyler's favorites.

Later that evening.....

 

'Hulk Smash!'

Twins

The trick-or-treating crew

Neighborhood friends- Optimus Prime and Scuba Diver

And they're off.....

Tyler really had the hang of things this year.

'Have we been to that house yet??'

Sam even joined in the fun

Chewing on some Puffs in the stroller