Easter egg hunt

Man! I'm on a roll this morning! Blog number three. I guess that means I haven't been doing so well at keeping this updated. I just wanted to write one more quick little post about Brady's first egg hunt. We went to our friend's house for some egg hunting and a nice lunch. He didn't really get the concept of grabbing as much as he could as quick as he could (which is just fine by me). He picked up the first egg and shook it, then opened it because he had to see what was inside making the noise. Krista and I convinced him that he could open them later to check things out. It was pretty funny trying to direct him to the eggs but still letting him be the one to find him. The picture I'm posting is a favorite because he's looking so intently for an egg when there is one right next to him. The kids also had some fun with bubbles. Scented bubbles! Who knew there was such a thing?

Constant entertainment

Brady is my source for much amusement. (and frustration, but that's another blog.) I don't know where he comes up with some of this stuff, but it cracks me up. Here is a short list of things he has done lately that I find particularly entertaining.

1. He has a toy microphone and was going around the house "singing" all morning. (singing = yelling into the mic) I guess he decided hanging on to the mic was too much work or something because the next time I turned around I found he'd come up with this clever way to be hands-free. The second picture is him singing into the mic- no need to remove it from it's handy new holder!




2. Brady was coloring. I heard him say something about taking off his sock. I turned around and found him with the marker wedged between his toes. I'm pretty certain he's never seen this done before.



3. I don't know if you can watch a show in any cooler fashion.



4. These last pictures are not necessarily funny, but just too cute. It was actually nice here and we went outside to enjoy the sun. Brady had lots of fun using sidewalk chalk and I had lots of fun taking his picture and watching him be cute.

family date

A couple of weeks ago, on Alex's Thursday off, we decided to go and ride the lightrail with the boys and use a gift certificate we've had forever to Hello Cupcake (a little cupcake bakery) downtown. We knew Brady would love riding on the "train" and who doesn't love a yummy, free cupcake? It was a fun outing and it didn't rain on us! Score!

Some fun video

Well, I found the cord I need to upload video to our computer, so I thought I would treat you to some video goodness. The first video is of Brady singing "Wheels on the bus" to Kellen and it turns into peek-a-boo. Very cute, if I do say so myself. The second is of Kellen performing his latest feat. (He's actually quite good at it, which is a little frightening considering his not yet four months old and he hasn't spent as much time on the floor as Brady due to the lack of carpeting downstairs! I fear I could be in for it.)

Astounded

Brady has accomplished what Zoolander himself could not. Let me explain....
I had put Brady in his carseat at nap time after one too many times of trying to convince him to stay in his bed. I went back in to check on him and he trying to say something to me about his diaper. I take a moment to try to figure it out and for a moment am completely confused. He looks completely normal- fully clothed, still strapped in. Then I glance to the side of his carseat. His diaper is laying on the floor. I look back at him to double check that I'm seeing everything correctly. Yep, pants on, fully strapped in. I'm not exactly sure how he did it, but he has pulled off Hansel's infamous runway move. I was impressed.

Microfiber couches and other things I love

I just finished licking the brownie bowl clean. Maybe it's not the healthiest choice, and maybe I shouldn't be admitting to that, but boy are my taste buds happy! I also just wiped down our couch. (not at the same time and one was not the result of the other) And I was reminded of how much I LOVE our couch. When the salesman told us how easy it would be to clean, he wasn't just feeding us a line! I cannot even imagine what it would look like between my messy self and two young boys prone to making all sorts of messes. (maybe it's a genetic thing?) All I have to do is wipe it down with a damp cloth. Seriously, if you are in the market for a couch, I would highly recommend you put microfiber on your list of things to consider. The last thing I've been just doing is dancing around the kitchen listening to pandora.com. Which brings me to two more things I love- 1. Pandora. Being able to listen to my High School Musical station one minute (yes, you read that correctly.) and my Weezer station the next makes me extremely happy, especially considering how ADD I can be when it comes to music sometimes. 2. Having small children gives you a reason to dance around the kitchen like a huge dork. "What? I was just entertaining Brady." Of course, not having children didn't really prevent me from doing this. I guess it just gives me extra incentive. And Brady eagerly joins in. Alex was never as willing of a participant.

Ho hum.

So, I have lost the cord I need to use to upload video onto the computer. Which means no video for you of my children being their adorable selves. I know, you're sad. I hope to find it soon. I don't have much motivation to write much, but feel like I should. Like maybe our family is actually checking this to keep updated on the kiddos and yet not leaving any comments ever. (hint, hint....if you ARE reading this, let me know)
Anywho, Kellen and I had a great time in San Diego with Layci. First, we got to spend time with Layci. That would make it awesome, period. Then, add in a few days of nice, warm sunshine, actually laying out by the pool (!!) and yummy food and you've pretty much hit a home run. So, yeah. Good stuff. Kellen loved all the undivided attention.

The beach and the ocean are behind us. No, really.

Kellen lounging in the hotel.

I am very much enjoying the different stages the boys are in right now. Kellen loves to be held and talked to and will smile and laugh at you, which is just awesome. He has also found his hands and would be happy if he could have them in his mouth at all times. He is still trying to figure out how to manuver them though. He also loves to kick his legs all the time. I'm thinking of letting him try the jumper thing soon. (how crazy is it that he's getting old enough for that?!) Brady is as entertaining as ever. He has a great sense of humor and I am loving being able to see his little personality coming out as his vocabulary grows. And grows. And grows. It's crazy how much he talks that I can actually understand!