Easter (a little late)

We were able to spend Easter at the Lake this year and boy did we have fun!! It was so nice out the kids went on a hunt in their swimsuits. The Crowley's came down this year to check out the house and to spend some time with the children. We went on a couple boat rides on the new party boat. Some of the kids even braved the cold water and went down the brand new slide. We had a blast and are looking forward to the weather warming up.

Snow- Feb 12

So now that things have actually slowed down in my life (I'll explain later) I can get back to blogging:) We had a pretty big snow storm hit us on Feb. 12th and we were able to get outside and enjoy it! It was the perfect the snow to build a snowman and throw snowballs. We had such a great time.

Tucker is 1

This past month (Dec 2012) was quite crazy for us- so I apologize for the lack of posts. We sold our house, moved ourselves, went on a Disney cruise, celebrated Tucker's 1st Birthday, went to Seaworld, everyone got sicks (Norovirus), Christmas, New Year's and then Josh topped everything off with getting the flu! Now that we are settled for a few months until our house is built, I will hopefully catch up on some pictures & posts! I was able to get some pictures taken of our sweet Tucker Boy:) We originally tried getting pictures outside but he wasn't having it…. it was cold and we have a spoiled boy on our hands:) Tucker is really starting to take off walking now- which is exciting!! It has taken him a little bit longer than Brandon but it that's ok with me:) His personality is starting to shine through as well- he is a cuddly, sweet boy but does have a temper if he doesn't get what he wants. (ie. Throwing himself on the floor, crying instantly when you say NO, and almost always cries when you put him down for nap but it only lasts for about 2 min) He has two lower teeth and his two upper teeth are cutting through now. We love this little boy- Happy Birthday Sweet Tucker:)

Halloween

Yes a little late... but here are some pictures of Halloween:) Brandon- a pirate, Tucker- a football player. We decided to hit up Grandma's neighborhood this year and did about a mile loop. The kids had such a great time... not sure if it's because they were all together or that they are all getting more into Halloween with each year. This definitely was the first year that Brandon really enjoyed Halloween. He wanted to be first to every house, get the most candy and had the most steam out of everyone. He was running so hard he even asked someone for water after he said "trick or treat". It was hilarious.... Tucker was just there for the ride, however he was the cutest little football player ever.

Cousins

Ready to go 

All the candy!

Little football player

Tucker 10 Months Old

Tucker is now 10 months old and boy is getting big:)

He stands very well by himself and will take a small step forward but not walking yet. He is super close.... so I'm sure it will happen before we know it! He loves playing with the doors and following Brandon around the house. He also is starting not to care for baby food anymore, once we started giving him real food- he has had no interest in baby food. He loves everything we have given him so far. He has also started to hold his own sippy cup (slowly transitioning him, in time for the cruise)

Tucker also has his very FIRST tooth! It came through on October 9th. Along with his lower incisor came very bad diarrhea which resulted in the worst diaper rash ever! Let's just say that he was in so much pain he would throw his body and scream. (his butt was bleeding:( ) We tried EVERYTHING! We ended up taking him to the doctor and it was a yeast infection, after about 3-4 more days of lots of cream and TLC he was better! I'm hoping this doesn't happen every time he cuts a tooth..... because it's going to be LONG couple years. 

Tucker loves playing with all of Brandon's matchbox cars, books, blocks, etc! Pretty much whatever Brandon is playing with Tucker is interested in.

Brandon is 3!!

It's SO hard to believe that our little man is now 3 years old! It's hard to imagine our life without him in it. He has such the little personality now and is becoming more and more independent everyday. Brandon loves cars, puzzles, his I-Pad, Disney Junior cartoons, reading books, chocolate milk, chocolate (Rolo's especially), and playing outside. Brandon is now completely potty trained (even at night) so we are done with diapers with him, yay!! 

We had some pictures taken of him yesterday and he was the perfect model. I was hoping for just one good photo because you never know how a 3 year old will be for pictures. Let's just say I did bribe with chocolate.... :) 

We wish Brandon a very Happy Birthday! We love him very much.