Better than donuts!

I decided to take the boys to Chick-fil-a this morning for breakfast and to play before the rain comes in.  As we pulled in, I counted seven police cars and they were not there for an emergency.  As a friend said "I guess eating Chick-fil-a is better than eating donuts!"

Playing hide and seek

He may not be able to walk yet, but he sure can climb things!

Snacktime!

Loves chicken almond casserole

Safety first!

Good thing he has on those safety glasses!  He's hitting his head with the hammer.

Steam trains

I took the boys this morning to the Houston Area Live Steamers, in Zube Park, Hockley, TX. This was so neat. Check out the website for more info: http://www.hals.org/index.html

Dinosaur Exhibit

I took Rainey and Aden to the zoo to see the dinosaur exhibit they have going through the summer.  As most of you may know, Rainey loves dinosaurs and he thoroughly enjoyed them!  Aden on the other hand didn't know what to think.

Newest addition to the zoo family; only 1 1/2 months old

Mission Burrito

My dancers

Oma and I took the boys to Chick-fil-a Friday morning.  They enjoyed the play area all to themselves.  Here's a little video of them dancing to the music.  Rainey is totally watching himself in the glass.  Don't forget to check out Aden in the background.

LaCenterra

After dinner at Baker Street Pub with Oma and Opa, we took the boys to this water area in the middle of LaCenterra (strip mall).  Rainey enjoyed some chocolate ice cream and running in the water with his clothes on.  The water was great...I just rinsed him on when he was done eating!  Aden was trying to catch the water.

One tooth wonder

Aden has had one tooth for a good three weeks now.  And there is no sign of any more to come in the near future. 

Rough nap

First Family 5k

tThis is our first family 5k run (Houston Heights Run). The boys did great. Chip pushed them the entire run and was only 30 seconds slower than his normal time. Way to go!!

Me, Chip, Elliott and Nigel

Aden and Rainey (who is being shy)

Cute pics

Dog bumper

Playing at the "Y" together....

Rainey didn't want to go in the 2 yr old room.

Big Cheeser!

May his babysitters watch over him while he sleeps :)

May pictures

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San Antonio/Sea World

This past weekend, we took the boys to San Antonio.  Saturday night we walked down the Riverwalk and ate at Dick's Last Resort (http://dickslastresort.com/).  If you haven't been, this is a cool place.  All of the waitstaff are rude and it's okay to throw paper/napkins at other patrons.  Rainey had a blast. 

Sunday we took the boys to Sea World.  It was so much fun!  We got there are 9:30a, saw dolphin feedings, sharks, the sea lion show, and the Shamu show (awesome).  At about 2:20p, while waiting for the beluga whale show to start, Rainey looks at Chip and says "night night".  He was ready for his nap.  We said goodbye to Sea World and off to the hotel.

We stayed at a Hampton Inn the first night in double beds.  Aden in his pack-n-play, me and Rainey in a bed (I was afraid he'd roll out of bed), and Chip in the other.  Needless to say, I didn't get much sleep.  The second night we found a Hilton Inn (Westover Hills) right next to Sea World.  We bought a single blow-up mattress for Rainey and upgraded to a king size bed.  Rainey loved having his own bed.  During the night when Aden was crying, we could hear Rainey saying "shhhh, shhhh, shhhh" but he wasn't awake.  Every now and then, we'd also hear him say "mine".  I guess he thought Aden was going to steal his bed in the middle of the night.  The hotel was having a movie and smores by the pool at 8pm.  We didn't make it.  Everyone was in bed by 730p.  Maybe next time.

At Dick's Last Resort....look at the mess on the floor!

Learning to crumble paper so he can throw it

Enjoying a corn dog and french fries

Rainey on his blow-up mattress passed out!

Getting ready for bed!

Sea World

Mustard Mustache

Time for a bicycle?

While strolling through the clearance aisle at Wal-Mart, Rainey found this...a Hot Wheels helmet.  I had my back towards him and when I turned around he already had it on his head.  It says for a 5-yr-old but fit him just fine :)  A few minutes later, he grabbed my hand and walked me to the bicycle section.  Not really sure where he learned that he had to wear a helmet while riding, because we don't when we take them in the bicycle trailer.  I guess we better start.  Oma and Opa, better get out the Big Wheel out of the attic! 

In Daddy's arms

Before and Now

Rainey at 12 months
(taken March 30, 2009)

Aden at 9 1/2 months!

(taken May 24, 2010)

9 month check-up

Aden had his 9 month check-up last week.  He passed with flying colors.  He is on formula 100% and doing great (Mom is enjoying this too).  He has one tooth on the bottom and working on two on the top, but it will be some time before those come in.  He has no desire to eat baby food so he eats what we eat.  I guess that means we need to start eating more fruits and vegetables.  What better reason I keep telling myself!  He is pulling himself up and standing everywhere.  We are practicing walking while holding both hands.  He is ready to go but just hasn't figured it out yet.  He is a fast crawling, chasing after Rainey.

Stats:
Height:  28"  (50%)
Weight:  19 lbs. 2 oz. (25-50%)
Head:  17" (10-25%)