Birthday party/swing set

Rainey's 2nd birthday party was so much fun!!  Rainey and 12 of his little friends enjoyed running around at The Little Gym.  Thanks to Travis who took almost 400 pictures for us.  I've attached the link to view all of the pictures.

Rainey's 2nd birthday party

In addition, Chip, Nigel and Elliott put together Rainey's swing set on Sunday.  It was cold and windy, but they managed to finish it in eight hours!!  Thanks guys!!

Happy 2nd Birthday Rainey!!

Rainey celebrated his second birthday in style.  He had his two year check-up on Thursday and on his birthday (Friday, March 12), he had his teeth cleaned.  He is doing great!!  Since Chip and I were out of town this past weekend running the Dallas Rock-N-Roll 1/2 Marathon, we are having his birthday party this Saturday at The Little Gym.  It should be a lot of fun!!!  In addition, his swing set came in and I am hoping Daddy and a few friends will put it together for him.

Cheese!

Love the sunglasses!

Learning to hit balls with birthday present

Watching construction with Opa

Happy Birthday Big Brother!

Patio and sand castles

Chip is in the process of building a patio in the middle of our back yard.  Rainey decided he wanted to help his Daddy by building sand castles.  A few more touches and the patio will be finished.  I'll post pics soon.

Watching his older brother from his bouncy seat!

February pictures

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Rodeo Day

Rainey had a great time at school today - Rodeo Day.  All of the kiddos dressed as cowboys or cowgirls and enjoyed a playful day. 

Breakfast at CFA

This is my favorite time of the weekend - family breakfast at CFA. Aden enjoyed cereal, applesauce and milk. Rainey didn't know what to think with Aden sitting in a high chair next to him. Good times!

Aden loves balls

What better way to encourage a baby crawl than with balls!

Elmo underwear

I was at Target earlier in the week picking up socks for Aden, when I came across Elmo underwear.  Here are a few pics of Rainey trying them out for size.  He lasted, uh, maybe ten minutes before I had to change him back into his diaper, if you know what I mean :) 

Showing me Elmo

Children's Museum

Last weekend, we went to Jack's second birthday party at the Children's Museum of Houston. This was such a cool place! I definitely want Daddy to go with us next time because I know he will have just as much fun as Rainey!

Where's Rainey?

 

Rainey decided that he wanted to load all of the blocks into the bed of the truck.  Initially, there was nothing in the bed.

His favorite

Having drinks with his friend!

Aden in his carrier, hanging out with Mommy

A boy and his best friend

I like carrots!

You may not be able to tell by this look, but Aden likes carrots (his first vegetable!). I started him on rice cereal this week but he just wasn't into it. So today I tried carrots. He loved them! However, when I mixed them with his cereal, he was not very thrilled. Oh well. Next on the menu, oatmeal cereal.

Class of 2026

Seahorses rule!

As you can see, Rainey has his signature look on his face. Ms. Nita said when he is introduced to something new, his face goes blank and he concentrates real hard. He was trying to figure out "Mr. Funny", the photographer. She did say when he does smile, it is so cute!!

Happy 6 Month Birthday!!

Sweet boy!!!

Aden's 6 month check-up

Aden's appointment went well.  He is meeting all of the milestones and doing great!  He will be six months on the 15th at which time we will begin solids.  Fun times ahead!  I remember how messy it got with Rainey.

Height:  26 1/4"  (50-75th percentile)
Weight:  16 lbs 14 1/2 ozs  (50th percentile)
Head:  16 3/4"  (25th percentile)

Valentine's Party

Today was Rainey's Valentine's party at school.  They enjoyed a craft, ate goldfish and cookies, drank juice and handed out valentines to their buddies.  This was Rainey's first time having a lollipop.  He didn't know how to suck on it so he bit off a little piece at a time.

Sharing his craft with Vincent

One too many cookies?  Look at that belly!

I think it's the shirt.

Lollipop time

Flash cards

Rainey loves playing with his flash cards.  He can say dog, turtle, elephant, sun, moon, ladybug, etc.  I can't believe how much he knows already!

Check out Opa's wooden toys - the large "RG" truck and "Armi" the armadillo to the far right with a blankie on his head.

Rainey to Aden:  "Can you say cat?"

Aden gives him a strange look.

Rainey says:  "I can."

Bean bags

Warning:  Bean bags make great beds, but they're not as safe as one's crib or swing.

Engineer in the making

Just like his dad!

Birthday party, Elmo and Super Bowl

Wow! What a busy weekend we had!

Late Saturday afternoon, Rainey went to his friend, Summer's 2nd birthday party. It was at Westwood Gymnastics and so much fun!! He really enjoyed the foam pit.  Oh, did I mention he was the only boy - hehehehe :)

Sunday morning we went to church. We are going to the first service at 8:45 am, but Chip and I are also taking Dr. Emmerson's "Love and Respect" marriage class right after the service so the boys stay in child watch for two hours. When we picked up Rainey, he was sound asleep in on of the worker's arms.  I think he was still tired from the birthday party the day before. We went home for a quick nap, lunch, and then headed to see Sesame Street Live, featuring Elmo. Rainey was so cute! He absolutely loved it. He kept saying "Emo" (doesn't pronounce the "l" yet). I think Aden enjoyed it too. His eyes were wide open, looking at all the lights.

One hour after getting home from Sesame Street, we had friends over for Super Bowl. Go Saints!! Everyone was exhausted after the game.

Enjoying lunch Daddy made for us before

(grilled ham & cheese with chips)

Sitting in Bumpo watching us eat lunch

Birthday party - what boy doesn't like to play with balls

He might actually make it to the Olympics one day :)

Playing in the foam pit

With a little help from Daddy

Sliding down yet into another foam pit

Aden's tired from watching everyone else play

Group picture but Rainey won't get out of the foam pit