Fayetteville!

Since James was on call for July 4th, he was able to use comp time to take a mini vacation home! We had a great time seeing family and friends. This was Dylan's first time to go to Fayetteville, and of course everyone loved seeing us...mainly the boys though! :) We spent half a day at the U of A seeing old friends and catching up. We had Dylan's three month pictures taken at Bedfords one morning, and spent the afternoon at Gigi and Pumper's house. We visited Poppi at Tyson, Lolli at the U of A, and Pumper at the U of A too! We shopped a little another day, and we visited my boys I used to nanny for on Sunday. The trips home never are long enough, and they are filled to the max with events. We are looking forward to football season and the couple of trips home then! Here are a few pictures of our trip:

James plugging his ears and laughing on the way to Fayetteville.

Dylan enjoying his nice carseat for six hours!

James ready to go night night in the car after our stop. He didn't fall asleep though until we were 45 min. from home! He was just happy and talking the whole way. And the only toy he played with the whole car trip was that little yellow monkey, Reese, he is holding. Reese danced and played for a couple of hours!

Out to lunch with Gigi and Pumper

James playing with the pop up animals. He loves this toy - too bad we don't have one!

James being a monkey on Poppi and Lolli's stairs! He loved playing on the stairs with someone or even with Riley (the dog).

Pumper singing us a tune while we waited to see if the storm would pass so we could go swimming. James enjoyed listening and dancing!

Laying down just chillin' with Uncle B.

Riding Uncle B.'s lawn mower with Daddy. James enjoyed that!

Poppi and Lolli's neighbors pulled out their pool and invited James to swim. It was super hot and James really enjoyed cooling off!

He loves to pour water over his head! He even tried to pour water on the other's heads.

James rode in their car too. He did NOT want to leave when it was time to go inside for dinner!

ThReE mOnThS!!!

Dylan is three months old...well he was two weeks ago. He is changing so much!

*Weighs about 16lbs.

*About 26 inches long

*Wears 3-6 month and 6 month clothes

*Wears size 2 diapers but will be in a 3 soon

*Nurses every 3 hours during the day

*Wakes up once a night to eat for the majority of a week

*Naps three times a day

*Nurses around 7:00 and goes to bed around 7:30

*Wakes in the morning around 7:00

*Loves to smile and coo

*Rolled over from tummy to back! (3 months and 1 week)

Dylan, you are such a sweet little boy. You have really changed this month. You are so happy and love to be with your mama! You smile when your big brother comes around, and you melt our hearts. We love this age so much because we can talk to you and you smile and talk back. We love it! Everyday is something new with you and your brother and we are looking forward to the upcoming days and months! We love you so much!

These are Dylan's three month pictures from Bedford's. I only posted a couple, but they were all GREAT!

Wordless Wednesday!

Two Months!

The boys today

Look at that precious smile!

Love this one!

Here is an up close shot of our sweet boy!

Two months already?! It feels like yesterday he came into this world, but it also feels like he has always been apart of this family! These boys sure do keep us busy, but we love the time we get to spend with them everyday. James still adores his baby brother. If Dylan starts crying, James will run to him and talk to him. The love he has for Dylan is amazing! For the most part, James is soft and gentle with Dylan, but James definitely requires constant supervision. Dylan is doing great. Here are some facts about Dylan:

• He weighs 14 lbs!!! That is the 90th percentile!
• He is 24 1/4 inches long which is the 75th percentile!
• He is wearing size 1-2 diapers.
• He nurses every three hours during the day, and he will finally have one long stretch at night from 7ish to 2ish.
• He is wearing 3-6 month clothes already because he is so long.
• He smiles whenever we talk to him.
• He started cooing and will coo at you all the time!
• He tried a pumped bottle twice, but takes a REALLY long time to finish it.
• When he lays on his tummy, he will inch his way forward by lifting his bottom up and pushing with his feet. The pediatrician called him an inch worm today!

This has been a great month and we are looking forward to more changes each day. We love you so much Dylan. You complete our family!

Our life the past few weeks...

Dylan passed out on Mama's shoulder. Sleeping babies are so sweet!

James got these new cooking utensils called Chef Heads. He really loves to play and help cook with them.


Look at this crazy smile!



We replaced the toilet in the hall bathroom, but until it was time we left it in the living room. James liked to play in it.

James' first (and hopefully only) swirlie!

Swimming in his new froggy pool. He loves it!

He likes to attack the frog head and this is a great action shot!

Dylan just hanging out waiting for Mama to be ready to go.

This is how Daddy watches the boys while Mama takes a shower on the weekends.

James loves to hold his baby brother. His smile is evidence of that!

Giving brother kisses!

Love this sweet picture of my two boys.

We went to the park Memorial Day weekend and Poppi sure was fun. James liked being King of the World!

This is how Dylan hung out at the park.

Daddy and James swinging.

Look how Dylan is really focusing on Poppi AND smiling!

Such a sweet baby boy!

Daddy taking James for his first bicycle ride. James loved it after he realized Daddy was in front of him!

That is all for now. Our lives are so crazy busy with these boys, but Mama will try to update as often as possible. Hopefully as time passes it will get a little easier.