I can't beleive he's almost 5!!! He keeps asking how many more days until his birthday. He can't wait to bring a birthday snack to his new school. Andon decided he wants a angry bird birthday at Chuck E. Cheese this year  ;o)

8/31/11, After making sure his brother got off to his first day of school okay Weston started laughing hysterically in the backseat. I think he's thinking......hmmmm...I get to play with all of this toys, sleep with two blankies and no one will stop me!!!

Waiting for the school bus (8/31/11)

Andons first day of K4 (8/31/11). As he walked to the bus he was a little nervous. Once he got on the bus he saw a older kid he knew from his previous school. He ran on all excited. At this point I was sooo teary. He drove off and I cried. Then we had to laugh because we realized I was still holding his lunch box. I guess I was a little nervous. Good thing we were meeting him at school to make sure everything went ok. He seemed pretty excited. I hope he's not to embarrassed I made him heart shaped pb and j sandwhiches. He loves the shapes! Today was tacos/burittos and he doesn't do Mexican  ;o).  We will follow up with how his first day went!!! I can't wait to hear myself!!!

Weston has been saying a few words. He says birdie and baby very clear. He tries to say fishy but it comes out a little different but sooo cute. Today we are going to try to start giving Weston only one nap. He forgot what night time is for the past few months. He's up 4-6 times a night so hopefully this will help it. We go Monday for his ear tubes so Im not looking forward to that but it's non-invasive and it should help him alot. Poor munchkin has had 6 ear infections.  Other than that he's been his usual happy self. Making everyone smile from ear to ear. He is such a climber!!!! He goes up the steps on the jungle gym and goes down the smaller slide face first. What a boy! He's into bobbin everyone on the head lately. It's hard not to laugh.

Going to go uniform shopping for Andong this afternoon. I can't believe what a big boy he is. I called the bus schedule today to see when he would be dropped of and picked up. I just want to cry everythimg I think about it. He's growing up so fast! I'm more worried about him....haha. He's so excited! Today he gets to dress up as a knight at school and all the girls are pricesses. They made a huge castle out of cardboard. He was so excited about that. He also thought he was so cool bringing his stuffed angry bird to school to sleep with. All the kids always run to him to see what he brings. K4 doesn't allow that so I hope he adjusts to that.

We can't belive how fast the boys are growing up. Its so fun yet it's so sad. I wish they could stay little forever. Well Wes could get out of diapers and then stop growing  ;o)

This is a classic (July 11 - Crivitz vacation)

Andons favorite part of the trip was when Cindy Bear delivered him milk and cookies. He was so excited! My favorite part was taking him to the dance at night. He was dancing to his favorite song Thriller and Yogi Bear showed up to dance with the kids. Andon did the Charlie Brown and I couldn't believe he knew it!  He then went on to do the Cupid Shuffle and that was quite hilarious. He was the opposite as everyone else. As we were on our way to tuck Yogi in bear and read him a book he said....mama, you know how I knew all those dance moves? I watched everyones feet. We had a fun time! We can't wait to go back during Halloween time!!  I wonder what the boys will want to be for Halloween. I'm sure Andon will help pick out a costume for his brother.

This past weekend we went to Yogi bear campground. This was Westons first time and he did great! He was quite the handsome flirt at the pool. He walked and talked to everyone!! We always say he talks Chinese because he rambles and sounds like it. It's the cutest thing.

Weston update

Weston is turning into a toddler way to fast. He learned how to climb last week. I was doing the dishes and I turned around and he was on the kitchen table within seconds. We can't take our eyes off him for a second. He's always trying to climb up by his brother and do whatver he's doing. It's too cute. They are really starting to play with eachother more now that Weston is so mobile. He's our little monkey. He loves to climb allover the jungle gym we just built. He even goes down the slide head first. Everynight we play outside he needs a bath because he's covered in dirt head to toe. ;o)

We are going to paint a sports theme in his room soon (either baseball of football or something). He's getting a big boys room now. All the animals prints are gone. He's still in a crib yet and luckily he hasn't figured out how to crawl out of that. Andon wants bunk beds soooo bad so we might get them one once Weston can go in a big boy bed.

Weston has been learning where all his body parts are. He lifts up his shirt and says beelllbeee. He points to his ear, eye and nose. Sometimes his nose is his ear though  ;o) He's trying so hard to talk. At times he sounds like he can say birdie and book. Two of his favorites!!! When he goes to grandmas they watch the bird feeder out the window and he points and says birdie. He loves to go downstairs and feed the fish with grandpa (both him and his brother love doing that). He's been making this growling sound like a bear and it's super cute. Weston is such a cheerful boy!! He lights up the room and can make you smile at any point. We have two amazing boys that make our families so happy.

Weston will be getting ear tubes in a few weeks. We decided it's time since he's had 6 ear infections so far. The poor munchkin is so miserable when he has them. He has the whole house up all night for days. We hope the tubes will resolve the problem for him. It's hard seeing them sick.

We are going camping at yogi bear park and it will be Westons first time. We are so exicted to go! It's funny because our neice, nephew and Andon named all the kids a few years ago. AJ is Yogi Bear, Alexa is Cindy Bear, Andon is Boo Boo bear. Then weston came along and they were out of bears so he's Ranger Smith. They all have stuffed animals of each.

Weston absolutely loves vegetables (green beans are his favorite). We have a hard time getting him to eat meat. His brother is the opposite and loves the meat and doesn't care for vegetables. Usually when Andon is done eating then Weston crawls up on his chair and finishes Andons plate. We tease him that his little brother is going to be his big brother soon.  Weston is starting to lose the baby fat look and really thin out. He still has his thighs ;o). He is extrememly muscular though. He's a little brickhouse!!

Andon update

Andon is one smart little guy. The other morning he came up to me and said, Mama, remember that mummy exhibit at the museum they showed on TV. Can we go? He was sad they closed. He then went on to say...Do you know how mummys are made? Scientists wrap skeletons in toliet paper. He is such a comedian.

He usually crawls out of bed 5-6 times a night and runs in the livingroom. When he sees were about to tell him to get back to bed he says he's just out to give hugs and kisses. Well how can we refuse those. Last night he came out and said......Mama, when dogs bark during storms that means they are trying to communicate right?  He has such a vocabulary!!! He is super excited about kindergarten. I'm pretty nervous about him taking the bus but he is so excited. They will drop him off and pick him up at our driveway. His first day we are going to let him ride the bus and meet him at school so he gets the swing of it (and I think to make sure I'm ok with it...hahaha).

The other day I was going to get a spray tan after work. Andon came downstairs when I was working and asked if he could go along. Before I could answer he says......if the guy asks how old I am just tell him I'm 18. Of course I let him go with me after that. How could I say no. He's such a boy yet he has a soft side to him. One day he was hanging out at his grandmas with his cousins. We had somewhere to go so we dropped Weston off on our way. When I walked in Andon just starred at me and was smiling. I walked over by him and he hugged me and touched my shirt saying...I really like your shirt and I love your lipstick.  All these little things make it so hard to see him grow up. He's an amazing little boy.

We went to the mall the other day and Andon wanted to adopt a butterfly so bad. So we did, we check on them everyday. I think one caterpillar is dead but Andon keeps saying he's sleeping. I sure hope he is. He named them after his cousins Alexa and Big AJ  ;o)  We will have to bring these little suckers camping at Yogi Bear this weekend because they will be ready to go in their cage now and turn in to a cacoon. At least this is alot easier than adopting a cat like he originally wanted  ;o)

Weston getting ready to go for a boat ride on the Pestigo River for the first time. (7/11)
Funny how this life jacket fits our 26 lb 1yr old and our 31 lb 4yr old. Too funny. Wes is catching up fast!!

Andon caught a Northern about 20-22". We let it go. He was so excited. He needed help reeling it in ;o)

Grandma the Great with the great grandkids (from Gina's side). Crivitz 7/2011

Our little beach boy Wes (6/11)

Andon and Kevin swimming at the little lake by our house in June 2011. Next time we will have to get out earlier so we can get icecream before the stand closes. Luckily there is a Culvers on the way home  ;o) Both of the boys just love chocolate malts!! Well Weston will eat anything...haha...Andon is our picky eater.

Weston discovered nectarines in Crivitz. This is his second one!! We ate off the skin and he ate the entire nectarine. He sure loves his fruit. He should be a spokesbaby for huggies with what he does to them!! (7/11)

Andon having fun with the fishing bait in Crivitz (Pestigo River) (7/2011)

The boys waiting for the 4th of the July parade to start. Andon was a little tuckered out from the fireworks the night before. He's one kid that definatly doesn't like missing naps.

We just got back from a week upnorth in Crivitz. We had a fun time. Andon caught a northern (about 20 inches) and we found out Weston loves radishes. That boy will eat anything (except scrambled eggs)!! I will upload the pics in the next few days.
We also had a great time at the fireworks for the 4th and both boys made it up all night. . We went to a parade on the 4th.We are trying to stay cool this week by swimming. Both of the boys are sure water bugs. Andon loves to wear his sponge bob goggles and dive for dive sticks. Wes outgrew his baby boat already. Little chunky monkey ;o)

Weston loved going round and round in this.

Memorial Day at the park. What a happy boy. Two of his favorite things...his cousin and the park.

Weston has been walking on his own so well. He even gets up without pulling himself up on things. What a big boy!!! (6/11)

Andon working hard on the jungle gym.

A few weeks ago the grampas and daddy built the boys a jungle gym. Andon picked out the biggest one Menards had :O) He's such a helper!

One of our favorites of Weston. This was picture was taken after his first bath. He was taken shortly after this to get his blood transfusions. Hard to believe he was that small. (5/19/10)

Thought I would share an oldie. This is Andon at the zoo in 2008. Still as handsome as ever!

Just wanted to let you know if you click on the pictures they get bigger and easier to see. Just hit the back arrow to get back to the blog.

Our doggies found a turtle so we let it go at the pond next to our house. It was a painted turtle. Andon loves learning about different animals. He has to sleep with our dog Curly every night  ;o) They are such pals. Curly is excited to get the regular bed vs her doggy bed. And I don't think she minds Andon slips her some of his snacks.

It was such a warm day on Memorial Day but that water was a little cold at first.

Wes watching his brother play in the mud puddle he made next to his slide. He soon joined in and they got very muddy together. Boys will be boys. (5/31/11)

Hmmmm...was that a fart or the real thing? (5/31/11, 1yr)

His face was to cute not to post this one. Andon loves corndogs and hotdogs.

Wes chewing on a piece of chocolate at chocolate fest. Once that peice was done he went nuts for another bite. (5/28/11)

Weeee. He tried so hard to do a back flip and did it once. Andon loved this but going in the giant gerbil ball in the water was his favorite part of chocolate fest. (5/28/11)

Andon and Alexa sharing a slushy at Chocolate Fest (5/28/11)

We had a great Memorial Day weekend. We went to the park, cousin Alexa slept over, then off the chocolate fest, waterslide time and of course a cookout.

Wes went for his one yr check up and is 30 1/4" and 25.7 lbs!!!

We had a beautiful day for Westons bday. It was 80 degrees. The kids played with water gun, water balloons and the hose. Andon has icecubes in his underwear here  ;o)  Wes didn't leave his cake for the action. He went to town on it.

We had a bug birthday so his cake was a giant ant hill. He washed the cake down with a handful of icecream. Grampa got that diaper in the morning  ;o)

AJ and little AJ getting ready to go shoot sporting clays with daddy and both grampas (5/21/11). (they even had to wear camo ;o) )

Andons date for the night. (Cousin Katie). They were some dancing machines. Andon had to request his favorite song Thriller. By the time they played it I had to hold him and dance. The little stinker was still up at 6:30am the next day. These kids have no idea what sleeping in is  ;o)

Weston walking the red carpet. He was turing head all night. Everyone thought the boys were soooo cute! They loved westons chuck taylors :O)

Cutest ring bearer ever! He said his favorite part of the wedding was walking up the isle with Uncle Vinny. (5/14/11)

The most handsome boys ever!!! I love them all to pieces!!!! Uncle Vinnys wedding. Lake City, MN, 5/14/11

Andon and wes had a blast spinning on the chair in our condo. They are really starting to play together now. Andon is working on sharing...hahaha.

Wes had his first brownie pop. He's practicing for his birthday cake. (5/2011)

Shark boy!!! Andon can't get enough of the water.  He swam until he was a prune at the condo pool in MN.

Wes was ready to shop too!!! He wanted to grab everything :O) (5/2011)

We stopped at a huge toy store in MN on our way to Uncle Vinnys wedding (5/13/11). Andon shopped until he dropped. He loves shopping. He has to read everything on a box before he moves on to the next thing. He picked out a water balloon launcher, bow and arrow and a thing for the pool that we can launch water out of.

Wes at the arcade in Branson. It was a rainy day so we hung out at a pizza place with games/play areas/bumper cars and mini golf.