How 2 year olds eat powdered doughnuts

Michael brought home some powdered doughnut holes. They just love them. In fact Hayden eats them by shoving the whole thing in his mouth. We had to work with them, because they liked to eat one bite and then put it back and get another one.


Okay, Hayden just cracks me up.
Ian apparently just likes the powder.

Random

Michael and Hayden coloring
Michael brought home a roll of newspaper print so the boys have a lot of paper to color on.

Dancing!
Hayden hiding. He is really hard to get a good picture of his face because he always turns away before I get the picture taken, but I got him this time.
Mommy and Hayden enjoying the nice day!

The Art of Cutting down a tree

When we got the last snow, it was really heavy and it broke some of our branches on the tree in our front yard. We decided to cut down the broken branches to let in more light in the house. We tried a ladder, but they were too high and we did not feel safe on the ladder we have. So Michael had an idea that if we duct tape the saw to a long pole we could stand on the ground and just saw it off. I thought it was a funny idea, but it worked. The neighbors probably think we are a little red neck, but here is what we did.

Marsa giving it a shot
Michael giving it a shot

The boys got cold, so they went inside and looked from the window
Michael's Contraption. I did not think it would work, but he proved me wrong.

Spring is here

Hayden and Ian found a long chain and they were leading each other around the yard.

they love to hang on the bars on the swingset in our yard. this is Ian before he let go!

Here is Hayden hanging outside
Ian taking it easy and reading a magazine

Hayden and Ian helping mommy "weed" the garden. They had so much fun playing in the dirt. We had to have a bath afterwords and the water was soooo dirty. I guess I should just get used to that.

Since it has been so nice, we have been spending a lot of time outside, and we love that there is a park right across the street.

Hayden eating a banana outside

Hayden has defiantly hit the terrible twos. He was throwing a fit, so we put him in the room for time out, after about 5 minutes we went in to get him and he got so mad he would slam the door on us. finally Michael went in and took a picture of him throwing his massive fit so we can show it to him later in life.

Hayden playing on the play set in our back yard.

Grandpa Doug came to visit this weekend. The boys have been having so much fun with him. It has been a real blessing for me since this weekend is the moment that my body decided to catch this bug that has been going around. Hope to feel better soon. And Michael has 2 days off.

Where do they learn this stuff

Today I was getting ready for the day, and the boys were sitting on the floor by the bathroom. Ian was talking on the phone (his play cell phone) and I asked him who is he talking to? He said it was Grandpa. I told him that Grandpa was coming to visit in a few days, and he said in the phone, see you tomorrow Grandpa. then he handed the phone to Hayden and said it is Grandpa, Hayden then started to talk to Grandpa. This whole conversation reminds me that they watch and see what we are doing and retain so much more than I even think. They continue to amaze me.

Death to the Camera

Well, our camera has lost its battle with life. We need to get another one soon because the boys are always doing funny things and our vacation coming up. However, if you do not see pictures here for a while, that is why. Hope to update soon.
Marsa

Random things

this was the packing material that came in my Mary Kay box. Once they "helped" me sort it they dumped it on the floor and stomped on it.

this was one of the days that we were practicing potty training. Hayden was just so funny, he put on his shoes all by himself, they were on the wrong foot, but he did not want me to change them. He seemed to like not having pants on.

My Friend Paula made the boys some tie dye shirts and Ian just loved his he wanted to get his picture taken with them

This is Ian and Hayden on the slides at the park next to us. They seem to think that this park is "their" park. The day that we were there, a group from the daycare was there and Hayden kept telling all the little kids No my slide. Then when Ian would go, He would say Ian's slide. We were over there the other day and some lady asked me if these were the boys that were here guarding the slide.

(Great my boys are already known as the bullies)

Happy Easter

Hayden ran outside to look for the eggs before Michael was even done hiding them.

Hayden and Ian playing with some puzzles the Easter Bunny gave them

Ian found his puzzle


Hayden Grabbing some eggs

Ian finding some eggs

New Bikes

Here is Hayden with his new bike. We were going to get them Tricycles, but they were more expensive than these bikes, and they out grow them too quickly. So they have little bikes. They are doing well with them, but they are not quite used to the peddaling. I hope that they get it soon. It will be fun to ride down the street.

Feeding Cookie Monster

I was baking some cookies, and I asked the boys if they wanted cookies and milk. Ian disappeared and we could not find him. He was in the playroom feeding cookie monster some milk from his sippy cup. Where do they come up with these things. We do not even have a little baby to feed.

Another Owee for Hayden

Ian Getting Pretty

This is Ian and Mommy getting ready for the day. Yeah I know I need to have a little girl!!

But he does such a good job!

This is the BIG snow we got. The boys thought it was fun to run in it. This was also the day we took the boys to look for easter eggs in SF.

Stick Figure Family

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Dying Easter Eggs

Just got done making Easter Eggs. The boys had such a good time. They each had their own eggs and put them in the dye. I think they will have fun tomorrow looking for them and their baskets.

Getting started

Hi family and friends. I am excited to report that I have started a blog. I thought that it would be an easier way to communicate with some of you. I can also keep track of what the boys do and how they are growing. It is in the beginning stages, but check back and see all the great pictures of the boys and the fun things we are doing.