Pushing the Limits!

As Ayden and Evan get older and bigger, their risks become bigger and more dangerous. Guess it's all part of being a boy. They like to push the limits and only encourage each other, which is NOT always the best idea. At least, not the best idea as seen by a parent. :o) Everyday there is some new obstacle that they must accomplish or then "die trying."

Regardless, I love my little guys. We are very busy and there is never a dull moment. They are busy ... BUSY ... Busy! Truly boys through and through! And I LOVE it.

Hummm ... Evan and Ayden are on the kitchen table. And you can tell by the looks on their faces and by Ayden squatting down that they KNOW that they are NOT supposed to be on the table.

You see, I was back working in the office and all of a sudden I noticed that it was quiet. "Quiet" is never a good thing, I really do prefer the boys to make noise because then I know where they are and what they are doing. Thought I had better check on them ... and here is where I found the little tykes.

Evan ... little mischief maker #2 is on our new/used spinner. They love to try out new things, and this is something fun! Not only does Evan enjoy sitting on it and spinning (as the toy is designed for), but he likes to stand on it too. Why not?! Ayden prefers to actually sit on the orange/top part. Why not?!

Oooooo ... Evan is attempting a new trick/way of riding the turtle. And when he or Ayden is riding it properly ... they like to stand on the turtle's back and let go with their hands. I have my hands FULL!

But here is a sweet little photo of Evan.

And you can't help but love the cheesy grin from Ayden.

Evan and Ayden posing so nicely for me. The things I put them through. :o)

Notice how Ayden's lips are all puckered up? Well, it's because I'm had been working on the boys saying "CHEESE" whenever I took their photo. So as you look at the photo again, just imagine a little voice from him, saying "CHEESE."

Moving on once again ... the boys decided it was okay to take a break and sit in their new snack (and one day time-out) chairs. You can notice that in this photo Evan was making the "CHEESE" sounds.

And when in doubt and there is "nothing else" to do ... climb on something. At least I think that is the boys' philosophy. Ayden was scaling the back of the chair ... much like they do with their cribs ... and stair railing. Ughhhhhh. I have two very active little monkeys or tree frog ... whatever you want to call them. They don't have many fears which is great for exploration and building courage for them ... but can be very scary for Shane and me.

And as you can tell ... Evan learned how to climb up the chair and get into his highchair. How do they come up with these sort of things?! Seriously, every day they are trying to climb, move or destroy something new. But they are having fun in the process. They are truly ALL BOY!

Pool Party @ the Jensens

What better to do on a hot summer day than splash around in some water?! Our boys and the Jensen boys (Christian and Tyler) did just that.

Tyler wasn't ashamed to make a splash.

And Christian was working on his tan. :o)

My little duckling ... Evan and Ayden.

4 little ducklings!

By the end ... Evan was so tired.

Awh Evan ... what a sweet little face.

And here is little Ayden all bundled up afterwards.

He, too, looks a little sleepy.

1st Time Experiencing a SPRINKLER!

Ayden and Evan weren't too sure what to think of a sprinkler. It was strange to them ... and kind of cold! But curiosity got the best of them and they actually touched the water! Oooooooo!

Evan thought the water was just silly.

Ayden worked up enough courage to touch it too!

Oops ... Evan just realized that he was wet ... what should he do now?!

When Ayden wasn't playing with the water, he was occupied with drinking from both sippy cups to stay hydrated! It was hot outside.

And this entry wouldn't be complete with something a little mushy. :o)

Good Clean Fun

This past Friday, several of us celebrated Bryce Wilson's 30th birthday with grilling out. Because it was bedtime and the kiddos were dirty from playing, we thought it would be profitable to give them a bath before putting them down in their pack-n-plays at the Wilson's. However, Jace needed a bath too ... so it was fun for all!

Evan & Ayden taking a bath.

Bath time ... with Jace!

I like to think that someday we parents can use this as blackmail somehow.

CHA - CHING!

Grandpa and Grandma King came over for a quick visit ... and inside of Grandpa's pocket was a handful of MONEY! The boys were ECSTATIC to be able to put their money into their shared piggy bank. One day I'm sure they'll want their own piggy banks.

Evan & Ayden busy filling their piggy bank with MONEY! They're RICH!

Confrontation with Grandpa ... Ayden wanted to be sure that he was getting just as many coins as Evan was getting to put in.

Evan taking his turn to put some money in.

Now it's Ayden's turn.