Memorial Weekend

Memorial Weekend seems so long ago, it's hard remembering what we did!  Then again, I often times can't even remember what we did yesterday...

One thing we did do was help Elle Marie build a new swing set.  It was an all day project plus some, but it meant a fun day in the sun while Grampa, Dad, and Dave were busy!  We can't wait to play on it this summer.

I found out fast that Aiden is a little monkey.  He climbed the first few step and loved sitting on top of the ladder and supervising.  Pretty much feeling like a big shot.

As I mentioned earlier... I take the time to put a swim diaper on them and theur swim trunks = they don't go in the water.  I change them into dry clothes, and they end up wet from head to toe!  Oh well, they had fun.

 

Aiden isn't so crazy about getting in the pool, as he is standing outside the pool and playing in the water or dumping it on him. 

 

 

Ashton will get in... if it is the temperature of bath water!  Door County is going to take some getting used to (COLD)...

 

 

 

Again, Aiden feeling pretty proud of himself playing on the slide... until Ashton wanted up too and they would push each other.

Ashton got pretty comfortable on Elle's new slide as it was laying on the ground.  In a couple years I can only imagine Elle, Ashton, and Aiden thinking up of ways to go down the slide head first, backwards, or into a pool!

 

I honestly cannot remember what we did the rest of the weekend, however I know we were busy!  I didn't have my camra with me, otherwise that is how I remember what we have done during the week :)  Thanks for emailing th pictures Aunt Missy!  I have some catching up to do and it's easier to put them in seperate posts and uploading the pictures that way, so keep reading for more new posts! 

The A Team.

Aiden's First Haircut

So many people comment on the boys' hair.  Ashton's hair is thick and curly.  Aiden's hair is fine and has taken awhile to grow!  Aiden probably didn't need a hair cut, but since Ashton needed his second on, we though we would have Aiden's curls (mullet) cut off the back.  Ashton is a seasoned pro.  He has no worries as long as he has a sucker in his hand.

Second hair cut, a bit shorter and makes him look more like a big boy!

After Ashton showing him how it was done, it was AIDEN'S TURN!  He didn't even notice what was going on... with a sucker in his hand.

 

 

To finish the suckers (I was not able to take them until they were G.O.N.E) we waited for Daddy to get his hair cut outside.  The boys were sticky and full of hair, but they didn't care.  Aiden was in seventh heaven with finding a broom!

No more curls... Will they come back?

Big Boy!

Ashton checking to see if Dad needed a sucker for his haircut...

Sticky messes!  Time to head home and take a bath... and don't touch mom or anything in the car :)

 

I'm trying to get caught up on the last couple weeks... Keep reading for another new post below!

All Boys

Just as the title of this post says... Ashton and Aiden are ALL B.O.Y.  From rocks, truck, balls, dirt, tractors and bikes... they are interested in all!  We have rocks in our landscaping and they will spend much of the time outside throwing them, cleaning them (with their mouths), and moving them from one area to another...

The best place to put them is in the pool! 

You;ll notice a lot of diaper shots in this post... I do dress my kids, however when I have swim trunks on them, they want nothing to do with the water.  The times I let them out in regular clothes, they want in the water.  So I have stopped fighting the battle, and they go in with clothes on and we changes their diapers or have no diapers ;)

A break from the boys... yes we still have time to spoil the Iz.

 

Whatever one does, the other tries.  Monkey see, Monkey do.  Aiden was being a helper and watering the tree from the pool...

So Ashton thought he should too.  We didn't tell his that Daddy's sandal doesn't hold the water...

The are able to let themselves out on the deck if the glass door is open.  Needless to say they have let Izzie out a couple times without us knowing, but she has always came back after awhile!  We now need to teach them how to hook her rope to her collar ;)

Goof Balls.

They are getting the hang of their trucks they got for Christmas.  Ashton Cruises around the yard.

 

If they aren't driving in their trucks, they are playing trucks.  They push them up and down the sidewalk and make all the noises to go along with them.  Spit, drool and wet shirts and all!

 

The truck they fight over... One gets to drive while the other stands on the back.  They literally run to this truck when outside.

Last but not least... After Dad's Heart - The motorcycle.  They know Mommy doesn't ride it or push it, but they want on this thing All. The. Time.  Starting it kind of scares them, but they will let Adam push it around the yard until he is dead tired (it's not easy to push)!

 

And if it's not running right, they even help fix it.   

 

Sorry it has taken so long to update!  We have had a busy start to the summer already... and getting into our daily routines since I've been done with school!  More posts to come to get caught up.  I HATE falling behind as it is more work getting caught up than staying up to date and doing weekly posts.  :)

Happy Mother's Day!

It's about time I do some catching up before we have a fun-filled Memorial Weekend!  Needless to say, we have not been bored in the last 16 months!  Adam still stays home with the boys every Tuesday for Daddy Daycare.  When Uncle Dave has Elle, they all get together and play.  I don't even need to tell you how much of the days are spent outside. I'll just tell you how many bottles of sunblock we have went through at the end of the summer ;) 

Driving their fire trucks...  Aiden trying to fix the one Elle is driving.

Break time... all that playing make you thirsty and need a snack.

Cousins.

We swing daily.  Ashton L.O.V.E.S to swing and often falls asleep in it, he gets so relaxed.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!  We started the morning at home where I opened my present.  I got a bag full of cleaning supplies... for the new house-keeper to use!!!  This is something I have wanted since we knew we were expecting twins.  I am spoiled, however I do have to believe this will benefit Adam as well.  Can I count this gift as a Father's Day gift too? ;)  We then joined Nana at church and had brunch on the deck at Jake's.

We couldn't do what we do without Nana helping us out! 

Both boys have been eating so much fresh fruit lately that they got some diaper rashes... so we were trying to do some diaper free time outside.  Why not break out the pool?  They loved it!  Ashton is a bit more comfortable in the water and he was a little fish.

 

 

 

 

Aiden was in and out, as he likes exploring and chasing Izzie around the yard.  I guess with no diaper, there isn't much to hold up his shorts!

Isn't this a classic picture that may come back to haunt Aiden at graduation time?

 

With very few days left of school, I am looking forward to many more summer days of hanging with the boys, planning play dates with friends, Elle Marie, and Aunt Missy, and still having Daddy home with us on Tuesdays.  I laugh at comments about being excited to have my summer off.  Off is an understatement... we will be busy - but cannot wait!  9 days left!