Playing Outside

Joseph and Jacob really love to play outside. All we have to say is "go get your shoes" or "where's your coat?" and they are ready to go!

Of course, our backyard and deck is now as full of toys as our living room has been for the last year. Here's the latest editions...

As you can see, "safety first"! No riding the plastic four wheelers without a helmet!

And the big favorite lately...the sand box! Which means a lot of dirty clothes and lots of baths!

And sometimes we just lounge around the backyard...usually for a very, very short moment.

Battle over the Leggo Tub

Some video captured by Matt after the boys had been fighting over "riding" the leggo tub. Grandma was trying to get Joseph and Jacob to share....

Joseph was on first, but Jacob wants to get on the tub too.

Now Jacob is on the tub. Will he let Joseph get on with him?

What's Been Happening

We have been enjoying lots of company lately and it's been a joy. Grandma Joan (my Aunt from Seattle) was able to visit for about a month. We all really loved her company, especially the boys. Then Grandpa and Grandma Strom (Matt's parents) from Minnesota has been with us for a couple of weeks. I haven't been able to spend much time with them, but the boys have already grown attached.

Here's a quick rundown of all the activities from the last month or so...

With some beautiful warm weather, the boys LOVE going outside to play on the deck or in the yard. Sometimes dressed....and sometimes not...

Our Magnolia tree bloomed...isn't it beautiful?

Lots of boxes around the house....the "hot" toy at the moment. Here's Jacob in a Huggies box.

Not to be outdone, here's Joseph in the Huggies box.

The big La-z-boy chair box is a big favorite. And look, Joseph is eating an apple (not pealed or cut up). The boys discovered the bag of apples and decided to go for it.

Jacob with his apple.

And because I am a dorky mom, I took a picture of their first whole apples that they ate.

There have been some fights and good old wrestling.

And a little bit of fever. Don't worry, Grandma was there to comfort Joseph.

And the ever-helpful child, Jacob wanting to feed Grandpa.

Lots of love....Jacob tackling Grandpa with a hug.

And not to be outdone, Joseph came over to give Grandpa a hug.

The most recent favorite (today). Headlamps from Grandma.

Our First "Push-up"

I can't tell by Joseph's face if he likes the taste or not....what do you think?