My photogenic boys!

I took the boys to Target last week and here are a few of my favorite pics! I think they turned out so well, especially considering that I only paid $ 16 total for 8 sheets of pictures! It's worth driving to Baton Rouge for and I don't feel guilty taking them every 3 months or so for pictures. Jack is still quite the ham and loves to sit down and pose. In this case, lay down!

Hope you like the new header I whipped up in Photoshop. That's my newest favorite toy!

Bye bye carrier

The days of convienence and portability are over...... We've moved Theo into his rear-facing carseat and out of the infant carrier. I just couldn't justify lugging a 20 lb "infant" around with his feet sticking out the end of the carrier. Poor baby! So Jack got a new seat and Theo got Jack's old seat. The first of many hand me downs, I'm sure! I got a mini stroller today to lug Theo around now that I can't just plop him anywhere.

Theo is also working feverishly on cutting his bottom two teeth. I gave him a biter biscuit and he devoured it! I also gave him a sippy cup and he held it and sucked away. I can't wait for those pesky teeth to finally come in.... give me my non-fussy baby back!!!

Jack and Theo's stats

We drove back from Houston yesterday and this morning I took the boys for their well-checks. Jack's 3 year stats are: 3 feet 2 1/2 inches (75%) and 37 lbs (90%). He got his finger pricked for some sort of test that I didn't ask about (hence the band aid). The results were normal, so that's good. Having both boys together was challenging!! Jack was in a high-energy mode so most of my efforts were spent corraling him while keeping Theo happy.

Theo had his 6 month check and his stats are: 27 7/8 inches long (90%) and 19 8.5 lbs (75%). He got 4 shots today and was not too happy about it, but quickly forgave us and fell asleep in the car. He's still napping now, poor fellow. I asked if it was ok to give Theo yogurt (yo baby) and the ped said "Not yet, more like 9 months". Ooops. I clarified and said "Is it OK if I've given him yogurt?". I was told it was okay, but wait to give it again till 9 months. The things one forgets the second time around!!

Texas tradition

On our way home from church we saw a small patch of bluebonnets on the side of the feeder road. We stopped the car and dashed over to take a quick picture. I'll have to do some creative editing to fill in more bluebonnets later. The boys are in their coordinating sweater vests for Easter. We've never been in Houston for bluebonnet season since it usually falls around Jack's birthday and we're at home. Lucky us!

Easter bunnies

The boys and I celebrated Easter in Houston with Mimi and Papa. The Easter bunny came twice, once early in the morning and again later after church! I ordered the boys matching Easter baskets (that look just like the one I had as a child!) but never got time to stain and paint them. No biggie though.... they didn't notice or care! Jack loved hunting for eggs in the backyard and we even took turns hiding & finding eggs. Theo didn't mind wearing the bunny ears and we all thought he looked mighty cute :)

Jumpy jump jump

Theo has started jumping in the excersaucer. He's just so happy that I had to snap a picture. He also has started arching his back when you hold him. He's a mover and a shaker!! He also wanted to say "Happy St. Patrick's Day"!!!!

Cousin Corinne

By now many of you know that Jack and Theo's cousin Corinne has been diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia and is at MD Anderson hospital in Houston getting chemotherapy. Corinne has a website that you can check for updates on her treatment and ways to help. Please keep Corinne and her family in your prayers.

Corinne's website