Memories

I need to scan them, but I just came across a bunch of pictures from when David and I were still dating. I quickly stuffed them into an empty photo album for fear that I would suddenly lose them all. I'll try to get those posted soon.

How Could I Have Forgotten?!

That's right, Vincent got his first bike! Monday night, after dinner, David suggested we go to Performance Bicycle to look at their bikes. He has been looking for one a few months now, and Monday night we took the plunge. No special reason, like a birthday, or Christmas, or good grades...What a lucky kid.
In other news, I took a sewing class last week and this week. It's just two classes, divided into 2.5 hours each. We learned how to make a bag. Here's my final product. Not bad, if you ask me. I mean, if you look closely, you'll see it's definitely not perfect, but it's pretty darn good. Not as hard as I thought it would be, but this is a basic project, I guess. I'm thinking of taking the pajama pants class next. I want to do a few more classes before making a sewing machine purchase...if I ever do.And, finally, I made hamburgers for dinner tonight. So good. Buns, from Essential Bakery. The meat, from Thundering Hooves. I topped David's and the boys' with good ol' Kraft American cheese. I opted out of the cheese. David and I also had sauteed onions, mushrooms and garlic on ours. We ate sauteed zucchini, and a cabbage salad on the side. Vincent surprised me. First, he was excited when he saw his plate of food, which was only a quarter piece of hamburger and some zucchini. Then, he announced that he wanted to have "a lot of sandwich." So, I gave him another quater. Then, he said, "Mmm. This is good," as he ate. And, he proceeded to eat almost the all of the hamburger he asked for. He may have finished all of it had he not have to stop for a potty break. I'm not sure. But, this is a big deal, considering he can't even eat half of a Dick's (tiny) hamburer! He didn't eat his zucchini. Tyler enjoyed his hamburger, too.

Week In Review 5/10-5/16

Busy week! What did we do? I can't even remember Monday & Tuesday! But, on Wednesday, I took a beginners' sewing class. We're making a bag & we'll complete it this week. It was so fun to do something crafty without fear to something happening to a small child. And, our sewing teacher just auditioned for Project Runway. I had to cook a fast meal for the kids before dashing out the door. I was surprised I pulled it off and still made it to the class in time. I'll post about it on Family Meal later. Chicken Marsala:

Vincent got a home haircut. David did most of the work. I tried to "even it out" but made things worse. What do you think?

Tyler is obsessed with all our Camelbak bottles. We finally go him his own. He's thrilled.

I wish I had a clever caption for this picture, but I don't. It's just super cute.

Here's the cut, one day and one bath later. Aside from the mini step above his right ear, this is probably my favorite haircut on Vincent, yet. We think he looks great, and it was free!

David gave himself a cut, too. I think he looks very sexy.

Mother's Day @ Mt. Rainier

David took the family to Mt. Rainier for Mother's Day weekend. We made one stop at Frontier Park in Graham for a lunch picnic & to see some horses. Then, we drove up to Paradise, romped around on the snow, explored the visitor's center, and stayed one night at the National Park Inn. The boys slept in the same room with no problem. Tyler had a cold, but was such a super trooper. On Mother's Day took the Elbe Mother's Day train out to an open field where we had a picnic brunch. Our camera's batteries pooped out on us (we just bought them that morning!) so we don't have any pictures of the lunch spot, other than Vincent on hay bails.

OMG, I Forgot About The Words!

Yesterday, we were leaving our friends' house after a little impromtu playdate, and while I was fastening Tyler into his carseat, he waved his arms and said, "Pa-pahhhhh." I think he was say, "bye-bye." It's not the first "words" he has spoken, I don't think. Truthfully, I don't know what was his first word or when he would've said it. I believe it was "Mama," like a couple of months ago, but it was hard to know if he meant it in the right context. I also know there have been a couple other instances where he said something that seemed to mean what it was, but I can't remember, since I didn't jot it down that very moment.

BUT, this one I remember. It was very clear what he was trying to say. At first, it was just waving when we said, "bye." Now, there's actually a word with the gesture. He said it on the bus today to the people getting off. Then, he said it as we were getting off ourselves. So cute.

It's just amazing all that this little guy can do already. I feel like he was just a little lump not long ago. Now, he hears certain songs and gets excited about them & will get up and dance. He tries to kiss the cats when we tell him to. He gives things to Vincent when asked. He can put things away when asked. He pats his chest when he wants something, after pointing to it. Just amazing. When I was putting him to bed tonight, as I was singing, it sounded like he was trying to sing along. Wow. Wow.

Barbie, Costco, and the Sabateur

Vincent got his first Barbie doll recently. Okay, I will totally come clean...it came with a McDonald's Happy Meal that I (not David) bought for the boys to share. When they asked if we needed a boy or girl toy, I looked at what they had, Barbie or a Hot Wheel car of some sort (as if we needed another car in the house), & told them, "Girl." Pink, Mermaid Barbie is what they got. Officially, it's Vincent's, but both boys are into it. Vincent has always had a thing for the blondes. Tyler got a hold of her.

Vincent was sure to get her back.

While at Costco yesterday, I was saying something to Tyler and saying his name, and the man in the same aisle turned to us and said I had confused him. He thought I was talking to him & didn't know how I knew his name, also Tyler. We laughed about it, and then as I was walking away, I said Vincent's name for whatever reason, and he calls back to me and says that his middle name is Vincent. Weird.

And, finally, the Sabateur...

...Just moments before I sat down to write this post, Tyler began crying in his crib. I went to his room to see what was wrong, since it would have made for a short nap today. Upon walking in, I saw him looking towards the end of his crib, while crying, and there she was...the Sabateur, Stella. Tyler loves her, but apparently not when he's trying to nap. Thank goodness for her, I was able to get him back to sleep. Naughty kitty.