Fall Pictures

Fall pictures from our visit to the arboreum with Melissa, Andrew, AJ, and Gran.

Fun Pictures

5 years

Today, Tommy and I have been married 5 years. I really can't believe it has already been 5 years. It is amazing how our life has changed. I am truly blessed to have married such a wonderful husband and father. I love him more now than I did 5 years ago. Here are a few reasons why I love and appreciate my husband.

1. He loves Jesus.
2. He fixes thing around the house.
3. He sold his truck and bought me a minivan.
4. He takes out the trash before I ask.
5. He leaves me little love notes.
6. He massages my shoulders anytime I ask.
7. He gets up with the boys on Saturday so I can sleep in.
8. He changes diapers.
9. He is always encouraging to me.
10. He reads parenting books with me.
11. He rarely works late.
12. He will watch chick flicks with me.
13. He serves at church.
14. He loves his boys.
15. He enjoys spending time with my family.
16. He does dishes.
17. He grills.
18. He takes care of all the yard work.
19. He spends quality time with the boys.
20 He always makes me feel safe.
21. He spends time just talking with me.
22. He prays with me and with our boys.
23. He shows the boys he loves them, but also says it.
24. He did late night feedings with both boys.
25. He leads our family by example.

I can't wait to see what the next 5 years brings.

Happy Father's Day

Before Tommy and I had kids, I knew he was going to be a good dad. He is so patient and caring. I imagined him taking the boys fishing and camping and for bike rides. But each day I am amazed at what an incredible father he is. He makes an effort to spend time with the boys and give them his full attention. He changes diapers, reads books, gives baths, cuddles, plays cars, wrestles, chases, feeds, and cleans up after our little guys. Twice a week he does dinner, bath, book and bed routine by himself while I tutor. He gets up with the boys on Saturday mornings so I can sleep in. He does all these things not because he has to, but because he truly enjoys the time he gets to spend with his boys. I am so blessed to have such a wonderful daddy for a husband. He is the best daddy in the world!

Carson and Shane

Carson and Shane are growing so fast. I love taking pictures of them in the pajamas! Carson loves when I put Shane in bed with him. When I go to get Carson out of bed in the mornings, he points to his pillow and says "Shane" until I put Shane in there.

Carson and Shane both slept until 8:00 this morning! Tommy and I were very excited that it was Saturday and we both got to sleep late. Usually Shane gets up between 6:30 and 7 and Carson gets up between 7 and 7:30. Occationally one will sleep late, but never both. I think it was their Father's Day gift to their daddy.




Carson ......

**loves to give Shane kisses. He does it on his own now.

**likes to shove his pants between the changing table and wall when I change his diaper.

**thinks thank you also means give me.

**LOVES lights. He likes to turn them on and off and point to every light he sees! I think he might even say light more than no.

**likes to turn things off. Off is his third favorite word after light and no.

**says hi to everyone at the store. He will say hi to someone until they acknowledge him. Sometimes it takes 10 or more times, but he is very persistent.

**wants to be outside all the time!
**loves taking showees (showers).

**is Daddy's shadow. He is a daddy's boy!



Shane.......

**smiles and giggles all the time!!!

**is getting really good at pushing up when he is on his tummy.

**wakes up smiling and giggling.

**takes after his brother and spits up all over Mommy and Daddy.

**smiles while he spits up!

**loves playing in his exersaucer!

**giggles when his shirt goes over his head.

**makes Daddy stand when he holds him.


Did I mention that his smiles and giggles???

Going for a Ride

We got Tommy a bike trailer for Father's Day. I let him pick it out so he got it a few days early. The one he picked out has a handle you can attach and it turns into a jogging stroller. I hope that doesn't mean I have to jog now! He got to take Carson for his first ride this morning. Carson had fun, but he's not real fond of the helmet yet. What a fun daddy!

Baby Food

Shane started eating baby food this week. I'm not sure that you can really call it eating yet. He gets more food on him than in him and he makes the funniest faces when I put the food in his mouth. He doesn't seem to like it yet, but I'm sure in another week or two he will love it!

Adam Jacob Lopez

Carson and Shane have a new cousin! Adam was born on Sunday, June 14. He weighted 7 lbs. 1 oz and was 20 in. long. Andrew was very excited to see Adam, but thought he was Shane for a while.

What A Big Boy!

My sweet Shane is 4 months old. Here are a few 3 months pictures since I am a little behind.

I love this one!

He is trying to roll over.Here are a few pictures from today. He had his 4 month check up today and is doing great. He is really growing! Shane is 17 lbs 13.5 oz and 26 inches long. That's bigger than Carson was at 4 months. Shane is such a happy baby. He is so smiley and laughs all the time!

Finally!!

I finally got around to posting new pictures. I have lots of catching up to do!

My parents had a house warming party in April with a 70's theme.

They had great costumes!

Easter Pictures

A couple weeks ago, I put Shane down for tummy time and this is what Carson did! He's already trying to wrestle with his little brother. He did it again today too! I'm not sure why he does it, but Shane thinks it is really funny!

Mother's Day Pictures

For Mother's Day, we went to the Adolphus for afternoon tea. The tea and food was really good and it was very relaxing. They had one tea called Pear Carmel that we all really liked.

Gran and Grandpa's house

Carson and Andrew love the helicopter!


Andrew gets so excited when he gets to hold Shame (no, that's not a typo. He calls him Shame!)

2 months and 15 months

Today we took Carson for his 15 month check up and Shane for his 2 month check up. We have two healthy boys! They both had to get 3 shots, but were very brave. When we got home fromt he doctor, they both took 2 hour naps! Mommy and Daddy got a nap in too.


Shane is 13 lbs and 0.5 oz and 23.5 in. He is smiling and laughing so much now. He has started sleeping 6-7 hours at night!

Carson is 25.5 lbs and 33 in. He got to go play at the park today and even posed for a picture!