Busy fun weekend

We had such a great family weekend. Aside from a noon-time tantrum on Saturday (Eli), the weekend was perfect. Saturday I took the boys to the Y while Tim did some things around the house. Eli hung out outside with Daddy, used his new rake to help rake leaves and then we had the above-mentioned tantrum. During Eli's nap, I snuggled with Cole in the chair while he took a great 2 hour nap. I don't get much snuggle time so I very much enjoyed it. For once, Tim & I both chilled during the boys' naptimes instead of trying to get things done around the house. Saturday night we were excited to go to Noah's house (yes, Robin, Waylon and Kylie were there too but Eli only cared about Noah!). We enjoyed dinner and just hanging out. It was fun watching Eli & Noah play together. They got along great and seemed to have fun playing.

Sunday Eli & I went on a walk with Amy and then Eli spent more time outside with Daddy using his new rake. Daddy also put up Eli's trapeze on the swing set and Eli was so excited (well for a few minutes anyway!). He loved hanging on it and also playing ball in the yard. We ran some family errands and had more family "hang-out" time. My boys are so sweet and I loved the weekend with them.

Like Father, Like Son

Fun after all the hard work

Noah & Eli reading a book together

Saying goodbye - such sweet friends. Can you believe that Eli & Noah were the same weight and length when born and Noah's almost 7 weeks older? Eli is going to be so tall.

just hanging around

Cole had fun playing with Eli's balloon

Tonight - Eli, Ryan, Baby Cole

Tonight Ryan came over to hang out with Eli. It was a play-a-poolaza. The boys were full of energy but so well behaved. We spent the evening eating, playing, bubble bathing, more playing, watching Bob the Builder and just having fun. I sure hope the boys sleep well tonight!!

Look at these cute boys hanging on the couch

Hi Baby Cole!

Cole taking a cheap shot on his brother

Tummy time fun

Great job Cole!

Bubble bath time

Followed by a little WWE play time

which also included Gumby - he didn't stand a chance with these two!

Another new ride

Eli pretty much outgrew his car seat and it was tough getting him in and out so we bought him a new turbo booster seat that still gives us a harness to keep his buckled in. This one goes to 100 pounds so he shouldn't grow out of this one before Baby Cole grows into it. Eli loved his new seat, even climbing in on his own!

And while at Babies R Us, I had to buy something for Baby Cole. He got this cool teether for front teeth and knew exactly what to do with it!! As for car seats, he's probably 2 months away from getting out of the bucket and going into Eli's "old" seat.

4 years ago today.....

Ironman Florida 2005

I AM AN IRONMAN!!!

I heard something that I keep telling myself - "Some days I don't think I can do an Ironman, but I have a lifetime knowing that I did." Ironman Florida was an amazing experience and I'm so happy I took on the challenge. It seems like it was a million years ago - I'm just glad to have pictures to remember!

ps - This day LAST year, we saw a plus sign that Eli was getting a sibling. Wow, time sure flies!

Our Cole-Man, 4 months old

Another month, another picture on the calendar. 4 months old already!! These days, Cole, you are trying hard to roll over for us. Apparently you've already done it at school but haven't for us. You talk all the time even though it's not quite understandable, yet. And your smile, it just lights up my world. =) You love watching Eli and look at him in a special way. Eli loves you so much Cole. It's great to see that brotherly bond developing between you two and you'll be chasing after him, acting like one of the big boys before we know it. This month you started school and you're doing great! Your teachers are awesome and not only do they take care of you, they are so sweet and wonderful to me. I'm sure the next month is going to be even busier than this one! I'm looking forward to watching you grow.

Cole-Man, calendar model

Eli wanted to hold Baby Cole - he asks to do it a lot these days

Trying to roll over

To break it up - a close up

Eli wanted Gumby in the pictures - Cole's not sure why he's there

Birthday celebration - Red Robin style

Tonight our crew met Carol and Ryan at Red Robin to celebrate Carol's birthday. We had such a great time and the boys were very well behaved. I thought it was a great idea to split my turkey burger with Eli but had no idea that he'd eat over half of it!! It was a fun night with great friends and good food. =)

We splurged with an onion ring tower

This is what Cole did most of the time

The birthday girl and her date

Eli thought the tv in the floor was cool

My Cuties

Cole's new ride - clothes basket transporter

Sweet face - we were trying mashed bananas at this point

Eli modeling his new dinosaur hat - he liked it at REI and with the trouble we have keeping a hat on him, the fact that he liked it and wore it through the entire store, we had to buy it for the winter. It's big so it'll probably be good for next year too.

at the Dinner table - dinosaur hat but no shirt, our silly boy!