Daddy got to ride too.

After G-Dad taught Paxton how to ride the tractor, Paxton took Daddy for a ride too. Such good memories!!

Riding G-Dad's Tractor

This was one of Paxton's highlights of the Nebraska trip. It was a special event that I hope he always remembers. G-Dad was nice enough to fire up the tractor on one cold day while we were there. Paxton had a blast driving it around their land and kept telling Mommy to move so the tractor didn't run her over. What a fun time!

Helping Grandpa

Paxton is a great helper. Especially if it involves power tools, flash lights, or any other object that he usually doesn't get to play with. He is the perfect little size when you need someone to get into a tight space :)

Having a Grand Time

Kian really took off once we got to Nebraska. He started scooting around on my birthday, but now he is all over the place. He can get from one side of the room to the other in just seconds. He is doing the famous Laflan Army Crawl. It looks exactly like the maneuver Paxton perfected two years ago. Baby proofing takes on a whole new meaning when you have a two year old that likes to leave his little toys laying around.

Catching the butterflies

Those two have so much fun together. Paxton was catching the butterflies (bows) and having Grammie smell them. Super cute!

A little behind.

I was thinking I could get caught up with some of my pictures and post them on here. I looked today and I have over 500 pictures to go through and post. Its a little overwhelming. This always seems to happen!! I am just planning on posting a few, but we are in Nebraska for Christmas and I have so many good ones!!
These pictures are right before we let. I seriously think I have the cutest kiddos!

Paxton

He is the best. He is so funny. He asks way to many questions.

Happy Birthday to ME!

I haven't posted for a long time, I've got a lot of catching up to do. And I know the perfect place to start. MY BIRTHDAY. Happy 25 to me! Tylor, Paxton, and my Momma all came together to make sure I got that special Canon 60D for my birthday. It was an awesomely perfect day. The cake that Pax and Ty made was phenominal. I was spoiled once again. These pictures are from my new camera. I didn't even have to use the flash. BEST BIRTHDAY EVER!

Trying to Move

My baby is growing too fast! He is getting to be such a big boy. He is eating all his veggies, sleeping fantastic at night, and he is moving like crazy. He is doing 360's and rolling to get from one side of the room to the other. He is starting to creep crawl a little bit, but a majority of that is going backwards. He is so funny. The first few months he threw fits about being put on his tummy, and now you can't keep his on his back long enough to change his diaper. He is a flirt and loves to be held and given lots of attention. He is definately a Daddy's boy though. His face just lights up when Tylor walks in the room, and you can just see him waiting for Tylor to come love on him. He is also my little model. I remember how much I loved taking pictures of Paxton at this age and I also remember it didn't last long. Nowadays I have to bribe Paxton with candy to get him anywhere near the camera. I also think that Kian is cutting a few teeth. In a few more days I will be able to tell for sure- His bottom gums are swollen and I you can almost see white poking threw his gums. These two boys have been such a huge blessing in our lives. One of my girlfriends recently found out she is having her first child. It has been fun sharing in her excitement and nervousness with her. I just wish I could really explain how fast it all goes and how you have to treasure each moment and each stage of thier lives. I was told how fast life begins to fly many times when I was first pregnant with Pax, but I think it is only something you can really understand when you experience it first hand. I am always asking Paxton if he will stay two forever. He just looks at me and smiles and says "No me two, me four."

Paxton's Merry Christmas

He is a nutcase. His little eye squints crack me up. You can't help but love him!!

Two Turkey boys

Making Turkey cookies.







I am so glad that these two boys get along so well and play great together. They both like to run and shoot stuff. Paxton thinks that Damon is the coolest thing since sliced bread and loves to follow him around and do whatever Damon is doing. I am thankful that Damon puts up with it and plays so well with Paxton. They are two peas in a pod. I only hope that Paxton is as good to Kian when Kian gets a little older.

Apple Turkey

We made Apple Turkeys today after naptime. After we were done I asked Paxton what we were going to eat for Thanksgiving. He said "CAKE"
I guess that is better then yesterday when I asked him what he wanted for dinner and he told me "Beer." I am not sure how he even knows what beer is.

Snow Day

This is the best part of living in the coldest place in the world. It snowed enough for us to make a snow man. Or for Mommy to make a snow man while Paxton watched. Paxton named him BIG RED. Looks like we've breeded another little Husker fan. It has been really nice because it is staying in the 30's which is perfect for playing outside.



And little Kian unfortunately doesn't get to play outside. But he has been exploring this sippy cup business.

More of Halloween.

I found more.
These boys were so cute.

Where's the Mojo?

It was one of those days where I am pretty sure I lost my Mommy Mojo before 10 in the morning. I started composing a mental list of everything that will surely make my hair turn gray before I am 30:

Both boys wake up at 6:30am.
Both boys wake up with colds.
Playdough shoved in the breast pump.
Both fishies in the tank are belly up.
Kian has a super explosive poopy diaper.

I must be forgetting something....
Guess it doesn't seem soooo bad...

Our little Kian

He had Peas last night for the first time. It was a huge success. It always drives me nuts how Moms like to start their babies off with such silly foods. The doctors always tell you to start with veggies right? So why is it that people start off with good veggies like Sweet Potatoes and Squash. Might as well feed them a candy bar. Who would want to eat peas when you could have sweet potatoes? NOT ME! But who am I to judge? We just had such a huge success with Paxton and veggies. He really didn't even try fruit until he was 8-9 months old. Babies love to eat new things, might as well get them set on the yucky stuff first right? Paxton to this day LOVES brocolli, peas, grean beans, corn and carrots. His meal isn't complete without a veggie and he asks for them if they are not there. I love having a healthy eater and I am hoping that Kian will be the same way. I am not to worried though, that kid will eat anything you stick in his mouth. Even his vitamins.



I also wanted to add more pictures of our little guy. It seems like he gets left out of the picture taking quite often. He is just still so little :)

Kian Ray

Stats:
Age: 4 and 1/2 months
Weight: 16 lbs 8 oz (75th percentile)
Height: 26. 5 inches (90th percentle)

And 3 little shots on thoes chubby legs!

He is healthy and growing like a weed!

My "MissMiss" List.

Thats it-right there. The ONLY thing I ever want. For Christmas/Birthday for the next 5 years. I LOVE it. I NEED it. We went to Best Buy today and held it and took pictures with it and fell in LOVE with it. I have some major saving up to do, for sure. I am just sooo excited that I cant wait. When we left Best Buy Paxton told me "Mommy, you acting so silly. You want a camera for MissMiss?"

Paxton's "MissMiss" list on the other hand:
Pillow Pet (the duckie one)
A robtic arm grabber thingy.
A Cars t-shirt.
A Thomas the Train set

Lucky boy. I am pretty sure he was good enough for Santa to bring him everything on his list.

Feeding the Duckies

Best past time ever. This has got to be one of my favorite things to do with Paxton. I was a little sad when we moved from Eagle River. They had the cutest little duck pond there. No worries though, we found another really close to our house. I was actually shocked that they ducks were still here. Half of their little pond was frozen over.