Bounce!

Took the boys yesterday to a Twin Moms bounce party.  The boys took a little bit to get the courage to get in the mix.   After initially being lightly trampled and jamming up the works on the stairs to the top, they did didn't take long before they were holding their own with the older kids.  They had a blast...

First Overnite Visit

We had our first overnight stay at Mimi and PapPap's this weekend. We're gearing up for early May when Mommy and Daddy leave for a week to Costa Rica for vacation. Aden enjoyed packing Daddy's suitcase and pulling it around. We're told they behaved wonderfully and it seems everyone enjoyed themselves.

The "Shiner" and "Chip" Show

Aron has gotten the nickname "Shiner" these days after receiving a doozy of a black eye. We were escaping a diaper change and jumping on the guest bed at Mimi and PapPap's house. We lost control and banged our head on the iron bed frame. Probably the most impressive bruise to-date, rivaling the one Aden got on his forehead awhile back. Not to be outdone, Aden promptly chipped his two front teeth the next night, earning him the nickname "Chip". Aden was jumping around in the bathtub while holding onto the soap dish. We lost control and knocked our teeth on it. Mommy was hysterical and took him to the pediatric dentist the next day. Not much to do about it. There's a chance they may darken, but he doesn't look so bad. The chipped teeth just sharpen his stuntman persona. It's getting a little embarassing taking them into daycare each Monday with new spectacular injuries. However we're told that given they spend so much time with them, plus the quantity of injury reports we get from daycare, the teachers are well aware of their rambunctiousness.

Horsey!

Mommy's friend Anita's husband Jay made the boys a rocking horse for their birthday/Christmas.  It's really nice; Jay did an amazing job.  The boys love it and are already testing the limits, seeing how far forward/.backward they can rock it.  Jay was clever in his design however, foreseeing such things.  It will take some work for them to crash and burn on this horse.

We're 2-rific

We rang in the New Year by celebrating with our friends and cupcakes for the boy's second birthday. The birthday celebration was low key since Christmas was jamb packed with parties that it took a week to come down off our sugar high. The boys embraced Christmas and were like little social sponges soaking up the attention of visiting family. The big change brought by the turning of the year was our upgrade to toddler beds. Too many nights we heard the crashing of toys, furniture, and heads as the boys would launch themselves out of their cribs. Although the first weeks were spent sleeping everywhere but the bed, we have now started to stay in for at least half the night. The boys have found comfort in being able to access each others bed but someone usually gets kicked out and sleeps on the floor. In addition to the beds the boys are showcasing their growing skills. They are talking in sentences of which we have no idea what they are saying, they are very good at names and identifying body parts, they like to sing and walk on their tippy toes. Aron is very curious about anything that could be hot and Aden has perfected No! Oh what the year will bring us. Hopefully potty training and a few less emergency room visits than what we estimated for our FSA.

Christmas Train, The Sequel

Tonight we made our second annual trip to the Christmas Train in Alvin. The boys had a blast riding the train and admiring the lights while devouring mommy's kettle corn with Uncle Evan. Aden took a particular liking to hot chocolate as well. We tried a picture with Santa, but the boys were too afraid this year; so Mimi and Pap Pap posed with them. It was a fun night washed down with some Sprite and pizza for the finale.

Where the Wild Things Are

Our wildlife theme continued with a visit to wildlife park in Alvin. It is a privately owned ranch that houses all sorts of rescued exotic and endangered animals. Not only do you get to see them, but you get to take a tram ride and feed them. Others roam around freely and you can pet them. There were zebras, rhinocerus, ostriches, giraffes, alligators, antelope, buffalo, camels, and some gigantic horned cattle from Africa. It put the infamous Texas Longhorn to shame! They also breed and sell these exotic animals. Daddy was considering a zebra or a zonkey for the back yard, but Mommy talked him out of it. Aron also rode a horse, but Aden chickened out. Mimi and PapPap came with us. Everyone had a great time.