Big Boys!

I decided to give the boys a "bigger" boys room.

(Yes, I'm one of those parents who let their kids jump on the bed.)

It was a bit of a challenge because Jack likes dinosaurs and Adam likes pirates.

I did my best to make both boys happy.

Although, Adam wanted to paint the room black and have black bedding.

We compromised with a black mirror and dry erase board.

We even got 3 new fish.

Well, 2 new fish. Dora didn't make it.

Adam named his Darth Vader and Jack named his Mario Brothers.

None of the kids have even noticed that one is missing, so I'll just leave the 2 until they notice and start asking questions.

I can't answer any more questions about dying and death.

(Even Nana got quizzed on why her mommy died).

The boys had their 4 year wellness check at the doctors today.

That also meant that they each got 4 shots.

It was traumatic.

Jack went first and screamed and cried.

Adam was watching the whole thing screaming "I don't want one".

Then, when it was Adam's turn, Jack was screaming "don't do it"!

Both boys cried until we got to the car.

Then I got them shakes from McDonalds and all was better.

Jack's 35 lbs in the 50% for weight and height.

Adam's 30 lbs in the 10% and 10% height.

2 year doctor visit

I took Maya to the doctor today. She was really good since I didn't have to drag her brothers with us. And lucky for her she didn't need any shots. Anyways, she's 23 lbs in the 10% and 25% for height. Boys have their appointment tomorrow, which won't be as easy since I'll have Maya with us.

Nana's Visit

Nana came to visit us last week and stayed for 5 days. We had a great time. Though we didn't do anything too exciting, it was nice to have the company and help with the kids. We ate out a couple of times, went to get ice cream, shopped and played outside. Very relaxing!

Now we have another 3 weeks until school starts. We are planning a trip to the Great Wolf Lodge next weekend. It's our last fun summer activity until our days are filled with school, soccer and AWANA (Wednesday night church).

Jack rides his bike!

The other day Jack decided it was time to ride his bike like a big boy! For the past 2 weeks we let him "ride" his bike without training wheels and without pedals. This taught him how to balance on his bike while he scooted around on it. He got the hang of balancing right away so we put his pedals back on. He just jumped on his bike and took off! Adam has never been too excited about his bike, but he's learning his balance and I bet by the end of the summer he'll be riding like Jack!

Check out the video below:

Day before Maya's 2nd birthday!

Maya had a great birthday this year. The day before she received a package from Grandma Jenny. Naturally, I couldn't have her wait to open her gifts so I let her tear into her presents. She was soooo happy. Pom-poms, high heals, purses and clothes. Everything a girl could want. I think Jack liked the heals the best. He has since claimed the red Snow White ones as his.

Birthday Morning!

The morning of Maya's birthday was so much fun. She woke to a new wooden baby cradle and high chair from Nana. She loves it. She put Dora and Boots in right away. She even tried the cradle out for herself! The boys loved helping her open all of the gifts, which surprisingly, she was okay with.

Birthday Lunch

We took Maya to lunch at Mimi's Cafe. She was so proud that it was her birthday and I made sure to tell EVERYONE!