Christmas sweaters

I found these adorable sweaters at Fred Meyer for 50% off. Then, there was an additional 60% off. I think it was meant to be. I found the two exact sizes I needed for next year. Yeah. I thought they were so stinking adorable. I just need to find the boys some matching black cords now.

Just Jason

As I mentioned before, I just can't believe how fast Jason has grown up. 9 months later...he is 27 pounds. Woosh. He crawls on all fours now. He can crawl at amazingly fast speeds...if there is something worth going for, like wrappers, magazines, dirty diapers, and open door to the basement. He is very stubborn as well. He is, for the most part an extremly happy baby. He and Tyler are starting to get along quite well. Jason just loves to laugh at and watch Tyler. Life is fun with two crazy boys.

Teeth

Look at that sharp tooth.

Sorry the pictures are so blurry.

My two beautiful bottom chompers.

Yes...it's true. Jason finally has teeth. His two bottom ones came in within days of each other and now, he has 4 more breaking through up top. He likes to bite...ouch. I am so excited that he is growing up and can eat more and more foods. With his new teeth, he loves graham crackers and of course, cereal. We only give him cheerios and kix now. The trix are just too sticky.

A gift for you.....

So, the first five (5) people that respond to this particular post will get something made by good'ol me! (My choice.) Sound too good to be true? Well, it depends on how you look at it.

Details:

1- Not 100% satisfaction guaranteed. You might not like what I make especially for you.

2- It will be especially for you.

3- It will be completed within one year.

4- You will have no clue what it will be. (Story, poetry, some other grand invention. Who knows? Not you, that's for sure!)

5- It might be weird.

The Catch? (Of course there is a catch, silly!) Do what I did. Re-post this little giveaway for your friends and family on your blog with the same unbelievable lucky first five offer. Then, "comment" and let me know that you did it. Within one year you will get a fun little something made just for you--by me!

P.S. This is open to anyone, even you lurkers out there!!

Our poor chair

I just thought everyone would get a kick out of the chair we've been using for a computer desk chair. A few weeks ago I fell over while sitting in the chair and I landed on the arm. It busted off into a million pieces. Its very sad when you go to prop yourself up, forget its missing an arm, lose your balance and almost fall over again. Its been like this for a few weeks now. To make matteers worse, our chair decided to get a rip on the seat. Do you think she's trying to tell us something??? Is it finally time to buy a new chair? I don't know if I'm ready for that kind of change...

Our chair, minus one arm rest.

Close-up of broken arm.

Close-up of rip in seat.

Our poor chair. She served us well. Our backs and our butts owe her one big thank-you.

Hanging out with Jason

I'm very lucky and blessed that I have a job that lets me take Jason to work with me. It's been nice to have some alone time with him and that Cory gets to have some quality time with Tyler too. These are just some of the many pictures I have of Jason hanging out with me at work. I shouldn't say this, but Jason has tried on some pretty cute outfits at work...both girl and boy. Ha!! Ha!! He has such a fabulous head for big bows...HA!!!

New under-roos

Tyler has finally made it to underwear. Yeah. Grandma and Grandpa Hobbs gave him some Spiderman and Cars underwear for Valentines Day. He was a little nervous about them at first. Mom had him try on a pair, but he said that he wanted to just put on his other Cars underwear (Pull-ups). For the last few days I've been having him wear them for a few hours at a time. They seem to be making miracles. He will go to the potty all by himself and even wash his hands by himself. I am so excited for this milestone. Yeah for new underwear. He still does wear a diaper at night, but hopefully he will phase out of that soon.

Fancy-schmancey under-roos!!

Jason's crawling

Jason is really getting used to crawling around now. He really likes to get near the computer desk and pull on cords or find papers/mail that he can rib apart or put in his mouth. His new favorite is magazines. He will take one of my magazines and wrap his little body around it. He reminds me of a raccoon. He has his legs and his arms up in the air with the magazine and then he slowly rips it apart. It's pretty cute. Jason still will back himself into corners and under the couch. He gets a little frustrated when he does this. He also rolls himself all around the living room. He'll be at one end of the room, and I leave for just a moment and he's made his way to the other end. I really have to keep my eye on him now. He's growing up so fast.

Such a big boy on his hands and knees.

He's starting to back up.

His legs are getting near the couch.

Almost under it.

And, this is how Jason gets stuck underneath couches, beds, end tables, etc.

Tyler thought it would be fun to get stuck under the couch too.

The Potty Train

A few weeks ago we tried to potty train Tyler again, but he just kept saying that "I don't want to ride the Potty Train." So, we didn't push him. Well, a few days ago he started catching on to this whole potty training business. He has gone pee pee in the potty for 3 days now. And this morning, all on his own, he made a two-sie in the toilet. I don't know what other way to put it. He woke up with a wet diaper...first so far. He actually slept in this morning, so that is why I thought he was wet. Well, he asked to use the potty. And I was in my head thinking, "You were wet, you don't need to go." But, since we are potty training, I let him sit on the toilet. Then, I heard him say, "I did it, I did it." Again, in my head I was like, "No you didn't, you were wet". So, I took him off the toilet, and to my surprise, I saw.....well, you all know what I saw. I was so ecstatic. I hugged Tyler and he was so happy. Yeah for Tyler. He is doing so good using the potty. Hopefully we will have a trained little boy by next week.

Too cute

I really love this picture of the boys. Tyler is just peeking over Jason's face. I think I may put it in a black frame. Very cute. I am so talented. HA!