Sunday, March 18, 2012

Bike Riding & Puddle Jumping

 Logan has recently learned to ride a bike! 
He has done such a wonderful WONDERFUL job at picking it up. 
We started at a slow walking pace, but now we are up to sprinting speed. 
We have added it to our daily activities, once around the neighborhood at least! 
He is getting better about being aware of cars, curbs, parked cars, and other people. For a while there at the beginning his goal was just FAST--one of the requirements to having a Lightning McQueen bike is that we have to be Lightning McQueen fast. 


Logan has especially enjoyed riding his bike with his neighbor friend Tessa! 
And this is how that usually goes-- The Dads end up chasing the kiddos. 


Then the Dad's tag out and I take off. 


Speedy Logan. 


Putting up our helmet to puddle jump. 



Were a little excited about getting wet and dirty!



Sweet Tessa 





Not only do we have to chase them on our bikes, but they are still too fast on foot!





O course what would puddle jumping be without a little mud puddle jumping?!?


Oh man.. good thing we were planning on redoing the landscaping in those flower beds. 
They were just helping us prepare the soil. 




Sweet Friends!

So thankful for such sweet neighbor friends!! Very blessed! 
Looking forward to LOTS of sunny days playing outside! 

Much love, 
The Weathers

Look Who's Trying to Crawl...


He wants it SO SO bad... just not quite there... 


Rocking back and forth and smiling!



One foot moved!! 


And were done. 

Making progress! 
I would be ok if he was just a sitter for a few more months, ha! Doesn't look like that is going to happen though! 

Much love, 
The Weathers

Saturday, March 17, 2012

7 Months & 2.5 years

Jackson 
7 Months
March 8, 2012

Our boys are growing up SO fast! 
I decided to do a double post on the boys, I really REALLY enjoy doing the monthly updates to look back on and since Logan has turned 2 I have missed doing that for him.  With that being said I will do a 1/2 year post! 
First on the little man.... 

At 7 Months you are:

*Weight: 18lbs 5oz
*Height: ??
*Blue eyes 
*No teeth; chewing EVERYTHING
*Diaper: Size 3
*Shoe: Size 3-4 
*Nursing: 5 times a day (530-730a, 1130a, 230p, 5p, 8p)
*Eating: 2 times a day (Breakfast @ 830a & Dinner @ 530p-6p)
*LOVING FOODS--haven't found one you don't like yet, but your not too keen on fruits
*Working on your pincher grasp with puffs & veggies such as peas, carrots, potatoes, and green beans, you make about 50% in your mouth ;) but, you also love the challenge and work SO hard! 
*ALMOST crawling
*You have learned to get on your knees very successfully and almost standing all by yourself. 
*Extremely active
*Sleeping: 8p on the dot- 530-730a 
*Paci & Lovey are preferred for sleeping
*Still very independent sleeper, lay down, turn on side and off to sleep you go
*Goes from sitting to crawling stance easily
*Babbling--when your angry MAMAMAMAMAMA
*Favorite saying ba ba ba ba then you smile
*Still loves to motor boat
*You have a very INTENSE grip with your hands
*First ear infection in your right ear-- were still getting rid of it (Note: Amoxicillin does not work for you) which led to your first round of bad sleeping, irritability, weight loss, but NO fever. 
* New car seat --hand me down from brother! 
*First month in nursery
*LOVES to jump 
*LOVES people watching
*Very content and happy baby!! 
*First road trip with Mom & Brother to Fort Worth Zoo
*First trip to Canton 
*First ride in cart
*First time in bath without bumbo 

Jackson, 
You continue to bring JOY to our family and you are growing so fast!! We love your smile and the happiness you radiate all the time! Your brother is ready for you to be big enough to wrestle with and run with. I think it will be an interesting match up when that time comes, but cant wait to be apart of the fun ya'll will have. Handsome we love you more than we could ever tell you! 

Much love, 
Mom, Dad, & Logan


Wow the difference a month make in the ability to take pictures.  
This was the best I could do this month. 
It was also the first time I had bought the boys matching shirts... Should never have started that... I L.O.V.E. it!! 



Sweet happy Jackson! 

Logan 2.5 Years

At 2.5 years you are:
*Weight: 33lbs 
*Height: 37-38 inches
*Shoe: 9-11
*Completely potty trained
*Eat 3 meals a day with occasional snack
*Eat the same things over and over:  waffles, apple jacks, french toast, muffins, cucumbers, pretzels, grilled cheese, peanut butter sandwich, peanut butter crackers, bagels, cheese crackers, mac n cheese, cornbread, yogurt, ANY fruit, ANY bread, ANY dessert
*Taken a hiatus on nap taking, now have a "rest period" and occasionally you will take a nap- 1-1.5hrs
*Sleep: 8-830p-730a
*Still have paci-- only for night time and it's the next thing to go
*FIRST: Learned to ride a bike with training wheels and is AWESOME at it! 
* FIRST real fishing , learned how to cast a fishing pole
*Love to paint, color, craft, puzzles, and cook with Mom
* LOVE to play in the dirt, run, climb, play with pups, jump, and sword fight anything in your way
* Learning alot about discipline and obedience-- ask him about it ;)
*Sad spoon has been very effective
*Very focused & aware of details 
*Counts to 15
*Knows all letters and sounds 
*Praying at meals & bedtime (sweetest thing)
*Knows all family members names & friends
* Favorite shows: Chuggington, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse 
*We have started on most Friday evenings having a movie night with a Disney Movie & popcorn
*Loves school and I have been told he is quite the story teller (not fibber sense, but loves to tell stories about everything)-- His teacher told me they finally got him to each his lunch and not talk so much. Ha! 
*He has the FUNNIEST sayings lately
--Logan: Shhhhhhhhh...(puts finger over lips and looks directly at JD and I) broder is sleeping
--Oh Mom/Dad this is so much fun
--How COOL!!!
--Logan's favorite thing to say is: Mom/Dad where are we going?!? 
Logan where are we going.... as he answers where he KNOWS were going.
--What's that mean? (Logan's Why question?!)
*Loves to sing songs 

Favorite story of this week: At Walmart
Logan: Aw Mom look at that BIG truck!!! 
Me: Oh Wow, that is a big truck.  I wonder why they are at Walmart.
Logan: I don't know, let's make up an excuse?!?
Me: WHAT?! (in my head)...Ok, why do you think?
Logan: I think they are here for food.
HA!!!




These boys are truly a gift from God. 
We are THANKFUL DAILY for these boys and pray that the Lord has their hearts and that they may grow up to be Godly men and leaders. 






OUTTAKES!!! 




We love you boys!!!!! 
Much love, 

Mom & Dad

Loving Food & Rehab

Well Jackson has been SUPER into food! 
I know this is how a baby is probably suppose to be, but Logan just wasn't that big of an eater so to have a child who will eat anything, especially something that I cooked just makes me a little excited!! 


We even like to make faces when we eat. 


But, he is just too darn cute not share! 


We have also been working with Logan as he perfects his walking again after broken leg.  The Dr. did not suggest therapy, but it has taken some time to get him back to walking straight.  One of my dear friends Tara helped me in coming up with some ideas to help! 
The bike has been a GREAT help, but I made these feet to help guide him in hi walking.  Not sure it helped that much, but it was at least a teaching moment and we made a fun game out of it! 

I will say Logan has made VAST improvement over the past few weeks and I would say he is back to normal! Even hitting up every slide he can find! I find that very encouraging and so thankful that he is brave and trust that God will take care of him 

Much love, 
The Weathers


Wagon Ride


With all this beautiful weather we have been able to really fully utilize all modes of transportation to the park! 
*Wagon
*Stroller
*Baby Bjorn
*Bike
*Walking
*Running
*Car (the boy car that is)



We also enjoyed another local park besides our own with some friends! 


Jackson eyeing Logan's drink... 
"If only he would move it a little closer...."


The twins
Eden & Jackson
Amy & I have been asked multiple times if our kiddos are twins and if we are sisters! Ha! 
Compliment to us! 


Sweet Jackson! 


Little ones chilling out in the stroller


Just can't keep their hands off each other! 

So glad the boys have such sweet friends! Even girl friends ;) 
Much love, 
The Weathers

Photo Shoot Day & A First




The boys were all into having their picture taken this morning so I just jumped on in and starting clicking a way! 




Brotherly love...


Different definition of brotherly love...


A FIRST...
Jackson's first time riding in the cart!
Let me just tell you this child has some serious ADD going on.  I could not even get him to look at me for a second.  He was turning his head this way and that, checking out everything that was around him (except me). 


To say the least he loved it and it was much enjoyable for him and I (brother was at school), looking around and shopping! 

Much love, 
The Weathers

Monday, March 12, 2012

Some bathtime fun

The older these 2 get the more fun bath time gets... and the more necessary it becomes!! 



Boys are just dirty... 
His Daddy is very proud! :) 

Much love, 
The Weathers