Dylan, Daddy & Dishes - September 21, 2011

I am very fortunate that we share the household chores.  I think that Greg is an excellent role model for the boys in showing them that Boys too can do inside chores.  I just didn't think that we'd be starting our littlest one this early.  I walked in and saw that Dylan was Daddy's little helper.  He just looks so happy banging that paper towel roll on the dishes.  But I have a feeling that Dylan took the roll out of the trash can.  Yep he is stretching and is now able to reach in and grab trash!  I'm also very blessed that my little Pumpkin is always this happy!!!

 

Aaron's 2nd Birthday & My 33rd - September 14 - 15, 2011

Aaron's 2nd Birthday was celebrated at Grandma Oliver's House.  He had so much fun jumping in the bounce house, playing with his cousins and Ethan.  Grandma Oliver made a wonderful Cars birthday cake.

It's amazing how fast time flies.  This beautiful boy is growing up so fast.  It may seem odd that Uncle Ethan and Uncle Dylan are similar in age but they sure do enjoying playing together.  He is very much loved by Maw-Maw and Paw-Paw Gonzales.  (that is what he calls us)

We also celebrated my 33rd birthday the same week.  The girls came over, Greg cooked us dinner and Ethan picked out my birthday cake.  Ethan picked out a carrot cake for me this year.  He ate all the orange frosted carrots and left me the cake (which is my favorite part).  I don't think I look 33 but lately my body tells me different.  

"Rock and Roll All Nite" by Kiss - August 9, 2011

My little pirate has decided to become a punk rocker.  Ethan has always been fascinated with guitars, singing, and music in general.  One evening we had plans to take a trip to Braum's for a sweet treat.  Ethan was told to get ready (put his shoes on) and pick up his toys.  But instead he decided he wanted to rock out!  Ethan changed his attire and chose a pair of faded blue jeans (that included a hole in the knee) and a sleeveless blue skull t-shirt.  Needless to say, we didn't make it out the door to Braum's because Ethan wanted to Rock - n - Roll all nite instead of listening to Mama!!!

LEGO LAND - July 20, 2011

Vanessa and her family came into town and we took a trip to Grapevine, Texas.  We took the boys to Lego Land not knowing that we could buy tickets online.  There was a 2 hour wait time to purchase tickets then another 15 minutes to get in the door.  Honestly, the price of the ticket was a little outrageous for me but both Ethan and Dylan enjoyed themselves.  I'll just know to look for a coupon for our next visit.  Lego Land was quite an attraction and with the time we had, we got to see the Lego Land Factory, Ethan, Uncle Nando and Ayden rode the Kingdom Quest Ride, we enjoyed seeing DFW Mini Land built in legos, Ethan & Dylan played in Duplo Village for at least an hour and finally we let Ethan play in the 3 story Lego City Play Zone.  After the two hour of play time Ethan and Dylan fell fast asleep as I drove out of the parking lot and into the DFW traffic!

 

Matthew, Me & Dylan next to Dirk.

Texas Ranger Ball Park

Dylan Spitting Up

Ethan making a tower

Ethan and Buzz

$5 Tent - September 9, 2011

The other day I thought I would start Christmas shopping.  While looking for great deals, I found this tent that was 90% on clearance.  I thought this was such a cool deal and something both my boys would enjoy.  At the time I was going to save it for Christmas but my little Nosey Rosey found the box and we pulled it out tonight.  Dad questioned on where we would store this but put it together anyway and the tent lasted about 2 hours until the rod bent and almost broke off.  Here are some of the boys excitement when the tent was pitched in the living room. 

I took this picture with the intentions I would save the picture upright but didn't and so it's upside down.  I thought it was still cute to see Dylan crawl through the tunnel for the first time.