New teeth

Brock is getting his 2 top teeth this week ish - I think it might have started last week, but they are popping through now. More pictures from last weekend.

Vaughn off to North Dakota

This week has turned out to be a true vacation for Vaughn. As you can see by the picture Vaughn found his cowboy necklace, cowboy hat, and cowboy shirt for a little work at the farm. Nana rode with Mommy & Vaughn up to ND on Sunday. Of course, we stopped at McDonalds on the way (I wonder how long it has been for Nana to eat a McDonalds) On Monday, Nana had to go to work and so did mommy - so Vaughn and II went to the farm. Apparently, Vaughn makes quite the farmer. He ate beans fresh from the field (organic as my II reminds me:) and played on a giant dirt pile in front of the new morton building. I am happy I wasn't the one to give him a shower later. Then, Vaughn had a chance to celebrate Avery's birthday and played on the neighbors trampoline. He tried to jump and everytime he said "mommy - watch me watch me I am doing a monkey jump" then the next time it was "mommy-watch me do a camel jump" I couldn't tell them apart. When we finally, got back from the neighbors and I told Vaughn it was time for bed he declared "I didn't get to do anything today - I didn't watch TV" Tuesday, mommy went to Bismarck and when I came back I was informed the tent was up in the backyard and that Vaughn was going camping with II. II is smart - he is camping with an airmattress. Vaughn wanted to have hot chocolate with marshmellows - it was in the 60s so kind of cold, but not hot chocolate weather. After a while, I went in to sleep and the boys told stories. Wednesday was another trip to the farm to check on the cement pouring for the floor. Highlight of the trip was Vaughn making roads in II's garden with his giant yellow truck. Vaughn also got a ride on the tailgate of the pickup and drove the tractor. I left to go back home on Wednesday, but continued to call for updates. Will report more later.

Brocker and his new cup

Brock has learned to drink water out of a cup. Actually, I just gave in to him and let him do it. The good part is he is on his way to saying "goodbye" to the bottle. The bad part is he hasn't figured out that the water shouldn't go down your shirt. From the looks of the picture he doesn't seem to mind a little wet t-shirt contest. :)

vaughn - off to work

A few weeks ago Vaughn saw Tony wearing his tie and decided he needed to wear one like daddy. This morning it happened again. Instead of fighting it we put the clip on tie and sent him off to "the office". I fully expected it to be gone when I picked him up - boy was I wrong. Is this a little strange or a completely normal reaction to 2 work crazed parents?

Brocker - getting teeth

Yesterday while Brock was eating I couldn't resist getting the camera for these pictures. He has 2 bottom teeth and is currently getting a top tooth too. Where did all his chins come from - his thighs? :)

Vaughn practicing for the ladies.

Vaughn is a very sensitive guy. He likes to hug and give kisses. He is also wise. I went shopping today for some shoes and found 4 pair. ( 4 pair too many) Unlike his dad he, watched me put on each pair and said with enthusiasm "I love them, they are my favorite" He even went as far as to ask if I needed his help taking off my sandals. If he keeps this up he will make his wife happy someday.

Fruit Bars

Vaughn is addicted not to chocolate or soda - nope not him - fruit bars for this addict. Every night he wants one before bed. I guess I could look on the bright side at least there is a little bit of fruit juice in each bar (and lots of sugar :)

Watermelon....Baby

Tonight Brock almost finished a whole watermelon. I am serious! I couldn't keep up to him cutting. He just kept eating and eating and grunting and grunting for more. Guess it comes from my side of the family. I think it is his favorite food.

Vaughn "thats a good idea"

Lately, Vaughn has tried to persuade Tony and me by saying "I have a great idea" and then proceeding to tell us how he wants a fruit bar or to go somewhere. After he makes his initial pitch, he follows it up with "that's a good idea". I think I should start using it in my sales pitch, because it most often leads to a compromise.

Brock on the move!

It only took a week. I need to go back a bit. On Fathers day at my sister's house he started to crawl. Then is was a combination of the butt scoot and crawling. This past week the floodgates opened up. Brock pulled himself up on Monday night on his activity table. Then he repeated his performance the next night while waiting for his bath by climbing up the stairs. Now he is standing in his crib and tonight he stood in the boat while in his pack and play through the waves. He also decided he needed to move. We put him behind his walker and he actually took some steps. He is such a determined little guy. He is obsessed with the gold knobs in our bath tub. Tonight when Tony and I gave the boys a bath Brock proceeded to crawl over Vaughn to get to them. Tony and I commented he isn't afraid of going under. He is also going up a few stairs at a time. Time for the baby gates. :) Pictures soon!