A Day in the Life of Everett and Lionel

Monday, August 31, 2009

CORN!

I have never in my life seen anyone get as excited for corn as Everett did last week. I made corn on the cob and he was screaming for it. I think he likes it so much because it makes him feel like a big kid eating it off the cob.

Monday, August 24, 2009

Vacation!

So Everett's mama took a little getaway this past weekend. I went to Chicago with my friend Val. It was so great to get away! We stayed in a new "green" hotel called Hotel Felix, shopped, ate fantastic food, went to the spa, and relaxed! Chicago is an awesome city and I can't wait to go back someday.

My boys lived it up in a bachelor's paradise. Everything was smooth sailing with Dada (of course!) and they enjoyed their male bonding. It was so special to see Everett at the airport running to me when I came through the gate. He had a big smile on his face and jumped into my arms. I told Billy how that was so sweet and things went so well, maybe I should go away more often!!

Hotel Felix - 12th floor, corner room

Chicago style pizza at Giordano's

Views from the 95th floor of the John Hancock building

At our hotel

At Millenium Park

Everett's Birthday Party

I bravely had 13 kids ages 3 and under and their moms over for a party last Monday. A good time was had by all. We had a "build your own waffle" bar with strawberries, blueberries, bananas, chocolate chips, syrup, and whipped cream. I put a candle in Everett's waffle so everyone could sing to him. He LOVED that! When the crowd started singing, his face lit up and I could tell he was soaking up the attention. If you've ever been to my house, you will notice that the playroom has never looked like the below picture before! It took me forever to get everything back in order, but definitely worth it. Kids that young know how to party!

Playing with the "Feed Thomas" game I made.

Building towers and forts right in front of an exit (super safe idea, huh?)

Best buds Everett & Gabe

Masters of destruction!

Sunday, August 16, 2009

Everett is TWO!!

I can't believe my baby boy is two! Today started out just like Christmas morning. We went in and sang "Happy Birthday" to Everett in his crib and came downstairs to tons of presents. Everett loved opening his gifts and was happy to see Elmo, new books, Bob the Builder DVDs, puzzles, a softball bat and tee, and then...a new bike! He looked around for more presents after that and then decided to start playing. He loved hitting the ball off the tee, but kept calling it golfing. I guess it's kind of like golfing?

We went to the water park after breakfast and had a great time in the wave pool. After a nice nap, we headed out to dinner and then had cake. I think Everett had a great birthday! He certainly was fully aware that it was his birthday. He called himself the "big Birthday boy" and sang to himself all day. I must say, we kind of went all out for this birthday, but it is his last one as an only child.

I can't believe this is the same baby boy who we brought home from the hospital two years ago. He is such a special, lively, funny, sweet, and loving boy. I am excited for another year of adventure and fun with him and our growing family!