Sharing Toys

"I will help him bounce" says Lydia. 

"I will bounce myself Lydia", says Isaac. 

 "I think Faith (baby doll) would have more fun in the seat", says Lydia. (Isaac was done!)

 "WAIT, I really don't want to share my toy", says Isaac. (And yes, he whined and had a moment until Lydia finished playing with the doorway jumper...).

And so begins learning to share toys with each other! 

Isaac's Week

Isaac spent his week sick! Its hard being the little brother with a family who shares everything with you (even those things that you do not need). 

Initially Isaac thought getting his nose cleaned out was the funniest thing EVER. That humor sadly lasted less time than the cold. 

And he slept. Really really really well. I did not know it was possible for a baby to actually sleep while sick. 

Eventually he felt better. Sadly not 100% yet and we are still waiting to see our smiley baby again. Soon :) 

Lydia's Week

I keep forgetting to take pictures! BUT Lydia was busy last week. We read tons and tons of books all day every day. She did many messy painting projects. She was the queen of stamping! 

We taped the letters of her name up to the door and she LOVED finding letter stickers to add to each of the letter (so for her taped up letter L she was hunting for "L" stickers). 

She has continued to be obsessed with her sensory boxes. Give her a few minutes alone and I can pretty much guarantee she will be in the kitchen scooping and pouring! (One day we will clean up under the fridge and I think there will be a pound of beads...). 

We taped letter "J" all over the kitchen floor. Lydia has spent (is still spending!) many happy hours doing jumping jacks on each letter J. Jumping from "J" to "J". Tracing all the letter "J" with her finger. Basically using up all that extra energy from being inside in all this cold weather. 

Lydia's Listening Ears. Yes, I took her to Target like that. Nope, people did not seem to notice! hahaha - love her :) 

Fire Pit!

The beauty of a fire pit, marshmallows, and a warmer evening. 

Wildcat Fan

I have no idea if the Kentucky Wildcats are winning or losing this year but Isaac is a fan (for another couple days until he outgrows the outfit!).

Christmas Fun

A little early present opening... 

Lydia thought and thought and thought and decided Isaac needed tractors for Christmas. I am not aware of boy toys yet so we took a trip to the store and whoohoo there are many tractor choices! Lydia has enjoyed Isaac's tractors allot ;) 

Isaac looking at his big sister playing with his tractors. 

So serious! 

Picking her nose... 

Almost captured the perfect picture. 

Tissue free, nose picking, perfect picture! haha

I don't think she can get any cuter ;) 

Hugs for Mom! 

Sweet Cuddles with Dad

Baby Lydia! 

Did I mention Lydia really likes the tractors? She can not wait for Isaac to play with her (there are two!!!!). Honestly Lydia has been disappointed with Isaac's lack of playing with her. 

Aaaaaahhhhh, so cute! 

Photo Bomb! 

"Oh, light bulb oh light bulb, are you going to rescue me from these people???"

"eeeeekkkkk what are they going to dress me up like next???"

Sadly James was sick for Christmas. This was about as much energy as we saw :( 

Christmas Morning is SOOOOOO exciting! 

Isaac decided to cuddle with Dad. Probably why Isaac is sick for New Years... (But Daddy cuddles are worth it, says Isaac!)

Gingerbread House Creating and Cookie Making

First Cold

I have a feeling Isaac is going to be the life of any party. Just seems like this may be his personality. Obviously he is still young to make that declaration but...

During and after giggles while getting his nose cleaned out. I did not know it was possible for a baby to enjoy that process much less laugh through out.

I thought he was getting sick just because he was being a turkey with naps (only napping when being held!). Atleast he is cute while being held ;)