Moving Maddi & Logie

We helped (a.k.a. got in the way, made a mess, spilled food, played toys, and made people laugh) the girls move into their new apartment this weekend.

Leave it to those girls to put Hudsy and Paxton on the closet shelves!

Pax "walking" Nala.
Hudsy "helping" Logie.

Maddi got us a really neat hotel with ducks in ponds. The boys LOVED that of course!

The fam.

Moving is a tough job for a little guy.

We love your new place Maddi and Logie! And we can't wait to visit again. We miss you already!

Bug Hunting

Daddy took Hudson on his first hunting trip....for lightning bugs! I'm pretty sure it was all Daddy dreamed it would be and more! And when Hudson came in he said, "That was so much fun Mommy!" He went on to tell me he touched a frog, and a bug landed on his hand, and you have to let them go so they don't die, and they're butts light up!

Can't get enough of that smile.....

Thanks Nordbys!

Meredith, Grandma Marsha, Brody, and Brenley came over to play tonight. And we're a little late in celebrating, but Brody gave Hudsy his birthday present....trucks and tractors!! Thanks Brody!

These 2 jumped like monkeys in Paxton's crib! They were laughing like wild crazy!
This picture cracks me up....Brenley's pony tail is straight up!

The big boys spent most of the night in Hudsy's room, and when an adult tried coming in they would yell "no!". Brody told me, "Shut the door all the way Ash." Little did they know we could spy on them with the video monitor. Surprisingly, we caught them on the bed reading books!

Playing house; the Daddy, the Mommy, and the Baby.....Meredith said thats what happens when boys and girls jump in beds together.... :)

Late 18 Months

Even though Paxton is 19 months old today, he had his 18 month check up yesterday and the doctor gave him an A+, receiving extra credit for his cute, shy smiles! He weighs 25 lbs. 4 oz. (40th%) and is 32.5 inches tall (50th%- over an inch taller than Hudson was at this age!!). As usual, Pax did a great job at the doctor, sitting very still, letting Dr. Franni look him over. And as usual, Hudsy INSISTED on coming with, and loved every moment. I'm starting to think maybe a medical career is in his future. He was telling Dr. Franni just what she should be looking for, and reminded her that Pax has tubes in his ears that should be checked because he has a cough. And as usual, this Mommy left the clinic beaming with pride for my two boys. And a bit sweaty, because when you're outnumbered by your kids in a public place, even just by one, its a little stressful!

Playtime & Sweet corn

Before dinner, the boys had fun playing with Declyn and Bryce.

Hudsy was in his glory....racing up to be with the big boys!
The 3 biggest boys- Bryce, Declyn, and Hudson

Getting his first taste of sweet corn this summer.

And Pax got his first taste of sweet corn EVER!

Change of plans....

Mommy and Daddy had planned to take the boys to the Puppet Wagon, but Daddy's good heart caused him to stay back and help our elderly neighbor, so it was single-parent Mommy heading out into the 90 degree heat with 2 toddler boys. We survived.......red-cheeked and sweaty, but we survived!

Before the puppets started, we spent some time at the park. Paxton wanted to watch the construction trucks below the hill, so he took a little rest.

" Four eyes"
We somewhat patiently waited for the super late puppets, until we realized they were a no show! How rude! But it was Logie to the rescue!! She told us about the National Night Out at the fairgrounds, so off we went......

Much to Mommy's surprise, Hudsy wanted to jump in the bouncy house with all the much bigger kids. Not something my nervous 3 year old usually does!

Both boys enjoyed some bean bags with Logie.

But Hudsy's favorite was the Ring Toss! He had it all figured out. Place the extra rings on his arm, right foot in front, swing 3 times before letting the ring fly! 10 rings for a $1....best money we spent! He played 5 times....50 rings and $5 later, he finally won!!!

And no one could be more proud of a 2 liter of strawberry flavored pop! He held it like his baby. He was so excited to get home to show Daddy. The only downfall....it didn't fit in his cup holder.

Mommy/Daddy Date

Mommy and Daddy went on an anniversary date this weekend while Grandma stayed home with the boys. Because we've been gone, I haven't taken any pictures of the kids for a couple days.....so you get us, the parents. The better looking boys should return to the blog tomorrow :)

shirtless

This little guy enjoys hanging out with his shirt off! He's gotten so used to it with all these hot and humid days we've had. He walks around patting and rubbing that nice round tummy.

Life with the Friederichs

We spent this past weekend with Ryan, Liz, Regan, and Sidney. We kept busy all day, every day with loads of fun! And its great to watch the little cousins play together, even if it is with all girl toys. The boys sure didn't mind pushing pink doll strollers around the house!

Having dinner on Friday night. Smile for pizza!

A little indoor swinging.
Breakfast snuggling on the couch.

A quick Saturday morning trip to the zoo....in some serious heat.


That only a HUGE bomb pop and sno-cone can cure! Pax finished that thing off....well, half went IN his tummy, half melted ON his tummy!

Taking his first dip in the pool, cruising around in this perfect-sized boat.

He found lots of floaties to relax in.

A break from swimming to play with some girly toys.

I'd hate to be this little guy's enemy!Saturday evening we took a trolley ride.

Which may have been Hudson's favorite activity of the weekend.

Afterwards, we had ice cream by Lake Harriet.

Sid and Hudsy eating delicious sugar donuts for breakfast.

Loud giggles for the Elefun game!

Sunday was the big pool party, the more the merrier!

Smothered with kisses from Logie and Maddi, and Nala too (see her at the bottom)!

Our bravest boy Pax, even jumped off the diving board to Mommy! He loved it, went over and over again!

Lots of thank yous to the Friederich family! Hudsy just asked today if we could go back to "Liz's pool" tomorrow. We ALL had a wonderfully fun time!

Happy Birthday Mommy!

Mommy turned 28 today, and the only reason I'm telling is because I like to say, "I'm still in my twenties!". We celebrated at Happy Joe's, more for the boys than for myself. A picture takes only a second, but thats far too long to ask Pax to quit eating!

to be continued.............

We had a GREAT weekend at the Friederich's house/pool.....as evident by Paxton's face! LOTS more to come........