Summer Fun!

The month of June was HOT, HOT, and did I mention...HOT!  With the temps so high, we tried to find some fun ways to keep cool.  Of course that involved WATER (and lots of air conditioning).  We celebrated Father's Day.   AJ and Robbie enjoyed a play day with friends Enzo, Ollie, Gabby, and Ryan.  AJ also learned that he had a passion for stickers, and Robbie learned that he could get from one place to the next by ROLLING!  He also learned how to pull himself onto his hands and needs and rock back and forth in preparation for crawling.  Mommy and Daddy better look out, because he was ready to MOVE!

Robbie sits with Daddy to pose for a special Father's Day project for school.

Three of the best guys in the whole wide world! xoxo

"Mr. Adorable"

Proud of himself after he finished rolling across the family room!

AJ in a rare moment decided to actually PLAY with his little brother!  I think Robbie got a clean bill of health.

 

Cousin Time! (AJ, Ryan, and Emma)

Rockin' the Red Sox cap!



AJ discovers his love for stickers.  (Do you think he has enough? And I was hiding double what you see on the table!)

Play date with friends!

AJ and Gabby watch the world go by

Gabby, Enzo, and AJ keep cool playing in the water table



Cupcake break! (AJ, Ryan, and Gabby)

And who can resist a popsicle after a cupcake?! (Ryan and the super sweet Miss Gabby)

Who needs landscapers when you could hire this crew?

Future fireman in training?  AJ shows Enzo how to work the hose

Robbie practices rocking on his knees!

Snoozing with Daddy after a long busy day of fun!

I just love Robbie from every angle!



It's not all fun around here...there's work to be done too!

AJ got another "big boy" haircut.  He loves when the ladies give him a spikey do!

 

We also continued the trend of big changes for AJ and started potty training.  It didn't take him long to catch on and he was posting stickers to his potty training chart like a pro!  All of the pictures at the end of the month feature AJ in his undies.  Good thing he looks so darned cute in them!

WARNING WARNING WARNING!!!  Lots of AJ in his skivvies ;)  Let the potty training pics commence!

 



So proud of his big boy underpants!

Being on a 10 minute timer is no fun!  "I want to go outside and help Daddy mow the lawn!"

Yes, AJ...you wear your underpants outside too!

 



Day 1 Progress!  Potty Training was a success!!

While AJ started potty training, Robbie continued being ADORABLE!

See you all in July!

25 Hours in a Day...

...and with the extra hour, I'd for SURE get to update our blog more often!  *sigh* where DOES the time go?!  Looks like I have some catching up to do.  The last "major" post was back in April.  AJ had just turned two years old and Robbie was just five months old.   Since April, both boys have grown leaps and bounds.  I'm amazed every single day by all that they accomplish in just a short time.  Bear with me for the next few posts as I catch you up month by month on what we've been up to!

May 2013...

The month of May brought the start of beautiful sunshiny weather, more time outdoors, new experiences with the water table and swimming, wonderful Mother's Day presents from my boys, and a newfound sense of independence for AJ...including his brand new "Big Boy Bed"!

Our flower beds bloomed with beautiful vibrant colors. 

Robbie worked hard at learning how to sit up on his own...

 

 

 

He was ready to give up "the magic chair"!

So he kept practicing until he got it all on his own!







AJ was more than happy to take over "relaxing" in Robbie's former lounging chair...



AJ chillin' in "the magic chair"

While AJ still wasn't super fond of having a little brother during the month of May, he did show moments of interest and brief moments of bonding.



"Yes, Grammy.  I'm being a good boy."

 

"Robbie, it's for you!"

    

 

 

With the nice weather upon us, we spent LOTS of time outside.  One of our many projects this year included tearing down the old shed and having a new one built for us.  AJ LOVES the new shed and has spent a great deal of time just opening and closing the door...and opening and closing the door...and well, you get it.

 

Out with the old and in with the new!

 

 

Happy Time Hanging in the new Shed!



AJ and Robbie both LOVE being outside.  One of AJ's birthday presents was a new water table.  He's gotten a LOT of use out of it so far...loves splashing and pouring, and floating toys in it.

Aside from the water table, AJ has also enjoyed playing in his new sandbox, hanging out in his play house, and blowing BUBBLES!!! Robbie loved sitting close by and watching all the fun!  He always took it in with a big smile on his face!

 

Just checking in on the neighbors ;)

 AJ also learned to pedal his bike all by himself!

 

He's growing so fast!!!

 It rained a lot this past spring too and we spent some time inside reading "the fire truck book" (groan...can't wait for this one to retire), building fire stations out of legos, and playing on Daddy's iPad.

 

 

 

 

 

AJ also took a stab at starting some new fashion trends as he's become more insistent on dressing himself and picking out his own clothes.  How can you say no to a bathing suit and rain boots?!

 

 

Among all the other big changes for AJ has he's grown in just this one month...his new "big boy bed"!  It didn't take him long to get used to it.

 

 

Don't forget Robbie's adorable smile! 

 

 

  Stay tuned for our month of June adventures....