My two little love bugs

Do they come much sweeter? I know I am pretty bias, but these two are so sweet together. Caleb, you are such a devoted big brother! You love holding Lucas, giving him kisses, singing to him, having him sit next to you while you eat, reading to Lucas, and doing tummy time with him. You are quite the loving big brother. Lucas, you don't mind at all when Caleb holds you, gives you kisses, and you love watching Caleb play. You watch your big brother and smile and coo at him. I love you two so much! My sweet boys.

Winter is around the corner

After our 'short' hike, we spent the rest of the weekend home, where it was warm and cozy. We made some delicious dinners (Thanks to Rachel Ray and her magazine a friend gave me. Inspiration has found us!)We baked oatmeal cookies. We snuggled, read, napped, and just enjoyed being home together as a family.

                           

This picture is my favorite. I love these three! I'm so blessed to be married to such an amazing father of our boys and husband to me. He treats me so well and is such a devoted dad. And these two little guys. They make my heart happy. Caleb with his silliness and sweetness, Lucas with his peaceful nature and happy coos. I love my lil family

Fremont State Park

We attempted a hike this weekend. After packing up, loading the car, driving 10 minutes, nursing lucas, changing lucas who peed everywhere, and unloading both boys) we walked for 15 minutes (the process to get to and from took about an hour!) At least we documented our failed hike adventure. It was seriously freezing! Caleb did not want to get out of the backpack and go home though. I swear he loves the cold! All he wanted was to see more sheep. We told him he could see more on the way home (in the warm car). All I wanted was some warmer clothes. Dave was just excited to get out and try a hike. Lucas, he was happily nuzzled into me soundly sleeping. We tried! Next time we'll try and go when it isn't about to rain on us in 40 degree weather that we were not prepared for!

                                                               My lil cuddle bug

Caleb was just having a ball on Dad's back.

                                Can ya tell I was freezing my butt off? Why did I not wear warmer clothes?

As always, hubs was prepared!

Can't wait to try again, when it is a little bit warmer (or when we are more prepared for the cold) of course!

Forever Brothers

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I just started working on this book this afternoon. Both boys have been napping (at the same time) this afternoon for almost 3 hours! Which means, I got in a nap and had some time to work on pictures. I'm really excited about my shutterfly books that I have started making. I'm making one for Lucas' first year and I really wanted one for the two of them since I have so many 'brother' pictures. I can't wait to add more to it!

Toddler, Teething, And Tantrums

A very bad combination when you put the three together!
                                                 
    does that stance not look intense? he really loves watering the plants. And I do mean LOVES.

The cure all? Hugs. Lots and Lots of hugs! Sometimes I feel like my neck might fall off he's squeezing so tight. Sometimes I feel like I am a hug machine. Sometimes I feel like the life is being sucked out of me and it is still not enough. Sometimes I feel like I have nothing left to give...
And then he squeezes me one more time, the crying stops, and he says "tank you' (Thank you) mommy" and for that moment, he's all better. And so am I. And I am reminded of what a precious gift he is to me.

Praying for patience this week with my teething, tantrum(y), toddler.

And for many little moments, like the one above.
And many reminders of what a sweet sweet child I have, who just need lots of extra comfort right now, who is sensitive and caring, and who requires a little more of me during this time. After all, it goes by so quickly, I know I'll look back on these days and miss them.

Cuddly Teddy Bear

Found.
Very warm, soft, chunky in the cheeks, and sweet as can be baby boy. Our very own cuddly teddy bear. AKA Lucas Gregory.

We love you Lucas!

Lucas

You are such a sweet little guy! We love you so much. You are so determined on your tummy. You try so hard to look up and watch what big brother is doing. You are also pretty content to lay there on your back and watch the world while trying to find and suck on your hands. You also really love to sleep! Can't say we mind this. Although I keep waking up all through the night to check on you and make sure you're okay. Last night I nursed you a little before nine and you were asleep by 9:15ish and slept till 6:50am without waking up. I'm kind of in shock over this! I don't even know how it is possible! Haha. You've been doing an 8 hr sleep stretch the past few nights. Well we'll enjoy it for now, until you change your mind on us. But you've been like this from day one and your sleep stretches just keep gradually getting longer and longer. I think you are comforting yourself in the swaddle because I watch as you move your hands up on your chest and wiggle your body back and forth making little purrs. It's really sweet. It'll be interesting to see if you still sleep as good when we stop swaddling you. We are so amazed by you Lucas. You are so peaceful and content. You really seem at ease with your world. Happy to just go with the flow. We love you so very much our sweet Lucas Gregory!