Going Somewhere Bristol??

My neice, Bristol. It's hard for me not to see her growing up, but am looking forward to seeing her real soon. Her and Lawson are only a couple of months apart, so they are going to be able to grow up being "buddies"......

Thank You Jesus

Tonights prayer:
Thank You Jesus for Daddy, Mommy's cleaning, Daddy safe, fan, Lawson's new teeth, and my flashlight.
Amen (Lincoln)


On another note, the other night we were all playing in Lincoln's room: Daddy, Mommy, Lincoln, and Lawson. We were just all playing and listening to some children's music. Lincoln stopped what he was doing, looked around and said "Look, we are a family!!". It was so sweet, it's like he just totallly got it all of a sudden....

Also, Lawson tries to put everything in his mouth, so I'm constantly prying open his mouth with my fingers trying to get out something, usually paper or something. Now, when Lincoln see's Lawson put something in his mouth, he reaches in and get's it. Yesterday he reached in Lawson's mouth and squealed with excitement "Lawson has a tooth in there!!". Lincoln was not expecting this and was talking about Lawson's new tooth for the rest of the day (hence the prayer).....

Lawson's Swing

Lawson finally has his very own swing. The swing is attached to the same tree in the front yard that Lincoln's swing is on that Ron made for him (big boy swing). After dinner every night, our tradition is to go out front and swing the boys. Both of the boys have always loved to swing. Lawson was so fussy tonight due to teething, but he was as content as can be for 45 minutes in this swing!!

Flashback Again

Lincoln getting into trouble exactly 2 years ago today.... He is Lawson's current age. There are some similarities..... Especially the getting into everything part!!

Tree's

Took the boys to a nearby park this morning, before it was too unbearably hot. While we were there, Lincoln was able to learn a new use for a tree (twice)!!

Results!!

Jen said...
That HAS to be a picture of Lincoln playing with his favorite Aunt Jen!!! J/K. My guess is that it is a picture of Justice playing in the plants/flowers. I hope I win...I could use another million dollars!
9:37 AM

grammy said...
I think it's a pix of the horse he rode while on our vacation!!
10:08 PM

Auntie Sue-Sue and LaLa said...
LaLa says it is the scary looking big fish from 'Finding Nemo'. She found all the fins and even the little dangly thing in front of its face. Auntie Sue-Sue thinks it is the IHOP where he and Daddy ate breakfast the other day.
7:18 PM

Aunt Ray Ray 'Tha Schola' said...
Honestly at first glance it looks like a fish with a purple eye and a yellow top fin and tail. It also looks to have a green right fin and a yellow left fin. In the book 'Depiction of childhood drawings'...it says that children reflect the environment in which the animal that they are thinking of is surrounded by. Although this to me appears to be a fish....it may meen that water surrounds this particular animal or it is of main interest to it. It is defianetly well rounded and takes up a large portion of the page. I think that it is a rather large animal.
8:14 PM "

The answer is: A RHINO!!!!
So, Reaah's answer of a rather large animal is the winner!!! Cograts to Reaah who wins the million dollars!!

Molars

Lincoln is getting his last two top (2 year old) molars. He had a very hard time with his bottom 2 coming in, apparantly it's pretty tough.... Let's just say he was using Lawson's finger as a teether (resulting in the radio being taken away)!!!! I think he learned his lesson, and got his radio back today.....
2 teething kiddo's, it's going to be a fun day!!!

Radio

Lincoln is in trouble, big trouble. I took his radio out of his room for the REST of the day, which for him is a big punishment: he always has to be listening to his music while he is in his room. I won't tattle on him and tell you what he did, but remember that I don't get mad very easily!

Boys Rooms

These are the color schemes in the boys rooms. For Lincoln the top is beige and the bottom red with the farm scence border and white chair rail. This is the match the "barn bed" that Ron made him. Lawson has a beige top with light blue bottom, with a jungle animal border for his theme... More to come....

Request

Great request on pics of the house. As I get time I'll take you to each room.... Here is the front of our house. Excuse the grass (or lack of) situation. We are going to lay down new sod once it starts to rain again. Apparantly there was beautiful grass here, but the previous owner killed it all and wanted to start over, but it was too hot to grow.... Anyway, here it is, our home....

Justice

Yes, we still have our kitty, Justice. I have had her for 5 years now, she is such a good kitty. She now lives 100% outside. She likes the freedom of roaming, and there are a lot of birds for her to chase. She has 2 other kitty friends that come visit, they are other neighbors outside cats. She is doing well, and looks forward to us coming outside to play with her. Lincoln and her really get along well, and today Lawson pulled her tail!

Welcome Kalina

One of my bestest friends, Gabby had her baby this morning. Her name is Kalina, she was born at 7:50am by C-section. She weighed 6lbs 14oz. Mommy and Baby are doing well. Congrats to the family and big brother Anesten!!

Flashback

This is our messy Lincoln exactly one year ago today. Hasn't he grown up a lot?? One year ago, I was 3 months pregnant with Lawson. Boy, I really had a rough pregnancy, yuck!!!

Clean Dirt

Who knew that you could buy clean dirt??

Comments

1. OK, I took off the comment moderation b/c it was time consuming. So, if I do get any SPAM and you see it before I erase don't be offended.
2. If you click on a picture, you can enlarge it to see it better.
3. You can also save the pictures I post. Just right click on the picture and save it to one of your files.
4. This has been so fun for me. Even Ron gets updated on what we are doing while he is at work.
5. Let me know if anyone has a blog of thier own, or someone that I know....
6. Let me know of any idea's you have of entries.... maybe something you'd like to know or see a picture of.....

Entertainment

Today was one of those days where the boys could pretty much entertain themselves and or each other. I got so much housework done today (4 loads of laundry, mop floors, vaccuum all rooms, dust, scrub both RR's, cook nice dinner, bake more cookies, etc...etc....). And I kept thinking to myself, I've finally reached that stage where the boys can play together. Each day, they learn more about each other and it is amazing to watch them interact.

Times Running Out

For any more guessing on Lincoln's artwork. We have some GREAT answers. Reaah, you're too funny!! Tom and Courtney I'm waiting for your guess.....

Update on Ron's "Small Project"

Ron worked hard all weekend, it was only 107 degree's outside. But he got the siding on, and was working on the roof. It's really coming along, we can't wait until it is done. Ron's goal is to have it completed by the time family comes in September.

Advise

Advise I wish I had gotten: Do not buy 4 oz bottles. Waste of Space. OK, so you buy a whole bunch of 4 oz bottles. But then, your baby starts drinking 6-8 ounces. So, you have to get rid of all your 4 oz bottles and buy all new 8oz bottles. And the bottles I like cost 5.00 a piece..... So, I was wondering why didn't I just buy the 8 oz bottles in the first place and then only fill them up 4oz, that would have made much more sense. So, I packed up all my 20 or so 4 ounce bottles to store in the attic. Then I came up with a good idea. I filled them up with odds and ends like rice, pasta, blocks, etc... and Lawson loves to shake these, roll them, chew on them, they are great!!!

Thank You Jesus

Lincoln's good night prayer tonight:
Thank You Jesus for Daddy, ice water, Franklin (stuffed turtle), House, and toothpaste.

Grissmore Farm

On our recent trip to upstate NY, Ron and Nanny were able to take the boys to Grismore Farms to pick fresh blueberries. This is a place where Ron grew up going to pick fresh fruit. Meanwhile, Auntie Ray Ray and I enjoyed a morning at a beautiful spa getting facials!!!

Groceries

As some of you know, I have an addiction to the "grocery game". Went shopping today for the week, and I saved a total of 49.00. That's good, but on a really good week I save around 70.00. This extra money sure comes in handy with all the diapers, formula, baby food, etc.... Anyone interested in joining the grocery game, get with me and I'll give you the info (you san antonians can't do it b/c you only have HEB and I do it at Kroger)....

Dedication

Babies are a gift from God.

Ron and I will be dedicating baby Lawson at our church on September 17th at 10:30am.

Smoothie

Every day for the past 3 weeks I have made a fruit/yogurt smoothie for lunch. I love this newly found treat because it is nutricious, delicious, inexpensive, easy, quick..... Not to mention I am able to drink it much easier than sitting down eating somthing for lunch when I am juggling feeding 2 others. I tried out several different recipes, but stick to the basics and change out the flavors. Thought I'd share what I use in case you want to try it, wish I had tried this sooner!!
In a blender I add:
1 whole bannana
1 whole carton of yogurt (switch out flavors: vanilla, strawberry, blueberry)
Milk (to a good texture to drink)
4-5 ice cubes
Blend, and you have to drink with a straw!!

Of course if have any fresh strawberries, blueberries, etc... I throw those in the blender. This takes me about 2-3 minutes to make and it much healthier than the alternative lunch I would be having!!

Knock Knock

Lincoln knows what Knock Knock jokes are because at the beginning of his library time the librarian tells them with a puppet.
Last night and today Lincoln started to tell us his own versions of knock knock jokes. They don't make much sencse but he has the idea!!

Linc: Knock Knock
Mommy: Who's there?
Linc: Soap
Mommy: Soap who?
Lincoln Soap to wash your hands!!

Linc: Knock Knock
Mommy: Who's there?
Linc: Under
Mommy: Under who?
Linc: Underpants

Linc: Knock Knock
Mommy: Who's there?
Linc: Daddy
Mom: Daddy Who?
Linc: Daddy Geri

Linc: Knock Knock
Mommy: Who's there?
Linc: Owl
Mom: Owl who?
Linc: Owl knock knock jokes!!

Payback

OK this is my payback for the 3 1/2 hour nap Lincoln took earlier. He is still up. It's 10:00. He is in his room in his bed. But he doesn't even appear to be anywhat tired!! So, I'm here in the study listening in on him, and giving you guys something to read the next time you check the blog!!

Schedule

Summer is wrapping up for us, and we are on to our new "fall schedule". I like to have something planned for every morning of the week, then we come home for lunch, nap, and activities at home until dinner. Here is what our fall schedule will look like:

Monday:
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers). I will be a discussion group leader this year. This meets at our church.
The boys will go to Moppetts where they do christian related activities and crafts. Lincoln loves it.

Tuesday:
Lawson's story/music time at the local library

Wednesday:
Bible Study: 30 week bible study on Revelations (with Darla)
Boys go into a child bible study
Wednesday night: Awana's at our church (where the kids play games, learn songs, etc... as they are encouraged to memorize some scriptures). Lincoln will be in an Awana class and I'm going to be a volunteer....


Thursday:
Lincoln's Gymnastics
Lincoln's Story Time at the local library

Friday:
Playgroup (with Cara and twins)

Pretty Good

Not my favorite, but pretty good.

Lifetime Fitness

We love our gym, Lifetime Fitness. It is less than a mile from our house, and we spend a lot of time there. Today, I was able to work out while the boys played in the child center. Then Ron met us up there after working on his project and we took the boys out to the outdoor pool for a swim. The place is amazing. What a great childcare center. In fact, Lincoln begs me to go the "the gym" because he loves it so much. That motivates me to get up there sometimes because I know he gets something out of it, they get them to exercise. You can see where we workout by clicking on this: www.lifetimefitness.com
After Lincoln's walk to IHOP this morning, then playing at the gym in the childcare for 2 hours, then swimming at the outdoor pool for almost 2 hours, we totally wore him out. Lincoln and Lawson both took a 3 1/2 hour nap this afternoon, which also allowed Ron and I to take a long nap. What a great day!!! I needed that!! After we all napped we went out to dinner at a new place here in Flower Mound called Red Hot and Blue, it's a memphis BBQ place. We really liked it and will be back. Then we went to Culvers to get an ice cream treat which we do EVERY Saturday. Yum Yum
PS: New addition to Linctionary
ice freeme: ice cream

Game #2

What is this??

Painted recently by our very own Lincoln. Guess what this is, according to Lincoln.

Reaah, I loved your last answer (a little late, though) so make sure you play this time!!

We will announce the results in a few days.... Good Luck!!

E L M O

Elmo has yet another fan to add to his ever growing list. Lawson already loves Elmo. He has never watched Elmo on TV yet, but he just is very attracted to all of Lincoln's Elmo's toys. All his favorite toys in Lincoln's room are the Elmo ones. When he see's an Elmo anywhere out of the corner of eye it just stops him in his tracks like he has seen someone he knows and just smiles at Elmo. As most of you know, Lincoln has always loved Elmo, so I guess it runs in the family. What is it about this furry red creature that is so captivating to the young eye???

Misha

These are Misha's girls. Misha is Ron's best bud who lives back in upstate NY. Some of you remember him as the best man in our wedding. He has 2 adorable girls, Molly and Mandy. We were able to spend a day with them on our trip back last month. Lincoln loved playing with them, too bad we live so far away!!

IHOP

From our home, you can get on some walking trails that lead you to many different things (parks, school, business, etc...). First thing this morning, Ron took Lincoln on the trails to go to IHOP for pancakes. It was a pretty long walk, and Lincoln came back with blisters on his feet. But, he kept going on and on about the story about the walk and the pancakes, he was so excited. He's never walked to a restaurant before, and he liked that. I told Ron they need to make this a tradition to do every once in awhile and soon Lawson can join them and let mommy stay home and catch up on her housework!! (a mothers work is never done)

Comments

I had to start "moderating" my comments. Meaning they have to come through me for approval before they are posted. This is because I got my 1st SPAM on a comment and it wasn't very nice!! So, you may not see your comments pop up right away like you used to, but it won't take long!!

Thanks Aunti Ray Ray for all your feedback!!! Keep posted....

My Models!!

Check out this website. You will see some familiar faces in the gallery under babies and children..... www.dallasksphotography.com
Let me know if you see them!!!

PS: The cabbage leaves worked!! Thanks to nurse Ray Ray and nurse Karen for your advise!!

Sunday Six: Early

Theme: School

1. What are school supplies?
Linc: Kisses
Lawson: Smiles

2. Who usually buys the school supplies?
Linc: Jelly Beans
Laws: Spits up

3. What do you carry your supplies in?
Linc: Chocolate Kisses (OK, we know what he has on his mind!!)
Laws: AHHHHH

4. Do you take your lunch to school?
Linc: Yes (he doesn't go to school)
Law: says nothing

5. What is your favorite school book?
Linc: Elmo
Law: Put's slinky in mouth

6. Do you have a backpack? Is so, what does it look like?
Linc: Yes, Green with froggies on it
Law: Lincoln answers for Lawson and says he has a new blue backpack

Another 1st

Lwson has been clapping today for the 1st time!!

And the Winner is.....

Aunt Jen!!
Boy you guys are good. Next time I'll have to make it a little bit more challenging. Jen must have even made one of these before because she even knew the exact steps!! It is a clay "kids bowl" that Lincoln made recently. 1st he put clay in a ball and pounded it down for the base. Then he rolled clay in "snakelike" sections and stacked them on top of each other. The worker told him what to do, but he did it all by himself. I thought it was great for a 2 year old!! Jen wins the million dollars, don't you wish you would have played?????

Boys....

Random

1. Forgot an important word to the Linctionary
noomy: movie
2. Any more guesses on my game before the revealing????
3. Ok, I'm desperate and will try the cabbage leaves. If you don't know what I'm talking about it's better that way.
4. Tomorrow Trying out playgroup #5 since we moved here. We'll see if this is a good match. It's a friend of mine's playgroup (Cara and twins). The con is the distance to Keller, but worth the drive if we enjoy it. It seems very organized, and I LOVE organized playgroups!! I"ll let you know how it goes....
5. Lincoln has started to wake up and tell us about his dreams. Today he told me about the big bear on his bed and it had big blue eyes, and it was scary, he went on and on. He said he wanted to tell daddy when he got home, and that was the 1st thing he did.
6. Finished the last church class, and now we are official members (exccept for me having to be baptized)
7. Friend Laura C got engaged!! Congrats!!
8. Friend Cara will be having a baby girl in Dec.
9. Friend Catherine will have a gender unknown still baby in January
10. Gabby will have her baby girl in a couple of days, good luck!!

Linctionary

"Linctionary"

Bubbletine: Ovaltine (his favorite drink)
Twohaf: How old he is
Lawsy or Laws: Lawson
Dada and Mama: Daddy and Mommy when he wants something
Nemo: Fish for dinner
Dip Dip: Ketchup
Old McDonald's: McDonald's restaurant
Candy: Kiwi (don't know why he thinks this is candy!!)
Too Spicy: Anything he tries that he doesn't like
I want to watch baby songs: this means he is ready for bed

Gymnastics

We're on our way to Lincoln's Gymnastics class. He has been talking about "coach Jack" since last week. He doesn't want to wear his pull ups anymore, so we have gone a whole week with underpants only: and no accidents!!! He even wants to wear his underpants to bed and wakes up dry, I'm so proud of him!!

No Me Gusto

At Aunt Jen's request, of course I took a pic!! This is Lawson trying his cottage cheese that my baby food book said I can feed him at 7 months....

OK 1 more and I'll stop with the pics....

How cute is this??? I'm such a proud mommy, I hope I don't get on anyone's nerves with all the bragging that I do!!

Cowboy Cookies

I thought it would be okay to eat 4 cowboy cookies for breakfast. I thought the oatmeal and raisons in them would be healthy!! Jen wanted the recipe, so just in case anyone else wants to try to make our favorites...

Cowboy Cookies
Makes 6 dozen (can freeze some of the batter to bake up later!!)

Nonstick cooking spray
1 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temp
¾ cup dark brown sugar
¾ cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp hot water
1 tsp vanilla
2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
1 cup raisons (or other dried fruit: Jen)
1 package (12 oz) chocolate chips

Heat oven to 375 and coat 2 baking sheets with spray
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt
In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugars on medium speed for 3 minutes, until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, and beat after each. Beat in water and vanilla.
With mixer on low speed, add the flour mixture, oats, raisins, and chocolate chips and mix well.
Drop by the TBSP full an inch apart onto the baking sheets. Bake about 10 min, until lightly golden. Cool on sheets for a few minutes, then transfer to wire rack. Store airtight 4-5 days.

Too Cute not to post

More pics coming soon!!

Humpday Update

Here are my thoughts for the day:
1. Are Aunt Jen and Grammy the only one's who read this? They are the only one's who have posted a comment, besides one from Ray Ray and one from Richard and Shirley.
2. I don't know who Richard and Shirley are.
3. Lincoln had his last Kindermusic class today, it was a success.
4. Lawson tried egg yolks and cottage cheese, the book said he can have these things now: they were the 1st 2 things that he has tried and hated!! What a face!!
5. We will be attending a class tonight at the church: you have to attend a series of 3 classes in order to become a member so tonight we will be official members.
6. I was asked to be a MOPS discussion group leader this year, and I accepted. Looking forward to MOPS starting up again in September.
7. It is 105 degree's outside today, WOW!!!
8. I recieved the CD in the mail today with the boys professional pics on it. Family: I will be sending some to you, they are so cute!!
9. Hope everyone has a great rest of the week!!

Let's Play a Game

Lets play a game. What is this? Take a guess and I'll let you kow who is the closest. Ron you can't play!!
Please click on "comment" right below this entry to let me know what your guess is"

Pacifier

To all of you ANTI pacifiers out there. Reasons why I like the pacifier.
1. Now that Lawson is picking up every single thing he see's on the ground and thinks it is a snack, when I put in his paci he doesn't put ANYTHING in his mouth (thank you paci)
2. Now that Lawson is teething, he always has a teether on hand. He chews on the paci and get instant (relief).
3. Now that Lawson is pulling up on everything, if the paci is in his mouth it serves as a "mouth guard" and has saved him from multiple busted lips. (thank you paci)
4. Not too mention it ALWAYS stops him from crying when he is hungry or tired.

Let's hear it for the Pacifier!!

My big boy

Lincoln has been such a good big boy. We are so amazed at how much he looks and acts like a big boy now. This is also a very fun age, it's fun to see him learn so many new things and it's fun to have a conversation with him. Most of you have heard him, but he knows his ABC's, numbers to 14, and most of the days of the week. He is doing really well lately with singing complete songs. One thing that he does that amazes me is work on the computer. We let him go to noggin.com and playhousedisney and sesame street. They teach them lessons, etc... and he can actually do almost all the activities. He can control the mouse, drag and drop, close out of programs, he knows how to "escape", volume, etc..... I didn't expect for a 2 1/2 to already to "surfing the net". OK they are officially asleep now, I can take a quick rest myself. Taco salad for dinner tonight.......

LAWSON

Lawson waved for the 1st time today for our photographer, I thought it was just a fluke. That night I was telling Ron about it at the dinner table and Lawson looks right at me with a HUGE smile and waves at me, for real real.... So now when we or anyone in public waves to him he waves right back, it is too cute!!!
Lawson also got tooth #2 this morning. I figured that was the explanation to his tough day yesterday. He isn't himself today, so hopefully by tomorrow it won't be bothering him anymore. Lincoln had a make up Kindermusic class today, loved it. Then we met up with some friends for lunch.... Now it's naptime...
Lawson has been saying "da da" all day long for 2 days and Lincoln is constantly telling him "daddy's not home Lawsy, he is at work".

Grandpa Lucek

Happy Birthday to Grandpa Lucek (my Dad), your card is on the way!!
Picture taken in July 04 (Lincoln was 7 months: Lawson's current age)

Cowboy Cookie Success

We made the cowboy cookies today. They were absolutely yummy!! If anyone is looking for a great oatmeal/choc chip/raisin cookie I'll get you the recipe. 1st I laid out all the ingredients while Lincoln was still napping... When he woke up everything was ready and he was so excited. He has been waiting to make the cookies for a couple of days now.... He did a great job at helping, and an even better job at getting the beaters cleaned!!




Yummy, 1st raw cookie batter!! Lincoln approved of the final product. He had the idea on his own for us to go bring some to our elderly neighbors......Sweet boy...
We saved half of the cookie batter in the freezer to pull out and make more at a later date!!

HAPPY MONDAY

Hope everyone is having a great Monday. Our plan is to go to Toy's R Us to get Lawson a swing for the tree (Lincoln has one and Lawson just has to watch!!), and Lincoln gets a new children's CD/Radio player. He has been using his Daddy's, but he needs it to listen to while he is building. So, Lincoln is very excited to go the toy store to get this!! Then, in the afternoon Lincoln and I are going to make Cowboy Cookies. He saw the recipe (picture) in his Nick Jr magazine so I told him we could make them, he loves making cookies just as much as eating them!! What are your plans for today??

Water Babies

Went to a "Back to School" pool party today at our gym, Lifetime Fitness. This is Lincoln's "girl friend", Emily. She is my friend, Darla's little girl, and Lincoln and her LOVE to play together!!

Countdown

Countdown
Found this at another blog
9 Lasts...
1. Last place you were: aside from home: CVS for formula, ran out
2. Last drug used: Prenatal Vitamins
3. Last beverage: Choc Shake from Culvers: Yum
4. Last kiss: Just kissed both boys nighty night
5. Last movie seen: The Lakehouse with Darla and Shana, and The Devil Wears Prada with Jen
6. Last phone call: Mom Robinson
7. Last cd played: Kindermusic Zoo Train (have it memorized)
8. Last bubble bath: 15 minutes ago
9. Last time you cried: Wednesday, long story

Papa Paul

Hello To Papa Paul!! Let me know if you view this. Here is a picture taken at the G reunion in upstate New York....

Mommy's little boys...

Mommy's little boys, I'm so proud. Here is a sneak peak at the pics we had done yesterday. We had a professional photographer (Jen's old roommate) take the pics at the Dallas Arberetum. It was outdoors and 103 degree's. So that is why they are red and dripping with sweat, but I was very happy with the results, I think they look adorable. I'll post more soon.

Sunday Six: College

Lincoln's answers to the Sunday Six: theme college
Little brother Lawson is taking a nap and couldn't participate this time!!

1. What is college?
Where Daddy Goes (he doesn't)
My piggy bank (we tell him the money from his piggy bank goes to college)

2. What are the names of some colleges?
um.... Lincoln Geri (maybe some day!!)

3. Is a college the same thing as a university?
Yeah, I don't know, what's that?

4. What is a major?
It's a yummy drink (frink)

5. What do people do in college?
Play with toys!!

6. Do you want to go to college and if so, where?
Yes, so I can play with toys. I want to go to college with my gymnastics teacher. I want to go to Blue's Clue's School.

Bottles here we come

Lawson has decided to wean himself, and as of today is on 100% bottles. Oh well, at least we made it to 7 months!!

Humpday Update

Here's your mid week update. Just returned from dinner at Bari's then went to Chuck E Cheese for Lincoln's 2nd potty chart completion. We decided that his next chart will be a lot longer, or we would be going to Chuck E Cheese every 4 days!! Lincoln went and gave the Chuck E a big hug and wouldn't let go. Then he followed Chuck E around the whole restaurant while he went around to see all the other kids. He really is a Chuck E fan!! Tomorrow we start Lincoln's new fall gymnastics class. I'm excited because he graduated from the other class and now he can be in "gymnster grads", which is good for me b/c I can just observe versus having to be in there to help him. I wouldn't mind being in there, but it was getting hard to help him and also juggle watching the baby. Lincoln loves gymnastics and is a good listener so he does really well. Some of you don't know this, but I was a gymnist myself for 13 years, so I guess he's taking after his mommy!! If you are interested in looking at where Lincoln is doing his gymnastics, check out the website: www.gymkidssports.com
Lawson has decided he has better things to do than nursing, so he is weaning himself. We are down to just 2 nursings a day and the rest bottle. In the next couple of days we will probably be 100% weaned to the bottle. Lincoln also weaned himself, but it wasn't until 10 months. I think part of Lawson's problem is that he is more interested in watching what Lincoln is doing, trying to get around, etc.....
Hope everyone is doing well, thanks for the comments. It keeps me motivated to keep it up!! If you visit the blog, leave a comment for us!!

Jen Jen

My beautiful sister, Jen. She just started her new school year as a school psychologist, and wanted to tell her to have a great year. The world is now a better place with you in it helping the children!! Good Luck!! Love Cha

Lincoln's haircut and Lawson pulling up...

Lincoln enjoy's going and getting his hair cut at Cool Cuts. He gets to sit in a firetruck and watch a movie of his choice. He was in desperate need of a haircut, but it always looks so cute grown out.... So, it's always put off for awhile....
Here is a pic of Lawson found standing in his crib. It takes a long time now to put him down for a nap because he wants to stand and cruise around the rails....

Bristol

Here is a recent picture of my super cute niece, Bristol. Thanks Tom and Courtney for finally making me an aunt again....
We are so happy for you guys and Lawson can't wait to see/play with his cousin again....

One of our favorites... Lincoln eating with Grandpa Dave at thier cabin in upstate New York. Lincoln loves his Grandpa Dave!!!

Hi Mom Robinson

Hi Mom Robinson. Mom Robinson hasn't been able to see the blog yet since her computer at home is having problems. She is making a trip to the library to get online, so I wanted to say HI!!! Hope you are doing great, We MISS YOU!!!! Enjoy the blog....

Sunday Six

Got this from another blog (Jen you know who..), it's a game where every Sunday you ask your children 6 theme related question.... This week's theme is weather: Let's try it...

1. What is hot weather?
Linc: Right now, not cold
Law: Smile

2. Do you think it's been too hot?
Linc: What's that, it's been too hot mama
Law: Look of confusion

3. Why do you think it's too hot?
Linc: The sun is out, the moon went bye-bye
Law: Spits up

4. What do you do to cool down in the hot weather?
Linc: Take off clothes, like this...
Law: Looks at Lincoln

5. Which is better, hot or cold weather?
Linc: Cold, I like it cold.... brrrrrr
Law: Picks up a rattle to shake

6. What does it mean to be in a heat wave?
Linc: Potty Chair. I can wave like this...
Law: Picks up a toy caterpillar

Big Boy Now

Lincoln is now officially 100% potty trained. Yeah Lincoln, Yeah me!!

Hello Tooth

Lawson's 1st tooth finally decided to make an appearance today. He has been full of 1st's: just in the last couple of weeks: 1st sitting up, 1st crawling, 1st pulling up to standing, 1st cheerios, 1st yogurt, 1st vacation, 1st word (da-da). Tom and Courtney be preapared, at this age everything seems to happen all at once. It's very exciting!!

Ron's Project

Mom (Robinson) asked to see a picture of Ron's current project. Here it is and he is at Home Depot as we speak getting more supplies. It's a back addition to our home, it will be a screened in "sunroom". He is running electricity in order to have lighting and a fan. We plan on putting a table and chairs in the room, and also plan on spending many evenings enjoying it!!

Celebrations

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRAMMY (mom). Hope you have a great day and an even better year. Have a safe trip to see Rob and Deb....







HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO
Auntie Sue-Sue and Uncle Steven!!!
You are an inspiration to us!!

Hooray for Lincoln

Lincoln completed his potty training chart today (24 stickers), and the reward was chuck e cheese (his favorite) to play some games. Afterwards at dinner, he asked to go potty and he went in the rr at the restaurant which was the 1st time for him to go in a public place. So, I think we are finally getting somewhere. I took away all his diapers, and so now he is a big boy!! Congrats Lincoln (Congrats Mommy!!) Ithink it will be easier for Lawson to "potty learn" now that I've been through it once. It seems like the 2nd time around with everything is so much easier because you have already done it once....

The G Family

The whole family at a recent family trip to a lake/ranch house. Rio Lago near Houston. Picture taken by my mom, Grammy. Had a great time, looking forward to next years family vacation!! Lincoln is still talking about this trip, as well as his trip to NY. He keeps asking if we "can go on another trip" "pleeeease"

Lawson at 6 months

Lawson at 6 months. I love this picture, he looks so serious, and sweet. Love his blue eyes, I'm glad he keeps them open for pictures: Lincoln has such pretty eyes but he squints in his pics and you can't see them!!
We'll be getting some outdoor professional pictures taken next week so I'll post them of both the boys....

Happy Lawson

Lawson riding in Lincoln's toy wagon. He has really enjoyed playing in his and Lincoln's room with all the toys. They are starting to be able to play together which is so special to watch. Lincoln likes to show Lawson his toys, and has a conversation with him. Lincoln responds for Lawson so it sounds really funny. Lincoln tells me when "Lawson is crying, he needs his mommy", and runs and gets him his pacifier when he is crying. He is a good big brother. We think that they are going to be the best of friends. It's amazing to see how they are so different from each other.

Cheeeese

This is Lincoln's new "cheese" smile he makes in every picture!! Of course he has to look at each pic after I take it on the digital camera, most of you have experienced that from him!!

Current Day

That brings us to current day. This picture was taken today. Lincoln is now 2 1/2 and Lawson will be 7 months this week. I love having 2 boys, it has been more fun and rewarding than I ever thought it would be. As long as I keep a sense of humor during the difficult times, everything is fine. Having 2 is actually a lot easier than I thought it was going to be. We are thinking of having a 3rd, boy... It's been a hard week because Lawson has learned to crawl and pull up so he is everywhere and has to be constantly watched, and at the same time we are doing potty training with Lincoln (going well), so my hands are full. But like I said I love every minute of it!!

Kindermusic and pulling up

Lincoln is currently in a Kindermusic class (Zoo Train) for the rest of the summer. He is in a class with his 2 friends, Ryan and Maddie. He has done very well and enjoys the music. Lawson has fun, too!! We think we have a musically inclined child, we'll see.
Lawson is very strong, and besides recently learning to crawl and sit up, he is now pulling up to a stand. I was a bit shocked today when I went in to his room and he was standing up in his crib holding on the side. I remember when Lincoln first did this too....
By the way, Lawson's head ultrasound came back as normal.
Lincoln and I are going to the Wiggles concert this weekend.
Aunt Debbie and Uncle Robbie will be over for dinner on Friday.

Welcome Lawson

On January 6th, Lawson blessed us with his arrival. Lincoln loved having a baby brother around, and he did very well with helping out. Lawson was such a sweet natured baby. Boy, did he love to sleep!! He loved to sleep in front of the fireplace... Lincoln was doing well as a big brother, and we didn't see any of the behavior problems we were warned about.

Ron was promoted in his job once again and we had to move once again. We found a home in Flower Mound, right outside of Dallas. Move #2 for us with a newborn. This time we also had a 2 year old to add to the chaos. But we managed once again. 3 months after we moved we finally sold our Katy home, which relieved alot of pressure for us.

Welcome Lincoln

In December of 2003, Lincoln arrived!! Ron and I decided that it would be in the best interest of our family for me to be a stay at home mom and raise Lincoln and any children that may be on the way!! Right after Lincoln was born, Ron was promoted in his job and we had to move to Houston. It was difficult to move with a baby, but we managed. We swore that we would never put ourselves through another move with a newborn!! We were sad to be away from Jen and our friends, but excited to be closer to all of our other family members. We moved into another new home in Katy which is right outside of Houston. I was able to become involved in some Moms organizations, church activities, and plenty of things for Lincoln to do. I loved having a baby boy and being a mommy!!

Our Wedding

Ron and I got married on January 4th, 2003 at Los Encinos Hill Country Resort in Boerne Texas. We took our honeymoon to New Orleans and stayed in a bed and breakfast. 2 months after our wedding our new home was ready to be moved into in Helotes Texas. One month after that we discovered that we were pregnant with Lincoln!!