Shrek 4 in 3D

When Ben got home from work this morning, it was raining like cats and dogs. He said lets skip Lukas' soccer game and go to breakfast and see Shrek The Final Chapter. So that's what we did. We got ready and headed out. What a great day to go to the movies. This was Lukas' second time to go to the theatre. The first time he went, he saw Shrek 3. Our boys love all the Shrek movies. We actually own all three and thought this would be a great first movie for Landon to see in the theatre. We decided to watch it in 3D. It was so neat. I can't remember the last time I saw a movie in 3D. The glasses were way too big for Landon and he got mad and threw them on the floor twice. He has such a temper. He seemed to be ok with them off, but we still felt bad for him because the quality was terrible without the glasses. Lukas kept his glasses on the entire movie and loved it. It was a great experience for him. You'd think that they'd have 3D glasses for kids in this day in age. I don't know how hard it could be since they make sunglasses for kids. Ben and I were upset about that. Lukas can't wait to go see Toy Story 3 in June and we are definitely not going to watch that in 3D. We'll have to wait till the boys are a little older for them to really enjoy it. The movie was fantastic and kept the kids interest the whole time. We definitely recommend everyone to see it.

Kindergarten Program

Lukas had his kindergarten program at 2:00 in the school auditorium. The program theme was "Alpha-a-bob". It revolved around the alphabet and what they have learned in kindergarten. This is the first year for the school to hold a kindergarten program. There are four kindergarten classes at Vandergrift Elementary. Each class also did there own thing. For Lukas' class each student had to say a line in the microphone. Lukas' line was "O is for octagon like a stop sign." It was neat because they had three microphones on the stage with three lines of kids behind them and after one would read his line another would start. All the kids did wonderful. We sat in the back of the auditorium and could hear them very clearly. The music teacher and kindergarten teachers did a superb job with kids. We were all amazed how well they did for only being in kindergarten. We were extra proud of our Lukas. He sang and danced his little heart out today. Great job big guy! 

We didn't take any video, but got some pictures. They're not the greatest because the lighting was awful.  

Much needed quality time

Today we took the boys to the zoo. We finally activated our family membership! The boys are so excited to be members. We should get our permanent membership in about a month. Thanks Uncle Jeff and Aunt Lee Ann for a year full of FUN:-) We will get great use out of it! The zoo was extremely busy, but we didn't really mind since we knew that we can go back anytime. We actually skipped over a bunch of sections because it was packed and Ben had to go to work tonight. Landon really enjoyed himself. This wasn't his first trip, but it was his first trip that he could walk and see everything. The boys really loved the elephants and of course their favorite was the aquarium. They could have spent the entire time in that part of the zoo. Of course Kelly had to get pictures of the tiger! We can't wait to go back in couple weeks. On our way home, we stopped at Red Robin for dinner. Lukas picked this place just for his brother...because of the balloons:-) Landon is obsessed with balloons. We were way past due to have some great family quality time.

Voluntary help!

Saturday evening we decided to give our vehicles a good cleaning. Well, Kelly's car the most! To our surprise Lukas was willing helping out. He was hosing off her mats and helped rinse the car off. He even cleaned her wheels and tires! He has really changed the last three months. Our little boy is growing up. It's actually nice to have the extra help. If it's not really helping us, he helps us by watching over Landon if we are busy doing something in a different room or area. He's such a sweet, generous, loving boy. We love you SO MUCH Lukas! 

RANDOMness

Some random pictures of the boys...

...playing on the teeter-totter

...this is what Landon does at Lukas' soccer games

...Luke-man got the Gator running again

...my baby

...my big guy...almost 6!

...playing hide-n-seek

...Lukas sky high

...and this is Landon's new thing with his blankets. He has to have the one completely straight underneath his head and wants to be covered up with the other. He loves his blankies!!

Only Landon

Friday night we had some friends over and had a fire going. Landon was getting tired so I bathed him and let him watch Max and Ruby in our bed. When I went to check on him a little later, I found him sound asleep with his blankies and holding his balloon. It was too cute not to capture this moment.  

Two Peas in a Pod

This photo is from last week when the weather was warm. 

Landon had his camo shirt on and Lukas had to have is on too! 

They are just too cute:-)

Mother's Day

This Mother's Day was absolutely wonderful! When I got up, Lukas greeted me with this big, loud "Happy Mother's Day" and gave me a BIG hug. He also gave me the most cherishable gift that he made in school. His teacher had a gift wrapped in tissue with a card he made taped on top. I opened it up to find a book of coupons of stuff that he was going to do, a laminated test that he took about me (I was laughing so hard that I almost peed myself), laminated artwork, and a book, "My mom and I", with six pages of stories that he wrote and drew pictures to go with each story. It really made my day! Mother's Day is much more meaningful when your child understands it. Every year gets better than the last. I went to church myself and when I got home, Ben and the boys took me to Texas Roadhouse for a late lunch. They even took a picture of us in honor of Mother's Day and is suppose to email it to me. I'll post it when I get it. I am so blessed to have two HANDSOME, WONDERFUL boys that I love more than anything in this world! Thanks for all the hugs and kisses today. I love you both so much!! And Benjamin, words can't explain how much I appreciate my new camera lens. You're the absolute best and so thankful to have you as my husband. Thanks for a great weekend Mother's Day Weekend. LOVE YOU ALL!!

Candy Cigarettes

Remember these? We used to love these when we were kids. I found these in the store and the were 25 cents a box. I thought it would be fun for the boys. When I got home, Ben thought I'd lost my mind. I told him that they wouldn't know what to do with them any way. Well, was I wrong. Landon immediately put it in him mouth just like a cig. LOL! It was too funny not to get pictures. Of course Lukas joined in on the fun. The scariest part was Lukas even asked for a lighter! We don't even smoke... amazing, huh? Looks like we may have our hands full when they are teenagers. Oh well, at least they had fun. We think the picture of Lukas is priceless with him wearing the hard hat:-) Memories we'll cherish forever! 

Soccer update

Today was Lukas' 4th soccer game...and they WON! Our first win:-) Lukas came so close to putting getting a goal. This has been the best game he has played yet. We think it had to do with the weather. This was the first game that it wasn't cold and rainy. It was absolutely beautiful. Lukas got so hot that he poured his water over his head. Pappy Sam also came to the game today and we were so happy that he came, especially Lukas. We hope the rest of the games have weather just like today! We are so proud of you LUKAS!

Sibling Rivalry

Well, the last couple days Landon started something new...BITING! It all started the other day. Lukas and Landon were having one of their fights and Lukas smacked Landon on the back. Landon immediately turned and latched on to Lukas' foot. I was standing right there so he didn't do it very long. When I came home from work today, Lukas ran to me and said "Mommy, guess what Landon did today?" He had bright red teeth marks on his arm. Everyone told me that the second child usually bites. I'm actually surprised that he started this late. Yay...the terrible two's have arrived!!!

Round 2!

Well, sure enough at 5am this morning Landon woke up puking. This is his first time with this experience. He caught the viral stomach bug from Lukas. I already had Lukas in bed with me, so I decided to take Landon to bed with us. This way I could watch and help them hit the bucket. Ben is back on 12-8 so he was at work while all of this was going on. At 7:30, Landon got up again gagging and sure enough that made Lukas gag. Now that I look back on it, it was quite comical. Landon was using the bucket first and Lukas said "Mommy, I think I have to throw up" and I told him to get over the bucket with Landon. Well, Landon was not happy. He was throwing up and hitting Lukas on the head. Poor Lukas had to take the abuse till they were both done. It was very challenging. I don't think I'll ever forget it. When Ben got home at 8:30, I left for work. I called him a few times from work to check on the boys. He had a very busy/challenging day with boys. Lukas threw up another time and refused to take Pepto-Bismol and his pedialyte. Landon continued to vomit throughout the day and had a horrendous case of diarrhea. Ben explained to me that it was the worst diaper he's had to change in 6 years. Thankfully, Lukas doesn't have diarrhea. When I got home from work, Ben had Landon in a diaper with a pull-up on top. He said it was so bad that every time he'd go it would leak out his diaper and he needed the extra protection. The boys didn't really eat dinner for me. They seemed to be doing much better this evening. Lukas threw up again right before his bath, so we are making him stay home from school again tomorrow and his soccer practice. I bribed him into taking a Pepto-bismol tablet and a little pedialyte (Looks like he'll be sleeping with Mommy again:-). Landon was doing much better this evening. He hadn't threw up all evening and I only had to change one stinky diaper. I hope he does well through the night. If Lukas continues to throw up tomorrow, we are going to call the doctor. Poor boy has been doing this since Saturday evening. I can't wait for him to be himself again.

One sick child

Saturday evening around 7:30 Lukas was complaining about his stomach hurting. Exactly 3 minutes later, he threw up all over the living room floor. My poor boy was standing there in shock. I took him and put him in the bathroom and told him if he had to do it again to do it in the toilet. Landon rushed in to tell me that there was a mess on the floor. I told Lukas to stay in the bathroom until I had everything cleaned up. When I went back into the bathroom, Lukas looked up at me and said "Mommy, I don't like this feeling." I never felt so helpless as a mother. After I got everything cleaned up, I got Lukas situated on the couch. Shortly after, more came up. This is the second time that Lukas has vomited and the first time that he has ever been this sick. He has no energy and has been lying around in our bed watching cartoons and dozing off here and there. Our poor baby boy...we hope he feels better soon!

Lazy weekend

This weekend it rained and the weather dropped down into the 30's....brrrrr! Lukas had his soccer game early Saturday morning and it was freezing. Ben had to take Landon to the truck. Lukas walked over and told me that he wanted to go home. We left the game 15 minutes early. When we got home, Landon crawled up on the couch with me and we took a little nap together. Landon hasn't been napping the last few weeks, but it was just one of those days. I could have crawled in bed under the nice warm sheets and stayed there all day. Today (Sunday), Lukas and I went to Sunday School and Church. When we got home, I made grilled cheese and tomato soup for lunch. That really hit the spot on another cold day. Now we are just hanging at home keeping warm. We can't wait for the weather to get nice and warm again. 

 

New fire pit

I forgot to post this a couple weeks ago. We got a new fire pit over the Easter weekend and had our friends Mindy and Teets over one evening to cook out (with mountain pies and hot dogs) and have a few drinks. They brought their two dogs, Meka and Marlee, with them. The boys love playing with their dogs. I got a picture of them laying on the ground watching the boys run around with flash lights. It was one of those precious moments. Easter weekend was wonderful and we had so much fun with our great friends. We're excited to have "fire" weather again!!

Big boy swing

The boys are outside every chance they get. They are loving the warm weather. Landon has learned how sit on the big boy swing all by himself! I told him to hold on really tight and gave him a small push. He was loved it! I think he will be swinging a lot this summer:-)

Afternoon with Nanny

This afternoon, the boys and I rode with my mom and Jade to Derek's barn. Well her barn now. It was an interesting trip on the way. Lukas decided to go through the diaper bag and found the bottle of sunscreen. My mom and I looked at each other and I looked back and Lukas was rubbing it all over his hands and face. I don't even know why he did it, nor did he. Needless to say, when we arrived he was complaining about his right eye burning. He had been rubbing his eye after he put lotion on his hands. My mom took him into Derek's Aunt Virgina's house and had to flush his eye out with cold water. I don't think he'll ever do that again. Ahh...kids. 

The boys had so much fun running in the fields. Sure enough Jade rubbed her head in something muddy and very stinky. Why do dogs like to do this? Anyway, Lukas spotted train tracks below the barn, so we lead them down to walk on the train tracks. Lukas thought it was so much fun. Landon was having so much fun trying to keep up with Jade. We had a great Sunday afternoon:-)