SCOOPS!

Scoops is the most recent nickname of our precious little angel boy. I started out calling him "Landon Coooooooooooooooooooper" and "Coooooooooooooooooper" is said in a sing-songy voice. Then I moved to "Coops" and now he is "Scoops". It's the perfect name for him because when I see him I am tempted to scoop him up and kiss him all over his sweet little face. He is such a good boy. I'm not sure if I posted his stats last week, but he got a good report for his 2 month appointment! He weighs 12 whole pounds, is 22.75 inches long and his head is 39 cm in circumference. 

Last week was very busy.  We went to USC for Vaffeldagen with my lab, but left Hunter home with the sitter so that he could enjoy the park instead of behave himself in lab.  On Wednesday we had Landon's doctor appt and on Thursday we went to the Grove with Gramma.  Gramma, or Meema, as Hunter calls her, was quite taken with the little guys.  She mostly got to hold Hunter, because Landon is in a very mom-centric stage.  Hunter got to pet some bunnies that were out getting ready for Easter.  We all had a great time.

Scoops loves to suck on his fist!The weekend before we saw Meema, they came over for dinner.  "They" includes "Meema" and "Peepaw" or Grandpa.  We all went to the park together and then had dinner at our new favorite restaurant, Cafe Rio. 

Landon has become the biggest smiler.  All you have to do is look at him and coo, and he does it right back at you.

My Mom's club hired an Easter bunny to come to the park and pose with our kids.  Then we had an Easter egg hunt for the little guys.  Hunter thought this was the neatest thing ever.Daddy met us at the park and played with Hunter on the swings.

Daddy took some photos with his good camera.  Hunter, being the little entertainer that he is, put the funnel on his head in the tub.

Look at the little guy, already watching his brother in awe.Baby smiles are the BEST!

Pensive?His trademark smirkWhat a CHUNK! I love his little FACE!

My 3 boys!

Hunter has been testing my limits so much lately.  I think it's because he doesn't sleep well at night so he pushes his limits even more during the day.  He does things like:

Clears his plate by throwing everything on the floor

Empties any container he can find (tonight it was the parmesan cheese)

Says "Mommy" about 10,000 times daily - but not for any reason

Throws everything he can

Hits me or his brother

Refuses to sleep or eat what I have to give to him, but will take food from others

I know that in time we will work through the difficulty of being two, but for now he is really challenging me.  I hope he outgrows this quickly because I miss my sweet little boy - and am struggling with the little monster who is rearing his head.  I love the monster too, he's actually kind of funny if I take a step back and look at it from an outsider's perspective.

This weekend will be a lot of fun.  On Saturday Meema and Peepaw are coming over for an egg hunt in the backyard and dinner to celebrate Brian turning 30!  On Sunday we are celebrating Easter with our best family friends, the Burkes.  We are so blessed to have met them. 

Happy Easter to everyone!!!

Hello 80 degree weather!

Wow! It's startng to feel a lot like Spring. Today it was 80 degrees outside. This is the first day of the year I had to lather Hunter in sunscreen and make him wear a hat. Luckily he is starting to understand hats, and he actually left it on his head. Fantastic!

 

Actually, Hunter is a very good boy and listens to me very well for a 22 month old. When I use my stern voice he does as he is told. When I don't use my stern voice he pushes the limits. Still, I save that voice for when I need it the most.

Landon is getting bigger and bigger. It's amazing to watch him grow so quickly...and sad. I love my little newborn, and already he is almost 2 months old. He is smiling more and more, and it makes life seem that much brighter.

Last week was a busy one! We had Mommy n Me on Tuesday, a concert with Charlotte Diamond on Wednesday and the Zoo on Thursday. Here are some pictures of my little boys, who are growing like weeds.  On the weekend, Brian and I drove the boys to Mt. Baldy (near our colleges) so they could experience snow for the first time.  Landon slept through the whole experience and Hunter was NOT very amused.  He warmed up to it (figuratively speaking) after a few minutes, but we weren't there long.  Afterwards we went and walked around our college campuses and then got cookies from our favorite bakery.

The pictures are in a funky order and it isn't allowing me to move them very easily - so I will just write captions.

Me and the boys at Scripps after the snow visit.
 

The chimpanzees are wayyy more interesting than mommy.

Ava has the cutest pout!

On Friday we went to work with Daddy.  He seemed to enjoy it!

Hunter the snowmanMe and the boysDaddy and HunterMommy and Landon

The girls at the zoo (Liv's mom, Liv, Becky and Me)  Bridget is taking the photo

Resting at the chimp exhibitInside joke?If asked "Hunter, is Ava your girlfriend?" he says "Yessssssssssssssssssssssss!".  We have quite the Ladies Man on our hands.

Hunter decided that he wanted out.  When I refused, he pulled the socks off of Landon's feet and squeezed his toes until Landon woke up.  He was still not allowed out of the stroller...but Landon was.

Lochner, Keagan and Hunter enjoying the seals.Karin, Liv, Bridget and Becky

Me and LandonHunter loving his brother

Mesmerized by Charlotte Diamond

Pure love and relaxation

2 clean boys!

Trouble in the fountain...and by Trouble, I mean Hunter.

Me and the boys at Charlotte Diamond

Week 5

Another fabulous week came and went with our beautiful sons.  These are pictures from last week, I have yet to upload pictures of week 6.  It is SO hard to believe that Landon has been here for 6 weeks.  In some ways I cannot imagine life without him and in other ways he seems brand new.  He is growing way too fast.  He's out of his newborn clothes and fully in his 0-3 month clothes.  I anticipate he will outgrow them long before he hits 3 months.  He is a chunky little baby, with 5 rolls between his crotch and his knee!  I love each of thos elittle fat rolls.  He sleeps like an angel, sometimes giving me up to 5 hours in a row.  I couldn't ask for a sweeter, easier baby.

Hunter is still adjusting to life with Landon.  He steals his pacifiers (not out of his mouth, but if he finds one he won't give it back!).  He climbs into Landon's bassinet and constantly wants to be held.  I think he's mourning the loss of being the "baby" of the family - but he will ALWAYS be my baby.  He still adores Landon and always hugs and kisses him and asks to "hull" him - with outstretched arms.  When asked "where is your baby?" he proudly smiles and points at Landon.  I can tell these two will be great friends.

Hunter's language has really taken off in the last few weeks.  It's amazing how quickly he is learning everything.  He said his first 3 word sentence the other day "I like it" in reference to whole wheat pasta and marinara sauce.  I'm glad we're raising him to eat healthy!

Brian and I have joined Weight Watchers.  They have a program for nursing moms, so I'm doing that and it makes me feel good to know I'm getting the nutrients I need to feed Landon while (hopefully) shedding these 20 pounds. 

Here is the handsome little man 

This is Hunter's best buddy, Keagan.

The little man, asleep with his Aunty B.

Guess who is pulling your hair, Daddy!

Family photo.  When did I start saying "cheese" in photographs?  Maybe after Hunter did!

Sleeping so soundly

Daddy reading a "night night" book

Mommy resting her eyes with her gorgeous little manAunty B loving the little guy.