First PB&J and the Park

I have been nervous about giving Christian PB&J worried that he would have an allergy. Well my friend Katie had not given her little boy a PB&J yet either so we decided it would be fun to try it together. So we met at the park today and gave each one of the boys a PB&J to try. They both seemed to like it and so far so good no reaction. (I was so worried I took Benadryl with us just incase). :) Emily and Mecaden came to and got to play it was lots of fun!
Emory and Christian trying PB&J together for the 1st time

BIG Bite- Christian really like it I guess there will be plenty of PB&J lunches to come :)

Swinging that is one of his favorite things to do at the park

Christian and Mecaden swinging

Mecaden's first time swinging at the park she really enjoyed it!

They found a catapillar.....

Christian pointed at it and then.....

He had to pick it up! EWWW I HATE bugs but I guess I am going to have to start liking them with 2 boys aroundHe fell and scraped his knee up it wasn't that bad and I am sure it is only the first of many.....

He could hardly stay awake until we got home he was so tired.

Richmond for a day~

We took a quick trip to Richmond Monday. Kayla was in school of course but Adian and Christian got to go to the playroom and have some fun. Kayla got home from school and we headed out to Chick-fil-a for dinner before getting on the road to come back home. Aidan and Christian flying the airplane

Christian liked to be the pilot

Aidan and Christian getting ready to race

Christian driving the car

Jump Jump Jump!

Christian met this little girl and decided to have tea with her

Working in the kitchen

ummm is he really pushing a pink and purple baby carriage? Shh don't tell Daddy :)

Showing off his artistic side- Is he going to be left handed?

Playing in the ball pit

Driving the car-beep beep

Benjamin and Aunt Rhonda watching all the fun

Aunt Rhonda and Christian watching some TV

Here is Kayla check out her new hairstyle

Christian playing the piano....

he has lots of talent!

The Farmers Market

We love to go to the Farmers Market and get fresh veggies and fruit. We have not had the opportunity to go yet this spring until Saturday. It was great- lots of fresh strawberry's to taste. Christian had tried strawberry's last year when we went Strawberry picking but I couldn't get him to try them this year until the farmers market. He loved them. I can't wait until we can actually go and pick some. Hopefully in the next few weeks!
Just enjoying the nice weather

Christian and Daddy playing with a wooden snake

Taking a bite

You can't really tell from his face but he did like it and asked for more

We always get a soda in the glass bottle- this is Christian trying mine it was rootbeer

Daddy picking out some homemade bread

Just call me Mr. Smiles!

Benjamin has been smiling for a couple of weeks. We have not been able to catch any pictures. Tonight he was in his swing and I was talking to him and he just smiled and smiled-can't wait to hear a big belly laugh! We are so blessed to have a happy healthy little boy. Here are a few pictures we were able to get.

Gotta love those smiles!

Honeycutt Park

Today we went with some friends to chick-fil-a (our favorite place to eat lunch) and then we went to try out Honeycutt Park. One of my friends told me about the park its new and nice! The only thing is there is no shade. It was VERY hot about 90 degrees. Christian enjoyed himself and I got a couple of pictures before we decided it was time to come home. Poor little guy he decided to come down the slide on his belly and when he was getting up at the bottom his shirt came up a little and he burnt his belly on the hot slide :( He was fine- next time we will try to go a little earlier in the day.

Testing out the swing- he says weeee as he swings

Pushing Mason's wagon- he was so HOT

Chasing the bubbles with Kalei

Getting ready to go down the slide he loves to go on his belly and likes to do it by himself!

All they way down!! This was right before he burnt his belly :(

Ice Cream!

Thats right the first Bruster's Ice Cream cone of the year and it was GOOD! The weather was beautiful today and after running a few errands this evening we decided to stop at Brusters for some ice cream. Christian has only been offered ice cream a couple of times before and has not really cared for it. Well tonight he LOVED it! I told Ed to get me a cone with 1 scoop (yes it really is a cone with 1 scoop) and I would share with Christian well the little guy really enjoyed it this time as you can tell from the pictures. I am sure we will make at least one more stop there again before the end of summer.... :)

Getting ready to take that first taste

He is learning how to lick the ice cream

MMMM GOOD!!

FUn iN ThE SUn~ ChArlEsTOn sC

This past weekend we took our first family trip as 4! My best friend Shannon lives in Charleston and it was Luke's 1st Birthday and we couldn't miss it. Caleb is her older son he will be 3 in June and Luke just turned 1, Luke is 6 months younger than Christian to the day. Thursday night when Ed got home we started our journey, we made it 1/2 way stopping in Florence for the night.

Friday morning we got up and headed right into downtown Charleston for a family trip to the aquarium. It was so much fun! Christian really enjoyed himself and Benjamin did as well :) Christian was funny he would run up and look at some of the fish and then others seemed to scare him and he would put hold onto us so tight. Although as you can tell from the pictures he didn't seem to mind the snake. One of his favorite things was to play on the ship that they had in the middle of the aquarium. We will make plans to go back again it was a lot of fun!

Saturday was the big birthday party! Luke had a duck party and it was a lot of fun. The kids really enjoyed being able to play outside and run around. The rest of the time we just spent hanging out well chasing three of the 4 boys (since Benjamin isn't walking yet :) It was great to see them and we look forward to going back in June!

Lots of pictures- ENJOY!

Funny Face laying in my bed at the hotel

Just hanging out

Playing at the aquarium.....Christian's turn

Benjamin's turn........

Mommy's turn then of course.......

Daddy's turn! Don't we all look great :)

Christian and Daddy checking out the fish

Look at the snake

Christian told Daddy snake SSSSS (boy was that a BIG snake)

Looking at the fish with Mommy




He was amazed by some and scared by others



This picture just turned out neat the way you can see the reflection in it

Christian looking through the porthole on the ship

Benjamin's turn looks like he is already following after this big brother :)

Both of our boys

Christian checking out the stingray

Look out below here I come!

Christian playing with Daddy and Benjamin from the top of the ship

Climbing up the steps

Look at that handsome face- he is growing up so fast!

Daddy and Benjamin just hanging out

How sweet

Mommy & Benjamin


Caleb was so excited to meet Benjamin as soon as we got there he was checking him out!

Christian and Caleb playing cars

The three big boys loved getting in the bed and jumping-

I guess that could lead to a bad habit huh?

Running around enjoying the big backyard

Luke playing with a ball

"Aunt" Shannon and Benjamin in the back yard

The boys enjoying their pizza

Luke- The birthday boy

Enjoying some cake

Helping to open some presents

Christian talked "Pappy" into pushing him in the car

Playing ball

Stop and Smile

After all the partying and playing they needed a bath

Daddy and Christian playing at the train table

Caleb giving Benajmin some kisses

"Aunt" Shannon and Benajmin hanging out in the playroom

Luke looking to see what baby his mommy is holding

Caleb & Benjamin

Mommy "Aunt" Shannon and the boys- Its so hard to believe Shannon and I have been friends for 6 years now. it is amazing to look at this picture and see that we have 4 boys. (Also knowing that the oldest of the 4 is Caleb and he will be 3 in June). We had a ton of fun in Chalreston this past weekend and can't wait to go back again!