2 1/2 Years...

It's hard to believe that our little Laner dude is 2 1/2 years old! He brings us so much joy! We could not be any more blessed. As much as I would prefer to keep him little forever I love seeing what new things each day brings. He is such an amazing boy.

Lane is lucky enough to share his half birthday with his Uncle T. Since the rest of my family was celebrating with Uncle T in Oklahoma we decided to celebrate Lane's half birthday with a strawberry ice cream cake at home. Lane was hilarious blowing out his candle!

Wurst Day

Saturday Clint got to MC a bike ride. He got to MC the ride a couple years ago and it was so much fun that we couldn't wait to do it again. It is a full day event, we had to be at the start point of the ride by 6:30 am.

Poor Clint had to set up all his equipment in the cold and dark. I offered to help, but it was so cold out that I didn't push it when he said he didn't need my help. The kiddos and I watched, with the heat on full blast, from the car.

As soon as the sun started to rise Lane was rearing to go. He got out of the car to hang out with Dad. I had so much fun watching him follow Clint all over the place. When people would stop Clint to talk Lane would hide behind Clint's legs. I have never seen him do that before, it was really funny to watch.

Once the riders left the starting line in Austin we had to drive down to the second start point to get that group of riders started.

Lane discovered the snacks at the second start point. He ate orange slices, peel and all, from the time we got there to to time we left.

We made it to the finish line in New Braunfels about 11 or so. Lane and Marlee loaded up in their stroller and got busy sucking their fingers!

Some Opas from Wurst Fest came over to make an appearance. We posed for a family picture, I have no idea why I stood like that - wierdo!

There was a live band that Lane had fun watching.

At one point I thought he might actually rest a little. He climbed up in a chair and said he was going to take a nap. It lasted all of a minute.
Marlee did take a few naps and I was thankful!
Lane discovered a huge mound of ice at the end of the day. He had the best time playing in it. I think he thought it was snow.

We were finally done with the day at 5 pm. We had the best time, but we were all exhausted! Lane fell asleep on the way home and slept until 11:30 am this morning.

Thanks for a great day Dad!

Thanks Grammy!

Lane and Marlee got a super fun package in the mail from Grammy this afternoon. Lane got a little towel to wrap around his waist after his showers.

Doesn't he look cool! He was showing me his muscle.

And sweet pea got this adorable little dress that Grammy made for her for Thanksgiving. We picked out the fabric and ribbon for a big bow while G & G were visint last month. Grammy did her part now I just have to do mine.

4 Months

Marlee turned 4 months on Saturday. I can't believe she's already been with us for 4 months! She is growing and learning so much! She has now rolled over from her back to her tummy and from her tummy to her back, she loves to "talk", and loves to stand on our laps. I think Marlee is going to be shy. I've noticed that she smiles at home like crazy, but when we are out and people talk to her she gets serious and just stares. We have such a sweet girl, we are so blessed.

At Marlee's 4 month appointment she

weighed 15 lbs 9 oz 90%tile

measured 25 in 75%tile

& her head measurement was 42 cm 75%tile

While we were at the Doctor's Lane got a flu shot. He went first, I told him to be brave to show Marlee how to do it. Bless his heart, he didn't make a peep! He thought about crying but didn't and showed Marlee how brave he was. He didn't cry, but you better believe I cried, he is such a sweet boy.

Marlee wore one of my favorite little outfits today. It was chilly here, so I kept her head covered. My little red riding hood!

Tonight I took Marlee's monthly pictures. Loving on her doll Samantha.

Checking Samantha out, I think she wants to eat her.Two frozen faces, this is usually the face Marlee gives strangers when they talk to her.

Check out the cheeks! Love them!

Happy Halloween

This entire week I have been "collecting" pictures of Lane and Marlee in their costumes. We began the week with a little photo session for my little gangster and flapper girl at home.I got a few cute pictures, but the session ended with two screaming children!
Then one evening, we went to the pumpkin patch to pick a pumpkin and take some more pictures.

By the time we got to Halloween night we were ready to go!

We just went to a few of our neighbor's houses. I did the chauffeuring.

And Dad went with Lane from the stroller to the door. Lane had so much fun saying Trick or Treat.

When we got home Clint and the kiddos sat outside and gave out candy. Lane didn't want to let his pumpkin out of his sight. He unwrapped all four of the suckers he got. Clint took one for the team and ate three and let Lane have one.

Miss Marlee took a few pictures in my first Halloween costume, minus the clown hat.
She made a super cute vintage clown!

Then we all loaded up and went to dinner. Lane spilt his water in the restaurant so he lost his pants and suit jacket. He was happy to wear the rest of his costume out to the car! See, he wouldn't let go of that pumpkin!

Happy Halloween! We hope you had as much fun as we did! I did hide Lane's pumpkin out in the garage after he went to bed tonight. We'll see if he looks for it in the morning...

Go Bears!

Saturday evening we got to go to the Baylor/ UT Game. We made the half mile plus trek to the stadium from our parking spot worn out and ready to sit.

We found our amazing seats and settled in for the game. For some reason I didn't realize that we would be standing the ENTIRE game! I guess we're used to Baylor football games at home - a nice half empty stadium with $5 parking at the stadium, where you can pretty much do whatever you want. That's not the case at UT, we were packed in like sardines!

The mooch made friends with a girl sitting next to us. He was able to score some of her beads.

We had a great time and it was so fun to see Baylor beat UT! We were some of the few wearing our green in the sea of burnt orange.

EE & The Beads

Lane has always liked to wear beads, not sure why but he loves them. Lane is also crazy about his monkey, EE. Monkey has always been his favorite buddy, but lately they have been extra tight. Like this morning Lane left EE in bed, we went down for breakfast and the next thing I know Lane's holding EE. He went back upstairs all by himself to get EE out of bed.

This morning while playing, Lane pulled EE through the beads around his neck so both he and EE could wear the beads. Then, quite by accident, Lane found that EE could hang from the beads and he didn't have to hold on to him. Lane is now running around the house with EE hands free!
What a great discovery!