The Backyardigans

A couple of weeks ago we went to see the Backyardigans at Purdue. The kids had a blast. We weren't sure how well Dom would handle it, but he was more into than Ashton! Ashton was concerned about all the magic wands and the bubbles falling from the ceiling.


I didn't take any pictures of the actual show. It's not like Ashton would let me, he was too busy jumping around and screaming the characters' names. He was so excited!


This is how Dominic prefers to watch the show: kicking back with his juice and teddy grahms.


Ashton making a goofy face while holding his shield because he was a knight!

All in all it was worth the trip. It was really expensive but both the kids loved it. My only complaint is that they had a half hour intermission during a 50 minute show! All of the kids in the audience were impatient during the second half. I saw parents taking kids out all over the place. But the important thing is our kiddos weren't the ones who had to leave!

A Day at the Park

I know I haven't blogged in weeks, so now it is catch up time. Here are a couple of videos of the boys at the park. These were taken when last month when Dominic was only 15 months old! The boy is a dare devil.


The video is so shakey because it was really windy out and I was trying to stand behind Dom as much as possible.

Ashton loves spinning!

Dom Falls Asleep While Eating

I am sure noone else will find this as funny as I did, but Dom fell asleep eating lunch!


He was out cold. I was able to clean him off, change his diaper, and put him to bed without him waking up!


He still had part of a cupcake in his hand!

Dom's First Apartment

My mom came to visit us for a week. While she was here she spoiled all of us. Including buying the boys bunk beds - YEAH! I am excited to have a toy room soon. Anyways, she bought Ashton like a zillion trains and Dom a tent. It it huge. All four of us and the dog can fit inside of it. It also has a door with a window that velcros shut, which Dom loves. He loves playing with any door and this one even satisfies him. You are also supposed to put batteries in it so it can make animal noises (it is a pet shop tent), but we skipped that. We already use a million batteries a month. So, thanks Mom. The boys love it.


He is the four of us inside the tent.


Here is a pic of the tent. Though it is much bigger in person. And on a side not, why are all the pics I post of the boys in their pjs or partially naked? I just noticed that.

Easter Eggs Galore

Ashton loves coloring Easter eggs. He gets really into it. While Dominic was taking a nap, Ashton got to work coloring and stickering eggs.

Later on, I was cleaning up the kitchen, when I walked in on Dominic playing with the Easter eggs.

There were none left. They were all smashed into the floor. And Dominic's hair and ears. He was thrilled!

Dominic Gets a Goose Egg

Dominic decided not to heed my advice on staying off the dining room table. This is what happened:




He got a giant goose egg right on his forehead! This picture is a few days after when much of the swelling went down. But I am telling you, that sucker was huge! Do you think he learned a lesson after falling off the table? Nope. Not a bit. He only cried for a few seconds and then climbed right back up. The kid cries more when his brother won't share a toy with him. I CANNOT keep him off the table. I picked up his ride-on toy and put it on the table while I was vacuuming. I turned around to grab the vacuum (I didn't even leave the room, it was right there!) and he was riding it on the table. The kid is fast. I had my back turned for a second. I can't even walk across a room as fast as he can climb a table!

The Boys Just Don't Stop Growing

The boys just won't stop growing. I try to tell them to stay little, but they refuse to listen to me. I am just amazed at each new "big boy" thing they can each do. Such as Dominic's dancing. He has graduated from this:


He used to be content dancing on the play table.

To this:


Now he climbs up on the dining room table and dances, or sits there, or just stands there. Whatever he is in the mood for. And I just can't keep him off!

And then there is Ashton. He has learned how to take pictures all on his own! I am amazed at how well he does. Here is a sample of his work:


Hey, I know it's not the best picture of Paul. But for a three year old with a digital camera, I think it is pretty darn good!



This is a picture of Ashtons most important posession - Gordon (that blue spec of a train is what he was aiming for).

They are just getting so big! The other day, Paul walked into the living room and saw this:




They were sitting on the couch together, sharing a blanket, and watching cartoons.

If I tell Dominic that it is nighty night time, he will walk to his crib all on his own. It is so sweet. I love the fact that they are growing up, but sometimes I feel like it is happening way too fast! I guess I'll just have to cherish every moment and deal with it!