Two peas--Sept. 19, 2010

While I was making Oliver's breakfast, he decided to pull Eli up on the couch with him to watch cartoons. This is how I found them! Pretty cute, I think!

My boys :)

Crazy hair!--Sept. 15, 2010

This is what Eli looked like when he woke up from his nap today! I don't think this picture quite does his hair justice. He seriously looked like a mad scientist! I love his curls, but they're getting a little out of control. I think it's time for a haircut, but how do I get him to hold still???

The Fair--Sept. 12, 2010

For the first time, we took Oliver to the Kansas State Fair! This is a picture of the first ride he went on, before it started. I don't think he quite knew what to expect, because during the middle of it, he told Pat, "This is freaking me out!" I wish I had a picture of his expression during the ride...it was drastically different from this happy face! Even so, when it was over, he was ready to try another ride!

The "junior" roller coaster

The bumper cars with his friend, Abe

The bubble...which he claims was his favorite!

Trying out some yummy fair cuisine!

Cheering on the racing pigs

Enjoying the view from the ferris wheel! (I'm pretty proud of myself...I'm the one who took this picture, which means I was actually up on the ferris wheel! A big step for someone who HATES high places! I guess it just took a little convincing from Pat and Oliver!)

First soccer game of the season--Sept. 11, 2010

This year, Oliver is playing in the same soccer league, but in an older age group (for 7 and 8 year olds.) The field and goals are much bigger, and it really feels much more like an actual game! Despite the changes from last year, he still LOVES it and is doing really well! (Yes, the jerseys are HUGE, and yes, that is Pat in the background being a flag person, or whatever you call it! I guess I need to start learning my soccer lingo!)

Oliver doing a throw-in.

Eli acting tired before the game even started!

Hoping for Fall

I changed my blog background tonight to a more "fall-ish" design. I think it's just wishful thinking, but oh, well!

Oliver's Missing Front Tooth!--Sept. 10, 2010

When I picked Oliver up from school, he looked a little different than he did in the morning! He pulled his front tooth out in Music class! He was pretty proud of himself!

Eli standing--Aug. 31, 2010

My baby is learning to stand!

Eli and the rug beater

Eli found an old rug beater given to me by my Grandma Yousey. His favorite thing to do these days is to push it around the kitchen and under the kitchen chairs. This was fine, until he figured out how to slide it under Baxter! Our poor dog puts up with so much!

Aug. 28, 2010

Recently, Eli has figured out how to stick out his tongue! What a trick!