Ten Things I Love About Andrew

• His sharing spirit, Joey must have whatever Andy has and he must be the one to deliver it
• He claps and says Yay! whenever he hears cheering
• When he doesn't want to say he is sorry, he puts himself in time-out
  
• He is a GREAT sleeper
• He loves his duckie and blankie and takes them everywhere
• The dimples in his hands that are too quickly disappearing
  
• He says "cheese" whenever I pull out the camera and his "cheese" smile is hilarious
• His crazy hair
• He dances for me when I sing
• JoJo is the first thing he says when he wakes up and he is sad if Joey isn't there
  

Ten Things I love about Joey

• The way he laughs with his whole body
• He loves to play Duck Duck Goose with me
  
• He made me a mommy
• The way he says gog instead of dog, so cute!
• His long, beautiful eyelashes
• He says that I am his best friend
  
• He can be a very sweet big brother when he wants to be
• He gives great bear hugs
• He is my good cuddler
• He tells me he loves me a million times a day and means it every time
  

10 Things I Love About Joe

• He loves God
• He is intelligent, but not boastful about it
• He made me a wife and mother
• He is handsome, but I don't think he realizes just how much
  
• He is very trustworthy
• He is living out his childhood dream
• He plays the guitar and sings for me
• He is a hard worker and wants to excel at anything he does
• He is a great husband and father
  
• He knew "He Stopped Loving Her Today"

Snow in South Carolina?!

It is extremely difficult to see in the pictures, but it snowed here. It was the first time in the five years we have been here. It didn't stick, but it was beautiful. I miss the snow so much and this gave me a glimpse of it. There were lovely light flurries dancing around. It was Andrew's first snow and he was completely oblivious. He was just happy to be running around outside. Joey tried so hard to catch the snowflakes. The night was completed with hot chocolate. What a wonderful treat!

Trampoline Hair

Children's Museum

Today my mommy group went to the Children's Museum in downtown Charleston. It was a blast! It is so fun to be in an environment that is just for them. Unfortunately, I only took a couple of pictures and Joey was left out. Poor Joey! Maybe our group photographer (Courtney) will have some of him too.
Update...She only had a picture of his shoe, so you will just have to trust me when I say he was there and he had fun.

Boys Being Boys

Just thought I would share videos of the boys playing.

Happy New Year!

Joey got to stay up late on New Year’s Eve and watch fireworks.  He also got to burn his first sparkler.  He was so excited!

 

Andrew slept soundly through everything.  I was amazed since our backyard neighbors had some very beautiful, but very loud fireworks.

Goodbye, Daddy

Instructions were given,

   

Blankies were shared,

  

Bags were loaded,       

Goodbyes were said.

       

 We love and miss you!

Joe's Impossible Shot

Just a little background first. Joe recently took up archery again after quite a few years. He had a compound bow, but decided to switch to a traditional long bow just a couple of months ago. He was practicing at Christmas time and he did an amazing shot that I just had to share. Yes, that is an arrow shot into another arrow!

Jingle Bells

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This is Joey when he was 2 1/2.

Merry Christmas!

Isn't he getting cute?

You would think that after 2 months I would have better stuff than this.  

Andrew finds this really funny and does it quite often.  Hope it doesn't stick.  

I promise I will be adding real things soon.

Made me laugh

HURRICANE HANNA

It was only a tropical storm, but Hurricane Hanna just sounds more exciting.  We were prepared for a storm and were a little disappointed with what we got.  A decent amount of rain, but less wind than we get on any other day.  We decided to take advantage of the warm rain occurring just before bathtime and go play in the rain.  There was no lightning, so don't worry.  

We started out playing in our raincoats and an umbrella for Andrew.  We quickly ended up throwing off the raincoats and Andy ended up in just a diaper.  We were playing kickball and Daddy fell over with quite a commotion whenever he was hit.  Joey loved the theatrics.

Andrew's Birthday

I don't have most of the pictures from Andrew's birthday yet, but here is a sneak peek of what I do have.  I had a friend take the pictures so that I could just enjoy the moment instead of worrying about pictures.  I will post some more as soon as I pick up the disk.  Anyone who knows me well should know not to hold their breath.  :)

Children's Museum

My mommy group went to the Children's Museum in downtown Charleston today.  I can't believe that we have not been before.  It was great.  Joey had an absolute blast.  It is so nice to go somewhere that they are encouraged to touch anything and everything.  All of their exhibits are hands-on learning experiences.  There was even an area just for Andrew's age.  We will definitely be back!

Motorcycle Ride

Yes, that is Joey on the motorcycle.  I promise they only took a quick ride around the circle.  

I have spent nearly every single moment of Andrew's entire first year with him.  I rarely ever go anywhere without him.  I am a stay at home mom and that is what I do.  I decided to go shopping for a couple of hours yesterday by myself and the little stinker decided to take his first step!  I can't believe I missed it!!!   I am happy that Joe was able to see Andrew's since he missed Joey's, but come on!  Okay, enough whining.  Andy took his first step!  Yay!  I can't wait until he gets the hang of it. 

Rodeo Bound

We are back in Charleston now and Joe took Joey to the rodeo tonight.  He wanted to be a cowboy so we broke out the cowboy hat and boots.   I just had to share!