Playdate Parade

The little misters and I went to "Michael and David's House" today and we saw "Lolli dog" (aka. Molly dog) there. I love heading South to visit with my friend Rachel and her kids. Oliver LOVED playing with people his own size and thoroughly enjoyed finding all kinds of new toys. This mess is completely all Oliver's doing. He wanted to make sure he saw everything there was to see in all those boxes of toys.

I found this Play date Parade rather amusing- Nothing says a "we're having a great time" than a boy with a shotgun chasing a shopper, and a little mother pushing her baby.

At one point there was a guitar player as well but I think he was grew tired of running around in circles.

I know you've been curious

A little video to show you the brother interaction.

Oliver for the most part forgets Lucius is even around. He will sometimes remind me to change Lucius's poopy diaper. He gives baby Lucius a kiss and talks to him on occasion. The second morning we were home Oliver came in to say good morning to Lucius and I. He peered into the bassinet, stared at the new baby for a couple moments, then turned to Jerimy and said "cute nose!". I'm not sure where he heard that or if it just came out of his smarty pants brain- but it was priceless and utterly adorable.

A little bit of everything

How is it that we've only added one person to the family but I feel that I've got four times the amount of stories/ photos to share?

Lucius has been pleasantly surprising us, we expected (were preparing for) a little monster because we were blessed with such an easy kid like Oliver. Baby Lucius has been sleeping most of the time but occasionally we get to see his wonderfully watchful eyes.

Oliver got a art easel for Christmas from us and we opened it today to do a little artwork.

has it really been two years?

We're not huge into celebrating on Oliver actual birthday- we've been celebrating Half Birthdays in the summer. But Mormor and Morfar stopped by the house yesterday to drop off a few new books and a birthday card.

More fun than getting new books was getting stories read by Mormor. Oliver loves to show off all his new toys and having people come over so there's more of us to boss around.

We love you Oliver. Can't believe it's been two years already and that you've grow so much! Marmee and Daddy think you're pretty amazing.

Ps... did I forget to mention

My Younger Sister (aka Auntie Em) had her baby on December 29, 2009- six days after Lucius was born. They were the exact same weight and length: crazy. My Little Misters got to meet their new cousin briefly on Thursday when she came home from the hospital. Lucius "meeting" Brianna:

Oliver sneaking in to see the two babies
(aka those little crying things that steal every one's attention away from me)

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The Number 2 and by the Color Orange

We went up north to Grandpa Gale's house for our second Christmas. Tomorrow will be the 2nd anniversary of Oliver's Birth Day. Lucius is heading into his 2nd week of life. So my Little Misters wore the two shirts I made for them.

Oliver was showered with gifts from his Uncles, Aunts and Grandpa. Plenty of fun to enjoy... Uncle Jason bought Oliver his own Sunglasses and a hat (that way Jason can keep his).

Grandpa Gale read a few stories and got in a little cuddle time with Oliver:
And of course, Lucius slept through pretty much all the excitement

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