Easter Morning

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Easter Eve Day

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fancy feet!

Patrick loves trying on shoes and boots--the bigger the better. And he thinks he's HILARIOUS when he does it! I love how my flats look like boats on his tiny feet.

 

 

Tooth love

I have been encouraging Will to teach Patrick how to do things lately, trying to develop his nurturing side. (And it's nice to have a helper in the house!) Will has somewhat reluctantly starting to teach Patrick how to get dressed each morning. It's a start! Last night, I asked Will to help Patrick brush his teeth after Will announced he would "go get the toothbrushes ready." The next thing I know, Will's in the kitchen, with Patrick's toothbrush in hand. It was the sweetest thing to watch. I took a bunch of photos--thank goodness my phone was sitting right there on the counter. Moving away to find the camera would have ruined the moment, broken the spell. It got pretty silly at the end, but Patrick had the cleanest teeth in the house!

Pots and Pans

Animoto is my new favorite video/slideshow creator. This took me all of five minutes, and I did it just after the boys finished their adventure with pots and pans (watch the video to see what I mean). Happy Sunday!

And, for posterity, here are two I want in non-video form for when I do the blog to print book thing:

 

 

Will plays soccer

Will started Start Smart Soccer last Monday night. It's a six-week session that happens every Monday evening at a school in Colchester, where I work. I couldn't find a session that worked for us in Burlington this time around. He was so excited to wear new sneakers and "soccer pants." Love this boy!

 

 

 

Patrick's 2nd Birthday!

Patrick had a happy birthday weekend, starting with his new toddler music class on Saturday and ending with opening packages Sunday evening from Aunt Kerry, Uncle Tim, Jack, and Ella AND Grammy and Poppi. Grandma and Grandpa's package arrived a few days later. Thanks, everyone!!!

Here are some of the highlights of the b-day festivities...

Anna's birthday cupcakes took care of Patrick's sweet tooth for the weekend. YUM!

Ha ha ha! Now THAT'S a BIG BITE!

I think Will could eat a cupcake every day.

Patrick opened up new toys boats and a cute outfit from the Anderson family on Sunday morning. They couldn't wait to take a bath, so that's how Patrick's actual birthday began!    

Birthday boy and his modest brother. ;-)

Trying on his "soccer clothes."

I think Will's going to need a new bike this spring!

I take total credit for this. Patrick loves pushing strollers, so I had to get him a stroller and baby doll. It's shocking how all the strollers I found came only in pink. Oh well. But I think he wears pink very well!    

Patrick's signature look when he's not sure about something.

Don't worry--Justin's right next to him. 

It took a few tries and a little help, but he did it!

He was a little too full from our dinner of pizza puffs to eat much cake. 

Jammies and gift opening. It was a weird day time-wise after losing an hour of sleep due to daylight savings. We did things a little late that day. Oh well! Both boys love Patrick's cool turtle nightlight!   

Opening the big box from Grammy and Poppi. Very exciting!

The Grover phone is a little scary to me, but they love it!

Get in there, Will!

Trying out his new shoes. Patrick likes putting on shoes and boots. He wears his boots around regularly, because he can put them on himself. I have a feeling these crocs will replace those boots. :-)