Conner 3 years and Drew 3 months!

We had the boys' pictures taken a few weeks ago...whew!  Let's just say having their pictures taken is a job in and of itself! 

See, Conner loves, loves, loves to talk and loves to tell stories even more!  His favorite stories are hunting stories about all of the elk, deer and coyotes' he and his buddies go hunting for.  After the hunt, he explains that he jumps on the animal's back to go through the drive-thru at Old McDonalds.  Conner can spell his name (first name he has down pat, last name; he makes up as he goes), he can say his ABC's, he can count to ten (if he wants to, he usually says 1, 2, 7 just to get a reaction), he knows all of his favorite peoples birthdays and he can't wait for August 4th when he turns three!  He loves to go swimming and is taking swim lessons this summer a few days a week.  He will jump in the water and put his head under with his eyes wide open!  I know, gross, right.  The lake isn't very clear so his eyes quickly turn from bright blue to red.  He also loves to sing and picks up songs on the radio very quickly.  His favorites at the moment are Big Green Tractor and Rain is a Good Thing.  Being almost three, he loves to push his limits with us.  He knows how to push our buttons perfectly.  Needless to say, most of the time we try our best not to laugh.  He whispers my all time most hated word (hill jack) to his dad all of the time.  They think it is hilarious.  I just roll my eyes!  He doesn't like to take the time to eat which is probably why he still doesn't weigh 30 pounds.  His favorite foods are ice cream and yogurt.  I just love him and all that he has grown to be.  I can't believe we are coming up on his third birthday.  I am anxious to see what the next year will bring out in him.  For starters, he will start school in the fall; so keep your fingers crossed!

Drew is growing so quickly.  It is amazing to watch him do new things each and every day.  Let me tell you first off though, that he loves, loves, loves his brother.  He watches Conner all of the time (sometimes a good thing and sometimes a bad thing).  If he is eating, he will turn his head to watch what Conner is doing.  When he is playing, no matter if Drew is on the floor, in his swing or in his bouncy he is always looking around for his brother and gets this huge grin on his face and starts "talking" when he sees him!  Drew is very involved in watching and grabbing toys these days.  Once he gets them he chews on them until his entire outfit is covered in drool.  Drew is adjusting well to going to MiMi's and gets excited when he sees her and Mackinley.  He takes great naps during the day (usually around 4 good naps) and he is sleeping well at night.  He still misses his mommy, so he likes to get up around three every morning to say hello and to get his belly full.  I love it when you walk in and he is all smiles.  He also has found his feet and always pulls them up towards his face.  I love it that his little body is always trying to get into a "C" position.  I know it won't last too much longer because he would much rather stand or sit than lie down these days.  However, he is doing well with lifting his head and he is starting to roll over (but right now, only when he wants a toy or to see Conner).  It amazes me how quick time is going by.  It is hard to believe that he is almost four months old!  His little personality is developing, so I can't wait to see who he becomes over the next few months!