Cute Little Things

I thought I would share a couple of cute little things the boys have said about the new baby. 

Awhile ago, a friend stopped by and in conversation with the boys she had asked them if they were excited about having a little brother and they both jumped up and down and said, "We are going to be BIG brothers soon." with huge grins on their faces.

When asked what we should name the baby, Gavin says, "Don't name the baby Gavin please."  For some reason he thinks that will be the new baby's name. 

Their grandma, Kathy, decided to let them watch "A Baby Story" on TLC, which by the way isn't a good idea for little ones to watch.  Gavin got freaked out because he thought I was having three babies instead of just one.  Gavin seemed to think that the Mom on the show looked just like me.  He cried the next day because he was so upset,  He says, "All I want is one more baby brother not three more baby brothers, then there will be too many."  Poor boy, after explanation, he understands that we are pretty sure there is only one in there. 

I think I have told this one before but when Matt Matt had their baby, the boys thought I was going in to have mine.  They were so excited, jumping up and down-the whole bit, and asked when they got to meet their brother.  I told them not for a short while.

They both are curious to know how HUGE my belly will get.  They both seem to think I'm big now.

My favorite:  One night at dinner, Griffin asked where did my baby came from.  I told him that God gave Mommy and Daddy a baby.  He then asked "How?"... I told him that He put the baby in Mommy's tummy (tummy isn't right but I do my best). Then Griffin asked, "Did it hurt?   Did you cry?"  Then he gave me this awkward look like he was trying to visually figure it out. 

Lastly, the other day going out to my parents both of the boys were asking if I was going to have to push out the baby or if they could just cut me open and get the baby out.  I was amazed they even knew of such a thing let alone know there were two ways for the baby to come it.  It was a rather interesting conversation and they are no longer allowed to watch "The Baby Story."  By the way, it was never allowed by me. 

Catching up

Well Monday Griffin got his beautiful John Deere cast on (look closely in the photo)and he did great.  They even X-Rayed it again after putting on the cast to make sure that nothing had moved.  He will have the cast on for 4 weeks but he hasn't complained about it one bit.  A time or two he may ask when he gets it off but other than that he does great.  He eats and writes with his left hand now which will be interesting to see what happens after he gets the cast off.  I can't wait to see what hand will with continue to use.  Our dinner room table may be sawed in half by the time it has to come off but oh well.  He is more particular about who signs his cast and who doesn't then I ever imagined.  On Saturday night, I thought he would be all about all the racers signing it but he didn't let any racer sign.  It was probably more the lack of sleep for the day so we will see what happens next week.  

Gavin had an eye exam this week for part of his Kindergarden requirements.  He passed, thankfully!!  He couldn't sit still for the life of him during the exam but he really did great.  He even got a sticker and so did Griffin for being a good supporter.  We did his physical last week so his shots are out of the way, all we have left is the denist.  School will be here before we know it.  {tear tear}

Griffin fractures his elbow

On Sunday night after dinner, Gavin and Griffin were playing airplane when Griffin's airplane crashed.  All of Griffin's weight fell right on his arm and he was instantly upset.  I put ice on it and calmed him down.  I didn't see any swelling or bruising so I thought he must have jammed it pretty well.  He ended up falling asleep for a short period of time so I called my friend, who's a nurse, and asked her what to do.  She and I both thought since he fell asleep and wasn't crying anymore than it was better just to watch him for the next couple of hours.  Gavin had his pool party so we went ahead and went with Griffin in tow.  Griffin didn't really cry until I took off his shirt and he was holding his arm.  He won't use it at all even while playing in the pool.  We noticed that above and below his elbow, it started to get really swollen.  He just wasn't himself either, he would play but never move his arm.  We headed home and called our doctor for advice.  She thought it would be a good idea to go to the ER, so we headed at 9:30 pm.  He was such a trooper and still didn't really cry, except for the fact he was going to the hospital and Gavin got to stay at Tyler's house.  They took an X-Ray and noticed he had two fractures; one on the inside and one on the outside tip of the elbow.  So he was put in a partial cast and a sling, the sling is the cutest little thing you ever did see.  By 12:30 am, we were headed home.  He still didn't really cry much.   

 He was still his goofy self. 

 The next day, we had to go to the orthopedic doctor to have it double checked.  His little hand was really swollen so they were not able to give him a cast until the swelling goes down completely.  The nurse put on a new partial cast so that his hand doesn't flop and get swollen.  A new sling was in order as well so his hand is above his heart.  He still really doesn't complain other than if you have to take the sling on and off, it hurts him. 

This coming Monday he will be getting his cast because they expect all of the swelling to be down by then.  He will also get what he has been waiting for since this whole incident, a John Deere cast.  I don't know how they will do it but the nurse promised him one.  He is also looking forward to all the race car drivers signing his cast.   

T-Ball Party

On Sunday night, Gavin had his T-ball celebration swim party.  He loves to swim especially with his friends so it was a great night.  But what I wasn't expecting was Jeff to get him to jump off of the diving board.  He saw all these other kids doing it so he wanted to.  I was so surprised, I mean he can't even swim.  I felt so safe with Jeff though because he was a lifeguard and I know he won't let anything happen to him but WOW!! 

Yep this is proof that he did it at age 5!!!!

Jeff says only a few lessons and he will be swimming in no time.  He is a quick learner.

I'm an Aunt again & Kerry's an Uncle again

On Wednesday night, we got the long awaited phone call that Matt Matt and Lacy were going to have their first baby via C-Section.  Kerry and I headed down there so we could celebrate and be a part of this amazing blessing.  It was an emotional experience but in a very good, happy way!!  Matt Matt has waited for this day for a long time.  Their baby's name is Isabella Creek Tredennick.  Her middle name is after Matt Matt and Kerry's maternal grandmother's last name.  She is absolutely perfect and so precious.  Since the boys didn't get to go down on Wednesday, I took them down on Friday to see her.  At first on Wednesday, Gavin and Griffin were thrilled because they thought that I was going to have their baby brother.  After a little explaining that our baby needs to develop more, they understand that it wasn't me but Lacy and Matt Matt having a baby.  They were still excited.  Here is I am... Proud Aunt...

 Gavin was so anxious to hold her.  He couldn't wait and then when he had to give her up, he would beg to have her back again.  Griffin just wanted to see her.

 Matt Matt is going to make a super great dad!!!  I think he is explaining how you have to hold her head up here 

 because the soft spot is here....  The boys love their Uncle Matt Matt and they were listening to his every words.

 Proud Daddy and cousin Gavin!!!

We were thankful that Kerry and I could be a part of their special day and what a true blessing.  The boys can't wait to see her again.

July 4th Celebration

We usually don't do a whole lot on July 4th but go to the fireworks and swim but this year was completely different.  Our good friends, Curls and Shifflets, invited us to the Chenoa Parade.  Our boys love a good parade especially if there is candy involved.  We started our day off there sitting in the gorgeous weather. 

 Although some of us needed the shade....

 The boys stood out by the road to watch the parade and get the candy although there were water guns, clowns, and loud sirens both of boys did really well.  Griffin hid behind my chair a couple of times because he was scared of the water and the loud siren but other than that they gathered what candy they could. 

Here is the whole kid gang out there waiting...

 After the parade, the Curls and ourselves headed to Bloomington to catch the lastest movie for the kids, Cars 2.  The boys have never been to a movie theatre and they did pretty well other than having to go to the bathroom a couple of times and Griffin falling asleep toward the end of the movie.  It was a great first experience and there was hardly anyone in the theatre which was a good thing because sometimes my boys don't know how to use little voices.  I don't know that we will go back anytime soon but you just never know.  Then it was perfect timing because by the time the movie ended and we headed back to Chenoa, we didn't have to wait too long for the fireworks to begin.  We had just enough time to set off a couple of our own. 

 and use some sparklers...

 Then it was showtime.  Kerry and I both thought this year's display was better than last year. 

 Gavin wanted to know why I have to take a picture of "EVERYTHING".  :) 

We really enjoy our family day and feel blessed to be in this great country. 

CAPs pool

Last Sunday, Kerry went racing again so I decided after naps we should try out CAPs pool.  I didn't know how well it would go over being the boys really have never been to a pool but they loved it!!!!  They were so excited and I think shocked how HUGE it truly is.  Our good friends, the Curls, went with us so there was so much added fun.  Look at Griffy just grinning ear to ear.... 

 Tyler and Gavin went down the "frog slide" which was way too small for them but they wanted to show baby Ellie how fun it can be.  She had no problem going down. 

 Gavin was being chased in the water by a friend and you could hear him just laughing like no tomorrow.  The boys thought that it was pretty cool that they could touch the bottom.  They love their Mama Dolphin's pool but they really have never touched the bottom more than a couple of seconds so this was something new and different. 

 These two are best buds and very inseparable.  I love how they love to play with each other.  Yes they get in their arguments but then they are over them so quickly and off laughing again.   

 Griffin played ball by himself or with Mama Dar for a long time.  He was just happy bouncing around the pool, playing, and watching others.   

Gavin spotted this slide when we first got there and he took off for it.  I was a little surprised but he had no fear with it.  I caught him at the bottom twice and then he was ready for mommy to step back and let him do it on his own and he did.  Tyler and Gavin spent a lot of their time on this slide.

Bridget and I decided that if we didn't work we would be over there EVERYDAY with the kids just playing there.  They loved it and it was so enjoyable for us as well.  We had a quick snack before heading home and then I think the boys were asleep by 7:45 that night.  It was an amazing day!!!

Vacation Bible School

The boys attended Vacation Bible School for most of all of June.  It was every Wednesday night from 5 to 8 in the evening.  Gavin loved to go and Griffin never wanted to go but once he was there and I was gone, he did great!!  The last night they had a program for the parents.  The boys sang songs and then we did a food craft at the end together.  Poor Griffin was a little stage frighten, he won't come out of behind the stair railing but Gavin, on the other hand, was just singing and a dancing.  So wonderful to watch.  Gavin and Tyler singing a long. You can barely see Griffin behind Gavin's left ear. 

Still singing and a dancing...

Now you can see both of them...

Here are a couple clips of songs they sang.

Gavin was such a great little singer and Griffin knew the words but was just too shy to sing up front.  It was still really neat to see.  They learned a lot and had a lot of fun doing so.  It makes for one happy Momma.

Catching Lighting Bugs

The other night Kerry had to move some gravel into the garage so I invited our amazing friends down so the kids could be entertained while we worked.  You know when you have truly great friends when they come down in the hot heat to help do manually labor without being asked to help in that area but they do it just because and never once complain.  Well we are so grateful for our great friends because the gravel was moved and the kids played.   And then the fun began...  it got dark shortly thereafter and Griffin started to catch lighting bugs with Katy.  It seemed like we had thousands in our backyard and there was plenty for everyone to catch.  Griffin loved to check them out while they lite up in the jar.     

 Gavin was super quick and caught some.  They are fast little bugs. 

 Both Tyler and Gavin were so helpful to their siblings.

 Griffin is watching me put a bug in our "homemade jar", Plastic wrap over a glass cup.

 Running to catch one....  I told you they were super fast.

 Almost got it....

Lighting bugs are a sign summer is here, at least in my opinoin, and that is a beautiful thing.  Love to make these memories with the boys.