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Brothers and Milestones

09/25/2011

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When Austin and I found out we were having a second boy, this is the kind of moment we hoped would happen...
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And this is the kind of moment we knew would happen over and over again...
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All to end up here...
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On a different note - guess who's walking...
Yep... I think we're calling it walking.  Baron's certainly still crawling too, but where last week he was just taking 4 or 5 steps to get somewhere, this week he's taking a shot at 10 or 12 steps to get somewhere.  He's increasing his distance daily!  I imagine the dynamics in our house are about to change again:)  Maybe I'll lose some weight;)
And while we're on milestones...my Westen finally got the tricycle down...
I don't know if he's just stronger now or just gets it now, but we went out for a practice last week me pulling Baron on my bike and Westen on his and something just clicked!  He's been lovin' it!  And it's too cute!  I'll leave you with one last picture...
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This is one of Barons' favorite spots.  We can't clean up the kitchen at night without continually pulling him off the dishwasher. He's so light that the door can totally hold him, but just not good habit to practice, you know!  A constant battle with this little guy - he just loves to climb!
Have a great week!
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A Couple More Clips:)

07/25/2011

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I've been remembering to take some video again lately, so I thought I'd share a few that I thought were pretty good.  To try and help Westen maintain some of the basics he learned at his preschool last year, we've been doing a little homework lately...
While Westen's been working on his numbers, Baron's been learning to dance...
And last, Westen's latest feat, swimming from one side of the pool to the other.  Impressive for a 2 yr. old if I do say so myself.
Have a Happy Monday!
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A Couple More Clips

06/22/2011

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I find when I video something the kids do it makes me want to video more.  Then I forget about it or get too busy and go a couple months without picking up the video camera.  Oh well - it is what it is I suppose.  Anyway, since the crawling video, I've captured a couple other moments in time too.  Since Baron's been on the move, his new favorite thing it when I sit him on these mats in the playroom, he always makes his way over to the train table to pull himself up and play.  He's already cruising around which makes me really nervous:)  Slow down, Boy!  Here it is...
And not to leave my Big Boy Westen out...he started his refresher course for swim lessons Monday.  He took swim lessons last year with this amazing instructor.  Around 18 months old he was jumping in and swimming half way across the pool to us, and he could also float on his back.  I know it's not a big deal for every 2 yr. old to be able to swim, but with a pool and a boat I'd rather be safe than sorry.  Here he is doing a bit of practice today with Miss Kathy.
And here he is floating a little...
Not bad for his 3rd day.  Rock on Boys!
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Baron is Doing the Scrawl!!

06/21/2011

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Well, he's doing it!  My little Baron is mobile!  I call it the scrawl because it's a bit of a scoot/crawl:)  You can see in the video he puts one knee down, but on the other side keeps his foot down, so he can sit down at any moment (in case he needs to take a break???).  He did this yesterday and I was able to capture a little 3 minute video of it.  Then last night, he crawled over to the train table, pulled himself up, and cruised around it a little to play with some trains.  This kid will be walking before I know it.  Say a prayer for us please;)
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