A favorite pasttime

We love stairs and we love to do them multiple times a day! Henry giggles up a storm all the way to the top, especially when led by his brother Kellan.

Hi Mom! Here we are! Come get us!

Now that we're at the top, we'll do our next favorite thing and that's jump in Kellan's bed! Henry is as much as a jumper as Kellan. He shakes the bed rail, just like his brother showed him how. Funny boys!

Just an ordinary morning...

Not sure what we have going on here, but looks to be a parade of some sort. Kellan is kind of like his Mom when it comes to lining things up, organizing, arranging, etc. Although in this picture, it doesn't appear there is much organization going on, just a table full of toys!

Everyone has a seat, time to eat!

Yep, Henry has a seat too! And something to eat!

Now it's a train, all aboard!!

Birthday Party Part 2

Saturday: We had party number 2 for Henry when we got to the Burke grandparent's house. Tim spent most of the weekend helping them get organized for their big move this year. The boys had fun playing with G'ma and G'pa. The cousins came over and Kellan just loves to wrestle with Sam and U. Pat. They get him so fired up! Henry did a great job making it through dinner, but with a little shortage of nap time, he was ready for bed before we could get the cupcakes out.

Kellan thought he'd sniff out the tray of cupcakes. We put a candle in one and sang to Henry anyway, eventhough he was asleep upstairs. Kellan gladly blew it out. Someone brought out his picture to sing to, but then we kind of thought it was a bit morbid that we were singing to his picture. We had to laugh at the whole scene!

Sunday: Henry (well, Kellan) got to open his presents up the next morning. Henry was more then happy with the yellow balloon. Why do we spend money on gifts??

Time to say goodbye. :( Always fun at G'ma and G'pa's house!

Happy 1st Birthday Henry Theodore!!!

Thursday: Our very happy travelers! We left for Ohio to visit family the day before Henry's birthday. They have both become great travelers. A portable dvd player is a must and helps pass the time by. They both are content listening to music too and playing with the basket of toys that has to come along. We love nap time because then Mommy and Daddy get to talk and listen to their own music. We got to G'ma/G'pa Lanz's house around dinner time. G'pa was still in TN, so G'ma was home to welcome us all with big hugs and dinner. Daddy left shortly after to go his parents to help with their moving process.

Friday morning: Happy Birthday sweet boy!! We ate breakfast, then opened one gift. Henry loves music and is always bee-bopping around, so a pair of maracas it is. Big bro Kellan was right there to make sure he could open himself. Always helping!(especially when it comes to presents!)

Let's shake, rattle and roll!

It was warm enough to go outside and get some sunshine. Henry enjoyed the big wheel, while Kellan preferred the car.

Friday evening: Birthday party time with all the Lanz Family which now totals 18. Bradley is the youngest cousin (5 months) and Nick is the oldest (15).

Cousins: Breanne,Jayde, Brendan and Devan

Brooklyn is ready to eat some cake! It's loud, crazy fun when you have 10 kids versus 8 adults!

We celebrated multiple birthdays since there are 6 birthdays within 3 weeks of each other. We sang to Brendan, Brett and Renee with the kids helping to blow out the candles each time.

I had fun making a "big top" circus cake for Henry. I borrowed my friends large cupcake-cake pan. Kellan helped sprinkle the cake and eat the extras.

Henry's turn. He wasn't so sure about all the loud singing and cried a bit until he realized he got to eat some.

Yummy!!

Time for presents! The cousins and Auntie Darlene enjoyed helping Henry open them. Yay, a ball, one of Henry's favorite things!

Brendan, Devan and Henry testing out Henry's new pillow pet.

Whew, what a fun day!! I'm a happy, lovable 1 year old!!

Let Me Out!!

We are so done with this cold, icky winter!! We want to go outside and play! Henry is trying to escape and I don't blame him. Looks like I'll need to put on the good old child proof door handle covers soon!

Okay, I'll just bang on the window and hope for spring soon!!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Kellan's Valentine's party at his school. He recently changed rooms, he is now in the young 3's class with Miss Carla and Miss Christine. Both of which are "older" ladies and run a tight ship. I can now see why they have to with 15-20 3 year olds running around in a very small room! I was there with 3 other moms and we all said "how do they do this everyday??" I think I need to just be glad I'm only dealing with 2 little boys at any given time! :) We had snacks, passed out cards and played some games. Kellan didn't want to leave my side, he was very happy to have me in his class.

Henry's doing a little light reading in Harmony's bed. Silly boy!

Playing bus and looking cute!