Boys boys boys

So, I realized that I hadn't put some updated pictures, or stories, of the boys in a little while....so here goes!

They are both learning so much everyday, it really is a miracle to watch them as they grow. Lately, Dylan has been very interested in how to sound out certain words, and watches our mouths with complete attention as we are showing him examples. He surprised us all the other day when all of a sudden said "All done" out of the blue! I hadn't realized that I said that word very much, but apparantley I do! I have been trying to teach them some sign language, and that is one of the words, along with "more", that I use quite a bit. So now it is one of Teage and my favorite things to do....have Dylan say "All done" on que. He has also said "ouch" and "hot" on occasion as well. So much fun!

Lucas has not yet said anything other then the occasional "dada" or "mama" (usually only the mama when he is extremely upset :) ). But, he is definitely our more motor skills guy. He has always been the one to crawl first, sit up first, etc. and now it looks like he is also going to be the one to walk first as well. Teage and I are so excited about it...every chance we get we have him stand up and put out our hands for him to walk to us. He has now taken four steps on record....we will see what he does next! :)

Dylan trying desperatly to take his sunglasses off! Thanks for the adorable outfits Aunt Cathy!
Lucas was a little confused about why things got very dark all of a sudden
On our one very hot day this year, we decided to take the boys out for a little water time. They really were not sure how to take it, but I think ended up having a good time.

So, if you don't know already, I have extremely intelligent boys (not that I am biased or anything). I found them both in my bathroom the other day, trying to put my headbands on their own heads. I never showed them how to do that...they just figured it out from seeing me. How clever they are!

4 Years!

Last week, Teage and I celebrated our four year wedding anniversary. Thinking back, I still can't believe that it has been that long, but then, it really has gone by so quickly. Since we have two little rascals crawling around, we can't really go out for longer then a few hours. So, we decided to go to dinner after the boys were asleep at one of our favorite places...The Crab Pot! If you haven't been there, let me explain...The Crab Pot is a beautiful magical land where you have your food served to you on a slab of butcher paper in the middle of the table, the only utensils you are allowed to use are a mallot and your hands, and getting messy is the name of the game. They have a lovely array of crab, salmon, shrimp, and other yummy seafood, so of course this is a wonderful place for people like Teage and myself who can never get enough! We had a great time, and it was wonderful to sit and talk about our memories over the past four years. Love you baby!

Teage accidently wore his ankle socks! Love it!

Can you tell that I am excited about this?!

Teage chowing down, and loving every minute!

Gonna make a pie!

So, if any of you have seen the movie "The Waitress" you will know exactly what I am talking about.....I have been very inspired lately to create works of art in the form of a pie. I am not exactly sure where this came about, some of it from watching the movie over and over, some of it from my own sweet tooth...who really knows? But whatever the inspiration, I have been trying out new recipies just about every week, and loving it! Last week, Teage and I celebrated our anniversary, so in honor of that event, we decided to make a sweet strawberry pie. Teage even added a beautiful finishing touch to the top! Just had to share the final outcome...