Caleb and Aaron - big boys

Caleb and Aaron during snack time at school.
I always love to see such little guys sitting at these tiny tables like big boys. Aaron is King Spit Up, so he's always in bib at school.

School pictures

If you remember, the day we left for Omaha was also picture day at school. It was a busy morning if you can imagine! The boys were dressed to coordinate as siblings usually get a shot together. With Logan it sometimes helps to talk up an event so he'll be ready and cooperate better, so the night before and on the way to school that morning that is exactly what I did. We looked at his past two school pictures and I told him how this was Aaron's first time and that he could show him how it works. Well, that didn't work. I got a call from school around 10 am asking if I'd like to come talk to Logan because he didn't want to take pictures. I told them not to worry about it and not to force him. I showed up to school that afternoon and the assistant head of school said that they finally got him to do it, but that he didn't smile. And sure enough. . .

It probably goes without saying that we didn't get the sibling shot.

We just ordered these two and Logan's class picture.



And this one makes me giggle every time I look at it!

Notice that Logan has already changed clothes. Looks like Owen was pretty put out, too.

Fall things

Lots going on at the Thomas house this Fall. We've been enjoying the nice weather. And today was our first day in the 60s! Don't think we'll be back above 85 for a while. (but now that I've written that. . . . )

Logan and best bud Owen at the park




Painting our family pumpkin for school (most other pumpkins don't appear to have involved the whole family, but I'm so proud of our masterpiece!)




Aaron's first sand box experience.






A party at Little Gym

Rock n Roll!

Up until last Friday, Logan wanted to be Luke Skywalker for Halloween, thus when I asked him what he was singing he said "Skywalker." He's been a little obsessed with Star Wars. I think he maybe saw 2 or 3 minutes of it one day when it was on TV. Since then we pretend everything is a lightsaber. Glad we hadn't ordered the costume yet because he changed his mind. . .

Omaha

Two weeks ago we flew to Omaha for a few days. We were nervous to fly with both boys, but only because we'd not done it yet. Turns out there was nothing to fear. Logan was such a big boy and watched movies on the computer and Aaron just ate, played, and slept. We are so blessed with easy kiddos. Getting through security was slightly more complicated that we were accustomed to, but probably because we're too cheap to check more bags.

The weather in Omaha was perfect! 60's and 70's during the day - a nice change to our never-ending 90's. Thursday we went to the Omaha zoo with Mimi and Grandpa. Friday we went to visit my college friend Leigh and her new twins (she now has FOUR kids under the age of 3 1/2!). That afternoon Bob and Andrew played in a golf tournament. On Saturday we headed to the Aksarben (Nebraska spelled backwards) Stock Show with cousins Olivia and Addison. This Texas girl got some funny looks in her open toed shoes. Of course if I'd know a stock show was in the plans I would have packed my boots.



It took a little convincing, but he finally chose to ride something other than the bench!

Talking to the peacock

This gorilla was great entertainment. Here he is putting wood chips on his back and walking around. They're so near human that I can't help but to wonder what they're thinking. Omaha has a great zoo, especially the primate exhibit.

Pesky little brother!



















Making S'mores by the fire pit

Tickle time!!!





Matching PJ picture night. Judy had cookies made to match, too. They were super cute and super yummy too!

Another tailgating Thomas

The weather was beautiful yesterday, so we took Aaron to his first TCU game. Both boys were great - such troopers without normal naps. Disappointing loss to SMU though. As a horned frog fan I've forgotten what it feels like to lose.

Aaron took a short snooze during half time. . .

. . .and Logan slept thru the 4th quarter.

Aaron 7 Months

. . .er. . . 7 1/2 months

Precious with a capital P. Aaron is a constant joy in our crazy lives. Both of our boys are actually, but Aaron can't tell us no yet, so he squeaks by with a win on this one.

At 7 months Aaron has his two bottom teeth, sits without assistance, scoots all over the place, and is getting pretty good at the transition from sitting to scooting. I actually looked over at him tonight and he was on his knees, but he quickly remembered that he doesn't know how to move in that position yet and dropped to his belly. Aaron gets 75% of his puffs in his mouth on the first shot. He eats two solid meals a day and still has 4 bottles - and holds them by himself.

All you have to do to get him to smile is simply look at him. My favorite new skill is waving hi and bye bye. For a hello he holds his arm up and moves his hand in a circular motion from the wrist - like royalty. And for goodbye he jolts his entire arm up and down.

And he's finally sleeping like a champ again as of 2 weeks ago. Must've been the teeth. I'm dreading the next round.

Aaron scoots so fast that you can't leave him unattended for long. He will either come find you or crawl into a corner after a toy and get stuck. He absolutely LOVES Logan and wants to play near him. If Aaron hears Logan's voice in another room he will stretch his neck to look for him. Logan is very good at sharing so far and Aaron is forgiving when he does forget to share.

Thank you for sharing your bright smile every morning thru the slats of your crib, sweet boy. Makes my day!