Cole 14 Months, Alexis 34 Months

This last month has been different.  From solar eclipse to hurricanes/tropical storms we have not been on a schedule since the middle of August.  If you know me...I need my schedule:)  The kids are doing amazing and keeping us on our toes.  Here are some pictures of the last month or so.

 Solar eclipse in Houston.  I followed the directions on the internet and made this so my mom and I could see it.  Can't believe it worked.

 Cole was sleeping in his swing for the past few months.  He always had a stuffy nose and it was easier for him to sit up. We finally, PAINFULLY moved him back to his crib.  Looks so peaceful on the monitor.  

 Sleeping in his car seat.  Love the milk on his chin.

We were so blessed not to have any damage from Harvey. But it was a long, stressful five days in the house. Reading about friends who were flooded or couldn't leave their homes, listening to the constant rain and just wondering if it would ever end.  After the rain stopped Allen, my mom and I volunteered for a few days "mucking" homes and helping out where needed.  Mucking is removing all the carpet, drywall, doors...anything exposed to water. It was so sad to see so much loss.  

 Keeping Cole busy.  Checking out the rain

 Day One of the Storm...enjoying some wine and milk:)

 Building a fort with Daddy

 Watching the news

 Bath time fun

 Relaxing eating a snack

 Coloring

 Enjoying some milk with Mommy

 The lake in our neighborhood

 Mid-storm break. We were lucky we could get out of our house.  Most people had flooded streets and yards.

 Playing with our socks

 Snuggles with Nana

 What?  I'm tired of being inside too

 Some friends stayed with us one night. The bayou near their home looked like it might overflow. So Alexis had a friend and the kids had a dog to play with

 Having fun with Jasmine

 Java making himself at home

 Coscto...the first day we could leave the house

 Allen went on a bike ride near our home.  So much flooding

Alexis being cute

The rain has finally stopped. We were able to go to the playground in our neighborhood

Getting out for a walk

Having fun. Cole climbing and climbing

We watched the first USC Football game with some friends.  Alexis and Sara having fun

Cole reading a book

Watching the game

Enjoying our table

See a theme?  The chairs have been put away so no more climbing

We met some friends for a picnic at a park. Alexis and Cole enjoying the swings

Asher and Alexis having fun (Jasmine was here but no good pictures)

Cole

Alexis. How much fun can you have with white pants:)

Dressed myself.  Love mismatched socks.

We had a great month and are very blessed.

Cole 13 Months, Alexis 33 Months

This past month has gone by so fast.  It is summer in Texas.  Hot and humid.  I joined the gym for the summer.  The kids love playing at the kids corner a few times a week.  Once a week we also go to bible study so they get to play with some friends.  We are taking swim lessons at the house once a week.  Some weeks they are great and others they cry for the entire lesson:(  They are both constantly changing and making us smile.

Alexis is starting to potty train and we are about 80% there.  She is such a lawyer.  She is supposed to get one mini marshmallow if she uses the potty. She has negotiated it to three:)  She loves playing "workout" and making up songs.  She leads us all in "Happy Birthday" and wants us to clap.  She even gets Cole to clap his hands.  She is a leader for sure.  When we read to her before bedtime she started saying all the animals in one of her books was "dog poop" ???? No idea where she got this from and it was a bit annoying but she is finally almost over it.  

Cole is a toddler. He is crawling up the stairs any chance he can get. He is also climbing up on the kids table and chairs.  Can't let him out of your sight for a second.  He is eating with a spoon.  He loves to dance.  If you put on music he just starts dancing.  

Here are some pictures from the last month:

Alexis loves Thomas the Train.  She also loves to get dressed herself.  Love this outfit.

Cole enjoying his milk

Alexis and Asher playing

She doesn't want to wear underwear...so she put them on her head

Alexis has learned how to access the camera on our phone and take a selfie. This is one of a hundred:)

Being a cutie

Cole playing balls

Alexis put her underwear on Cole's head.  Poor kid

Playing in the laundry basket

Love this outfit on him.  From Aunt Pat.  

I almost started crying when I picked Cole up from childcare at church and he was sitting at the table. Where is my baby?

Cole loves the vacuum.  He chases after it and cries if I don't let him push the button

Cole playing at the bounce house

Asher, Alexis and Cole playing at the bounce house

Having fun

Playing in the cabinet

Cole playing

Playing in the rain

Playing in the rain...rain jacket, boots and a diaper:)

Having fun at Kid'n Play

Cole dancing

Alexis playing diner with her friends Jasmine and Asher

Cole wants to play

Snack time

Ice pops after swimming

Busted:)  

Having a snack with Daddy at Costco

Cole getting another hair cut

Ice cream after hair cuts

Alexis likes to carry a million toys up to bed or downstairs after napping.

Allen is always making up games to play with the kids. The latest game is Homer and Beast.  Homer chases Alexis around while she holds the Beast (Beauty and the Beast Little People Doll)

Trying on Mom's rain boots

We had an end of summer pool party with tons of friends.

Best part of the morning and holding Cole while he drinks his milk

Playing Play doh

Swim play date with Jasmine

Ice pops

Wearing Dad's flip flops

Playing in the car

Alexis playing after church

Wearing our pull-up on our head. Seeing a theme?

Love her drinking with her foot up

First day of school.  This is the best picture I could get...she was not in the mood to take pictures.  I love her Thomas the Train mismatched socks.

First day of school

I got a picture of the door at school but she wouldn't stand in front of it:)

Selfie at a birthday party

We have had a great month.