The Wink

We have a little flirt on our hands! Garrett loves to blink and wink at people! This past weekend, he has gotten really good at winking. Garrett will wink when he wants to be cute, especially if he has done something he should not have done. The problem is he really is cute when he winks. Hopefully, this will just be a toddler phase and he will outgrow it before he becomes a teenager. I can only wish...

Father's Day Sunday Drive

Yesterday, we took a drive out to Avalanche Gulch to check out camping spots for over the fourth of July. Uncle Mike and Miley went with us. Once we got out to check on a spot, Uncle Mike walked with Miley and the boys on the road. Garrett was trying to jump in the mud puddles when he thought he could get away with it. Tyler would run up the road then wait for Uncle Mike to catch up with him. Miley loved being able to go in the truck and then go on a walk. She really liked it when Justin would drive through the mud puddles. What a crazy pup! We even made it back to town before it started raining. Overall, it was a nice Sunday drive.

Father's Day Breakfast

Yesterday, Tyler and I made breakfast for Justin. Tyler told me I was to make scrambled eggs and he would cook the pancakes. Tyler put his apron on from Grandma Kathy and helped with breakfast. He helped wipe the counters after cracking the eggs. He also helped stir the pancakes and pour the first batch into the pan. He was a very good helper! Justin enjoyed the Father's day breakfast we made him.

Camping near Remini

Our camping trip up Remini was enjoyable last week. Tyler and Garrett had fun playing in the dirt, riding the four wheelers, and just being little boys. Justin had packed the big dump trucks the boys play with in the sandbox. They played with the trucks a bunch. Garrett loved to push the truck on the path to the outhouse. He would then sit on the cement pad by the outhouse before riding in the truck down a little hill. I do not know why he picked that spot, but he did. The boys also loved to sit in the grass and trees and play. Overall, the boys were really good. There were a couple of time though when Garrett did not want to share. There was a little girl camping with us who is 3 days younger than Garrett. She liked playing with Tyler and Garrett. We should have brought 3 trucks instead of 2 to save on the fights.

On the first night Tyler and Garrett wanted to sleep in Uncle Mike's tent. They were each in their own sleeping bag, all tucked in, when they decided they wanted to sleep in mom and dad's tent. So, we took their sleeping bags and pillows to mom and dad's tent. Well, then they decided they wanted to sleep with mom and dad. On Friday night, I slept next to Tyler. Garrett slept between Tyler and Justin. The bad part was that I ended up in the hole on the floor between the two air mattresses. The next night, Justin slept on the twin air mattress in a sleeping bag that only went up to his mid chest with one of the toddler sleeping bags on his arms and upper chest. Tyler and Garrett slept with me on the queen air mattress in the big double sleeping bag. Even though we still need to work on the logistics of our sleeping arrangements so all parties are comfortable, warm, and happy, we had a good time.

Smore Time

Last weekend we went camping up near Remini with some of our friends. After dinner, Tyler asked his usual question, "What's for dessert?" As many of you probably guessed, we had smores! Smores and camping go hand in hand. Sitting around the campfire at night with fresh air, stars, campfire smoke, friendly conversation, smores are only natural. Tyler and Garrett both had fun roasting marshmellows. Since I was in charge of handing out the marshmellows, graham crackers, and chocolate, I was not able to help the boys roast their marshmellows. Justin helped Tyler and our friend Jeff helped Garrett. We were thankful for Jeff's help since neither Tyler nor Garrett have any patience to wait for Justin. They both think they are big boys and can do everything by themselves.

The boys loved their smores. After they finished their smore, they ate plain and roasted marshmellows. Both boys had sticky hands and faces when they were finished. Garrett managed to get marshmellow all over his coat and jeans. It is a good thing marshmellow washes out of clothes fairly easy.

Ready for Summer

Time sure does go by fast. Last week was Tyler last week of being in 4 year old preschool. Next fall, he will go into pre-kindergarten. He is getting so big! This week he kept saying, "Do I go to school today." He is having a hard time grasping that he has a summer break with no school. I am sure the day will come when he will not want to go to school, but wish it was summer break all of the time.

Last Saturday was Tyler's last spring soccer game. Now it is t-ball season! Tyler is really excited. He loves baseball! We found out Tyler will be playing for the Mariners this year. I am excited because last year Tyler played on the Yankees and I really do not like the Yankees. I like the Mariners so he definitely has a better team this year if you go by names.

Today we are going camping after Justin gets off of work. Justin, my brother, and our friend went and parked Mike's truck and left the four wheeler trailer at the camp site this morning, before going to work, to reserve our spot for the weekend. Tyler and Garrett are really excited! They are looking forward to sleeping in the tent.

Our lives continue to be busy with work, extra curricular activities, and family time. We will keep you posted as the summer wears on.

New Summer Clothes!

Two weeks ago, Tyler went to Missoula with me and we went shopping for new summer clothes for both of the boys. Both Tyler and Garrett are tall and skinny and I had no idea what size clothes to buy them for the summer. We took a cart full of clothes into the dressing room at Old Navy. Tyler was so funny trying clothes on. After Tyler had an outfit on, he would model in front of the mirror and say, "So mom, what do you think?" He would then check himself out from every angle in the mirror. Then two days after our little shopping/doctor's trip, Grandma Joni and G.G. returned home from visiting Aunt Carol in Delaware. Grandma Joni brought each boy back a couple of shirts and shorts from the east coast. Here are a couple pictures of the boys modeling their new Philadelphia Phillies t-shirts and new shorts. (Thank you Aunt Carol and Uncle Randy!) I might have a couple of boys, but when it comes to shopping for shoes, coats, and clothes, they can be as picky and as funny as little girls.

More Four Wheeling

On Saturday of Memorial Day weekend, we went four wheeling. As many of you know, Tyler and Garrett love to go four wheeling. They both love to ride with Justin. I am too slow and too cautious compared to their dad. We had to stop once because both boys were falling asleep on the four wheeler. (above) Here is Tyler sitting up sleeping. He was riding in back of Justin so when he felt Tyler start to nod off, Justin woke him up until we were able to stop. (below) Here is Garrett sleeping. Justin does not get to worried if Garrett falls asleep since he can hold onto him. Justin can't hold onto Tyler when Tyler is in back of him. A couple of people who were riding with us, were surprised that the boys can sleep on the four wheeler. My boys have always been able to fall asleep on the four wheeler. The vibrations lull them to sleep. :)

Here are all the boys after we got back from our ride. Justin moved the four wheeler and both boys had to help him. Tyler and Garrett were afraid they might miss something if they were not with their dad.

Playing in the Snow

On the Saturday during Memorial Day weekend, we drove to Justin's boss's cabin near Lincoln and went four wheeling. On one of the stops, there was just a little bit of snow. Needless to say, all of my boys played in the snow. The biggest boy was showing the little boys how to throw snowballs at mom. The little boys, played tag in the snow. They would chase each other and just giggle. Occassionally, they would throw snowballs at each other. Hmmm, I wonder where they would have learned about that....

Sometimes they would fall in the snow. After they fell, they would get up and run some more. One of the ladies riding with us was amazed at how much energy they have. Tyler and Garrett love to run, run, and run! They are little energizer bunnies! They keep going and going and going.

Everyone had fun on this stop of the ride. Most everyone tried to stay in the shade because the sun was hot. The adults just visited and watched the boys run.

Batting Cages

A couple of weeks ago, we took the boys to the batting cages. Tyler has really been wanting to practice t-ball and baseball. Since Tyler was practicing, Garrett wanted to try to. The above picture is Justin helping Garrett hold the bat. Justin just tossed balls to Garrett, we did not have the machine pitch the balls with him.

Here is Tyler swinging the bat. We had him in the slow pitch soft ball cage. He did pretty well considering his age.

Here is Tyler swinging the bat again. He had so much fun! He keeps asking when he gets to go back and "play baseball." He is excited because t-ball is going to be starting soon.