Devin -- May 2017

May is always a fun time of year, but always so busy too! We had a great time enjoying some wonderful times outside in the great weather but Devin and Kyler became pretty sick this week! Devin was super cuddling and just could not get a break at the beginning of the month. The end of the week was a fun day at the parade for Memorial day with friends. Devin had fun walking but did not want to stay in one place, nor did he want to get candy but it was a larger success than we ever thought it would be. This kiddo does surprise us all the time. Here is a few other highlights from the month. 

• Had to be picked up from school because he was sick, and laid in the middle of the sidewalk out to the car
• Started to feel better but then had to be picked up again the first day back
• He also has great aim, throwing up on mommy when snugging with her
• When Devin is sick, he only wants his mom and cries when Daddy tries to help out at all! Oh poor Daddy.
• When he finally felt better it was so cute to see him cuddling with his wonderful aids
• Ryan received Professor of the year at Calvin but instead of celebrating, Devin clung to me like the end of the world.
• Devin's favorite thing in the world is to ride in the Burley and he would do it all that time, often just climbing into it so that I know he wants to go for a ride
• We have been learning a lot about pretend play, with the kitchen and even pretend wiping our mouths!
• Big brother found Very Hungry Caterpillar games on his tablet, what a hit!
• He really hates the changing table, so I think we are just going to do the floor from now on!
• It was time for us to get him a big boy bed and he loved it! He loved reading with his brother in it and even took a two hour nap in it too! 
• When we got to different parks all he wants to do is hike and not do anything on the playground at all! 
• For mother's day Devin loved to be in the swing, but after lots of swinging he ended up getting sick and throwing up on his mom for mother's day...poor kiddo
• The biggest news was that he was able to potty a bit at school, did not seem to stick though
• When dad and brother play Wii, Dev wants to join in and points a remote at the screen too
• We try to expose Devin to new things, but he wanted nothing to do with the sprinkler in the backyard at all
• Right before summer, he has fully learned how to take his shirt off! 

My sick snuggler

Duncan keeping him company

So tired, but does not want to nap

Riding a horse?

Loves being close to Kyler...

...right next to him

Yummy!

Hanging out on the deck...with slippers

Enjoying a little hiking

Must have post hike snack 

Exploring water on the deck 

Smiling in the sun

Of course, had to be with brother

Wearing mommy's shades

Books and brothers

He likes books in his big boy bed

Watching the parade

No matter how small and area, next to Ky

What a great helper

Sliding into summer

Kyler -- Week 26 (5/12/12-5/18/12)

Kyler and I spent this week in Jenison for the Fifth Third River Bank Run and to visit with lots of friends. Kyler stayed up super late the night before the race (which wasn't very fun for me since I had to get up so early), but then he slept in until almost 9am. During that time, we were downtown for the race. For the third year in a row, Ryan's parents came up to Grand Rapids with their friends Bob and Pam to take part in the festivities. Plus, this year my dad ran again too. That night, we all hung out at my parents' house, and Kyler had a lot of fun playing with both sets of grandparents and Bob and Pam. He had plenty of laughs and giggles for everyone and went right to sleep. Sunday was Mother's Day and Kyler gave mommy a great gift--the gift of a good night's sleep! Kyler got all decked out in sweet little khaki overalls with a button-down shirt. I wish that they made those button-down shirts like onesies because tucking them in constantly is a pain. New invention, anyone?

During church, Kyler loved to listen to the music, and after he woke up, it was fun to see him visit everyone in our row. What a great legacy to have him loved by family during church! We went to visit Great Grandma afterwards, and he had fun making her laugh. After our visit, we headed over the Uncle Matt, Aunt Lori, and cousin KayLynn's house for dinner. Kyler got to experience his first swing ride! I forgot to take a hat along on the trip, so Kyler borrowed KayLynn's. Even though it was a little big on him, it was still super cute! Ryan left that evening to head back to Bourbonnais since he had A&P summer classes at ONU to teach, but we had a great week enjoying long walks at the park and playing outside on blankets without him.

The highlights of the week included visiting some wonderful people we hadn't seen in a while. We went and visited my friend Jen and her triplet boys, who are very close in age to Kyler. They are such adorable kids, and it was an honor to have Kyler be their first play date! After a busy play date, we headed out to visit Grandpa at work. We got to meet all his co-workers and even went out to get some lunch. Cousin Sarah was home not feeling well and lived close by, so we visited her before heading out to pick up Grandma from work. It will be so nice when we live close by everyone and can spread all the love out during the week. Kyler loves to go and visit people!

Visiting Great Grandma on Mother's Day

This happy boy loves his zebrafly

His first swing outside! Check out his awesome hat -- the sun sombrero!

It might have been Mother's Day, but he loves his Daddy

"Yummy... Go blue!"

Cousins playing

Aunt Lori has that great zebra toy again!

Playing with my new buddy Caleb and our bug toys

Caleb and Joshua are going to be so much fun to play with when we move back! Matt was sleeping, but I think he will just add to all the trouble these boys might get into together.

"Mommy, these boys are fun!"

"I helped with the laundry, Mommy!"

"Aren't I the cutest baby ever?"

"It is a great day to read a book outside -- but I cannot forget my sunglasses"

Hanging out by the pool in his jumperoo!