Halloween 2009

All who know me know that I don't get into Halloween much.  However... the part that I do like about Halloween is yummy goodies and cute kids in costumes! 

Today Jakey and I made owl cookies.  We had a lot of fun, and Jakey LOVED putting the sprinkles on.  Mommy had quite a time convincing him NOT to eat all of the pieces before we got them together!  :)

After naptime, Jacob and Dane donned their costumes and got their first taste of trick-or-treating.  Jacob was a biker and Dane was a cowboy.  We went just to a few houses around ours, and one at the end of the street.  Jacob didn't quite get it, though, because at one house he tried to give candy to the people who live there!  It was hilarious. 

Please enjoy these photos of the day:

Sweet Moments...

Jacob has a little "lovey" blankie that he calls his mimi.  We don't know how he came up with that, but that's what he calls it.  Sometimes we play with him and snatch his mimi away and pretend it is ours.  He always says, "MY mimi!"  Some time ago, we started to then grab him, after a "MY mimi" and say, "Yes, that's your mimi, but YOU are MY mimi!"  Most of the time these days, its Daddy who plays this game.

So I came home from work (this is my second week back after maternity leave) and proceeded to sit on the couch beside Jacob as he watched "Melmo".  This has become routine for us all, now that we head off to work and daycare early in the morning.  Jacob scooted over to me and snuggled in.  Then I heard him say, "You're MY mimi."  MY HEART MELTED...  It was as good as if he'd said, "I love you."  Maybe better.  I love this little boy.

Dane - Three Months

Again - The time has come to take the monthly photo, and I CANNOT believe how quickly time passes. 

Dane is now three months old, and an absolutely SWEET baby boy.  He is quite smiley, and almost always happy (except for when he's in his car seat...).  He loves to talk to us, and sometimes makes these crazy noises that sound like a bird!  His big eyes and mass of dark hair get him noticed wherever we go.  He has taken well to daycare, now that Mommy and Daddy are both at work again (though we just HATE leaving him and big brother!).  Everyone there comments on what a happy guy he is!  Here is his three-month picture:

[ overheard ]

[Jakey] "Mommy! Dane ky-ing!  Oh, noooo!"


[Jakey] "A-haff, Mommy, a-haff!"
[Mommy] "Yes, Jakey, you tore your bread in half!  Great job!"

[Jakey] "Dinosaurs, Mommy!"

[Jakey] "Mommy - Chorge, hohme, cows?"
[Mommy] "Yes, George is at home with his cows."
[Jakey] "Cows eat?"
[Mommy] "No, they're sleeping right now."

[Mommy] "Eat some more eggs, please, Jakey."
[Jakey] (After putting a bite in his mouth) "Aaaaahhhh." (Shows me the food in his mouth)
[Jakey] "Mommy - Aaaahhhhhh." (Wants me to show him what's in MY mouth!)

[Jakey] "Waahn, two, fee, four, sixteen!"


And, just for fun:

Cutest Buns on the Block

As some of you may know, we have begun using cloth diapers for Dane.
(We thought about doing it with Jake when he was tiny, but I didn't know much
about cloth diaper options back then, and the daycare won't do it, so we didn't get
very far.) I have a handful of "pocket-style" cloth diapers from the attempt on Jakey,
and now also have a full stash of "prefold" diapers (like our parents used on us when
we were little) and a few covers to go over the top. Here is our current setup:


We're using baby washcloths for wipes (so everything goes into the wash, instead of picking
out wipes to throw in the trash) and a homemade wipes solution, in the green spray bottle.
We are liking the cloth diapers for their environmental friendliness, their lack of chemicals,
and the cost savings over disposables (I got set up with the prefolds and covers for a little over $60).
But, by far, the best part about cloth diapering is the CUTE diaper covers that are available!
Here is a photo of the diaper cover that arrived at our house this week:

I purchased this cover on Etsy, the online store for buying and selling handmade items,
from a store called Olive Jane Designs. It's actually a more expensive cover, in the scheme
of things, but it was so cute I had to have it. :)

And now, Dane has the cutest buns on the block! Take a look:

See, doesn't he look happy? (I'm SURE its because of his cute buns...)

Two Months and Two Years

We have reached a monumental point! We now have a two MONTH old boy - AND - a two YEAR old boy! Dane turned 2 months old this week, and Jake's 2 year birthday was on the 16th. (Pictures from the farm still to come...)

These sure are sweet days, especially as Mommy is getting to spend them with her two sweet boys.

Take a look -

Jacob, at two years old:


Dane, at two months old:


Fun on the playmat:

Trying to get the perfect shot for the two months, two years blog post...
Uh, not what Mommy was looking for (do you see Dane ready to punch Jacob?)...

Now, Jacob is really more interested in the camera than in his brother...


Ah! That's it! That's what Mommy wanted! :)

Happy Fall, everyone!