My Boys are so Cute! (not to brag)

We went and watched Marie's boys yesterday and had fun there. And we have been having cute moments here, too. I have 2 of the cutest, funniest boys ever! The last couple of days, they have just been so adorable that I couldn't decide what pictures to post. Therefore, I'm just posting them all. They love to get messy. They love to get clean, especially in the sink at the same time. They love climbing stairs, especially with objects in their hands or mouths. They love percarious positions, especially Ollie (yes, kind of dangerous, but I try to watch them and keep them safe). They love smiling. They love playing. And they love each other. And I love that they are so nice and so cute! Oh, and Cristina - I decided to take a page out of your book and put something other than a plain, white onesie on underneath Dexy's outfit yesterday and I loved it. The green under the light blue was a nice surprise. And Mom - thanks for our rock awesome Christmas present. That's what they were doing in the playpen together; watching Little Einsteins on that little, portable TV you gave us so that I could go to the bathroom and move the laundry along, while they were safe, entertained and happy. It's already getting tons of use. We love it, so thanks!

Remember How Oliver is Dangerous...

Well, he just totally outdid his danger record. On the 2nd, I was sitting at the computer working on something when Oliver came over to play by me. He was opening and clossing the cupboard door and pulling the drawer in and out happily, so I just went on with what I was doing. He then pulled open the drawer, and with no help whatsoever from me, climbed up into it! He did it all on his own and amazingly fast! I was blown away. And he, seeing how impressed and yet somewhat unhappy I was about it, was so proud of himself. What will this kid do next!?

Big Shoes to Fill

Oliver is just starting to get into wearing big shoes. The other day he wanted to put on my boots (it's winter so he sees me wearing them often because I hate getting the bottom 4 or 5 inches of my pant legs all wet). I helped him into them and then he tried walking around. It was so funny! We were both laughing and laughing. He wanted to go somewhere, so then we put on his hat and sweatshirt, but due to the difficulty of wearing the boots, he then decided he'd give Brian's shoes a try. But his were worse! The boots at least went more than half way up his leg, so they would hold themselves on when he walked. Brian's gianormous, size 15 shoes however, just flopped and twisted and proved themselves quite the hassle. They were such a struggle that he abandoned the plight to go somewhere entirely, taking off not only the shoes, but his hat, sweatshirt and socks as well. Those shoes just might fit someday, my little man!

When You Make a Mess, You Get to Get Clean

Dexy thinks that he is soooo big! He's sure that he can feed himself. So, because I'm the type of mother that I am, I just let him feed himself and make a mess everywhere. I figure that the experience is of far more worth than the clothes that may be ruined by food stains. He loves every minute of it! He also enjoys the fact that if he feeds himself and makes a huge mess, then he gets to get clean in the sink. The other day, he slid down and was totally just chillin' in the water as if he were relaxing in a large, pristine tub instead of being squanshed in a somewhat disgusting, small, green sink. It's nice to see that my boys can enjoy the simple pleasures of life.

Buttpaste, Anyone?!

We have a huge, 16 oz tub of Buttpaste because it is the bomb when it comes to healing not only diaper rash, but anything where the skin is red, chapped, or rashy looking. We have a lot of dirty diapers and a lot of chappy, red patches in this house, so the tub is the best bang for our buck. Anywho. I put it on Ollie's perma-red chapped cheeks. Lately, I have been letting him hold the tub and help me apply it on his face. On the 30th of December, Ollie was playing in Dexy's playpen by the diaper changing table. He was happily playing very quietly (this should have been my first clue), so I just went to go do something for a few minutes. When I came over to check on him, this is what I found: he had pulled the entire diaper bin down into the bed, threw it contents everywhere, and had helped himself to the Buttpaste! I love the look on his face in the first picture! It says to me, "what? I don't get what the problem is?" I couldn't get mad. It was so funny and cute and in his defense, we do put it on his face and I let him do it. I guess he was just feeling particularly chapped that day.

We LOVE Ramen Noodles!

A few days ago, I gave Oliver some ramen noodles for dinner. He decided, as always, to lovingly share some with his little brother. He is just so darn shareful! So, again without me choosing, Dexy had his first experience with a particular food thanks to Ollie. Good thing he decided to grow 4 teeth so fast (2 top and 2 bottom). At the rate that his kind, big brother has been giving him unapproved solids, I guess that his body with the Lord's help knew that he needed some speedy protection from choking!!! At least they enjoyed themselves!

A Few Remaining Pics from 2009

Happy New Year! I can't believe that it's 2010! This May, I will have been graduated from high school for 10 years, home from my mission for a little more than 4 years, Ollie will be over 2, and my not so little baby (who was just born yesterday, I swear) will celebrate his 1st birthday! I guess time really does fly when you're having...um... fun, or something like that. Or maybe when you have 2 kids under 2 in my case (which really is fun, just crazy busy and tiring). Here are just some pics that I haven't posted yet. Ollie looking like my little skater dude, Dex climbing the stairs (he's just so big!), Ollie is his totally adorable hat/scarf combo that Heather made him for Christmas, Ollie chillin' at his new table and chairs (their 'big' present from Santa), and Dexy pulled up on the amish fireplace that we pulled out of the storage room to keep us warm.