Rainy Update

I realize it's been quite a while since I posted last. We had a wonderful Christmas and have had a busy start to the year. Erik started his field internship with Napa City fire. It's a great opportunity for him, but it takes him away from us for 48 hours (straight) a week. He loves it and is learning a lot. Max talks about the "Geen Fouw Tuk" (green fire truck) at the station all the time.

Max is talking up a storm and we love listening to him. We are having fun trying to translate his words. Most of the time we can figure it out, but there are a few we have to nicely pass through. He is growing and still thinking he's a 5 year old. He blows our minds just about every day with the things he knows and learns. He's mastered the temper tantrum and is behaving like a typical 2 year old.

Alex learned to roll over and gets himself stuck all the time. He has two teeth trying their best to break through but are taking their time, causing a lot of discomfort and drool! He's "talking" a lot ,trying to keep up with Max. He stops crying instantly when he spots his big brother.

Today is a really rainy and dark day. Max recently got a new rain hat, jacket and boots and has been very anxious to try them out...in the puddles! Breakfast started out like this....... it took me a few minutes to convince him he didn't need to eat with his jacket on....then he wandered into the family room to check on the puddle level...(one of the greatest things about having a dumpy yard is the puddles! Please ignore the yard and the chain link fence. We're really not in the ghetto.)...
...he got suited up and out the door. It only took a few seconds...

...digging for rocks to fill the dump truck...

...playing with the dog...

...splashing everywhere!...

..making it difficult for Mommy to get a photo of his smiling and focused face. He only looked in my direction one or twice...

...and riding his mini 4-wheeler. I finally got him to come inside after his boot fell off and soaked his toes. He was in heaven !!!

I added a couple videos for the Grandparents. They are pretty boring. But, I wanted to include Alex in here too. He keeps chewing like he has food in his mouth, which looks pretty cute with his huge cheeks. Enjoy...