Camping at Lake Alpine

We decided VERY last minute we needed to get away. We took the boys for a two night camping trip at Lake Alpine. It was so beautiful. The boys had a blast.

The air matress was a great toy!

Could these two be any more alike? I love it!

Getting ready to celebrate...

...the big day! We got to celebrate Alex's first birthday while camping! We sang to him and he destroyed his cupcake. Just as it should be!

This is what happens when a glow stick explodes.

Hanging out at the campfire.

Day two, we hung ut at the lake. It was incredibly beautiful. the boys were in complete heaven.

Max was so busy the entire trip. He talked non-stop. He loved every little thing he did.

He was so busy and oops...oh well. Stuff like this doesn't matter when you camp, right?

It was a great trip. The boys did great (except for the freezing morning, that wasn't so fun). On our drive up, we saw a mama bear and her two cubs running across the highway. I've never seen that, it was amazing! We had bats flying around our campground the second night. Great camping neighbors, kissing chipmunks, fun walks, feeding ducks, lots of dirt to dig in and eat, lots of giggling and funny chats, Obi had fun jumping in the water for sticks, easy cooking and clean-up, and so much more. We can't wait to go again!

Happy 1st Birthday Alex!

On August 18th, we celebrated Alex's first year of life. How did we get so lucky to get such an amazing little boy?

From this: To this:

Walking , talking (trying), climbing, 10 teeth (yikes!), busy, interested, active, EXTREMELY determined, loving, adores his big brother and just absolutely charming. We sure love this little big boy! Happy Birthday Bakey!

The usual

This is how we usually find Max. Busy playing with cars, trucks, any type of tracks, building, games, etc. This is how we usually find Alex. Climbing, dumping, unloading, climbing, destroying, banging, climbing, falling, giggling, climbing, etc.

And a cute moment before bed. They positioned themselves like this, not me. Night cap?

More fun

A few days ago, Erik tried to wash the car alone. It didn't take long for Max to figure out his sneaky little move. (Especially since Max follows Erik around like he poops chocolate. This actually goes both ways). So, I sent him out and I don't know if I've ever seen a happier kid. He's still talking about washing the car. "My biiig heaw-per!"

(See our brave attempt at potty training there? Hanging out of the top of his shorts? Yeah, that didn't last.)

Cute picture of Max sleeping. And I don't know why it's turned like that. It's not like that on our computer.

This morning our favorite paramedic started his training with his FTO (Field Training Officer). He will temporarily be doing 24 hour shifts. So he's kissing the little maniac good-bye.

And there he goes. He wasn't thrilled about me taking more pictures of him leaving again so I snuck this one. He's off to change cars. From a Jeep (family wagon) to an Ambulance (not so much a family wagon). Now, if you look closely at the window, just behind where the back of the car is, can you see what I clean EVERY DAY?

This is why. I cannot keep this kid off there. If he hears "Bakey, get down!" He giggles and falls backwards. Over and over and over again.

I found this after my shower today (which I took about 3 hours after he left). Makes him fun to love, huh?

Now. Be prepared. You are about to witness a dancin' fool! He only does this to kid music and he crawls his little heart out to be close to the music. Then...he gets down!!!! Shake that diaper butt!!!