Rock-A-Bye Baby No More

For over two years, Dylan was rocked to sleep and held for a while before we could put him down in his crib, and later, on his bed. There were nights when we stayed in his room for hours.

Logan, on the other hand, is much more independent. He gets a bottle or nursed, then onto the crib he goes. Within minutes, he is sound asleep.

As much as we love how easy Logan's bedtime routine is, we do miss cuddle time with him. Once it's time for bed, he just won't have any of it.

Oh, how different two kids can be! (until today, we still struggle with our high maintenance first born).

You're Invited!

In less than one month, Dylan is turning 3. Oh, where did the time go?!?!

Planning has started for the big day, invitations are out and we are in complete party mode.

We're kicking off with a party with Dylan's friends on July 17th, then a family day on the 26th (his actual birthday) and finally a BBQ for family and friends on the 30th. We can't wait to celebrate!

Beat the heat

The last few days, the humidity and 90 degree weather just meant more time at Frog Falls. We've been going to the water park in the afternoon and having Daddy meet us after work. Great place to have dinner!

Father's Day 2010

Thanks Daddy for loving us always...even with the whining, tantrums, fussing and screaming. We hope to always make you proud.

For Father's Day, our day started with going to church followed by brunch with three of the special dads in our lives: daddy, lolo and ninong king. Then we went to Lolo's house for some sprinkler fun in the backyard. For dinner, we visited Grandma and Uncle Tommy where the kids had ice pops, cake and ice cream.

One of Daddy's gifts...
we can't wait to find the perfect place for it

How lucky are the boys to have such an amazing and wonderful dad.

My Dad is Rad

Daddy's boy

At brunch - Ninong King, Dylan and Ate Cece

Lolo and his boys

The Dads with the kiddies

Late morning playdate at the waterpark

Nothing better than spending the day with a couple of the boys' favorite people: Grandma and Ate Cece. It was freezing that was not enough to stop the fun.

a couple of swimming babies

Logan enjoying the pool with the grandma

Dutch Wonderland

Day 3 of our mini-vacay: Dutch Wonderland - loads of fun of little kids. Place wasn't crowded, no waiting in line and very kid friendly. Highly recommended and will definitely go back so Logan can enjoy it too.

Dylan's favorite ride - he asked to go back to twice

Driving a car with Dad

Thought he'd be scared, but he actually enjoyed this

went on this slide at least 20 times

they FINALLY love playing with each other

Who wouldn't want to eat him up!?

Dylan picked out this truck...later realized Daddy matches

Elements of Learning

With the end of Dylan's school, we decided to put the boys at Elements of Learning. It's a daycare/school we've been looking into for about a year now. It was our initial choice of school for Dylan, but because of Mommy's work schedule, St. Dunstan was a better fit for us.

Now that both boys needed to go to daycare/school, we checked out EOL again but unfortunately, we were told Logan is too young. However, because Mommy has a friend who brings her kids at EOL, the director made an exception and agreed to take Logan too. Such great news!

Dylan goes for 3hrs/day on Tuesdays and Wednesdays; Logan on Wednesdays. As always, seeing tears make it hard for us to leave the boys, but minutes later they forget about us. Dylan has several friends that go to EOL which makes it easier for him to adjust and enjoy his time at school. Logan - well, just as long as he has milk, food and somewhere to nap on, he's good!

So far, we've been pretty impressed with EOL, and the boys' teachers. We have a feeling they'll be there for a while.

Red Caboose Motel

Our first mini-family vacay for the summer - Strasburg, PA. We stayed at the Red Caboose Motel which is a must for any kid obsessed with trains. It is only minutes away from the Strasburg Train Station where Thomas the Train is making a stop as well as Dutch Wonderland.

outside our caboose

driving the "train"pushing the train
playing on the train with Daddy

walking on the train tracks
LOVED the bunk bed

sleeping on 'top'

Logan joining his brother

movie night in our room - Kung Fu Panda

enjoying the playgroundrare photo-op of Mommy and Daddy
walking around the farm

movie night outside by the barn - Little Rascals

must have been his favorite "psuedo-slide"

Daddy and Dylan putting down coins on tracks

boys waiting for Thomas the train to pass by the hotel

here comes Thomas!

checking out his flattened coins

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Simply Fun

Just an idea for Dylan's birthday present. So simple and so much fun!

Day out with Thomas the Train

We celebrated Dylan's last day of pre-school and Logan's 7month birthday by seeing Thomas the Train. What's better than spending a day with Thomas?!

check out how excited this little boy is!

Dylan giving his ticket to the conductor

best buds!

checking out the view

family picture

Logan all trained out!

cranky car

one of the souvenirs he picked out - train whistle

pump car with Daddy who got quite a work out in the 85 degree heat

Logan having loads of fun as well

Check out the BIG smile on the boys!

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