Super Fun Weekend!

A weekend like this is what being a family is all about. Yesterday, we went to the circus. I don't recall if I have ever been to the circus and Randy said it was at least 20 years since he went. It was so entertaining and both boys had a lot of fun. We were surprised by Ryan's attentiveness to it. He watched the entire first half. Then slept the second half. Nathan loved it and has talked about the lions and tigers since we left.

These animals really are amazing, but I must say that I was very happy we had seats a little higher up (just in case...).

Nathan loved hanging out with his buddy, Roland. 

Ryan zonked out for the second half. I have no clue how he slept through all the noise.

Then, this morning we started the next season of soccer. Now that Nathan is 3, he is in a class that doesn't have parental involvement. Let me restate - it shouldn't have parental involvement. Nathan was a shy guy and clung to Daddy's leg for most of the time.

After a busy soccer morning, we made our way over to The Little Gym for Bradley's 1st Birthday Party. Brad is my good friend Kim's, baby. Here is a picture of Kim, her husband Kevin, and Brad.

Nathan had a lot of fun jumping on all the equipment. Do we have a gymnast on our hands?

Ryan was really hoping they would let him participate, but I made him hang out with me.

Our Special Boys!

This past weekend we celebrated 2 very important milestones in the boys' lives.  Nathan turned 3 and Ryan was baptized.  I can't believe my baby is 3!  He is smart, independent and super funny.  His birthday gifts this year revolved around electronic games and puzzles.  Here are some photos from the birthday portion of the party.

Who doesn't love a delicious cookie cake?

Ryan was just hanging out with everyone during the party.

Nathan loved opening all his presents.  Thanks everyone for the amazing gifts.

My birthday boy and his cake!

Then the party turned to the Baptism.  It was the first special event we have been blessed to celebrate with our cute bugger, Ryan.

 Ryan has great Godparents, my mom and my brother!

 What a good looking group!

We requested Father Tom.  He really knows how to related the Gospel to our own lives.

Ryan was sound asleep until his head actually got wet.  Then everyone in the church could hear him.

 Once we got home, the party got started! 

 Men vs. Women in Taboo is really unfair to the men!

 Nana was hanging out with her boys.

 Playing Taboo!

We have been so amazingly blessed to have such wonderful family to support us.  Nathan and Ryan are so lucky to have such loving Grandparents, Aunts, and Uncles.  We just hope that we can be there for all of you as much as you are there for us.

5 months old

Time is flying. Ryan is already jumping, eating, rolling and pretty much making us laugh every day.