Go fly a kite

Out of the blue the other day Cody bought Asa a kite.  Well I'm sure it was something that Asa was crying for at the store when they went.  But I don't know that I would have agreed to make that purchase.  Only because it requires work and effort on my part :)  Asa thought it was hilarious.  It wasn't windy enough this day, so it was pretty difficult to keep it in the air.  Asa wanted to do it really bad, but was getting really mad when it wouldn't stay up for him. (which is what the last picture portrays).  It was fun for the kids, but too cold for me.  I snapped a few pictures and hauled Coen in the house with me :)

Twinners

I put this sweatshirt on Coen one morning, and Asa saw it and knew he had one that matched and insisted that he wear his as well.  Everyone knows I am a huge sucker for matching and coordination, so I guess I've passed that love (obsession) on to Asa.  They were being scalawags on the counter helping themselves to whatever was out, but they were being cute, so I decided it was a good time to take pictures.  And what are little boys without a dirty face!  They must have been helping themselves to some sort of chocolate during the day!

18 Months

I can't believe my baby boy is already 18 months old!  He is so independent already look at him, he can already drive a car!

He's super attached to this special blanket.  It was Cody's when he was a baby.  It's extra special because Grandma Mary (Tammy's mom) made it for Cody, but she had already passed on when my kids were born.  I feel like maybe Coen's attachment to this blanket means that he's keeping his connection to his Great-Grandma Mary. 
He likes to feed himself.  In fact he gets MAD when I try to feed him now.  It results in a lot of messes, but he has to learn somehow I suppose.
He is a big time climber.  Loves to climb anything.  He figured out this slide thing all on his own...unfortunately big brother taught him how to slide down on his belly.  Since this slide is just a little one, it worked out okay with out any injuries.
He jabbers a lot.  He says wonderful things like "Don't" "mine" and "no".  Though he doesn't end any of his words so it's just "DOOOO" and MIIIIII" and then of course "NOOOO".  Other words he says are "mah, Dah, mamah, Meemah, papa, goggie(for doggie)", high pitched "ahhh" for the kittie meowing, "Aya (Asa), nana, nana (banana), eeeeeee (eat), JUUUUU(juice), Deeeee (drink), hu-hu (hug hug),HI, and bye-with a darling open hand wave.  and then he makes a series of sounds that are supposed to be "there it is".  but I only what it means by the tone of his voice.  I think that's about all of his words.  i will catch him singing to himself sometimes.  He's a really good baby on his own, but get him with his brother and they are a terrible duo! 

Nascar Nerds

This weekend we headed down to vegas so the boys could go to Nascar.  They had so much fun and were so happy that Kyle Busch won the race!  While they were basking in the sun at the speedway Angie and I were shopping our buns off at the outdoor outlet mall.  It was so fun, I think we spent like 6 hours there (and really didn't spend a whole bunch). 

Here is Daron-my Father in law- in the height of his glory.  He's the ring leader in all of this nascar business.  For as long as I've been a part of the family it was sunday tradition to watch Nascar for Daron.
Here is Cody and Cody Jr (my cousin who lives with us) posing in their flashy Kyle Busch jackets and hats that they HAD to have. Good thing KB won!  it made the $$ worth it LOL
Here we are waiting an hour and a half to eat dinner at Cheesecake factory in Ceasars Palace.

Here is Chris and Shavonne.  They were kind enough to let us all stay at their place.  Which worked out perfect for the boys because it was only 10 minute away from the speedway. 

PS. Sorry I couldn't get the photo of daron and angie waiting with us to upload.