Hobbes and Rain Boots

Several months ago, I bought Hobbes some 'classic,' boy rain boots. Unfortunately, he has this weird aversion to new shoes. He freaks out when we try to put on the new ones, and begs to wear his old, dirty, tennis shoes. Neither Bray nor I have ever had a problem wearing new things, so who knows where he gets it! :) Anyhow, after several battles with the boots, I decided to put them away for awhile (snow had come anyway) and get them out later. On Monday, it was pouring rain, so I decided to try once again. I pulled them out of his closet, and lo and behold, he started to fuss. I told him to stop, and listen to me. I explained that the boots would enable him to splash in puddles and water to his heart's content, and that they were meant to get 'wet.' He looked at them, and then at me, and started to pull them on of his own accord, without even putting his socks on first! What a funny boy!

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Favorite word.

Although Madeline's official first word was 'hi,' she can now say her favorite person's name...no, it's not mama or daddy, but Hobbes. She says it so clearly, you'd almost think she could talk in sentences! It's pretty cute...she crawls around saying "Hoobbes,Hobbess!" So here it is, captured on video!

Handsome Hobbes.

So as to make the posts equal between the 2 kiddos, here is one of our handsome boy-and he is just that, a little boy now, and not a toddler. Of course, he still will not look at the camera when I ask him to, and if he does, it's only for a millisecond, so these are the best I can do!


I was telling him to say cheese...and this is what I got.;)
Cars and rocks...what else does he need?
Love this pic.

Is this his new toddler 'smile?' Uh-oh.
Running around the balcony before heading off to church...

One Handsome Fella!

Trouble continued.

More with the TP.

10 Months, Toilet Paper, and Trouble.

Here she is, right after she pulled off a whole bunch of TP...sorry it's a bit fuzzy, the camera was in the car.

10 Month Trouble!

Madeline turned 10 months on the 22nd, and I took these pics, and videos (see above) on that day...which should show you how much fun-and trouble- she's become! She is truly the clown of the kiddos...not to underestimate Hobbes' moments, but she is out to entertain-I wonder where she gets that? Enjoy our little spaz-girl!


Getting under her crib, so as to dump out her basket of dishes, and then proceed to throw them all over the room! Hobbes lovesss it when she does this, as he can 'participate,' but not 'initiate.' Convenient, eh?
Caught!
Another favorite pasttime...for which we shall have to discipline for....is the emptying of the book cabinet. She'll pretend to 'read' the books, and then when we leave the room, this happens. Our little hurricane.

Famous Carlton Dance (a compilation)

Bray and I found this on YouTube, and it made us miss Seth- so, Seth, this one's for you! Love you!

Celebrations!!!

Since both Bray and I had school/work on Valentine's Day, we decided to combine our celebrations with his birthday schtuff. So on Friday night, we made a nice dinner at home, and celebrated with Hobbes (Madeline was already asleep). Then Sunday,we celebrated Bray's birthday with my fam, and last night, on Bray's actual bday, we went out for dinner, to the restaurant where we had our 1st date! What a wonderful weekend!After he opened his present...
Trying to figure out a card...
Opening the iPod and recorder!
YAYYY!!!
Me and my mom.
Bray's homemade German Chocolate cake!

Reading cards, with the help of Hobbes.
Valentine's table!
Digging in-he loved all of it-orzo, salmon and asparagus! Sheesh!

I love my men!

True Brotherly Love.

Hobbes truly loves his sister- he now lets her play 'cars' with him. For those of you who know Hobbes, this is the epitome of love for him. (right now) It's pretty cute, as Madeline is thrilled to do whatever her big bro enjoys!

My little chef...

For Valentine's Day, I got Madeline some fake food...the other day she decided to help me cook, so here she is with her food and utensils!

Hobbes' underground nap.

The other day, I came home from work, and Bray took me into the kiddos' room to show me something- only Hobbes was nowhere to be found! He was supposed to be taking a nap, and this is where he ended up doing it.


Empty bed...
Hobbes, with some cars and blankets surrounding him, under his bed. So funny!

Big kid PJ's!

Old Navy was having a huge sale the other day- when I was supposed to be shopping for Valentine's- and so I got the kiddos some big kid PJ's-a first for Madeline! Here's my attempt to get a cute pic of them together in their 'Valentine PJ's.'

Making Valentines!

Madeline decided to try to eat hers...

Hobbes, making his beautiful/modern art picture for Gege and Bop. (which is on it's way, I promise!)

Snow and Cocoa Pics...

Here are a few pics from the day we ventured out into the DEEP snow...Hobbes pretty much ate snow the whole time, and sat in the tire swing that couldn't swing because the snow was right up under it.:)
Squinting in the bright whiteness!

Lovely mouthful of snow...
Madeline, all bundled up under the playset!
In some places, the snow was as tall as Hobbes!
Look, the snow is touching the swing!
Drinking hot cocoa, playing with playdoh, and eatin cheerios!
So grown-up!