The Wierdos with the Beardos (2-5-11)

On any given day I often find myself saying "Now there's a phrase I never thought I'd say!" Today was no exception. 

Mom: Please put the spatula back in the kitchen, remember sword fighting broke the last two.

Mom: No you can't eat my toes! (for the third time)

Mom: Stop feeding your brother soap bubbles! I don't care if he likes to eat them.

Books! Books! Books! (2-4-11)

We love books at our house and I subscribe to the philosophy "You can never have too many books!" Although don't ask Ryan about his opinion on that. I wanted to get a photo of Dad reading to Cash and noticed Cash was missing a sock. He explained he had a boo boo and he couldn't wear a sock on that foot!

Baby loves books too and he began to get frustrated with is book so I went over to help him.

I can't get my book it's stuck!

So that's how it is (2-3-11)

When we decided to "Try" Cash out with violin lessons it was just that, a try. There were no expectations except that he have fun and if he didn't want to go again then we would leave it at that. Tonight when I said "Cash let's get ready for violin lessons." I expected his usual grumblings that I would hear no matter where we were going, I always though he hated swimming lessons, but I think really he dislikes having to "get ready" for such things. When I turned to get him started on the process a good ten minutes early he looked like this.....

And he even posed when I asked!

He had a great lesson, greeted the students before and after him enthusiastically, and proudly wore his instrument there and back.

And they say it could never be done (or maybe just I did) 2-2-11

I know there have been multiple times that I have checked in with my best girlfriends and asked about their own children. "They will like each other eventually and play together right?"

Tonight something magical must have happened because the following pictures were taken without any threats, cajoling, or bribery whatsoever! The boys both wanted the same toy, and instead of fight, they played together.

And then even baby Ryan got to wear the headphones!

Ahhhhhh, what a nice moment!

While the cats away.....the mice or mouse will play! (2-1-11)

Wow! It is February, at this time last year I remember thinking "We really need to get everything ready for the baby, just in case he comes early." Little would I know that he would be here this same month.

This morning I was truly amused when baby Ryan found he had the downstairs to himself for a bit. Cash was still sleeping and Ryan had a mission. First thing to do, get to Cash's stash of stuffed animals which fair or unfair contained many if Ryan's own animals.

Finally! He's not around to body block me.

I think it was while walking on her lunch my mom found "Sophie" the giraffe and sanitized her so baby Ryan could have her. Later we would find out Sophie was a popular teether costing around 20 bucks! Ryan fell in love with Sophie, I mean she's a teether, she squeaks, what else could you ask for? A few days ago Sophie somehow made it into "The Pile". But now.....

I heard baby laughing around the corner and had to check it out. 

He had saved Sophie and was hysterical about the whole thing. I started pretending to "Take" Sophie and he laughed even harder gripping her so tightly I would never succeed.

Cash woke up a few minutes later none the wiser............but perhaps a bit confused about where his underwear goes.

Hysterical start to our day thanks to the Berry Comedy Brothers!

Do you like Flock of Seagulls? (1-31-11)

Ever seen the wedding singer? I am reminded of this one part most mornings, and this morning was no exception, because even with the "haircut" I gave to baby Ryan, he still has locks and pieces going awry on his adorable little head. 

I think its the curl up top that really seals the deal but see what you think (pic below).

A Flock of Seagulls

We are looking for a resemblance to the man second from the right. 

And later today........ I came home to find Cash happily tied up!

No it isn't some modern day new way to parent. He and Dad have a game where he lays on a blanket and Dad rolls him up real tight like a burrito. Cash has to try and get free. This is much more Houdini like though. As long as he's smiling...... :)

Just Hanging Around (1-30-11)

I love the laziness of Sunday. Although this particular Sunday we were all still fighting colds so we may have been lazier than usual. Except baby Ryan, he doesn't stop enough to be lazy! He is always on a mission of some sorts, reminds me of myself, and my Grandfather Salinas, must be a family thing. He delights in finding ways to get into Cash's "things". We have "shoved" many things into the toys closet that we don't necessarily want baby to play with and Sunday was the perfect time for him to make his break in attempt.

Hahaha Cash will never know he is too distracted!

Distracted by what you may ask, well he takes after his father in the delight of playing games, techno-games. If he even sees Ryan (dad) grab the laptop or Itouch, or my droid, he is on his lap.

Love those lazy Sundays!