Backyard Blooms

Our tulip magnolia is gorgeous in the spring.  However, it got teased this year with a few warm days, and as a result, we didn't get to enjoy its full peak of blossoms.  We'll take what we can get.  We had fun playing under its beauty this Sunday.

 A backyard of fun!

 Bennett likes playing with balls.

Trenton enjoyed blowing bubbles and having lunch on the patio.

PJ Bruster's Day

Oh yeah!  We dressed in our pajamas for Bruster's ice cream.  They have this once a year where you get a free waffle cone if you come wearing pjs.  You bet we all took part in the festivities! We wouldn't miss out on ice cream! 

Bumper Cars!

We have recently taken the walker outside to our flat driveway for playing.  Bennett likes maneuvering himself around.  It's his "car" as Trenton and I say.  Trenton came up with the idea of bummer cars.  It was a big hit at first. Then, Bennett got a little mad.  They both still enjoy driving around in their automobile. 

 Pardon me.  Would you like any gray poupon?

Trenton driving his coupe.

Bennett driving his VW bug. 

I think Bennett was so good at his walker from watching Trenton drive around the driveway.

 The boys loving their cars.

Well, Bennett starts to get annoyed with the bumping.

Ok, game over again.

Pillows

It is tough not having a playroom.  Pillows do not stay on our couch long.  This is a typical day in our household of boys. 

 Bennett seems anxious to join in Trenton's creative fun.

 Trenton and Bennett both love playing peek-a-boo with each other.

 It's all fun and games on the pillows until.....

One falls off and bumps his head.  Game over.  I have a feeling Bennett is going to be rather tough as his days go on. 

Argh, Matey!

Trenton loves his Pirate costume and playing swords with Ms. Donna.

Lately....

The cold weather has kept us in and with Daddy out of town, it just seemed easiest staying put.

Once we put Bennett to bed, Trenton and I built this cool marble run.  We put the marbles away when we went to bed.  Compliments of a baby who puts things in his mouth!  Trenton is so good about reminding me of what Bennett can and cannot have.  However, Trenton wanted to leave our masterpiece standing.   Haha, sooner than later we knew this was going to happen.  Bennett crawled up to it the next morning and with one little touch, the tower came down. Trenton was devastated.  There are going to be many more of these.....we've got to get Trenton used to it! :) 

Exploring toys.  Bennett is into playing in the toy box.  Trenton is literally about climbing into the toy box.  Bennett will be there soon following in the footsteps of his brother.

Ankle Biter

Bennett is at the stage where he somehow manages to find my legs no matter where I am.  That little booger will crawl all the way across the room just to tug an my legs for me to pick him up.  He tries to go under tables and chairs going the most direct route to me.  My solution is the walker.  It's only been a week but it made unloading groceries eaiest on this particular day.

 On the other hand, Trenton is so easily entertained these days.  He likes to type on a blank Word document.  He says he's doing work. 

He pushes these bar stools around the kitchen to whatever he needs.  If something is higher than sitting on the stools he announces, "I think I need an adult."  Then he stands with your assistance.  I'm thankful he acknowledges that but fearful of him thinking he is more independent than he actually is.