National Camp in Your Backyard Day

Yesterday was National Camp in Your Backyard Day ( wonder who comes up with these "holidays"), so of course my boys had to camp in the backyard. Doug actually had this "camp out" planned for a long time. It was sort of a test run to see how James would do if we really went camping. I think they had a blast.

First they set up the tent. James didn't really care too much until it was set up. We got this tent last year and for some reason never even used it. So this was the first time we have ever set it up.

When it was time to go out they put on their backpacks to "hike" to the campsite.

They arrived tired and ready to camp! I think it was a pretty long hike for James with such a big backpack!

Time to take off the pack....

And jump on the bed!

I guess it took James forever to fall asleep. Doug said it was like watching a Dog, he kept turning and turning until finally it was time to settle down and go to sleep. They came in about 5 in the morning because it was so cold. I guess the nights here never get warm. It was supposed to get down to 40 degrees last night.

Rain, Rain, and More Vent Problems

Michael is now 1 month old! He is getting so big, I weighed him on the Wii Fit and he unofficially weighs 9.7lbs. He is getting so big! This picture of him is right after his bath. When his hair is clean it is curly and blond, it is pretty cute, but of course Doug wants to give him a hair cut.

It has been raining every single day this month! We are so tired of the rain and staying inside, but luckily James loves to play in the Garage almost as much as he loves playing outside.

Finally on Friday it was a nice day (don't worry the clouds came back and it is raining again today) so we went outside. We all loved it. Michael took his nap in the "shade".

James roamed around everywhere! Amazingly he kept his hat on which I didn't think he would ever do.

He loves blowing bubbles, and he learned to peddle his bike on his own for the first time. I tried to get it on video, but he is just too fast at getting off his bike.

Finally the story of the vent problems... I feel really bad that I didn't get a picture, but I was more worried about the safety of James at the time. I put James down for his nap and did the routine pick everything off the floor that could be used as a toy, the shut and locked him in. An hour later he was still playing so I went back in, put him back in bed. I think around 2 or 2:30 he started crying a little, which is usually a good sign because it means he is going to go to sleep so I didn't worry about it. He finally did fall asleep, but at 3:00 he was awake and crying again. Crying when he wakes up is unusual so I went in to check on him and was a little shocked by what I found. James was on the floor under the window, but only from the waist up. At first I was confused, but soon I realized that the rest of him was down the vent. I have no clue how he got both legs down the vent but I am so grateful that it held his weight!

The First 3 Weeks

Michael is now three weeks old. It seems to have gone really fast! He had his two weeks appointment last Tuesday and weighed 8 lbs 5 oz, so he is gaining weight really well! His "belly button" finally fell off on Friday night so he had his first bath at home on Saturday. He seemed to really like it until it was time to get out.

James is also adjusting well to having his little brother around and loves to give him kisses. We have had Grandparents and cousins in town this past weekend and James has loved every minute! We really wish we lived closer to cousins because James loves to play with them so much.

Michael loved all the attention. Ok really he just loves to be held and sleeping in anyone/everyones arms.

We blessed Michael in Church on Sunday. He was very calm, definitely a different experience from James.

Michael was given this play mat from his Grammy. James loves to lay in it. I thought it was so cute that they both had their fingers in their mouths.