February life at the Stecher's

Ahhh, life. 
As stated before the computer is in our room where Carson is sleeping.  As a result I can't seem to find time to post.  I take the photos, I think of what I want to say and I can't find the time to put it online...

Here is a whole month of posts in one or two! ;)

Kindermusic
Parker continues to enjoy Kindermusic and LOVED his Valentine Party where Carson and Grandma Vancil got to come as his guests.  He had a ball, and so did little brother.  Carson was WAY over stimulated and for an hour and a half after falling asleep (and waking back up) would randomly scream (happily) at the top of his lungs and shake his little arms.   Thankfully it didn't wake up Parker.

Parker with his egg shaker, sharing with little brother 

Yeah, I dig it...

Change of Sitter

For a week in February Kim, our normal sitter, was unavailable to watch the boys.  Our friend, Carolyn, who is a daycare provider in Monmouth graciously volunteerred to take the boys for that week.  The boys did great!  Carson was a napping king taking 2-3 hour naps at a time!  Parker enjoyed the arts and crafts they did and thought he was hot stuff when they had a Valentine Party at her house and he got to decorate his own Valentine bag.  We were very thankful for her loving care and didn't even mind the drive...that much ;)

Ear Infections



Can you guess what's the same about all 3 of the people in this photo??? Yep!  We all have ear infections.  Parker had it the worst, after hours of screaming complaining of his head hurting in the middle of the night, and a trip to the ER at 5AM on a Sunday mroning, his ear burst and sure enough he too, had an ear infection.  Everyone has antibiotics and Parker even gets drops due to his ear tubes.  Everyone is happy....as long as we have Tylenol ;)

Superbowl Party

Even though our team wasn't in the "bowl" we decided to show some Bear love anyway! 

We also held the annual Super Bowl Party at our house this year.   

The crowd has grown again, both by hosts, and guests...there were a few favorites who were unable to make it in time for the picture. 

 Dance, Dance Mickey on the floor, Cow and Hound dog were still in the closet, bunny duck and friends were unable to make it up from the basement and several other friends who just didn't RSVP...none the less, a good time was had by all.

Big Boy Bed

I'm kissing my crib good bye guys!

It's been a great place to sleep and I have grown big in it...but I'm a big boy now and I"m ready to move on...

to my new big boy bed...well...really it's my in between bed.  Grandpa Stecher is making my bed frame for my real big boy bed so Mom and Dad said I could start with this trainer bed. 

It's all the same to me. 

Adios crib...

No crying mom...I'm still a little guy...just a little guy in a big bed!



Popcorn Family Night

Last Tuesday was Family Popcorn night at the Galesburg Library.

Carson hung out with Bella, a new friend from Church.

Parker made a Popcorn Picture, 

A popcorn necklace...with dad's help... 

And had a popcorn spoon race. 

 The highlight of the evening might have been this:

at the end of the night.  The kids sat on the outside of these big picnic sheets and there was a popcorn explosion from the popper...the anticipation was great as the handle turned round and round.  When suddenly the kernels started shooting out everywhere the kids were all yelping and hollering...my son being one of the biggest yelpers of all...pure joy!

Free fun is always great right? :) 

Even little brother couldn't sleep through the whole night, he enjoyed the popping corn too!

Saturday Morning Fun

This is becoming our norm on Saturday mornings and I LOVE it!

Dance, Dance...Carson?

While Parker was never a huge fan of Dance, Dance Mickey...Carson is very intrigued by him, they are buddies!



6 month photos

We tried something different for Carson's 6 month photos.  We were given a free sitting at Shyvel's photography studio.  Shyvel is a local children's photographer.  She did a great job with Carson.  She was fast and had great props to use!  We just had the photos done last week and already have the proofs! 
Here's the information to view the proofs!

www.shyvel.com
click on session proofing
enter any email address you choose
type the session password:  3002s

Enjoy!

Kindermusic

Parker got a Kindermusic class from my folks for Christmas.  We go every Wednesday night.  Last night we got "the box".  It looks like a train, which he loves right now, and it has the CD and books that we use in class.  We were also "so fortunate" to also get a bonus...2 harmonicas!  Lucky us! 

Parker is having a great time and is starting to sing a long and dance along with the other kids and teacher.  We look forward to music class on Wednesdays. I'd recommend it to anyone!

Growth Spurt

This was Carson yesterday at lunch.  Kim said he couldn't keep his eyes open.  My guess is watching all the big boys/girls play and growing himself is just tuckering him out!

Night Night Buddy!

We're still here!

We're still here!

I think this is the longest period of time I've gone with out posting to the blog.

Our office and computer was put into our room when Parker arrived...no problem...

When Carson arrived he, too, was added to our room...no problem....

but over the last couple of weeks our bedroom has become a multi-purpose room:

Bedroom, office, nursery.  

Carson is now transitioned into a crib...in our room...and has decided that unlike his brother he wants, quiet, and dark to sleep.  

All of this jibber jabber is to explain that when Carson is napping, or after he goes to bed, there is no longer the option for using the computer.  I usually blog at night, but no more! :)  

So I've been wanting to post but just haven't had the opportunity. 

The boys are doing good!  Both growing like weeds.  

Carson turned 6 months old, WHERE DOES THE TIME GO?!?

He is in the 97th and 95th percentile for height and weight and is wearing 18 month clothing!!!

Crazy!

Travis had a "BIG" birthday last week and officially joined the 30 club all the rest of us are in!

 He celebrated with family here at the house with Pizza, and angel food cake.

Carson has turned a corner in the last weeks and is now sitting up by himself, playing with toys, and bouncing in his jumper!  He is turning into quite the character! 

Parker has decided he wants a potty (no need to see a photo of that!)  so we bought him his own choice at Wal-mart.  He has yet to use it but he sure loves to sit on it for lengthy periods of time and talk about the M&Ms Kim (the babysitter) will give him if he goes ;)  We might be starting a LONG process here!!

The boys love each others company...maybe Carson enjoying Parker a little more than Parker notices Carson, but they smile, and hug/kiss each other none the less.  I've been told to enjoy it while it lasts, because it won't last ;) 

We're all doing good just livin/lovin' life...and hoping to find time to blog more often!