Graduation time!
Preschool Pup
Cyril and Seth
Cyril and Mrs. Wieland
Preschool picture and now :)
Graduation wore everyone out!
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Kindergarten Here We Come!
Today Cyril graduated from preschool! They had a cute little ceremony. The kids sang two songs, "Kindergarten Here We Come" and "May There Always Be Sunshine." Then they called each child one by one to get their diploma from their teacher. Cyril looked adorable in his little home made cap, complete with a tassel :) I am so lucky to have such great co-workers, as they filled in for me so I could leave for thirty minutes to attend the ceremony. Both Cyril's parents were able to come as well as my mom, as well as my husband, Tommy, and myself! Such a special day for little Cyril, although he is already sad he will be leaving many friends behind. We remind him, that he will make a lot of new friends at Glenwood in the fall.
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Learning to Swim
We have been doing a lot of swimming over the past week. Little Cyril is becoming more confident each time. He is always asking when we are going to go swimming again! Here is a video of him doing his version of a cannon ball.
Monday, May 21, 2012
Tommy's First Haircut
Should we, or shouldn't we...that WAS the question. But tonight as we were bathing Tommy and his long locks were floating every which way we decided to go for it :) Cyril held him while I attempted to cut hair on an unhappy moving target. Most of the pieces were over two inches long! I have to admit that it looks pretty good, but he looks so much older!
Before
After, washing the hair off
Looking like a big boy!
Monday, May 14, 2012
Seven Years :)
Seven Years ago today I married my soul mate and the love of my life. Hard to believe it has been seven years. In that seven years we purchased a home, got a puppy, I started work as an RN, bought our first new car (to fit the puppy that was gaining four pounds a week), Cyril got a job in contracts at SAIC, had our first precious son Cyril, I cut back to part time to be with little Cyril, we both changed jobs, Cyril got a new car, loved little Cyril so much we then had Tommy, then I got a van to tote the precious boys around. A lot of milestones in such a short amount of time, and wouldn't have wanted to share them with anyone else. Happy Anniversary Cyril, I love you more now than ever before.
May 14, 2005
With our first baby, Hercules, a short month after we were married.
Sunday, May 13, 2012
The Past Month :)
Wow! It has been so long since I have blogged, they changed the whole setup on me! Let's see, where to begin...
Little Cyril has finished up his soccer season. He learned so much, and it was so fun to watch him "play." He is also finishing up his last year of preschool before starting Kindergarten in the fall. This past week he got to visit Glenwood Elementary with a few of his class mates on a field trip. Then the following day we went there as a family for a tour. I think it will be a great fit for him. They have a great reading program, and I am looking forward to all he will learn. They say he will be writing stories by the end of kindergarten! He also has one more week of choir before it is done for the summer. They sing one more time, next Sunday. We aren't going to know what to do with ourselves having all of this free time! As Cyril sees his brother eating a variety of foods he is also branching out. He now requests salmon on a regular basis! Sure never thought I would say that! He has also learned to help himself in the kitchen. He knows where my Pyrex bowls are and helps himself to the largest one. Then pours himself half a box of cereal...then eats it...all!
Tommy is approaching his first birthday, much faster than I could have ever imagined. He is standing more and more on his own, and for longer periods of time. He is jabbering constantly (wonder where he gets that from :) ). He is also very interactive and likes to mimic sounds like laughing and clearing your throat! Still loving to climb, Tommy has also learned the word "no," as we have to use it often to keep him safe. As I write this he has climbed into one of his toys to pull items out of his toy basket. He also thinks that when he kisses us (especially his brother) that he needs to bite us, thus learning "no" is coming in handy. He is figuring things out. Eating is not a problem, he loves food, especially hot dogs. He also enjoys his juice and water in a sippy cup.
As for us, Cyril is busy working as always. He helped our friends Lacey and Brad with coaching Cyril's soccer team. He is also getting deep into the softball season. His team has won 3 of 4 games so far. We are working at planning a trip to Kennebunkport Maine in early June, so we are excited about that. The boys will be staying behind with our parents, so it will be nice to get away just the two of us (although I know we will miss the boys because this is the longest we will have been away from them). I also became a minivan mom about two weeks ago. I was having more problems with my CR-V. The warranty expired two months ago, and right before it expired I had the back windshield replaced because one of the defrost lines wasn't working. About a month later I took it through the car wash and what do you know....it leaked. So the next morning I had had enough and took it to the dealer, when they tried to give me a loaner car I said there was no need. I was pretty confident in my negotiating skills and told them I would be leaving the lot in a different car. Sure enough I did. After four hours of negotiations and paperwork we drove off the lot with a Honda Odyssey, and I love it. It has been much easier getting the boys in and out.
Here are some pictures of the last month. Hopefully now that our schedules won't be so hectic I will be able to blog more often.
Little Cyril has finished up his soccer season. He learned so much, and it was so fun to watch him "play." He is also finishing up his last year of preschool before starting Kindergarten in the fall. This past week he got to visit Glenwood Elementary with a few of his class mates on a field trip. Then the following day we went there as a family for a tour. I think it will be a great fit for him. They have a great reading program, and I am looking forward to all he will learn. They say he will be writing stories by the end of kindergarten! He also has one more week of choir before it is done for the summer. They sing one more time, next Sunday. We aren't going to know what to do with ourselves having all of this free time! As Cyril sees his brother eating a variety of foods he is also branching out. He now requests salmon on a regular basis! Sure never thought I would say that! He has also learned to help himself in the kitchen. He knows where my Pyrex bowls are and helps himself to the largest one. Then pours himself half a box of cereal...then eats it...all!
Tommy is approaching his first birthday, much faster than I could have ever imagined. He is standing more and more on his own, and for longer periods of time. He is jabbering constantly (wonder where he gets that from :) ). He is also very interactive and likes to mimic sounds like laughing and clearing your throat! Still loving to climb, Tommy has also learned the word "no," as we have to use it often to keep him safe. As I write this he has climbed into one of his toys to pull items out of his toy basket. He also thinks that when he kisses us (especially his brother) that he needs to bite us, thus learning "no" is coming in handy. He is figuring things out. Eating is not a problem, he loves food, especially hot dogs. He also enjoys his juice and water in a sippy cup.
As for us, Cyril is busy working as always. He helped our friends Lacey and Brad with coaching Cyril's soccer team. He is also getting deep into the softball season. His team has won 3 of 4 games so far. We are working at planning a trip to Kennebunkport Maine in early June, so we are excited about that. The boys will be staying behind with our parents, so it will be nice to get away just the two of us (although I know we will miss the boys because this is the longest we will have been away from them). I also became a minivan mom about two weeks ago. I was having more problems with my CR-V. The warranty expired two months ago, and right before it expired I had the back windshield replaced because one of the defrost lines wasn't working. About a month later I took it through the car wash and what do you know....it leaked. So the next morning I had had enough and took it to the dealer, when they tried to give me a loaner car I said there was no need. I was pretty confident in my negotiating skills and told them I would be leaving the lot in a different car. Sure enough I did. After four hours of negotiations and paperwork we drove off the lot with a Honda Odyssey, and I love it. It has been much easier getting the boys in and out.
Here are some pictures of the last month. Hopefully now that our schedules won't be so hectic I will be able to blog more often.
Tommy loves to sit in the race car track
Playing with brothers workshop
Cyril the fireman
At Meghan's bridal shower
Cyril in the crib with his "bro bro"
New Van
Play date with Nehemiah
Helping himself :)
Nothing runs like a Deere
School supply cake we made for Cyril's teachers
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Life Is Chaotic...But Wouldn't Change It For Anything
Time just continues to fly by. Tommy is approaching ten months old. When I hold him, his legs fall off my lap. Cyril is so heavy, I can barely pick him up anymore. They are both literally growing before my very eyes.
We had a fantastic Easter, what a happy time of year. I think it is my most favorite time of the liturgical calendar. My spirit feels very refreshed and my heart warmed by the love of God and his son Jesus Christ. Over the few weeks leading up to Easter we saw most of our family, my sister Beth, both of Cyril's sisters Meghan and Amanda, as well as his brother Evan. Just missed seeing Matt and David. Even though everyone came in shifts, and didn't overlap, it was nice to see everyone doing well.
As for me, I am keeping busy with work, the house, the boys etc. Meghan's wedding is fast approaching, we have ordered our bridesmaid's dresses and they are beautiful. We also did some cake tasting when she was in town, and that was delicious! It is all coming together and will be a beautiful day. Speaking of weddings, one of my life long friends Lauren, got married on Easter. It was kind of a spontaneous wedding, but I would expect nothing less from her. I am so happy for Lauren and Paul, they are true soul mates. I have never seen her light up the way she does around him, and I love it! I also love and admire the fact that they did what was in their hearts for their wedding. It was about the two of them, their commitment to God and each other. No worries about a big party, what to wear, what flowers to get, it was just them...amazing.
Cyril (my husband), has started his softball season. They had their first game last week, and he hit the home run that tied the game! They went into extra innings and won! Go Beheaders! It will be his turn next month to turn the big three-o, so we will be having a bar-b-que to celebrate. Hope the pollen count goes down by then because I am one big allergic mess when I step outside!
Little Cyril enjoyed his spring break and is now back at school. He should be visiting Glenwood soon, where he will attend Kindergarten in the fall. He has been helping me with some flowers, he likes to water them for me. I got two Hydrangea plants from church after the Easter service and we planted them in the side flowerbed. He is a huge help in remembering to water them! He is also still enjoying soccer, we take him early and he has dinner with his friend Carter Rose before practice. He is also continuing to thrive in Karate. He has been working on his Kata to get his second black stripe on his belt. Even though he is only able to go once a week while he has soccer, he is still learning a lot and seems to enjoy it.
Tommy just had his top two teeth pop through. We can see the tips of them :) So he will finally have four teeth. He is really pulling up on everything and tries to stand alone. He is up to about ten seconds before he realizes he is no longer holding on to anything so he drops down to the floor. He will be running before we know it! Which won't be too different, he already crawls faster than lightning! Tommy is also very interested in table food, and would much rather have what we are eating than his baby food. So we have tried to embrace that and give him as much of our food as we can (Thanks to the encouragement from my friend Lacey, because it sure makes me nervous sometimes). I am hoping this means we won't have another picky eater on our hands.
Hercules is doing well. He will be turning seven at the end of the month. Hard to believe we have had him for seven years, that means our seven year anniversary is coming up too :) Wow... He still gets around pretty well. Some mornings are harder than others for him to get moving, but to be such a big dog I think he is in excellent condition.
We had a fantastic Easter, what a happy time of year. I think it is my most favorite time of the liturgical calendar. My spirit feels very refreshed and my heart warmed by the love of God and his son Jesus Christ. Over the few weeks leading up to Easter we saw most of our family, my sister Beth, both of Cyril's sisters Meghan and Amanda, as well as his brother Evan. Just missed seeing Matt and David. Even though everyone came in shifts, and didn't overlap, it was nice to see everyone doing well.
As for me, I am keeping busy with work, the house, the boys etc. Meghan's wedding is fast approaching, we have ordered our bridesmaid's dresses and they are beautiful. We also did some cake tasting when she was in town, and that was delicious! It is all coming together and will be a beautiful day. Speaking of weddings, one of my life long friends Lauren, got married on Easter. It was kind of a spontaneous wedding, but I would expect nothing less from her. I am so happy for Lauren and Paul, they are true soul mates. I have never seen her light up the way she does around him, and I love it! I also love and admire the fact that they did what was in their hearts for their wedding. It was about the two of them, their commitment to God and each other. No worries about a big party, what to wear, what flowers to get, it was just them...amazing.
Cyril (my husband), has started his softball season. They had their first game last week, and he hit the home run that tied the game! They went into extra innings and won! Go Beheaders! It will be his turn next month to turn the big three-o, so we will be having a bar-b-que to celebrate. Hope the pollen count goes down by then because I am one big allergic mess when I step outside!
Little Cyril enjoyed his spring break and is now back at school. He should be visiting Glenwood soon, where he will attend Kindergarten in the fall. He has been helping me with some flowers, he likes to water them for me. I got two Hydrangea plants from church after the Easter service and we planted them in the side flowerbed. He is a huge help in remembering to water them! He is also still enjoying soccer, we take him early and he has dinner with his friend Carter Rose before practice. He is also continuing to thrive in Karate. He has been working on his Kata to get his second black stripe on his belt. Even though he is only able to go once a week while he has soccer, he is still learning a lot and seems to enjoy it.
Tommy just had his top two teeth pop through. We can see the tips of them :) So he will finally have four teeth. He is really pulling up on everything and tries to stand alone. He is up to about ten seconds before he realizes he is no longer holding on to anything so he drops down to the floor. He will be running before we know it! Which won't be too different, he already crawls faster than lightning! Tommy is also very interested in table food, and would much rather have what we are eating than his baby food. So we have tried to embrace that and give him as much of our food as we can (Thanks to the encouragement from my friend Lacey, because it sure makes me nervous sometimes). I am hoping this means we won't have another picky eater on our hands.
Hercules is doing well. He will be turning seven at the end of the month. Hard to believe we have had him for seven years, that means our seven year anniversary is coming up too :) Wow... He still gets around pretty well. Some mornings are harder than others for him to get moving, but to be such a big dog I think he is in excellent condition.
Getting ready to sing in the choir on Palm Sunday
with Grandpa Meredith before the service started
Sunday, March 11, 2012
A Bit of Everything
I know, I know...I am totally a slacker! I wouldn't dare blame my lack of blogging on having two children, one of which is taking Karate, playing soccer, and singing in the church choir. It seems like we always have something going on :) The time is just flying by!
Tommy is now almost nine months old, yes it is true, I know I can't believe it either. He has finally gotten his two bottom teeth, so we no longer have the gummy smile. He is crawling like there is no tomorrow, and pulling up on everything! We have to watch him because he likes to just let go, thinking he can stand by himself, then falls and cries out of frustration. We have had a lot of beautiful weather lately, and have been spending a lot of time outside. So Tommy has been able to learn about grass for the first time. He is also enjoying trying new foods all the time, he is even working on some solid grown up foods :)
Cyril is...well what isn't Cyril doing? He has just started his three week spring break and will go to Extended Child Care during the week. He is loving Karate, and has earned a black stripe on his white belt because he is able to recite his student creed. It is incredible hearing him say it, and how fast he was able to learn it. He has started soccer practice and they have a scrimmage at the end of each practice. In his age groups there are no "real" games yet, they are just learning the basics. He is also doing a great job in the chorister choir at church. They sang again today and he did awesome! He is also enjoying the beautiful weather and constantly wanting to be outside. His class took a field trip last Friday to a local park where he learned to be a monkey on the monkey bars! We took him this weekend and he showed us all his tricks! We have also had fun playing with chalk in the driveway. Tonight I learned I can no longer play hop-scotch like I used to, but he sure is good!
As for the adults in the house, we aren't up to anything new. I have enjoyed the nice weather as well and being able to play in my flower beds. Luckily I have only gotten a small amount of poison ivy so far. I am continuing to enjoy my book club, we finished The Hunger Games series last month and it was a great read. Cyril has been keeping busy with work, and the boys want all of his attention when he walks through the door :)
Whew! I think that about covers everything! Here are some recent pictures, enjoy!
Tommy is now almost nine months old, yes it is true, I know I can't believe it either. He has finally gotten his two bottom teeth, so we no longer have the gummy smile. He is crawling like there is no tomorrow, and pulling up on everything! We have to watch him because he likes to just let go, thinking he can stand by himself, then falls and cries out of frustration. We have had a lot of beautiful weather lately, and have been spending a lot of time outside. So Tommy has been able to learn about grass for the first time. He is also enjoying trying new foods all the time, he is even working on some solid grown up foods :)
Cyril is...well what isn't Cyril doing? He has just started his three week spring break and will go to Extended Child Care during the week. He is loving Karate, and has earned a black stripe on his white belt because he is able to recite his student creed. It is incredible hearing him say it, and how fast he was able to learn it. He has started soccer practice and they have a scrimmage at the end of each practice. In his age groups there are no "real" games yet, they are just learning the basics. He is also doing a great job in the chorister choir at church. They sang again today and he did awesome! He is also enjoying the beautiful weather and constantly wanting to be outside. His class took a field trip last Friday to a local park where he learned to be a monkey on the monkey bars! We took him this weekend and he showed us all his tricks! We have also had fun playing with chalk in the driveway. Tonight I learned I can no longer play hop-scotch like I used to, but he sure is good!
As for the adults in the house, we aren't up to anything new. I have enjoyed the nice weather as well and being able to play in my flower beds. Luckily I have only gotten a small amount of poison ivy so far. I am continuing to enjoy my book club, we finished The Hunger Games series last month and it was a great read. Cyril has been keeping busy with work, and the boys want all of his attention when he walks through the door :)
Whew! I think that about covers everything! Here are some recent pictures, enjoy!
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