May Day

We were in need of a little project and decided that in the first weekend of May we should make some May baskets! Brady thought this was great fun. Here he is showing off his creations.

Delivery time...
Grandpa sure was surprised! What Brady later told all his grandparents was "This basket is for you! I get to eat what's inside!" Yep...he ate all the treats from the baskets at BOTH houses.

"Walking"

A little over a week ago, Alex discovered he could push Brady's garage around the kitchen and walk behind it. He thought this was the best thing ever!

A little fun with the sliding glass door

It will be a matter of time I am afraid before this one pushes his way through our screen door! Andy and Brady were outside grilling up dinner tonight and Alex wanted in on the action. He was pushing and banging so hard on the screen that Andy closed the sliding glass door. The images below are what followed. We thought it was hilarious!

There are many more, but these are a few of the highlights. Silly little monkey!

My Very Own...

Brady has always loved peanut butter and chocolate...so naturally he loved the combination in a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup. Though he has had the mini ones before, he has never had a "big one" all to himself until last night. I think he downed it in three bites. He was in heaven!

Sharing with Grandpa

The boys and I had lunch with my parents today. Alex has started a new game with my dad. He likes to try to "share" and chew on his toothpick. It is hilarious and Alex thinks so too!

Alex's First Haircut

Alex had his first haircut this week. I didn't get too many pictures because we had to do a lot of holding his head. That clipper makes such interesting noises he kept trying to get a good look at it. He did great and had no tears. That is more than I can say for his big brother!

Can't get enough

Brady would be outside 24-7 if we would let him and a good portion of that time would be spent at a playground these days. Luckily, our new house is really close to an elementary school so we are there often. Brady LOVES swinging and going down the slides.

Alex is usually a trooper. He enjoys going for walks in the stroller and watching his big brother play.
By the end of playtime the other night Alex could not even keep his head up. He was so tired! I thought this picture was precious.

On the Move

On April 12 Alex started crawling. The next day, he began pulling himself up to standing. It is all happening so fast! This is one of his favorite places to explore...the toy box near the kitchen. I can't believe that he is not only on the move, but can move so quickly already!

Ellen's 40th Birthday Bash

April 15 was a very big day for our wonderful friend Ellen, she turned 40! We happily were the hosts for her surprise birthday bash. The house was packed with friends and family eagerly awaiting her arrival. We had an AWESOME night of celebrating how incredible Ellen is!

I was so excited to have found high heals for her cake. Those of you that know Ellen, know that this fits her well! Her cake read, "40 and Still Fabulous!"
One of our partners in planning, Melody! So glad she could come and celebrate with us!

Brady was so excited that Ellen's party was going to be at HIS house.

Andy has had this gift for Ellen for nearly a year. Yep, Callahan Auto. She LOVES Tommy Boy.

Celebrating with the birthday girl and her hubby, the master planner.

Love my Ellen!

Of course, Andy made her try on the tshirt for a picture before she could go home. Happy Birthday, Ellen!

Looking so big

Yep, my little boy with all the smiles is standing all the time now. You can bet that walking shall be coming soon! This is always a great way to be greated after nap time.

This was Alex having fun with daddy doing a little bouncing. He just looks so big to me!