Laughing Their Heads Off!

Today Ian started a new "game" that Cooper REALLY likes. Ian took one of Cooper's toys and was throwing it up in the air so that Cooper could see it. Cooper loved watching the toy fly up in the air and then clonk down on the ground (or the table or the couch...). The sound of laughter from your children really is one of the most precious sounds in life.

Poll Results-- Celebrity Poll Deathmatch!

Okay, so the results of the last poll proved that only my sister thinks that going to see Bette Midler is a good idea, and that no one knows who Danny Gans is. Cool. The poll yielded a toss-up as to which show we should see between Cirque Du Soleil's Mystere and The Blue Man Group. I honestly don't know how to resolve that one. I kind of have my heart set on The Blue Man Group, so I might try to sway Jenny that direction. Check out the new poll with vacation ideas and let us know what you think!

P.S. Thanks for all of the comments-- it is really fun to hear from our family and friends. Love Ya!

Celebrate good times

We went out tonight for pizza to celebrate getting Chris’ first “real” paycheck. I think I could get used to this being married to a lawyer thing; I might regret saying that once he’s required to do billable hours and I never see him, but hopefully it won’t be too bad!
The food was pretty good, the service wasn't too great, but the company was fantastic! Mostly it was nice just to spend time together and talk with Chris...and wrestle Ian down from the booth next to us...oh well, we had a good time, regardless...the joys of having adorable, energetic children...who get attached to the restaurant's crayons and are sad when they can't take them home...

Fun at our new house

It was so fun to have Chris home for a few days before he started his new job, to settle in and spend time playing as a family. We are enjoying having more time with him in the evenings after work.

Chris and the boys playing. I don't think anything is better than happy, smiling daddy and kids.

The living room and dining area in the condo. The unit is really nice; we are really enjoying it. And the A/C is nice and cold--I hear we'll need it! :)

Ian’s newfound play area—the cupboard next to the oven. He piled all his toys and blankets in there. We found a flashlight and he seems pretty happy to have a little space just for him.

Cool in the pool

Ian and Chris have had a great time swimming in the pool. Ian has been kind of skittish about the water, but Chris is doing a good job trying to teach him how to swim.
A pre-swim conversation with Grammie.
Ian thinks the little island is pretty cool. Jenny thinks the Big Bird floatie on Chris' head isn't quite as cool.
The pool is pretty dang cold, so Ian spends a far amount of time in the hottub.
Or splashing on the side.

TV Tipping

One of Ian's favorite scenes in Cars is tractor tipping...
My recommendation would be--please don't try this at home. Luckily they were both okay...thank goodness Cooper was in the middle of the bed when the TV landed and all Ian came away with was a couple of red marks on his face where the TV hit him as it fell onto the bed, since he was pinned between the fallen dresser drawers and the end of the bed as the TV tipped over. (Don't worry! Cooper isn't under the TV like this picture makes it look!)

Jones Vargas

Chris started at his new job on May 5th. He is loving it, which seriously makes me so happy. It is worth coming down to have him enjoy what he is doing. I am proud of all his hard work. It's so fun to hear about all he is doing and learning. I have to admit it was especially cool to get a pay check today. I think the 15th and 30th might become my favorite days of the month this summer :)
I think I'm realizing that Chris really just wants to be a lawyer so he can dress up and look good all the time. He does a good job at it, that's for sure.
Chris' office, which is located in the Howard Hughes Center. His office is on the third floor. It is a beautiful building and office.

Cooper's Blessing

We blessed Cooper in March (crazy that was 2 months ago!) It was really neat. He wore the blessing outfit from when Chris was blessed, which is the same one Ian wore. He looks handsome! Such a sweet boy.

Creepy Lobsters

We went to Red Lobster for Children's Hour with Law Partners in March. I thought Ian would be way excited about the lobsters. On the complete opposite, Ian was terrified!
His reply when I asked on our way home if he liked going to Red Lobster and seeing the lobsters: "They kind of creeped me out!" I love his expression in this picture. I felt bad for him because he was so scared, but I have to admit it was also really funny that he was so scared of it, since I had expected he'd think it was cool.
When I asked him if he liked the popcorn shrimp, he said it was "yucky!" He did eat one bite and swallowed it, even though he didn't like it. And to his credit, I had told him we were going to have popcorn shrimp, so when they brought us our food, he looked at me and said, "Where's the popcorn?"

Ian's Turn!

Since I am trying to clean out my picture folder (word of advice: don't let pictures pile up for 3 months; it takes a really, really long time to organize them) I have a few of Ian I have to show off, as well.
Ian thinks it's hilarious to empty Cooper's toys out of this mesh bag and run around the house with it over his head. He's right. It is pretty dang funny to watch. Ian never ceases to crack us up. Pretty creative 2 1/2 year old.
Arrr! Pirate Ian. I just love his cheesy smile and his cute 'lil chin.
One night we put Ian to bed and this is how we found him awhile later. Obviously he found this to be a comfy position.
Driving "Scoop" with Uncle Caleb
Helping Daddy plant the squash. Yes, it was a messy project for in the house.
Ian's first potty reward! He completed a full chart of "shiny stickers" and got to pick a toy at the store--he chose a three-pack of McQueen, The King and Charlie Checker.
Emily, Matt and Ian. We miss our cousins! We love you guys and are so excited for you to come visit us in our new house next week.
Ian has really gotten into painting with watercolors. He even has figured out a way to "wipe" the colors away if he doesn't quite like how it looks.