Happy Birthday Eric!

Eric enjoyed his 2nd birthday, June 6, 2009, at Grandma and Grandpa Schwieder's. Grandma made a blue truck cake, and he loved playing with his new toys, especially the ball from his cousins.

Today he had his 2-year doctor's check-up. He is now 25 lbs. This puts him in the 14th percentile. This means he is growing, at his year check-up he was in the 1st percentile. He was a great little boy for the doctor. He stuck out his tounge when asked and did not cry when he got his shot.

Faces full of Joy

I just love this picture. Kyle was playing with Zachary and Eric in the tunnel. He said I should get a camera, and I'm glad I did. The boys were having a grand time.

Mom and the Boys

It is fun being a mom. The boys and I had a great time with the camera one day. This was the best picture, one of a very few that actually had us all looking at the camera. Both Zachary and Eric love to have their picture taken, if they can then look at them afterwards. Ahh! the joys of digital cameras.

Let's Swim!

Summer weather is starting to come. The kids are loving summer type activities.

The boys enjoyed their first swim. It took Eric a bit longer to really start playing in the water, but once he did they had fun together.

Emily's Wedding Trip

Emily was married on May 9, 2009. It was a beautiful occasion and it was wonderful to see all the family. Here are a few pictures of our adventures.

Rain, Rain Come Again Another Day

One evening Kyle was using the hose to water in some fertilizer stakes. The boys wanted to have fun too, so Kyle started having it 'rain' on them. At first it was just a drop here and there, but pretty soon they were very wet, and having a grand time. I only got a bit on video, however; it does give you a good idea of the joy kids and parents can get out of little things.

The Sandbox

We had a few days of nice weather. The boys loved playing in the sandbox. Most of the time they played well together. Every once in a while sand ended up on heads, in mouths, or other places it should not be. It is fun to have the boys at a stage that they will play together. Eric loves to tell us to "come on" directing us how and where to play. Zachary also likes to tell us what toys are available for us and which ones he claims at the moment. I'm very good at telling the boys I am tired and to play nice. What a happy family!