Twenty Months Going on Sixteen

Today Anthony is in love with cars, as usual, and his cool shades - thanks again Kris!  His Little Tikes car has stayed in the house even with the warm weather and it is something he plays with everyday multiple times.  Today, though, he needed his sunglasses on while he was driving.  The only problem is they are a bit too big and that was FRUSTRATING him greatly.  Luckily I got a picture of him before the major meltdown happened.

He wants to be so grown up and drive as you can see from this photo that was taken this weekend. Sitting in the car pretending to drive and turn on good tunes is something he enjoys doing.  I'm sure he's daydreaming about the future when he can really take it out for a spin.  

A Lazy Sunday at the Park

Today was the perfect day to play at the park!  Wagon ride = Time at the park = One happy boy!

The swings have now become a favorite after a shaky start at first.  He's getting brave and loves to go HIGH.

Even though he's going at the typical Anthony turtle speed the merry go round has become a favorite as well. Hang on, Bubsy!

The worst part about going to the park is having to go home.  Daddy, who was working out in the garage,  could hear him crying all the way home.  How completely devastating.

Happy Birthday, CJ!

This weekend we went to the annual, first of May birthday party for CJ.   Luckily the weather turned out to be nice on Saturday and we had another great time visiting with the Lefebvres as well as their family and friends.  I'm still amazed that CJ is turning four on Tuesday.  Not to sound cliche and/or old, but I can clearly remember his mom's pregnancy and his arrival into this world.  

Happy birthday, CJ!

Present time - FINALLY!  It was hard for an almost four year old to wait all day to open those presents.  Especially when they were waiting to be ripped open and enjoyed.  It was fun watching him open his gifts with the swarm of kids around him.  It really is an event!

The birthday boy spent some time testing out his new Spiderman roller skates.  Luckily dad was there to help him out.

We had lots of fun in the backyard!  (You know it's bad when you are  30 years old and end up with grass stains on your pants because you're playing with the kids.  Oh well!  I had a great time!)  The girls - Reagan and Rylee - take time out from playing to pose for a picture with their Auntie Emily.  

Nicholas did a great job throughout the day of being held and cuddled as well as watching all of the action around him.

Having Fun Outside

Muy Cansado (Very Tired)

An Anthony first became an Anthony second today.  Maybe he shouldn't have gotten up at 5:30 this morning after all...

Going for the Turkey

In bowling if you get three strikes in a row you get a turkey.  The Hanson household is going for the potty "turkey" - three days in a row of going on the big boy potty chair - today.  Lately I have been second guessing the whole potty training attempt and thinking maybe I should just stop. Today, though, I got some renewed energy, ZEST!  I was sitting at the table writing out a few cards when Anthony comes up to me.  He gives me one of his diapers and then lays down in the diaper changing area waiting for me to change him.  Sure enough his diaper is completely soaked and in need of changing.  

So if the little man is clever enough to tell me to change his diaper without even speaking I'm certain he can figure out the whole potty chair business, right?  

I know he's only 20 months and a boy, but we are forging ahead. 

Super Flowers

For any of you who actually care out there I thought I would let you know I just threw away my Walmart Spider Mums today.  I seriously cannot believe they  lasted this long - March 17th through May 1st.