Friday, June 19, 2009

Summer Fun

Today was so yucky that we didn't get to have our friends over to swim as planned. So, the boys and I hung out in the yard after our much needed nap.
I meant to post this at the end, because this is what the boys did while I cleaned up. The clean up song does not work! All they were missing was a tasty beverage!

Brody was concerned for rain and his quick thinking lead him to the umbrella. He's so smart!

Owen found a speck of something and was extremely concerned

My sweet boys love to be outside. If I step out or open the door to let the dog out, they just cry to go out. It was sorta cool in Midland today, so we took advantage of the break in the heat.

All the loot, where at the boys?

Totally entertained with the water hose and the step

Can you tell Brody was snacking on cheese balls?

sweet little owen

We were so tired from playing at Betsy's house, but starving!

you're getting very sleepy...

Passed out!

I was so busy watching Brody doze off that I missed Owen slip away

Our Daddy is the best!

We love him soooooooooooo much!

Thursday, June 18, 2009

What Have We Been Doing?????

I know it has been forever since I last posted (my parents are dying for new pics of their boys). We have been wonderful. We go to stroller strides every morning except Wednesday, that is our play group day. The boys are wonderful and WILD. We are having so much fun outside and in the pool. I have been so bad about taking pictures so here are a few I have snapped. Hope everyone is doing great!

Owen and Brody with Dad, Great Nana and Pa Doss

Owen was blowin' some sweet kisses

Brody was flirting with his Great Nana all night and it finally turned into some cuddle time!

Wednesday, our play group met at the Bounce House for some fun. Miss Claire showed Brody how it was done.

Owen was in heaven. On a side note...this morning Owen was drinking his milk and noticed his brother's milk was laying on the floor. He picked it up and took it over to Brody (who was sitting in his chair) very sweetly. Such a thoughtful big brother!

Brody with his buddy Sam. Sam had been giving B a sweet hug, but Mom missed the great photo op.

I am struggling with my camera. Or maybe it's my kids... one of them is always blurry. I'm debating a new camera...

Brock and Hudson were showing the boys how to get the ball up the slide. Owen and Brody participated in the bounce things, but they really enjoyed running around and pushing the balls from one end of the building to the other.

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Great Wolf Lodge

This past weekend we loaded up the boys and headed to The Great Wolf Lodge! It was a wonderful weekend getaway.
Look out Great Wolf...here come the Rogers!

This was at the outside pool. The wolf would give three howls (of course, Todd taught the boys to howl) and then he would spray. I am that bad mom that was not paying attention and when it started spraying, I screamed and ran...leaving Owen to be pelted and quite upset!

The water definitely wore us out! Owen, as I have mentioned, is a little bit of a mimic. Whenever we spray him with the sunscreen he makes the SHHHHHHHHHHH noise of the can. So funny. It took us a while to figure out what he was doing, but of course now we love to spray him just to hear him do it again.

This is the lobby. We knew we were in for an adventure when we walked in. The boys word of choice, "WOW". They just kept whispering "wow" in their sweet little voices.

This was part of the baby activity pool. The boys had a love-hate relationship with the slide. The lifeguard suggested a life jacket with the bumper, so the boys were safe. Todd and I took turns sending them down and catching them.

Owen loved story time.

Brody was not quite as sure. Each time a new animal popped out he was sure to point it out to me.

My boys!

a pic of Mom. Brody and I just hung out and people watched in the pool.

This crazy funnel? Well, Todd and I were going on a big kid ride with no idea what was coming. We were in a huge 4 person tube and I was backwards. When you come out of the tunnel, it spits you into this part and you launch up the side. CRAZY!!!!!!

The wave pool was fun, but the fountains were the real hit. We tried a double inner tube with the boys in our lap...TOTAL PANIC!!!!!

Brody was not a fan. Can you tell?

Chillin by the pool with our snack

Check out the huge bucket of water!

Owen hanging out with Mom

kiddie area

Nana and Papa D came to play Saturday night so Todd and I could visit with some friends. They took the boys to story time, but Brody lost it when the wolf came out (check above picture), but nothing a little treat from the gift shop couldn't fix. It was interesting what they picked and how adamant they were of their decisions. Thanks Nana and Papa D!

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

family fun

This past weekend we had some very special guests come to visit. We had a great time with a little drama (check out my sister-in-law to hear the details). I don't want to steal her story. So excited they came to see us!My boys!
Look at all the cousins

hard at work

enjoying dinner on the back patio

Owen lovin' life in Miss Lillian's turtle

My sister-in-law and bother plus my two favorite nephews

look at those athletes. Owen's bulging belly is due to pool water consumption. That's right! We love to drink that chlorinated goodness!


Owen and Brody loved having someone new pushing them around

I think the boys sun hat was a little too small for our youngest swimmer

Our indoor pool was a hit too!

Brody loves to wear Daddy's shoes

Owen wants a turn and he's takin' it by gosh

These really aren't as much fun as I thought they would be!