Videos (Isaac - 23 months and Levi - 5 months)

Isaac is beginning to role play and its so fun to watch.  Now, he pretends he is a monkey climbing a tree and picks bananas for me to peel and eat.  Its fun to see the imagination begin.  He also picks up the phone and pretends to talk to both his "Ga Ga's."

Levi has figured out how to bounce rather than just stand and play in his jumpy thing.  He enjoys being upright and playing with his toys.

Backyard buddy

YUCK!  I have seen our backyard friend more times than I'd like.  I just tell myself..."but, they eat mice...but, they eat mice...but, they eat mice..."

Levi - 5 months

Jumping, rolling, eating and sleeping...ah the life!  Levi is still a very good mannered, smiley baby!  So far he has tried rice cereal, sweet potatoes and carrots, and I'd say its going ok.  He doesn't seem to enjoy solids as much as I remember Isaac loving food.  But he is learning, and I'm giving him some time to get used to it before I conclude whether his a picky eater or not. He LOVES to watch and smile at Daddy and Isaac. Rolls in all directions and even scoots around a bit. Enjoys playing with toys and holding objects.  Think we are approaching teething in the next month or so as we are drooling, getting a little fussy and chewing a lot! He really wants to sit up and tries to whenever I lay him down.  I think sitting will be the next milestone to come.

Levi - 5 months

Loves outside!

Trying to sit up!

Isaac - 23 months

Love, love, love this kid!  At this stage he is mimicking everything.  I have learned the things I say (without knowing it) as now Isaac is saying them all the time too.  For example, "Mmm, K?" as in "OK?" and "Yeah!"  I now catch myself saying these all the time and have no doubt where he is getting these responses from.  He has become so much better with Levi the past few weeks, beginning to share and soothe his baby brother.  I am beginning to have hope again that these two will be best friends one day.  Still counting 1to 3, identifying these three numbers in text and counting objects up to 3.  He's identifying more letters, the newest being A, B and I (previously O, M, S were favorites).  The other day we were having one of those days where he wanted to fight Momma on everything.  So, when it came time to pray before lunch, he refused to hold my hand.  So, I explained that he could eat once were prayed.  After numerous attempts and many refusals to hold my hand he finally cried, "Pray! Pray! Amen! Amen!" I love to hear him list the people he wants God to bless and who he is thankful for.  There are so many "little" moments that I want to remember forever!

Isaac - 23 months

Practicing Letters

Helping Dad load firewood in RV

Intellectual Conversations with Isaac

Isaac: "More milk, please."

Momma: "Ok.  What color is milk?"

Isaac: "White."

Momma: "Good Job, where does milk come from?"

Isaac: "The fridge."

Isaac exploring the new park

The park behind the house has finally been renovated.  Here's Isaac enjoying a nice day at the park!

Give PEAS a Chance

We haven't attempted peas, but we have tried sweet potatoes.  Levi is more interested in grabbing the spoon than the taste of food so far.  But the beginning of solids and making homemade baby food has begun.

 Levi - almost 5 months old