What's that smell?

I ask myself that question multiple times a day. Being the mother of two in diapers and the owner of a stinky dogie, we have lots of unusual odors in this house. Today I was sniffing trying to figure out who needed a new diaper and James and I had a funny conversation.

Me: (sniffing)
James: Beeyon poo. (Translation: Baby pooped)
Me: Oh, Baby needs a new diaper?
James: (Shaking his head) No, Puppy.
Me: I don't think Puppy wears a diaper. Do you need a new diaper James?
James: No, no no no. Ma diaper. (He turns and runs into the kitchen)

I'll give you one guess as to who needed that new diaper... I guess our potty training days aren't as close as I thought. And now a few pictures for those who complain I am not blogging enough....

Here is James reclining on the couch after a big lunch. He has really learned how to relax...something I never though he would be able to do.

Luke doing a great job at his tummy time. He is mad that I moved his toy just out of reach, but is still trying very hard to get it.

During our game of dress-up Luke got to try on all the hats. The pirate hat is my favorite.

This is as close to the hats as James would get. Notice he climbed as high as he could onto the pile of pillows. Yet he was the one who told me which hat Luke needed to try on, and the one that asked to play hats. Silly boy!

James brought the swiffer mop into his room. To do this he had to drag it out from behind the trash can and up a flight of stairs. He only does this with toys that are his favorites. The mop even got a seat of honor next to him on his reading chair.

Party!

We had a little party to celebrate James' birthday. I am not sure what James liked more, the balloons or his lemon cupcakes. Thanks to all who came to celebrate with us, we had so much fun!

James showing me his balloons. He liked to remind me that balloons go "pop".

Daddy lighting his blue birthday candles with a torch. Now that's a manly way to light birthday candles!

James loving his cupcakes! He ate one large cupcake and two small ones and then kept asking for more. We decided that was enough, especially since he was too excited by all his friends coming over to eat dinner.

And lastly, a little video of James, Daddy and Zion trying to blow out the candles.

We love to eat!

That's right folks, my boys love to eat. Seriously, we have been waiting for this for a long time! All my posts about James and his very specific list of food that he would eat, and all my failed attempts to get him to like food. Well, he is now eating all sorts of food and loving it. Hooray!

Luke, on the other hand, has loved food from his first bite. In fact he is now eating three solid meals a day. And, he will even refuse his bottle so I will offer him some pureed goodness. It
shocks me every time, but it happens almost every day now.

Zion is very sad that James now finishes his food. Even worse is that he is coordinated enough that he doesn't drop food either. Poor Zion is getting skinnier I think.

A video from our lunch today. Both boys ate well and are now ready for some great napping! (I hope)

Happy Birthday Daddy!

Happy Birthday Daddy! You give the best big hugs! James loves to ride up high on your shoulders and reach for the sky. And Luke loves the silly faces and songs you sing to him. You are the best Daddy in the whole world! We love you!

Love,
James and Luke

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Today was also James' two year check up. He is doing very well and continues to grow and be a BIG boy. He didn't really want to talk to his pediatrician, but she was very impressed at his persistence to keep his fingers in his ears for the entire visit. That's talent! Hopefully a talent he will grow out of. =)

James' two year stats:

Height: 36 inches (88%)
Weight: 32 pounds (89%)
Head Circumference: 20 inches (94%)

Happy Birthday James!

Today James Morgan turns two. TWO?! I can't believe it. Wasn't it only yesterday that we brought him home from the hospital? How did it go by so fast?

James brings so much joy into our family and he continues to make us laugh, give big hugs and lots of tickles. He likes to eat all his food with ketchup and he loves ice cream with berries. His favorite word is "no" and his favorite thing to do is to "tikma" (tickle mommy).

We love you James!

Happy Birthday!

Pictures and an Outtake

Remember this picture from February?

Well look at us now! Isn't Luke making fantastic improvements! And James is getting happier when posed next to him. So exciting!

Also, I was cleaning out Luke's closet...again....and found the "coming home" outfits for John and I. Any guesses as to which outfit belongs to each of us? Hehe, I am just kidding. =)

And for good measure, here is a silly outtake from our failed "photo shoot" yesterday.

Hooray for Luke!

Luke's PT set some goals for us to accomplish in the first 8 weeks of our sessions. I think we are on session 5 and Luke has already crossed one of those goals off the list! He can now really hold his head up while lying flat for an extended period of time without help.

I am so proud of my sweet little guy! I almost did a happy dance in the therapy office when he really showed off. James even gave him a "clap clap" for doing such a good job.

Hooray for Luke!

Super Mommy

Looks like Luke and James have a Super Mommy!!!

Super Boys

A couple of pictures to appease those want me to start blogging again. It has been a busy couple of weeks in the Turner household.

James is still not very happy when he is posed next to Luke. Although any other time he gets almost giddy when Luke touches his face or hair. Go figure!

Luke's 6 month stats:

Height: 31 inches (100%)
Weight: 17 pounds, 2 ounces (38%)
I can't remember his head circumference off the top of my head...does anyone really care about that anyway?

Hope everyone is enjoying this lovely spring weather!

California Sun

Sorry for the lack of posting, but we have been enjoying the California sun out here at Grammy's house! James is really loving the backyard and all the fun toys that Grammy had waiting for him. What a lucky boy!

Our week in review.

It was a good week for:

*Fun in the sun. There really is something special and bright about the sun in California. It is hard to describe, but it truly is wonderful.
*In and Out Burgers. Delicious! Even James tried a couple of bites, it was that good.
*Meeting up with friends. James loved meeting Kyle and Caleb for the the first time. Plus I loved catching up with my dear friends Stacy and Steve, and sweet baby Callie.
*Spending time with Grammy. James and Luke both love their Grammy and she sure is spoiling them with all the great toys and activities that she has planned for them.
*Easter Egg Hunts: We have had at least one every day. Nothing is better then searching around the garden for plastic eggs.


It was a bad week for:

* Allergies. Just when I was getting used to the pollen in Virginia, I switched coasts and now have a whole new round to fight.
*Time differences. The boys took a while to adjust. Let's just say we were having some pretty early mornings for the first few days. Last night everyone slept soundly for the first time.
*Missing Daddy. James is missing his daddy and points him out in every picture that he sees.

Some pictures from the past week. James is finally able to sit on the tricycle, but the minute you start it moving he jumps off. And I mean JUMPS off as fast as he can.

Meeting up with the Parkers. James really loved playing with these sweet boys! I wish we lived closer!