Catch up time

I realize my blog has been sadly neglected lately, but I have been swamped with writing and editing, so all my both-boys-are-napping time has gone to work. We also haven't done anything terribly interesting lately. But in two weeks we are taking the boys on a cross-country plane trip, so that should be fun!

Here's a little recap of our July activities...

Reading the paper while we eat breakfast (Silas is pointing out the fire truck on the front page):


A little trip to the library's summer reading program - a comedic juggler that the boys really enjoyed (Silas is clapping). We've been spending a lot of time doing stroller rides and going to the pool (unfortunately, I don't have any pictures of the pool).


Silas got to see the fireworks with his grandparents, who thoroughly spoiled him. He came home saying "sugar nummy."


Silas also did a little tumbling with his friend Miriam at The Little Gym:


We've been stuck inside because of the 100 degree weather lately, but the boys have found things to do:


A little playground time:


And some visits at the grandparents' house. They're natural musicians!


The boys also got to be in their first parade last weekend, but I don't have those pictures at the moment. They got pulled in a wagon (well Titus ended up being carried) for the annual Jefferson Mint Festival parade to promote the new indoor park we are opening in Jefferson in the fall. That is going to be tons of fun for them.

Titus: 10 Months

Height: 29.5 inches
Weight: 20.5 lbs (gaining again!)

Skills: crawling away faster than a speeding mom, more powerful than brother in a "knock each other over" contest, able to leap over tall coffee tables in a single bound.... and I'm not kidding! He is also sleeping through the night (finally!); eating big boy food in his big boy booster seat, just like brother; balancing on his own feet for 10+ seconds at a time; and he took his first unassisted step yesterday! And yet, still no sign of any teeth.

Ready for the All-Star Game

Guess who's 2?

(pictures courtesy of Danae Jones Photography)

I can't believe how much has happened in two years. My baby went from 8 lbs, 1 oz to 28.5 lbs. He grew from 20.5 inches to 34 inches. He's gone from no teeth to 16 of them. He used to lay in my arms and stare at me--now he runs all over my house and is starting to put together sentences. It's crazy!


Silas had a great time celebrating his 2nd birthday with grandmas, grandpas, aunts, an uncle, and some cousins. Before the party started Silas got a kick out of the banner I put up above the fireplace. He really loves his letters. Then he screamed with excitement as people started arriving. He loved his toys so much that he didn't want to stop to eat cake - we had to bring the cake down to him while he held on to his new bubble-blowing lawn mower.

Here's a recap in video and pictures.