Growing up

Well, it seems August flew by, a new school year has started, and our two little boys are growing up SO FAST! It is amazing to go back and look at Caleb's baby pictures and see how much he has changed. We are already able to do that with Trevor's infant pictures as well.
We had a great summer. It always makes me so sad to go back to work, but the boys love Miss Debby and I have a job that I actually like, so it's not so bad.
Trevor and Caleb are getting to the point where they can really play together. It 's great because they chase each other around, roll cars around to each other, play ball, and just entertain each other. I have to keep a very close eye on them though, because before you know it Caleb has pushed Trevor down or Trevor is trying to steal Caleb's toy. It still is a lot of fun to see them together no matter what.
Here are some pictures of the last month (maybe now that we are back in a routine I will get better at posting again). We rode our bikes every chance we got. Besides, swimming that was Caleb's favorite summer activity. It was fun, but very hot!

While Grandma and Grandpa were out of town we stayed at their house, fed the dogs and played lots of piano. The boys would wake up in the morning and play a song for Mommy.

Caleb is trying to teach Trevor how to play.

As you can see, Trevor LOVES the piano.

We took the boys to the circus for the first time. It was a neat experience, but the entire family was tired so it wasn't the best adventure. Here are the boys. Even though you can't tell by the looks of their faces, it was quite entertaining.

Trevor loved the little hat that came with the cotton candy.

Caleb just loved the cotton candy! He ate almost the entire bag by himself, until Trevor caught a glimpse of it.

Trevor FINALLY got a haircut! It was so hard to give him the first official cut because I knew he would look so much bigger. I actually like it a lot. Michael wanted to keep letting it grow like a skater kid, but he was looking a bit shaggy.

Caleb and Trevor love the outdoors. If we are having a bad day or one of the boys is cranky, all we have to do is go outside and everything immediately gets better. I just wish it was a little bit cooler.

The boys love to eat dinner together every night. They make each other laugh endlessly.

Caleb loves his pizza.

Here is another picture of Trevor right after his haircut. Isn't he adorable?

Of course, the sandbox is always a hit with boys. I wish I had gotten the stand up one, but I think with boys they'd rather get right in the middle of all the dirt anyway!

Caleb drives the dump truck right over Trevor's back. Trevor doesn't mind as long as his big brother is playing with him.

The water hose is always nice to use after being in the sand box. Caleb likes to chase Trevor around with it, while Trevor runs and giggles the whole way.

We recently got together at Grandma and Grandpa's with cousin Ava and Uncle Adam. It's always a fun time when Caleb and Ava get to play together. Caleb gets a ride on Grandpa's back below.

Ava was so brave jumping off the diving board. Once she started, she just couldn't stop!
Caleb and Ava took a break to say CHEESE.

It was Caleb's turn to fly through the air. He was having a blast.

Trevor likes the water so much more now than he did at the beginning of the summer. He either likes to cling to the nearest person, or wants to try to brave the water on his own.

After the swimming fun we all went to Chuck E. Cheese for good times with the kids.

Everyone had fun.

Trevor and Caleb are banging on the drums we got from Panama. We are thinking of starting our own band.

Our two boys make life full and happy. We thank God for them everyday.