Learning Time

We've been trying to do learning time sometimes, one thing we have been working on is writing their name.   They wrote these completely by themselves (Scott's bottom name)

Happy Birthday Austin and Scott!

We celebrated Austin and Scott's 4th birthdays and had such a fun time.  Each got to choose their favorite meal.  Scott's favorite meal was breakfast for dinner and we had that Sunday.  Austin's favorite meal was chicken pillows, we had that Monday.  They both also requested muffins ("like the ones we had at Great Grandma Packer's house"), so we made those that morning.  Luckily, they were both pretty easy going, so we could make all their wishes come true and still take care of Baby Ty!

Grandma Packer made the boys new blankets. They are still deciding who gets which color!  This is Scott.

Scott finally got his own bike, and with his favorite character these days:  Buzz Lightyear

 Austin with the orange.

Austin got a rescue bot--Blades.  I was sure I would have some explaining to do to Austin, but it turned out we had to explain to Scott why he didn't get a rescue bot!

 Scott with his choice of cake--Chocolate

 Austin with his choice of cake--birthday sprinkle cake

When it came time to blow out the candles, they wouldn't blow out.  We had accidentally gotten trick candles that wouldn't blow out. It was pretty funny (I was wondering why there were so few candles in the pack!)

Scott had gone first, so Austin was a little apprehensive to attempt to blow his candles out.

Grandma and Grandpa Lewis got the boys these car ramps, this is Scott with his emergency one.

Austin got one with cool care.  They both loved them.

And finally, after the long day, sleep.  Scott wearing his special PJ's

 Austin

These boys are so fun, they are saying such funny things and are just growing up.  Here are a few fun facts about them:

Both

-Loves playing cars, making forts with blankets and pillows, plays house and rescue bots (Scott is always the dad, Kate the mom, Austin the son)

-Knows all the letters and a lot of the letter sounds

-Knows shapes and numbers very well.

-His best friend is Austin Birdsall

-Are very tough when they fall, they only cry when they are really hurt (hurt feelings are a different matter!)

Scott

-His favorite color is red (sometimes yellow)

-Favorite character is Buzz Lightyear

-Favorite show is Rescue Bots (Heatwave and Bumblebee are his favorite)

-Favorite movie is Toy Story 3 and Toy Story 2

-Favorite book is Mickey Mouse Adventure

-Favorite treat is vitamins

-Favorite dinner is breakfast for dinner

-Loves Ramen Noodles

-Is very happy, positive and generally a peach most of the time

-Likes to paint (usually lasts 2 minutes)

Mom was feeding Ty one day and all the kids were crowding around.  Mom finally said, "I need some space" so that everyone would back up a little bit.  A little bit later, mom was resting on the bed and Scott came up and was getting really close to Mom again.  Then he said, "I just need a little space with you."  Loved!!

Austin

-He likes lots of colors--specifically orange, green, blue

-Favorite show is Rescue Bots (favorite is Chase and Optimus Prime and Bumblebee)

-Favorite movie is Cars 2 (because of the part when the firetruck sprays the bad guys)

-Favorite book is Rescue Bots

-Favorite dinner is Chicken Pillows

-Favorite lunch is Mac'n'cheese

-Favorite treat is "if we had Optimus Prime, I would want to eat that"

-Is getting pretty darn good at writing his name.

-Can ride his 2 wheeler like a mad man

We were talking about planting a garden and what you can plant--talking about different fruits and vegetables you can plant.  We were going to go get some seeds and Austin said, "Can we get some Macaroni and Cheese seeds?

Picture of The Day

Yes, we do get the kids ready occasionally, and they are one good looking bunch.  Austin left, Scott right.

To a BYU game!

Daddy took the the kids to a BYU basketball game.  Everyone got to pick out treats.  You guys loved having a night out!

This is a special sign Kate made to hold up at the game

Buzz Lightyear

We got these pajamas for Scott this year.  They are a size 4T.  He feels VERY strongly about them.  They bring the strongest of emotions--if they are dirty, he cries, if they are clean he laughs and dances and runs around shooting his Laser Taser.  It's amazing how much he loves these.  I've been tempted to "lose" them, but they bring him a lot of joy, so for now, we'll stick it out!

Austin Scott Kate Antics

Kate is constantly reading--she is doing so well and wants to read for about an hour a day--this works out pretty well since Ty likes to eat for an hour 7 times a day--so we all sit on the couch and read a lot.

Kate is really sweet reading to her brothers, Austin was laying his head on her shoulder seconds before, but we missed it.

 This entertained for a few days and surprisingly, no one ever got hurt.

 The inversions have been really bad this winter, so Jeff took the kids up to the mountains to get some fresh air and go sledding.  They had so much fun (Dad left the camera in the car, but the sledding was fun too) until the end when everyone got cold.  They were happy by the time they were home and loved a day out.

A little more Ty

I can't help myself, they change so fast these first few months, I want to remember his cute little face.

A few days old

 Can we count this as a smile?

We love this little man!  (And I think multiple times a day--it's a good thing they come so darn cute because they sure take a lot of work!)

Loving Our Little Guy

We are really enjoying Ty, Kate especially loves helping--wanting to change diapers, burping, holding, feeding him bottles, getting things for him and putting his "bubba" in.

 Austin was a little nervous at first, but soon was giving Ty his special stuffed animals.

 Grandma Packer right before she headed home--Ty was hungry

 Ty already loves his Daddy

 Scott--even gave Ty his Scoopy Scoop