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Evan loves Angry Birds and for Christmas he got the “board game” version. At first he was just randomly building boards for the birds – but I noticed this morning he was actually building them to spec per the game cards. I am impressed! (The game cards have photos of what pieces/birds/etc need to be built/located)
What is the most exciting thing for the twins right now? The new toys from Christmas? The dog? The computer? Not even the iPad can even compete with the want to be sitting/walking on the table. We try to enforce not getting on the table and even take them right off when they get on the table, but they are both obsessed with getting on the table. Turn your back for a minute or go into the kitchen for a glass of water…and what you will see is both Will and Cora on the table.
Some days are just longer than others. Here is a shot of one of those days where will just needed to go to bed right after dinner.
Evan is pretty darn cute. For the last several months we put him to bed and he says:
“Keep the door open incase you need me”
Such a thoughtful guy. Too bad he is asleep within a few moments…
We went to Florida the week before Christmas so Evan could experience Christmas morning/day here at his house. He always enjoys traveling and much like his Mama – loves the airport. On the way down the flight captain even let Evan go into the cockpit, look around, and ask questions. They even let him say something over the intercom.
We all had a great time and Evan was excited to see everyone, play outside, and even sit in a big tractor trailer rig (neighbor’s). I think with all of that – the most exciting part of the trip for Evan was seeing Cora after being away from her for a few days. As soon as he got out of the car Cora’s eyes lit up and she instantly started screaming in joy. This continued for several minutes after we all got inside.
This year we decided to head down to Florida before Christmas so we could still visit with our family around the holidays, but still be back home for the big day. We had a really great time and enjoyed the warmer weather (and the company of course). In addition to seeing their grandparents and great-grandparents, we also saw some cousins as well (Celia just turned one and it was the first time we met her). As you can see from the photo – the rules are a little different at Grandma’s house. For more photos – check out the photos page.
After dinner Evan was trying to get us to give him a snack (cookies or candy). I told him that I did not want him eating any of that type of food because he had had enough junk food for the day. Evan then told me:
Candy is not junk food. Junk food is food you get from the garbage.
Got to love Evan’s attempt at warping logic to get candy. He ended up eating an clementine instead.
When my mom told me she was coming out for Evan’s birthday party and knowing we would all be flying to Florida 5 days later – I threw out the idea that she could take one of the twins back with her if she wanted for the few days that we would still be here in Chicago. I figured they might enjoy having some one on one time with one of the kids (since Evan stays with them for a few days/week each summer) and that would also help us. She ended up choosing Cora this time around since Cora is easier to maneuver by herself on the plane. Will looks forward to some one on one time later this year!
The plane ride went well and everyone had a blast in Florida. Cora was quite social and enjoyed meeting new people and spending time with her grandparents and great grandparents.
Grandma Z flew in to visit to see the kids and be there for Evan’s birthday party. We had a good time as usual and the kids all love having her here. A big thanks for flying in and being a great help!
Evan turned five this year and instead of doing our traditional big birthday parties at our house – we had Evan invite who he wanted (kids) and we had it at the place he takes swimming lessons. Evan wanted a pool party with a pirate cake (Pirates of the Caribbean). He had both and had a blast. Check out the photos from the fun kids party! A big thanks for all who came and to my mother who flew in for the event!