Doodlebugs and Monkeys

Sunday, April 5, 2009

Part 2 - Joey!

Joey -

You are our scrappy little man. Your brother and sisters discount you some times because you are smaller than them, but what you lack in size, you definitely make up for in determination and grit! You will fight to the finish for what is yours - and you often catch Owen by surprise when he thinks you to be an easy target. There have been many times we've had to separate the two of you rolling around on the floor holding onto whatever you can grab of each other - but two minutes later you'll be the best of friends again. So is brothers, I guess. :) You have the curly hair in the family - it's not as thick as Owen's mop, but it's definitely got some curl that will drive the girls crazy when you are older. You look so handsome with a tan and your blond hair - you are Mommy's little surfer man - that hates the water. Oh, well - you'll look really cute on the beach - the ocean's overrated anyway! :) You love your sleep, although lately you've balked at your naps..oh, no! You just recently learned how to give kisses - until recently you headbutted anyone that asked you for one. Thank goodness we fixed that! You love to play whatever anyone else is playing - you aren't picky in that respect. You eat pretty much whatever is put in front of you - but you LOVE oranges and bananas. When I call you my monkey, it's because you can eat 3 a day if I let you! You can pout with the best of them, but you are normally a pretty happy go lucky little guy! You love Ms. Nonnie (Connie) and Ms. Pam at preschool, although you still get a little teary-eyed when we drop you off sometimes. You are getting so big already and we love you!!

Love, Mommy and Daddy

Playing with Daddy

Laughing on the couch

Sweet sleepy baby boy

Just home!

Welcome, Little Man

One of your favorites - wearing Kaitlin's shoes

Driving the tractor on the farm

Telling Daddy a story about the cows

So cute! Love that face!

Monkey Boy hanging on the fridge

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOEY!

WE LOVE YOU!

LOVE,

DADDY, MOMMY,KAITLIN

EMMA,OWEN, AND ABBY

Saturday, April 4, 2009

Happy Belated Birthday Boys!

With everything going on, I didn't get a chance to do a birthday post for Owen or Joey, so here goes:

Owen - you have become quite the talker thanks to Ms. Kate and lots of work. So much so that you never hesitate to tell your sisters, or your brother, or your parents, or your teachers, exactly what you think about anything and everything. You are so earnest with your emotions - it pains me to yell at you, even when you are climbing up the stairs...on the outside of the railing... or putting your dinner under your plate instead of eating it. You have such a cute way of saying things - still working on some of those letters (namely S), but Ms. Kate says you are exactly where you are supposed to be. You love to give hugs and kisses - more so after you know you did something you probably weren't supposed to, but they are always appreciated. You LOVE to help in the kitchen, but you aren't so good about picking up your toys. It's a work in progress. You bop between your car bed and your brothers firetruck bed....one of these days you are going to have to decide, bud. You love Einsteins, Lightning McQueen and Mater and lately it's all about the Batman. (I'm the Batman you love to say, while singing the theme song and running around the house) Our wish for you is that you always keep your sincerity, your love for your sisters (especially Abby - your special buddy), and you continue to grow in your independence. We love you buddy!
Love, Mommy and Daddy