Legoland with Boys

I took the boys to Legoland while Daddy was on a guys' ski trip.  Oma met us at Maggiano's for lunch.  It was a little overwhelming, but they had a great time.  They had a lot of fun stuff to do for kids.  They had fun running around the play land, lego car creation and lego boat creation.    

Grayson - Star of the Week

Grayson was Star of The Week at his school.  They gave us pieces of paper that we filled out that included his favorite foods, books, family members and what he wanted to be when he grew up.  

He picked out his favorite book, Pout Pout Fish and invited me to read the book to his class.  It was so nice to visit his classroom, read the book and go over the things he picked out for his star of the week. 

Family members: Daddy, Mommy, Oma, Ethan, Julia, Grayson, Liam, Mimi and Papa. 

Favorite Food:  Earth's Best Popcorn Chicken, Ice cream, popsicles, strawberries, raspberries, Gheradeli chocolate caramel squares, 

Favorite Books: Pout Pout Fish, Where is Curious George, Highlights Hidden Pictures, Brown Bear Brown Bear, Clifford the Big Red Dog and If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

I Am Special Because... I can build cool structures with Magnatiles and marble mazes.

When I Grow Up I Want To Be...A businessman (commercial real estate broker) and go to work with my Daddy

My favorite foods...sugar cookies, ice cream cones, popsicles, ghiradelli chocolate and caramel squares, Earth's Best popcorn chicken, strawberries, raspberries and popcorn.  

Grayson - Field Trip

Grayson went on his first school field trip to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.  He loved taking his first school bus, but actually had more fun watching the actual play.  They watched The Elves and the Shoemaker and he had the best time.  His teacher told me he was seated next to the teacher's aide Ms Alice and she said he loved it and was so engaged in the play.  When I picked him up from school he told me he wanted to go back and see another play right away.  I told him we will look for other plays for children and see if we can find other ones that he would enjoy.  He is pictured here with his good friend, Kana.  

Liam -Selfie, new bike and tots class

Liam got a new bike from Mimi and Papa.  He picked out the Lightening McQueen bike and loved riding it.  He actually wanted the pink and purple "pretty bike", but we quickly convinced him the Lightning McQueen bike was "cooler".   Thanks, Mimi and Papa for my cool new bike!  I love it!!  I had the best time learning how to ride it.  

AACA Art & Soul Gala

Craig and I had a great time at Grayson's school fundraiser, AACA Art & Soul Gala.  Our old neighbors, Julie and Jon were at the event as their son is in preschool and their daughter is in 1st grade.  We had so much fun hanging out with other parents from his school.  We won several silent auction items including 8 hours of babysitting from a teacher (she watches Grayson in the after school program), soccer, swim lessons, preschool party, contribution to the school as well as a few other items to benefit his school.  It was such a blast hanging out with other mothers (and Dads) from his class and school.  We love his school and can't wait to see how much he grows over the next 10 years hold.

Grayson & Liam ~ February Photos

Grayson and Liam ~ February Photos and Sayings

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Liam was running around at bedtime saying, "I am Superman!" and pretending to fly around the bedroom.  He also said I'll huff and puff and then would blow at daddy to make him fall over (like the big bad wolf).  We have no idea where he saw this, but it's the cutest thing.  

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Grayson said he wanted to watch a princess movie with the prettiest girl!  He is obsessed with pretty girls (his daddy was girl crazy from a young age and mommy was boy crazy from a young age).

Liam loved spending time with Oma while she was in town.  It was nice to see them spend one-on-one time together and bond.  They had so much fun together.

Liam - 2 1/2 year doctor visit

Liam had his 2 1/2 year doctor visit.  Luckily he did not need any new shots.  He weighed 26 pounds 6.4 ounces (12th percentile), which is up from his last visit when he only was in the 2nd percentile (yippee!).  He is 35 inches (26th percentile) and his head circumference is 50.2 cm (19.75") (72nd percentile) while his BMI is 15.15 (16th percentile).   We definitely have a little peanut, but I'm ecstatic that he went from the 2nd percentile to the 12th percentile in weight.  We try so hard to make him eat more, but that's not alway feasible.  He is definitely doing much better, but we still have a long way to go to reach the higher percentiles.  He did such a great job at the doctor and luckily did not have to get any new shots.  Yippee!