The Brothers Charles

When I envisioned my family before I had kids, I always foresaw two brothers leading the pack.    Lo and behold, I have two beautiful boys and have HUGE crushes on both of them.  

Liam is very protective of his Baby Aiden.  I've often heard him say, "Be careful, Mamma.  Don't drop him!"  And nearly every time Aiden gets fussy, Liam is there to remind me "I think he needs some milk."  Liam is especially proud when he is able to calm Aiden by singing songs to him or showing him interesting toys.  

  

Liam often asks, "Can Baby Aiden play trains?"  Substitute trains for anything in which Liam has an interest.  I can't wait for the day when we'll be able to say, "Yes!"  

For now, Liam can be counted on to make us aware of each and every one of Aiden's needs.  And Aiden can be counted on to have many of them!  

I am a lucky Mamma.  

Lagoonapalooza II

On Liam's second Lagoon trip of the summer, he got a little bumper-car help from his older cousin, Jesse.  Driving Mr. Daisy?  

Because once again, this didn't work...

Aiden wasn't a fan of the choo-choo.  I'll bet that will change next year.

Liam, however, is still a HUGE fan.  

So Tracie and I bought these awesome BOB Double strollers at the same time.  It moves like air and is pretty easy to transport.   However, I've been debating whether or not it's worth the cost to transport one baby and our lunches because it is like pulling teeth to get Liam in it!  I guess he's officially a big boy now.  We have used it for its intended purpose for thirty minutes total in a three month period.  I think I'm having buyers remorse...

This was our last hoorah at Lagoon with Jesse, Shaners and Alex before their big move to San Diego.  Liam has such a good time with these kiddos and we'll miss them all!

Rattlesnake Rapids.  This one takes me back to my days at Knott's Berry Farm in California and King's Dominion in Virginia.  I would go on this ride over and over again and get so soaked there was no WAY I would dry before it got dark outside.  So fun!  I think it might be Liam's favorite (and Wes's.)

Thanks for hanging out with my baby while we did the adult bumper cars, Tracie.  You got some great shots of this guy!  I think he was flirting.  

Until next time!  

Lagoonapalooza

Many thanks to Wes's parents who got all of the family in the tri-state area season passes to Lagoon!  We have already gone a few times so far and had a blast.  I, personally, can't wait to go back and experience the water park.  Although I have a no-swimsuit-in-public rule for at least a year post-baby, I get so excited about water parks that I'm willing to amend my rule for this summer, as long as you don't bring your camera.  With that said, thanks again for the stolen photos, Tracie!  One of these days, I'll bring my own camera.

But enough about me...let's discuss Liam and the bumper cars.  Despite dozens of explanations on how to operate them, my sweet boy still spends most of his time on the edge, completely at a loss as to how to make the darn thing budge.  We stand on the side yelling his name and making huge circular motions, shouting "turn the wheel ALL THE WAY around!"  His dedicated Dadda got the evil eye a few times from the 17-year old operator when he nearly jumped the gate to help his boy.  Lay off, kid.  Or hey, you could like help or something.  

His cousins were such good helpers and tried their best to show Liam the bumper car ropes.  I think it'll take a few more trips and he'll have it down pat.  Good thing we have season passes.

This may be one of my favorite pictures of all time.  Look at that face!  Liam, you're not fooling anyone; you can't be too much of a bad-boy with a hat like that.  Maddie and Decs are so sweet with their younger cousin and always make him feel like part of the crew.  

Liam's latest obsession: squirt bottles.  Less threatening than water guns and more practical for cooling off purposes.  Liam never leaves home without one (we have about six.)

Yes, I took my three-month old to Lagoon.  Didn't get much "amusement" in this trip, save watching everyone else frolic.  This is what Aiden likes to think of as "over-stimulation."  

I can't believe how little Aiden looks in these pictures...these were taken just a month ago.  He's a giant now!  

Looking forward to more Lagoon adventures this summer.  Anyone care to join us?  Anyone care to watch my boys while I go on Wicked over and over until I pass out because I'm a roller-coaster junkie? Speaking of, yay for not being pregnant this summer.  (Sorry, Tracie.)