On Staycation!

I started my staycation on Friday and don't have to go back to work until 6/22. I'm calling it a staycation, instead of a vacation, since we are not traveling anywhere. We had originally planned on going to North Carolina, but Bryan just started a new job and doesn't get any time off yet. B and B went to stay with Grandma Farnan and John on Friday, so Bryan and I could have some alone time. We had a nice weekend together. We did some shopping, went out to dinner, and hung out with some friends. We went and picked up B and B in Maryville today and I was a little bummed they didn't seem more excited to see me:( They both adore Grandma Farnan and are always happy to see her, so I shouldn't have been surprised that they would have stay there longer! A big thank you to her and John for taking such good care of B and B! We had a nice time going back home today. We went to visit the cemetary in Maryville and in Conception, since we didn't make it up on Memorial day. We also went to see Fred and his new house in Barnard. A big thank you to Aunt Lexie, Avorey, and Tavia for watching B and B on Monday and Tuesday while I worked and Bryan had jury duty. I am looking forward to having an entire week to spend with B and B! I just hope the weather cooperates, so we can can get out and do some fun stuff:)

Henry Doorly Zoo

On Friday, we went to the Henry Dorley Zoo in Omaha with Grandma Farnan and John. We had a good time at the zoo, eventhough it was really hot. Brynn definately got more out of the zoo than Brody did. She really liked the giraffes and penguins. Brody just wanted to run around. They both liked the petting zoo with the farm animals. We also took a tram ride and a train ride and they both seemed to really enjoy those also. It was a really long day and I was proud at how well the kids behaved, especially Brynn since she was fighting a horrible diaper rash.

Summer Fun!

We have been spending a lot of time outside lately since the weather has gotten nice again. Although, now it is almost getting too hot some days! B and B would stay outside all day long if we would let them! We have been eating a lot of popsicles and playing in the water to try to stay cool. B and B are 19 months old today! I feel like they are growing up so fast:( They are now giving each other hugs and kisses:) Their vocabulary has really exploded lately. Some of the things they are saying are: Mom, Chi Chi, Dad, Grandma, shoe, dog, uh-oh, no, yes, go, ball, i love you, what'd you do, stop that, don't do that, etc. Brody continues to be a goofy, easy going kid. He never really gets too upset about anything, unless he has to come inside from playing or Brynn takes away something he has. His new word is "go" and tells us this about 10 times everytime we are in the car. We are constantly amazed at how strong he is. Bryan held him up the other night to dunk the basketball and he hung on the rim for quite a while. He is obsessed with lawn mowers and the trash can lately. He has become quite the little flirt and show off too. When he wants to show off for someone, he will give them a cheesy grin and then start running in circles as if to say, "look what I can do." He still runs most of the time, but will always take time to stop and check out flowers:) He pottied the first time in the toilet the other night! I have to laugh everytime he pees without his diaper on because he always seems so shocked when he pees. He seems so confused about what that thing even is! Brynn continues to be a girly girl and has quite the strong personality. I still smile everytime I hear her giggle with joy when she is wearing something she thinks is pretty. She loves books and being read to. I have found her several times sitting at the kitchen table "reading" her books. She is still a big animal lover and plays with Truman more than he would like. She does really well with tasks we give her and will usually try to do just about anything you ask her to. She is now able to open the patio door and let Truman in when I ask her to. She is obsessed with the toilet these days and loves to unroll whole rolls of toilet paper and put it all in the toilet. She would carry around a blanket everywhere she goes if we would let her. She also loves to play with my phone and act like she is talking to someone:) She seems to get her feelings hurt a lot easier than Brody does and is a little more shy than he is. We are constantly amazed by them and feel so blessed:)

What's a Little Mud Anyway?

Last weekend after it finally stopped raining, I let B and B play outside for a while. Well, we only had one mud puddle in our back yard and they found it! At first, I was going to tell them "no" and then I decided that I am always telling them "no" about one thing or another, so I was going to let them have their fun. Boy, did they have fun! A little mud never hurt anyone anyway:)

Fun Run

Yesterday, we took B and B to meet Angela and her boys at Fun Run (indoor inflatable center) in Liberty. B and B were a little hesitant at first, but they ended up having a good time. Brody started out the week sick with a cough and bad wheezing. We just finally stopped giving him breathing treatments Friday. Brynn has had a runny nose, but that sure hasn't seemed to slow her down any. She is always up to something, and most of the time, it is never good:( She has been a lot for us to handle lately, especially while shopping. Whatever phase this is, I sure hope it ends quickly! I also hope this rainy weather ends soon too, because B, B, and Truman are missing being outside!

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful Moms we know, especially Grandma Farnan. Mom, we love you and appreciate you more than you will ever know! We stayed at home most of the day today because B and B have colds and it has been so chilly outside. I did get to sleep in past 7:30 today and got breakfast in bed. I enjoyed breakfast in bed as much as a Mom could with two curious toddlers:) Thank you Daddy! B and B are really starting to talk a lot. We get quite the laughs out of some of the things they say! The other morning I was getting Brody dressed and I told him to come over and get his shorts on and he said, "hell ya!" I couldn't help but laugh, eventhough it is not funny that technically he was cussing. Brynn's new favorite word is "dog" and she lets me know if she sees one:) They are both starting to say a lot of 3-4 word phrases, but you have to really pay attention to what they say because they say it so fast. Sometimes, I wonder though if it is better that we don't know everything they're saying:)

Deanna Rose

Today, we met our friend Angela and her boys at The Deanna Rose Farmstead. The weather was so nice that we decided to have a picnic before going in. B and B absolutely loved the farmstead, especially Brynn. She giggled with joy when see saw the hens. She is such an animal lover! They really enjoyed seeing all the animals and feeding the goats. Brynn kept petting the goats and trying to give them hugs:) Brody, of course, was on the move the whole time we were there. However, he did take time to stop and look at some of the pretty flowers. He picked a couple that he carried around for quite some time:) When we saw the Longhorn I told them that it was a cow and that a cow goes "moo" and they both starting "mooing". Finally, after all this time of working on animal sounds, they just needed a "face" to put to the sound/word:) After, we saw all the animals, we played in one of the playgrounds there. B and B loved going down the slides! We can't wait to take them back again!