Posting from the phone

Since I don't get to sit in front of a real computer much these days,
I'm trying out posting from my phone. I hope this works!

Happy 2 Months Gus Gus!

So the time flew by with one kid, but with two, well I don't even know what day of the week it is anymore!  Are we really in May already?  Guess that means I didn't get a post up for Gus on his 2 month bday, but I'm making it in just under the 1 week belated mark at least!  It's been an incredible 2 months so far.  Many changes, but life is easy with two such resilient kids and an amazing partner.  But I diverge, this post is about my baby Gus!

He has become a very chatty baby this past week, telling us all about his day, admiring his older brother, and showing off his beautiful smile!  I think he really likes to hold hands too, as he is always reaching towards us and gives an even bigger smile when you grab his hand!  I'm amazed as well, with how enthralled he is when watching Arjen.  You can tell he is just cataloging all the ways he is going to try and do everything his brother does as soon as he can! His neck is getting stronger - he'll hold it fairly still for moments at a time when being held upright, but still isn't quite strong enough to lift it fully up when on his belly...not that baby #2 gets the devoted tummy time that baby #1 does, but I'm sure he'll figure it out when he's ready.

And with that, my available time to sit and type is gone.  Especially considering I started typing two days ago...

The making of the Oster Baum and Good Times with friends

This year we had a few extra helpers on hand for our annual decorating of the Easter Tree.  Our friends Ranee and Jamie were in town from NY, showing off their beautiful daughter Sophie. We couldn't let the opportunity pass to have a good ol' BBQ with our friends, and to get all the kids together!

Two peas in a pod...actually sharing the space!

The Dads and the Kiddos

My boys.  :) 

Arjen and Nina start getting the eggs ready

Someday I'll be able to reach this high on my own!

For now, this level will have to do

I think this is our first real family picture with all four of us! (Thanks Nan for always giving us great photos!)

The Mommas and the Kiddos (minus my busy egg hanger...couldn't be bothered for another photo!)

Easter morning, showing off his "A-ay" (Arjen for "egg")

Fun times

I finally laid a blanket out for Gus to get some floor time and tummy time the other day, and so I could take some pictures on the "real" camera. Of course both of these things (Gus and a camera) draw Arjen's attention, and lately he is just a ham for the camera saying his version of "cheese!"  (sounds something like a combo of keys, geez, and cheese).

Arjen really has become a proud big brother.  Even if he doesn't fully understand the concept yet.  This video was taken while I was changing Gus one afternoon.  I had left Arjen to play out in the living room, but as I was changing Gus's diaper, noticed we had company.  Without saying a thing to me, Arjen had parked himself on the steps to our room to play a new game...

Happy One Month Gus!!

Brotherly Love

One of my favorite recent moments with the boys... 

3 Rounds of Merry

After almost 2 weeks of staying mostly housebound, we decided it was time for a little family adventure. We took advantage, again, of nearby Tilden Park to take Arjen on his first Merry-Go-Round. Gus got a ride in too, but once was enough for me, which meant Gus was done too. Arjen managed to sneak in 2 more rides with Dad before it was time to head home.  

Running around the carousel...Very excited

Enjoying a ride on a rooster with Dad

Trying hard to capture a smile

First ride on the Merry-Go-Round, riding the zebra