Driving Home with Landon

While driving home, there's nothing that warms your heart like hearing Landon say (unprompted), "I love you too mom!"   So sincere......only to be followed up by fart noises and giggles.

Love this boy!

The Big 35

Today was the big 35.   After eating cake and singing daddy asked all the kids what they appreciated about mommy.  Here were their responses:

Amelia:  All of her snuggles.

Isabelle: Her hugs and kisses.

Landon:  [Distracted]

Daddy:  Landon, what do you like about Mommy?  Do you like all the kisses and tickles she gives you?

Landon: [Immediately] NO! [Pause, Pause]  I like going to the park.

Daddy:  You are glad mommy takes you to the park?

Landon: Yes

Love my family so very much!  Thanks for a great birthday and for singing to me.

Landon - I promise I will sing to you when its your birthday.

Passin' Her By

Its official!  Landon weighs more than Isabelle by 3 lbs!  It has probably been this way for a couple months.  We knew it would happen at some point - just a matter of when!

School

We have entered the realm of school now......Amelia couldn't be doing better!  Last night we had the open house and the girl could not contain her excitement!  She showed us all around and had the biggest smile on her face.

Landon Funnies

Landon is keeping us on our toes......on our way home from the park (we left because he was soo thirsty) the kids were running up ahead.  As I came around a parked car I see Landon getting down on all fours about ready to drink the water out of the side of the street.  'NOOOOOOOO' - luckily it was one time he actually listened.

When I go to pick Landon up from daycare he calls me 'His Kathy is here, his Kathy'

Landon calls his sisters, Mela Jane and Ibelle Ryne.

Landon introduces himself as Lannon Russell Vigneron

The boy does not know a stranger....he sparks a conversation with anyone we talk to as if they are his best friend.

My Heart

Tonight, Isabelle burst into huge elephant tears because some day she would have to move away.  And she just wants to stay here forever.  What can I say?!  I agree to it!

Love this girl so much.  She has been just so extra sweet lately with being obedient, helpful and wanting to snuggle and be with us.

When Landon and I got home after work, Isabelle ran over to help Landon get out of his car seat.  As soon as he was out Landon starts saying over and over - come on, I want to play with Isabelle.  So they ran around the yard together with a couple hugs in between.

Soccer Friends and Sibling Stories

Summer soccer is here!

Amelia's turn to be on the soccer field!  These kids have built up friendships over these last few seasons!  

It was so fun to be on the same team together and spend time together with friends this summer!

Amelia reading to Landon and Isabelle, while enjoying the new big bed.

Playin' Cars and a Minion!

One day it was just Landon and Mommy.  

We decided to play cars!  We zipped cars back and forth to each other.

It was so fun playing with him

Landon got so excited!

Amelia went to a birthday party and came back a minion!  

Little Kickers - Part 2 and Completion

Little kickers was a pretty short program - in fact even shorter when rain cancellations occur.  BUT we made the best out of it and Isabelle loved every minute.

Amelia sticking close to the side line to support her sister!

Amelia with Isabelle in the background

Oh you sisters!  I love to see you guys supporting each other and being excited to be there for each other.

Landon continued to work on his kicking skills.  The boy can dribble really well for only being 2!

Landon honed in on watching Isabelle too...

Isabelle steps on the ball.....

Landon steps on the ball....

Isabelle does a drill.....

Landon does a drill...

Oh buddy - that smile of yours!  It was hard keeping you off the field.

Way to old to be our boy!

Daddy and Amelia running across the field

Hey Amelia!

Picture day!  Love this picture of you Isabelle!  Way to go!  You worked so hard in soccer.  We are so proud of you!

Isabelle's little kickers team.

Graduation to a Big Boy Bed!!!

With the transition of the girls to their new room, it meant Landon got a transition of his own!!

Landon not only moved out of the closet/little room, he left the crib behind too!

Buddy you did so good those first couple weeks staying in bed!  You then figured out what it was like to get out of bed......

You love you bed!

Little Kickers

Isabelle has sat on the sidelines of Amelia's practices and games asking and asking to play soccer.  Today, her day has finally come!  Isabelle, meet Little Kickers!

This girl worked so hard and listened closely to her coach!

She was super excited!

Amelia cheered her sister on from the sidelines!  She was excited to watch Isabelle and stayed close to the field line!

Landon also worked on his skills!  By the time we left he was just as hot and sweaty as Isabelle!

Takin' it easy!

Isabelle getting a quick drink before running back on the field.

Landon watching Isabelle and taking a quick break himself.

Amelia and Landon playing together

Isabelle talking with her coach after practice!

Warming Up

We are enjoying the warm weather we are getting!  Summer is so great!

For some reason Daddy decided it was ok for Landon to ride the gator!

Isabelle didn't last long next to this crazy driver!

Amelia braved the experience, but even made her a little nervous

Daddy is helping you out Lando.....you've got some progress to make :)

A visit to MOA!!!  Landon gets to ride the rides and your big sisters are helping you out!

You guys also enjoyed the train

Mommy and Daddy didn't even have to ride with you this time!  You guys are getting so big!