Smiles

This guy has been giving real big smiles for the past couple of days. It's so fun to watch. He also has been cooing for a couple of weeks now. I need to get it on video.

Pics of Pax

Every time I take a picture of Pax I can't believe how big he is getting. He turns 2 in less than a month!

I think it's so funny when he puts his hands in his pockets. He does it because Todd does.

Sweet dance moves Pax

Pax busted out these dance moves while watching American Idol last week. I love his arm punch and getting on his knees,

Advice

Anyone know how to get an almost 2 year old to stop screaming? He does a high pitch scream because he knows we don't like it and he thinks it's funny. It's getting really annoying. We have tried time outs, spanking (doesn't phase him), I will squeeze his leg (he cracked up because I guess he is ticklish), ignore him, pinch his foot (thinks it's ticklish)...he just laughs at anything we do and does it more. So if anyone has ideas I would appreciate them!

Window cleaners

My mom cleaned while she was out here when Caleb was born. Paxton was her helper. I loved having my mom here and she helped out so much. Not only did she clean, but she cooked delicious meals, took Paxton outside to jump in puddles for hours each day, made it possible for me to shower & nap, and was on baby duty at night when I just got too tired. I love her tons and am excited to see her in a couple weeks!

Ready for a walk

I love this picture of both of them.

Caleb Eldin Black

I took these pictures this afternoon of little Caleb. For those who don't know, he was born on January 28th at 5:02 am and weighed 7 lbs 15 oz. He is a sweet little boy. The first three nights were pretty rough, but he is now doing great at night which makes me happy. Paxton has had a hard time adjusting as well. Today was a really good day though for him and I think he is finally getting used to having Caleb around.

Family pics before Caleb

We got family pictures taken before we had Caleb. I am putting a ton up because I like them all. I think Paxton is super cute in all of them.

Fun at the park

It has been in the 60's here this week so we have been taking advantage of our time outside. Pax loves going to play at the park and all I hear on the way is "mommy, mommy, play, play, play" until we get there.

Paxton's bike

Today was the first day that he started going faster on it (and he likes to call it a motorcycle). He normally lasts like 2 minutes on it, but today he rode for 15 min! I love watching him go around on it.

Peanut butter

Paxton was helping me make a dessert and started eating the peanut butter. He loved it.

Cute boy

Future waterpolo player

Paxton got out of the bath one night and thought it was hilarious to keep pretending like he was going to go to the bathroom on Todd's and my bed. I didn't want to go to the other room to get a diaper so I grabbed a newborn diaper that was in my drawer. It fit him, and reminded me of a tiny little speedo. I think it made Todd excited for our future little waterpolo player.

And yes that is a tripod he is playing with. He likes to use it as a microphone and be super loud.

My parents visit

I didn't get as many pictures as I should have, but my parents came out last weekend to visit and it was so nice. I love when they come out here or when I am in CO because I have adults to talk to throughout the day. We did lots of shopping, lots of playing with Paxton, went to old town, ate lots of good food, etc.We got to see the polar express getting ready to leave. All of the kids were dressed in their pajamas and so excited. We will have to take Paxton when he is a little older, but he loved seeing the "choo choo."
When we were by this Paxton kept waving and saying hiiii to a homeless man who was sleeping.
Loving having Grammy and Grampy here. He spent every second he could with them and did not like it if anyone left the room.
Playing in the leaves with Grampy and watching the landscapers leaf blow.
Laughing at Grammy who is scared of Paxton's trick of jumping off the fridge to Todd.
Resting next to Grampy.
Cute boys.

Belly

Here's my stomach last week at 32 weeks. This pregnancy sure has flown by compared to when I was pregnant with Paxton. I am still feeling good, but have had a harder time sleeping sometimes. I can't believe everything is going to change in 7 weeks. I am kind of scared.