Haircuts and Sparkle Dust!

Hunter's Hair Before his Haircut!

Connor's Hair Before his Haircut!

Hunter enjoying a good read while he's on the way to get his HAIRCUT!

Connor- barely consoled by a sucker that Grammy had brought in case of emergency.

Hunter. He thought he was combing his hair. He was really applying Sparkle Dust all over himself!

Hunter..moments before the cut.

He's not thrilled!

Connor- wanted the paper off of his cone. He eventually achieved his goal and in the process got ice-cream all over his car seat!

Getting a haircut isn't so bad... we got M&Ms, suckers, a cone... oh yeah, and we look pretty dang cute!

November 11, 2009

Dear Connor and Hunter,

I’m sorry I haven’t had much time to write to you lately. I can’t believe it’s almost been a month! Mommy has been really busy with school and work since her surgery. I’ve been trying to get everything caught up. However, I’ve also had lots more energy to play with you and snuggle with you since my surgery so I’ve been spending lots of time doing that. It’s been so wonderful!
You both have new dance moves! When I say show me your moves Hunter runs across the room and then slides on his knees like Tom Cruise and Connor starts doing a fun little bounce move. You love to show me your moves and are constantly trying to come up with a new one to impress me.
You’re also learning new words like crazy! You both say, YES!, No, Not, poop, Elmo (although Hunter’s sounds more like momo), and a variety of other words that will get you what you consider your basic necessities like juice, candy, and more juice!
You still love it when Daddy chases you around the house and I constantly feel like I’m telling you three to knock it off before someone gets hurt. Daddy’s play a lot rougher than Mommies and sometimes it makes me nervous, but you two love every second of it!
You’re finally tired of sharing. You are very good at sharing but I’m starting to notice that you want a couple things of your own that you don’t have to share. I knew the day was coming, I just didn’t think so soon. Lately, you’ve been fighting over a Baby Einstein First Words book. Hunter is convinced that it is his and only his while Connor wants it even more because of it. I think I’ll buy another one tomorrow. You should have a few things that are your own. I keep talking myself out of buying it though because I know if I do you’ll just find a different toy that you don’t want to share!
We haven’t had haircuts since August and today was the big day! I took you to Monkey Dooz and Grammy came with me for support. It wasn’t easy. It took Grammy bribing you with M&Ms, suckers, and promises of ice-cream afterwards. I didn’t care what bribe we used I just really wanted two little boys to get their hair cut. You were miserable the entire time, but you sure look cute now! I had her cut your hair really short so we wouldn’t have to go back for awhile!
I’ve been having so much fun with you lately. I can’t believe it’s possible that every day I just love you more than the day before!

I love you and love you! Mommy

Pumpkins!

Hunter- incredibly nervous to be on a tractor!

It didn't take Hunter long to find the perfect pumpkin...if only he could lift it.

He tried his hardest though!

Hunter noticed the merry-go-round before the tractor had stopped moving.

Hunter and Connor waiting for Daddy to buy the tickets.

Finally! They were on the horses. They must have been smiling on the inside!

Hunter wouldn't leave the barn, but he also didn't want to get to close!

Ben picked him up and took him closer, notice the hand in his mouth. Hunter always does that when he's scared.

I love this picture. Look at the two little heads barely showing over the hay!

October 17,2009
Dear Hunter

We went to the pumpkin patch today! It was so much fun. You were adorable! We first had to get on a hay ride to go to the pumpkin patch and you did not want to get on that tractor! You started crying instantly. Daddy had to get on the tractor first, and you held onto him as tight as you could. You calmed down a little when you saw Connor get on the tractor, but you still sat on Dad’s lap the whole ride with a look of uncertainty on your face.
When we got to the pumpkin patch you wanted all the pumpkins. You kept trying to pick up all the big 20 lb ones. You would bend over and wrap your little arms around the whole pumpkin and grunt like there was no tomorrow! You helped Daddy look for the perfect pumpkin and we almost found one that you could carry, but they were really big pumpkins this year. Daddy ended up carrying the pumpkin for you.
On the tractor ride back you relaxed right at the very end and sat on the hay bale on your knees and just watched as we passed the other events. You were so adorable sitting there like that.
When we the tractor was stopping you noticed the merry-go-round. You were thrilled. You weren’t even on the ground yet and you went running up to it. The next five minutes were spent with the two of you saying,” Please, Please, Please” and pointing to the horses! I kept telling you, “Yes, but wait.”
Finally, Daddy made it back with a paid for pumpkin and 10 tickets. The Merry-go-round cost four tickets each so we gave you your tickets and you stood patient in line. When it was your turn you were so excited you ran right past the ticket guy and we had to chase you to get your tickets and pay the man.
Daddy went with you so he could hold the back of your overalls because I was afraid that the merry-go-round was going too fast for you to hold on the whole time. You loved every minute of that ride.
Then it was time to go on the hay bales. You climbed on one, but then you noticed the petting barn and went straight for it. I took you in there while Daddy and Connor climbed some more. You really loved the chicks, but you were enthralled by the llama. I asked you if you wanted to go see the llama closer and you said, “NNNNNOOOO!” That’s your new word. We spent 20 minutes in that barn looking at the four animals that were there, but every time I asked if you were ready to go you would say , “NNNNNOOOOO!”
Finally, we got you out of there and we went to the hay bale maze. That was my favorite part because I got to chase you through the maze and you giggled like crazy. Every now and then you would slow down so that I could catch you. I think you secretly like it when Mommy catches you.
On the way out we stopped at the store and Mommy bought some snacks for her and Daddy and a caramel, chocolate covered pretzel for you. You were eating it in the car and you had it all over your face! I really wanted a picture, but the camera was already in the trunk.
It was a very fun day for us. Daddy and I always use to go before you were born but we both agree that this was the best year yet! I can’t wait to see what the years ahead will bring… probably bigger pumpkins!
I love you and love you!
Mommy

Pumpkins!

Connor sitting on Mommy's lap...barely.
Love this picture!


Connor knew his own strength and rarely tried to pick up the pumpkins. He just showed us which ones he wanted us to pick up.

Connor telling Daddy that this is the one.

On the way back with our pumpkin...

That is all the higher Hunter climbed, but Connor was just beginning...

Look at Connor at the VERY TOP!

The Llama trying to hide from Connor.

Daddy chasing the boys through the maze.

Dear Connor,

We went to the pumpkin patch tonight. You had so much fun! You were thrilled on the tractor ride to the pumpkin patch. You wanted to run around and investigate every little corner of the tractor while it was moving! Scared me silly, but I eventually talked you into sitting still on my lap.
When we got out to the pumpkin patch you weren’t too sure about it. You were having trouble walking without tripping on the vines. Then you find a few rotten pumpkins though and you were pretty interested in looking at the insides of those pumpkins. Finally, you found some that were worthy of trying to pick up and you would make the cutest little grunting sound while you were trying with all your might to lift the 20 lb. pumpkin. It was adorable!
When we got back to the store area with our pumpkins, Daddy was trying to pay and Hunter took off! He saw the merry-go-round and you decided to follow him. The next five minutes were spent with the two of you saying,” Please, Please, Please” and pointing to the horses! I kept telling you, “Yes, but wait.”
Finally, Daddy made it back with a paid for pumpkin and 10 tickets. The Merry-go-round cost four tickets each so we gave you your tickets and you stood patient in line. When it was your turn you were so excited you ran right past the ticket guy and we had to chase you to get your tickets and pay the man.
Daddy went with you so he could hold the back of your overalls because I was afraid that the merry-go-round was going too fast for you to hold on the whole time. You loved every minute of that ride.
Then it was time to go climb the hay bales. You were climbing pretty high and I was scared at one point that you were going to fall off, but Daddy scaled the hay like it was nothing and helped you catch your balance. Daddy helped you get all the way to the top and you were thrilled!
They also had a petty barn. You liked the llama and the chicks the best. You really wanted to pet the llama, but he would have nothing to do with you. He kept trying to hide around a pole from you.
The best part for me was when Daddy took pictures for awhile and I got to chase you through the hay bale maze. You were laughing so hard! You were being pretty smart too. I would go one way and you went the total opposite way. At one point you were really tired and you wanted me to pick you up. Since I can’t pick you up I was just walking slowly through the hay bales with you. Suddenly, this older girl came up behind you. At first you were scared and you started running. She was trying to get by you, but you were trying to run away from her. It was a vicious cycle, but everyone thought you were so cute.
Finally, we made our way to the store and we were surrounded by yummy chocolates. Mommy picked out truffles and a caramel apple for Daddy and I. I bought a caramel, chocolate covered pretzel for you. You LOVED every bite of it. Your whole little face was covered in chocolate. Unfortunately, we were eating in the car and the camera was in the diaper bag in the trunk so we didn’t get any cute pictures of pretzel eating.
It was a really fun time! Daddy and I use to go to the pumpkin patch before you were born, but we both agree that this was the best year yet!
I love you and love you,
Mommy

Oh Boy!

Snuggled up after a long day of playing together

Connor playing in a puddle of water...

Hunter and Connor...plotting their next move....

Giggling together while playing in the bird bath

Dear Boys,

I'm sorry I haven't had time to write lately. It feels like my letters are getting farther and farther apart. I'll try harder to sit down and write to you more often. I just wanted to take a minute today to tell you how cute you are! You've been boycotting naps. Which is largely due to Hunter. Hunter does funny things, which causes Connor to laugh and before you know it you're both in your room giggling like crazy. You've been the best of friends lately. Last night Connor was so tired and all he could do was cry. He went and sat in the corner and cried his little heart out. Finally, Hunter grabbed Connor's juice and corn dog and took them over to Connor and laid them down by his feet. Not even a minute later Connor quit crying and just whimpered while he ate his corn dog. You had to get flu shots today. Connor screamed and cried during his shot, which made Hunter start crying before he even got his shot. In sympathy, Connor pinched his good leg as hard as he could the whole time Hunter was getting the shot in his leg. Lots of people say that twins develop their own language. I'm not noticing that you two speak to each other in a language, but you definitely communicate to each other non-verbally all day long. I can see the look in Hunters eye when he wants Connor to get into trouble with him. Connor always follows brother. Which equals lots of trouble in this house. For example, one day during nap time the two of you opened your closet and pulled everything out. Everything! No doubt Hunter's idea. You both splash through puddles...Hunter is always the first to dive in. It seems that Hunter will be the one we have to watch out for... Unless, you're both fooling us... Hmmm. You two... If you weren't so cute I don't know what I'd do with you. My favorite memory over the last few days has been when I snuck in to get pictures of you sleeping last night. Even though it had been the longest day ever and you two spent most of the day crying because you had skipped naps when we put you to bed you stayed up an extra half hour giggling in your room. When it was finally quiet in there I snuck in and you were snuggled together. I pray every night that you two stay the best of friends. I love you and love you and love you!

Mommy

Dear Baby Kaylee

Dear Baby Kaylee,

You are sooo cute! We just got to spend an hour looking at you and your little button nose. I see so much of your brothers in you already. You're about the size of my hand although on the screen you looked HUGE. I especially love this ultrasound picture because your arm is up over your head, just like Hunter. When Hunter was born it took the doctor awhile to get him out because his arm was over his head and everytime he would pull it down he would shoot it back up there!

This picture is good too because you have your hand on your cheek and by your mouth which is exactly what Connor use to do! I have tons of ultrasound pictures with his hands on his face.

I can't wait to hold you for the first time!

I love you and love you,

Mommy

What a Day....

Connor has his head so deep into my chest that it actually hurts. It's hard to see his face in this smaller picture, but it's completely scrunched up!

We tried to show him how cool the clippers were but he didn't go for it.

Hunter didn't want the clippers anywhere near his head.

If only you could see the tears streaming down his face...

Hunter and Connor- both traumatized on their way to get ice cream. No Hair cut today.

Connor in mid-tantrum after realizing Daddy didn't buy ice cream, he bought hamburgers.

Connor-finally consoled with Mommy's ice cream. If you look hard you can see a tear drop under his eye.

Hunter tickled to death. He has a balloon, hamburger, an ice cream and he didn't have to get his hair cut.

Hunter- still having a great time!

Connor- finally done with his ice cream. His shirt was so dirty I had to take it off.

Dear Connor and Hunter,

It's been a day- let me tell 'ya! You two woke up in wonderful moods. We had waffles and strawberries. Daddy made them and as a result he earned a kiss from Hunter. Daddy made such a fuss over how nice the kiss was that Connor came up and gave him one and then both of you teased me and I didn't get any kisses for 10 minutes. You two love to tease Mommy. Daddy went to church and the three of us stayed home and watched Kung Fu Panda and cleaned the play room. We took Clorax bleach wipes to all the toys and sorted the toys into the right bins. Well, I did that- you two went behind me and took your toys back out of the bins making the chore take twice as long because I kept forgetting what I'd already wiped down. Eventually, we got the playroom into decent order. Then we had naps, grilled cheese for lunch, ran around the house and giggled and then it was time for our outing. We had planned to go to the mall and get haircuts, ice cream, and a present for Uncle Jason's birthday. It was pretty much a disaster. When we went to see Dr. Steele last week he told us that you two were at the age where you would start to have a little more anxiety and you may start acting scared easily again. That happened at the hair salon.

I decided to let Connor go first becasue he always sits nice and tall all by himself and he doesn't move a muscle during the hair cut. I was sure that he would be a perfect example for his little brother and maybe Hunter would do better this time. Connor started freaking out from the minute I set him in the chair. So I decided I would sit with him this time. He wouldn't have it. He started crying and tossing his head around. He barely let her put the apron on before he started thrashing around. She got the buzz clipper out and tried to let Connor play with it for a minute so he wouldn't be so scared-he wanted nothing to do with that! So I told her that maybe we should let Hunter go first.

Hunter got up on my lap ( I didn't even let him try to sit by himself ) and he sat nice and still while she put the apron on him. Then he flipped when he saw the clippers. He wouldn't touch them, or look at them. I tried letting him turn around and hug me like we've done in the past and he just sobbed into my shoulder. So we kindly tipped the lady for her trouble and told her it looked like haircuts weren't going to happen for us today.

So.... we tried to go get ice cream. Dr. Steele also told us that Connor is a little behind in his speech. It's nothing to be concerned about, he just wants to watch him a little closer. He also said that we can expect some frusteration out of him when he's trying to tell us something and we don't understand. This is what we encountered at Dairy Queen.

Daddy ordered for us. He bought me a peanut buster parfait and the two of you a hamburger. This didn't go over well. Hunter ate the hamburger gladly- he was hungry. Connor wanted nothing to do with the hamburger. He tried to say something to us and we couldn't make out what he was saying- so he threw his hamburger. Trying to coach him to calm down and tell us only made it worse. He was yelling at the top of his lungs, tears pouring down his face pointing to the table- we kept asking him...do you want the pepsi? Do you want Mommy's ice cream? Do you want an ice cream cone? He was so worked up though that I don't even think he knew what he wanted. So, Daddy went and bought two ice cream cones. Hunter was thrilled. Connor was very upset. Daddy tried to give him a bite of the cone, but in the middle of his tantrum he ended up getting ice cream all over his face and ear- only infuriating him more. Finally, in a last ditch effort I tried again to give him my peanut buster parfait. This time he accepted. I have to say at this time Mommy and Daddy were very frusterated, but it was pretty cute seeing you eat your parfait with tears still coming out of your eyes.

Finally, we went home. I'd like to say the evening got better, but Connor decided to throw his dinner across the table because he didn't want hotdog and Hunter refused to sit down and eat- which resulted in an early bed time for both of you. And me, hopefully.

I love you and love you,

Mommy

Dear Babies,
Grammy mentioned she hasn't seen a new post in awhile.... So tomorrow we need to do something cute.... I'm thinking hair cuts! =0)

I love you,
Mommy