Oh my gosh, this may be an all time favorite picture. How adorable! My sweet little Owen.
Well, the previous pic was from Owen's bday party this past weekend. On Owen's birthday, Ryan, Owen, and I had breakfast at McDonald's. I must say, in all of the 4 1/2 years since i have had kids, we have never been inside the McD's near our house to play in the playland....until now. I am sure i will regret it the next time go to mcd's and they insist on going in to play.
I was able to sit down and actually eat my breakfast while the boys played.
After McD's, we went to Target, then back home to play. Owen loves to grab my keys and sunglasses and pretend to leave the house and drive away in our car. It's too cute!
Ry, on the other hand, had all of his army men all lined up, ready for war. I love him being 4. His imagination/play takes him everywhere. It's so neat to sit back and just watch him play with his army men, legos, cars, etc.
Scott went to a royals game later in the evening so i let owen go ahead and open up one gift. think ryan was more excited than owen.
Aunt Emily came by to give Owen his gift. He is obsessed with Toy story 2. Now we have it on dvd and not just dvr! Our car rides will be much better now.
On to Peachwave to get frozen yogurt.
Oh, it was a good day. Birthday party with grandparents will take place over the weekend.
Walk down memory lane....2 years ago. Yes, ry and i watched video from the day of Owen's birth....when ry met owen the first time. Makes me kinda sad that owen is so big but don't know that i want to go back to the whole baby stage again.
Saturday august 14....off to the mo state fair. think the boys enjoyed looking at the fish the most.
Got to talk to Otto, the old Patrol Car. Always remember to wear your seatbelt!
Saturday evening....It's a birthday party!
Enjoyed Kehde's bbq for dinner then on to opening gifts. Ryan was Owen's #1 helper when it came to opening gifts. Unfortunately, Owen just wanted to open the first gift and then play with the toy...so much for the other gifts.
How in the world did both boys cooperate and smile for the camera. LOVE this picture!
Owen was a pro at blowing out candles. in fact, he blew them out before we started singing so we had to relight them. hope his wish comes true.
Note to self....all Owen needs for his birthday are cars and trains. He will play for hours, lining them up, playing in his owen world. Who needs cupcakes when you have cars and trains.
Scott and Ryan were more interested in the other gifts.
Saturday night, Owen stayed with Grandma Margaret and Papa Les while we took Ryan to the fair to ride the rides. Didn't go as planned. He rode 4 of them and then wanted a snow cone. Go figure.
Finally, Sunday night. A very sad night for Owen. I told him that his "baba's" were all gone. When you are 2, you no longer need bottles. Owen has never had a pacifier or favorite blanket. His comfort has always been mommy...and my hair! Guess that is why he won't let scott or ryan hug me, sit beside me, etc. Owen will run up to me and say "My mommy." He gives the best hugs and it feels so good. His one other comfort has been drinking milk from a bottle right before bed. Well, tonight, made him drink from a sippy cup. Good bye bottles! Owen is a big boy and we don't need you anymore.
*one side note.....Ryan said we needed to pack up the bottles and give them to Aunt Emme b/c she is having a baby and the baby will need them. Well, i tossed them...but great idea ryan. He also saw the breast pumps in Target and here was our conversation.....
Got to talk to Otto, the old Patrol Car. Always remember to wear your seatbelt!
Saturday evening....It's a birthday party!
Enjoyed Kehde's bbq for dinner then on to opening gifts. Ryan was Owen's #1 helper when it came to opening gifts. Unfortunately, Owen just wanted to open the first gift and then play with the toy...so much for the other gifts.
How in the world did both boys cooperate and smile for the camera. LOVE this picture!
Owen was a pro at blowing out candles. in fact, he blew them out before we started singing so we had to relight them. hope his wish comes true.
Note to self....all Owen needs for his birthday are cars and trains. He will play for hours, lining them up, playing in his owen world. Who needs cupcakes when you have cars and trains.
Scott and Ryan were more interested in the other gifts.
Saturday night, Owen stayed with Grandma Margaret and Papa Les while we took Ryan to the fair to ride the rides. Didn't go as planned. He rode 4 of them and then wanted a snow cone. Go figure.
Finally, Sunday night. A very sad night for Owen. I told him that his "baba's" were all gone. When you are 2, you no longer need bottles. Owen has never had a pacifier or favorite blanket. His comfort has always been mommy...and my hair! Guess that is why he won't let scott or ryan hug me, sit beside me, etc. Owen will run up to me and say "My mommy." He gives the best hugs and it feels so good. His one other comfort has been drinking milk from a bottle right before bed. Well, tonight, made him drink from a sippy cup. Good bye bottles! Owen is a big boy and we don't need you anymore.
*one side note.....Ryan said we needed to pack up the bottles and give them to Aunt Emme b/c she is having a baby and the baby will need them. Well, i tossed them...but great idea ryan. He also saw the breast pumps in Target and here was our conversation.....
Ry: "Mommy, you have one of those."
Me: "You're right Ryan, i do. But mommy doesn't need it anymore."
Ry: "only if you have three babies. then you will need it. I have an idea. you could give it to
emily."
Me: "that is a great idea, ryan."
so maybe he does get it.....no more babies for mommy. we will love and spoil aunt emily's little baby that will arrive around thanksgiving :)
