Brothers

Michael loves to show Cian how things work. He also thinks Cian's drooling is hilarious and loves to point it out to everyone.

Bath Time!

We love bath time- especially with bubbles!

Chinese Food

Not too bad for his first time with chop sticks. He's almost better than Daddy already!

Schmidt Family Reunion

We spent a week in Montana for the Schmidt Family reunion. This was our last day there. We spent the afternoon playing at the reservoir.

Summer in Montana

Summer in Montana is heaven! Chasing ducks, picking raspberries, and swinging on the barn fence ... perfection!

My Boys!

Yes, Michael is constantly picking his nose. I'm pretty sure he's decided his nostril is just a pocket for his finger. Unfortunately, Cian seems fascinated by this activity. I think he's taking mental notes for future use.

Cian is getting so big!

Whitefish, MT

It's important to take the time to stop and smell the flowers ... and eat rocks.

Playing in Glacier

One can never do too much hiking and playing in Glacier!

Glacier Park

We spent a couple of days hiking in Glacier. Michael was facinated with the trees and chased gophers every time we put him down.

Playing in Texas!

Texas

A few weeks after Clarence got home, we went to Texas to visit some friends. We stayed on Lake LBJ and waterskied for a week. Michael (and Daddy) even went behind the boat on a bodyboard for the first time.

Lovin' Life!

We love Daddy being home! Finally, some time to relax and enjoy life!

Playing with the dog.

What could be more fun than an Ace bandage, stickers and a dog?

Daddy's Home!

Clarence arrived home on the last day of May! Cian, Michael and I were there to greet him at the airport. They both did really well and weren't afraid of him at all. It was a little emotional, introducing daddy to Cian for the first time!

Michael at Play

Michael loves to play outside, but he has to wear at hat. This is his favorite!

Michael wants to do whatever I'm doing. He was upset I wouldn't put Cian in the carrier for him. He packed that dog around for forever, even though he could barely walk!

What a great big brother!

Cian was crying and Michael tried everything to comfort him. He read to him, laid next to him, rubbed his head and even tried to pick him up. Nothing seemed to work, but it was pretty cute to watch!

Easter Sunday

My little Handsomes before church. They didn't look quite this good after.

Nothing better than a box!

Cian

Cian is such a little cuddler!

A lot has happened since our last blog update!

Cian was born in March. Grandma came in to help, since Clarence was deployed. Look at my beautiful boys!!

We have the most patient dog ever!

Michael's favorite pot.

Michael is a big help in the kitchen.  It doesn't matter what we are cooking, as soon as Mom starts getting out pots and pans, he runs to the cupboard, pulls this one out and climbs in.  I'm not sure what he is going to do when he outgrows his baskets, boxes and pots!

Snack time!

Michael loves his apples, but won't eat them if you cut them up or remove the skin, so we have to watch him carefully.  He goes to his rug, sits down and makes the sign for more.  It's pretty cute!

I loved this little poem Clarence's Aunt Joanne wrote for him:

There was a young child from Las Vegas,

Whose love of The Apple was monstrous;

"Do not cut; do not peel!" is what he did squeal,

That strong toothed young child from Las Vegas.

Another day, another box to explore!