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I'm not sure what is going on with the blogs lately - not sure if it is not working with the new Internet Explorer, or what it's problem is... :o( It struggles to post all of my pictures in the desired order, and it doesn't always let me type. Argh.

I also forgot to post the boys' stats from the doctor's appointment two weeks ago. The doctor was quite pleased that Ryan gained about a pound and a half in a month, putting him at 16 pounds. Since he's still only the 20%, we're going to continue with the reflux medication and increased calories for the next two months. He'll be reevaluated at his 9-month check up. Evan measured 36 inches (50%) and weighed in at 31 pounds 2 ounces (75%). By measurement, Evan didn't get any taller from his last check up, but by sight (and changing up to the next size pants), he definitely appears taller. Maybe he was hunched... :o)

I hope this thing starts to cooperate soon, but bear with me in the mean time!! :o)

Happy Birthday, Uncle Jared!

To help celebrate Jared's 30th birthday, we had a small gathering of the Judy Family. The kiddos really enjoyed playing together, as usual! :o)

Silly girls!

Back inside to warm up and get some story time with Mom-Mom.

Then Jared's birthday fun was to shoot guns - lots of 'em! Isaac also joined the funny, making for one proud papa. We, of course, made sure Isaac's ears were protected! :o)

Gina snipering a pumpkin:

Back at base camp, Leah and Evan took turns on the slide.

Then we headed over to Lina and Josh's for dinner and cake. They provided these bubble wands for oodles of entertainment. :o)

More bubbles!!!

Earlier in the week, we busted out the walker for our little Ryan. He loves it, as with anything that allows him to be upright and mobile.

Evan was also treated with some tub crayons this week. Super fun!! :o)

We joined some friends at Brecknock Park, where Ev took some turns down the slide.

Then, we went for the triple slide! (Andrena's daughters, Madison and Taylor, helped Ev feel a little more comfortable playing with other kids at the park.)

And Miss Stephenie joined us at the park! She was able to keep Ryan occupied for a bit.

Sorry the blog hates me tonight... see Easter Post for pictures, it won't let me type...

Happy Easter!!

Is It Spring Yet?

Evan tries to show Ryan how to get on his hands and knees. I think Ry has it in reverse... :o)

Where do you keep your cell phone? Ev keeps his in the waistband of his pants, except when it falls down and dangles around his ankles! I sent the boys out to retrieve the towels off the clothes line, and Ev's job was to collect the clothes pins and put them back in the bag. He did a fabulous job! Continuing his hobby from last year, Evan is pretty much obsessed with dandelions. He picks them and rubs them under his nose (in an effort to "sniff" the flowers) until his nose and upper lip are stained yellow. Most days spent outside, he comes in looking like this:

Then, to try to burn a little more steam off, we combined two things that make Ev absolutely crazy: the bounce house and the "Smoke song". Evan has learned a few extra dance moves, which he put to good use here:

(While it may look like all of the pictures were taken in one day due to the Cars jammies, I'm pretty sure he's been in those jammies since Friday evening... here's to lazy weekends!!!)

Taking "blanket boy" to new levels. Bonus points for being bathed with a clean outfit too! :o)

Slim Pickin'

We have some slim pickings for photos this week, but I choose to forge on with the blog! :o) Here are our two little Blue Hen fans! I never got around to sending in Ev's picture for the Messenger (Delaware's Alumni publication), so I tried to kill two birds with one stone with this picture. I hope they decide to publish it! :o)

One would think if you didn't fit width-wise, you would stay length-wise, the way Mommy put you in the crib. Notice where he ditched the pacifier? Oh, Ryan... :o) Trying to get out for some fresh air, we brought Ryan along to the park. However, he loves his blanket so much, that whenever it's near, he needs it all up close and personal so there's just two little eyes peeking out. (It was not as cold as he makes it appear...)

And as a throwback, here is Evan at the same age as Ryan. Look at that face -- SO MUCH CHUBBIER!!!!!!!! :o)

Evan and Ryan relaxing in Daddy's chair.

I'm not sure if this violates any child labor laws...

This is what he discovered -- giant earthworms! Apparently, he had no problem diving in and handling them like they were pieces of string... (Mommy says "no thanks!" -- definitely a job for Daddy!!!)

In addition to his first tooth, Ryan has picked up quite a bit of babbling this week!! I cut the video of our conversation short because of the bouncing and, well, it's quite repetitive. :o)

Evan in his element! Ev is quite the song bird lately. He was a little distracted by the kitty outside, so he left out a line, but here goes: