Play-Doh

A couple weeks back sweet little Lilah and Grace brought Liam a big brother gift which happened to be play-doh.  Here's Liam getting his first feel for it.

It took me a week or more to bust it out because of my fear of cleaning it up and it getting everywhere. I decided he could play with it at the table without any harm and he LOVES it!

We made lots of balls because Liam loved that idea; he even attempted to roll out his own.

I even brought out the Halloween cookie cutters and we made pumpkins and bats.

We made a choo-choo train and Liam was very happy.

Of course, we had to make one in just about every color!

Liam attempted to drive them but quickly realized  they didn't exactly roll.  This has been a great activity for him and he may even learn his colors and how to count!  Currently, counting consists of 3-2-3 or 2-3-2. Ha.

This little guy was sleeping during the play-doh activity but woke up looking very sweet with his chunky cheeks :)

Liam had a cold last week and is teething. He has three molars pushing their way through.  Of course on the day he sounded the worst he was super lovey with Colin; he gave him kisses, tickled his feet and wanted to hold him!  They are sweet together :)

Colin's 1 Month!

I failed to post Colin's newborn pictures.  These are from when he was five days old.

Cute guy

My peanut

Precious

Sleepy pants

I still can't believe that our baby is already ONE MONTH old!  I feel like things just keep moving faster and faster.  I mean, seriously, didn't I just give birth!?!  Anyway, our sweet little angel is 11.8lbs and 21.5inches according to my measurements.  He is very sweet and calm but he lets us know when he wants something.  The last few days have been a little rough for him.  He has had gas issues but now appears to have some reflux issues as well.  I tried the gas drops and gripe water but neither really seem to be helping our sweet guy.  I hope it passes soon.  I don't like seeing him uncomfortable.  He also occasionally scratches at my shoulder when I am burping him and I love it.  He has also gripped hold of my shirt a couple times.  He is doing pretty darn good with his head control and doesn't mind tummy time at all :)  

Here are some pictures of our big One Month Old!

Naked baby

He's a sweet guy

Covering his sticker

Chubby cheeks

1 Month

"Mom are you done already"

Big Boy :)

ASU Boys

Sunday was a lazy day. We went to the park in the morning, laid around, and went to another park in the evening.  I put Colin in his ASU onseie because it is pretty much too small and I wanted him to wear it at least once, then of course Liam and Chris followed suite.

Our sweet boy on morning walk

Nap time

My boys

Aren't they handsome?

Liam tickling Colin's feet.  He likes to do this but usually when Colin is asleep.

Liam having loads of fun on the swing

Happy boy

Colin just hung out and watched

Coming soon: Colin's 1 Month old post!

Week in Review

Since I am fairly far behind with last week, I am just going to post some of my favorite pics.  

Here is Liam sporting his Thomas the Tank Engine PJs.  He looks so much older in them, but I am not sure why.

This boy had some tummy time.  How do you like his little comb over?

Liam and I had a game of chase.  I know it is blurry but I love his facial expression.

Mom won :)

Colin relaxed in his usual style

The boys had their first bath together.  Yes, Colin is asleep if you look closely.  When he wants to sleep he can sleep anywhere apparently.

Sweet boy

Saturday Chris' company had a picnic.  Liam was in heaven because there was a bounce house.  He had a blast playing in it.

Chris, Liam, Maggie, Ghani, and Laith

Matt and Tammy

Liam was able to decorate his own ice cream with whip cream and sprinkles.  He was a happy boy.

Later that night this guy looked peacefully contorted in his seat.

Later daddy was holding him and folded his hands like so...

HA!  More to come :)

Apple Picking

Last Sunday we went apple picking in Winchester, VA, which is about an hour from where we live.  The Hamadis told us about this place a while ago and we were going to go back in July but rain interfered with our plans.  I actually had no idea we were going Chris told me to just be ready by a certain time.  He told me it was part of my birthday present.  I ended up figuring it out before we left the house though.

Liam posing for a picture

They had a huge play area for the kids and Liam was in heaven.

This little guy just slept the whole time except to eat.

When you go to pick your apples you just buy a bag in one of three sizes and they give you a map of the orchard, which specifies which types of apples are grown in each row, and go you pick which ones you want. It was pretty neat.

Liam picking his first apple.

Laith and Ghani, Laith didn't wait around to start eating an apple :)

Daddy holding Liam way up high to pick an apple.

After Liam had a few apples in our bag he took off with it down the path

Mom had to catch up with him and make sure he didn't get too far.

Laith enjoyed walking and eating his apple.  I love this picture of him.

Liam decided to be pushed in the stroller while he ate his apple

The hubby and me

The sweet boys

Casson family photo

Laith decided to take a few small bites out of a few of the apples.  He was taste-testing them.  Liam watched while he still ate his apple.

The Hamadis

It was an absolutely PERFECT day for apple picking and a really nice little area.  Afterwards we all went to and Italian food restaurant that Maggie and Ghani recommended.  They were correct it was delicious and we ate way too much food!  It was a great day!