Growing Boys

Whew!  It's been a while since our last post - and lots of pics to prove it.  Erik has 6 teeth and is a crawling/climbing machine.  Also, he crawls just like his big brother did: one knee, one foot!  Nelson is doing very well at using the potty and is now also sleeping in a big-boy-bed.  We are all enjoying summer time now as it is so much fun to be outside with these two little guys.

 

1st time dyeing Easter eggs

 

Help from Daddy

 

Easter morning surprises!

 

Whatcha got there Bro?

 

Look at that hair!

 

Cool guy toy mechanic

 

Hot Wheels Spectator

 

Loves his big boy underwear

 

Family Hike

 

Erik loves traveling in the pack

 

Boys on the Bridge

 

Loving the great outdoors

 

Picnic time!

 

Nelson was so excited to get in the creek - even though it was cold

 

Sunshine helped though!

 

Erik enjoying the picnic

 

 

 

The best part of Mother's Day: Snuggling!

 

 

Beautiful spring blooms at our new place

 

 

 

March 2014

It's been very snowy late this winter, but all the more excuse to have fun inside with the boys.  Erik got his 1st haircut.  Nelson has been working on using the potty.  Erik is SOOO close to crawling and has popped out two teeth.  Nelson has been very imaginative and tells us all sorts of stories about what his stuffed animals do.  And they love sitting next to each other at meals so that they can laugh at each other.  We are very lucky to have these two goofy, sweet and loving boys. :)

 

Sweet baby Erik

 

Nelson reminiscing on his younger days...

 

The snow piles around the driveway were over Jamie's head - no where else to put it!

 

St Patrick's Day Green

 

Handsome Clark Boys

 

Just before Erik's 1st haircut (7 months)

 

The first cut

 

"Hey!  I can see!"

 

Cute short-haired baby, and looking like his Pop Pop

 

Nelson loves showing Erik how to do things

 

Nakey Nakes Boys!

 

Erik Chillaxin'

 

Nelson & Mommy Selfie

Winter fun & more

Nelson still isn't sure about hanging out in the snow, but Erik seems to be just fine with it.  We keep getting them both out when we can though.  Also, Nelson had a Valentine's party at his daycare - he was calling it his "heart birthday".  Both boys are growing and so much fun lately.  They definitely like spending time together and laughing at each other. 

 

Nelson (2 years, 8 months) has gotten pretty creative about naming things for us: his dinosaur is Fred, the squirrel outside is Vehicle, his airplane is Mavis, and his school bus is Eleanor Taylor.  That kid cracks me up! 

 

Erik (7 months) doesn't seem to be afraid to go for anything he sees and wants.  He can't crawl yet (pushing up on his hands and knees, but not moving yet), but that doesn't really stop him from lunging for anything he wants to put in his mouth.  I'm sure he'll be on the go soon!

 

Helping Daddy shovel

 

Sticking with Mommy

 

He loves his Steelers hat from Pop Pop

 

posing with the baby snowman

 

An Erik sized snowman!

 

The snowman family

 

Nelson has been wanting to take care of his monkey just like we do with Erik :)

 

His class asked that we dress him up in heart shapes for Valentine's day...

 

...I didn't realize he'd end up looking like a little heart rapper!

 

Baby giggles are the best

 

He discovered that he can stick out his tongue, and got quite a kick out of it for a while

 

Christmas 2013

We had a wonderful Christmas with both sides of our family.  Great to be able to get everyone together in one place where we had enough space.  Plus, the boys loved it!  Nelson, especially was in hog-heaven with all the visitors.  Nelson was brave enough to tell Santa what he wanted for Christmas, even though he wouldn't sit on his lap.  Erik was quite comfortable sitting with Santa through all the photo attempts. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanksgiving trip

We took the boys and flew to Denver, so that we could visit Jamie's family for Thanksgiving.  While it all went well, flying with two small kids is definitely an effort.  Glad we did it though - great to see family!

A plane Nelson's size!

Jamie's friend Julian let us come check out the jets where he works...

...and drive the tug!  Thanks Julian!

Erik got to meet his Pop Pop!

Toys, uncles, a good time.

Nelson was especially excited to play Uncle Wylie's foosball.

A very Thankful Thanksgiving!

Aunt Bonnie showing Erik some cool new toys

Nelson's favorite book friends: Frog & Toad, at the children's museum.

We also got to meet up with our friends Ben, Corrie & Landon for the Niwot Christmas Parade

Last time these two little guys saw each other, they were only weeks old - scouting out bears in Glacier!