Random Easton Things

I have been thinking for a while that I need to write down how Easton is talking now. He says some of the cutest things and I don't want to forget them. I have always found it difficult to sit down and document what is going on with Easton and now that I have 2 children, it is even more difficult for me. I think I am doing okay with Lawson by having the month to month milestone post, but I feel bad because Easton is changing all the time too. I love that little boy soo much. He keeps me and his daddy laughing all the time. Sometimes Mat will say, "Who is this little guy?" because he is always coming up with something new to say and do. He soaks up everything we say and repeats it at the funniest times, but usually in the right context. A few nights ago, he started walking kinda funny across the kitchen and I asked what he was doing. He said, "I am walking like a cowboy." He had he legs spread way apart and was bouncing with each slow step he took. It was too cute! Anyway, here a few of the words, sounds that he still gets confused that makes his speech so precious to listen to....

- He still makes an "f" sound for "th" ("free" instead of three)

- He makes a "wa" sound for all his l's. ("Wahson" instead of "Lawson")

- He sometimes uses the words "how and why" interchangeably. (Ex. "How are you doing that momma?")

- He also uses the words "fun and funny" interchangebly. (Ex. "Let's go swide (slide) momma. That will be really funny.")

- Speaking of the word "really". He always says "reeey" for really. I love that!!! 

- He says "do's" for "does". (Ex. Momma, he always do's that.)

- He recently started saying the wrong pronoun for she and he, using "her" and "him" - I am trying to correct this one, but it is kinda cute.

We were eating at Chili's the other night and he picked up the pepper and was going to pepper the chips. Mat said, "Oh no, Easton, that will make them hot." So then, Easton picked up the salt and said, "Will this make them cold?" Too cute.

Give-a-ways

My sweet cousin, Leigh, has some great give-a-ways on her blog. All you have to do is post to her blog to enter. Check it out! 

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This is a really cool idea. Have fun!

Lawson 5 months old

Lawson is 5 months old. Actually, he is now 5 months 1 week and 5 days. We were a little late on taking his picture which has pushed this post back as well.

My Milestones at 5 months:

I am not sure how much I weigh exactly but I imagine I am getting close to 18 pounds. I am a big boy!!

I have finally learned how to eat from a spoon and I am loving it! So far, I have tried cereal, green beans, sweet potatoes, squash, carrots, and sweet peas. I am a great little eater. My momma is praying that I stay this way.

My naps haven't changed much. I usually take a nap around 11:00 am, sometime around 3:00 pm, then again around 7:00 pm, then to actual bed anywhere from 10:30 to midnight. It all depends on the last time I ate. Since my parents are night owls, it doesn't really bother them at all. 

Once I actually go to sleep, I like to keep momma guessing about how long I will sleep. Sometimes it is 4 hours and sometimes it is 6 or 7 hours. The good thing is that when I wake up I just drink my bottle and go right back to sleep. I try to be a good baby. : )

I am  laughing really big now. My big brother is soo funny. I laugh at him the most. I love to watch him talk and play and laugh and dance around. I love him so much!

I rolled over for the first time on April 9th. I rolled from my back to my left side on my tummy and then quickly learned how to roll back onto my back. I have been rolling everywhere since. I don't stay in the same position very long anymore. I like being somewhat mobile. 

I still haven't mastered sitting up by myself. I am close but not quite there.

The passy is still one of my best friends. I mainly like it to go to sleep or when I am fussy. I can pick it up and put it in my mouth now all by myself. I even will move myself around on the floor to get close enough to put it in my mouth. Passys are wonderful!

I still do not have a tooth to my momma's great surprise. I chew on my fingers and fists all the time and slobber constantly. Surely it can't be much longer.

I love to play with toys. My favorite is a Whinnie the Pooh crackle book that was my brother's when he was a baby. I love the way it sounds when I squeeze it. My favorite game is peekaboo. 

Everyone always comments on how big I am. I am very chunky and long. I have almost outgrown my car seat. My momma says she loves my chunky legs. She almost bought me a shirt that said "I make chunky thighs look good" but it was for a girl. :)

I am a really happy baby. I smile almost every time I am talked to. I also love to hear myself talk. I squeal and "ahh" really loud. 

I love to be sung to. My favorite song is "Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus".  It was to this song that I finally learned how to eat cereal without gagging. Momma might share that story later on.

I also love to give big slobbery kisses and hugs. I wrap my little arms around my momma's neck and hold on tight. She says it is the sweetest thing in the world!!

Second Generation Friends

Last Friday night, 3 of my closest friends from High School came over with their children for a very large sleep over. Altogether, there were 4 adults and 6 children. Me and my 2 boys, 4 months and 2 1/2 years. Amy and her two, 6 months and 3 years. Robbye and her little girl, 2 years. And Laura brought her youngest daughter who is 17 months. She figured her older 3 boys wouldn't be as interested in the "baby party." We had soo much fun! The children who could walk played and had the best time and we took turns holding each other's babies and oohing and awing over who they look like and all those girly fun things to do. The kiddos were so excited to have playmates, it took us a while to get them to bed so we could have our usual "quiet talk time". We may have slept around 3 hours the whole night, but it was so worth it. I love these girls. This year will be our 10 year reunion from High School. We have stayed in touch and made an effort to get together every year, sometimes more than once a year. We have gone to Dallas, Branson, Memphis, Little Rock, and countless gatherings in Searcy. When we were in High School, we talked about staying friends so that our children would be friends and grow up knowing one another and we have done it. I don't think there are many people who are as blessed to have friends like these who have stood with you through the good and bad times and helped you come out on the other side of both. I praise the Lord for these girls and for giving me these priceless relationships. We are already starting the planning for our next big "ho-rah" and I can't wait!!! 

Left to right: Ryleigh, 2, Hannah, 17 months, Macy, 6 months, 

Canaan, 3, Easton, 2 1/2, Lawson, 4 months 

Canaan and Easton became great friends this weekend.

Daddy's Newest Invention

Look what my sweet husband did to my poor baby. We were at Wal-Mart and it was time for Lawson to eat. Mat was holding the bottle and pushing the cart while I was picking up our items. I noticed Mat had stopped and was doing something with the baby. I had a feeling he was coming up with some clever way to not have to hold the bottle. Not to my surprise, he took the toys that were velcroed to the handle of the car seat and attached the bottle to now have an "on-the-go bottle holder." Lawson didn't seem to mind. He simply turned his head and kept on eating. Mat was so proud of his latest invention; he took a picture with his phone. Just one of my many joys of being married to this imaginative man. 

Branson Weekend Trip

Last weekend we went to Branson for a little get-a-way. I guess I was really the one who wanted to get away. We had a good time even though the weather didn't cooperate. My plan was to go to Silver Dollar City, but the cold and rain kept us away.  I know Easton would have loved it, but maybe next time. We left on Friday and the 3 hour drive took us about 5 hours with all the stops, bathroom breaks, diaper changes, etc. I guess I am kinda weird, but I like the adventure of taking them somewhere. It is always a challenge, but we are making memories, right? When we got there, we got checked in and then went to play indoor putt putt golf. Easton absolutely loves it. He hits the ball really hard and gets it down near the hole and then picks it up and puts it right beside the hole and hits it in. We all cheer and he is ready to go to the next one. Mat and I played with him some, but really we were just there to have another ball for him to hit in. If we didn't make a hole-in-one, our turn was over. Easton took it from there. : ) After golf, we walked around inside the Grand Country plaza and found some video games. Mat and Easton played a few, but Easton is still too young to really understand them. We ate pizza and called it a night. The next day it was raining again but we headed down to Branson Landing to the Build-a-Bear store. Easton picked out a turtle, stuffed it, named it Tommy Turtle and dressed it in Pirate Jammies. Next, we took the whole family, including Tommy Turtle, to the ice cream shop next door. Easton loves ice cream just like his daddy. We walked around a little at the Landing, but it was really too cold for the kids so we decided to go back to the hotel and relax. (watched tv, took a nap, etc)  That evening we went to none other than the famous Olive Garden and enjoyed some good soup and breadsticks. Yum Yum!!  It wouldn't be vacation without Olive Garden or Red Lobster. Easton wanted to go play golf again so we went back to the indoor putt putt and let him have fun. He was so funny watch. When he hits the ball, he runs as fast as he can to catch up with it and wack it again. The next morning, we all woke up not feeling well and Easton had around 102 fever. Needless to say, we decided to head home. It was kinda a rough trip home with him not feeling well, but we made it. He is doing much better now. We think we all must have caught something while we were gone. It is nothing serious, just fever and sore throat stuff. Besides the getting sick part, we had fun and it was nice to get out of town for a few days.  I love to watch Easton have fun. I am sure our trips will only get more exciting as Lawson gets big enough to enjoy them, too.

On the way...Easton with his Mickey Mouse pillow

Lawson...Happy Traveler

Sugars from momma at the gas station

Easton doing what he loves most - being Tiger Woods. 

He really does talk about Tiger when he wants to play golf. 

Even though Easton was really too tall for the kiddy putter, 

he wanted to use it because it was blue. 

Mat and Easton playing a "White Water Rafting" video game. 

Easton looks at this picture and says, "Look, we are swimming momma."

Picking out an animal at "Build-a-Bear". He almost went with the dog.

Stepping on the peddle to fill Tommy Turtle with stuffing.

After rubbing the little red heart with lots of love, Easton put Tommy's heart inside.

Giving Tommy a bath

Mat is helping Easton make Tommy's birth certificate

Lawson waited patiently in the stroller

Time for chocolate ice cream