Get off of the ride, mommy!

Canyon Ridge Carnival 2009

Ryan's "old" school was throwing a carnival, and everyone was invited. We went because Ryan still talks about Canyon Ridge all of the time, even though he now goes to Treehouse Day School. Mike stayed home with Carter. They missed all of the fun.

They had everything a kid could want: Rides, sugar, face painting, sugar, a gigantic inflatable slide, sugar... There were a lot of kids (I think all of Stone Oak was there), but he did great with all of the excitement.

Our first "ride" was the rock climbing wall. I think to myself- he climbs the rock wall at school all of the time. I know it is shorter and does not require a harness, but it's got to be the same. It isn't. He was a trooper and tried, but he did not get very far. I am proud of him for trying!

Our next stop was this twirly, spinning ride that was sure to make me sick, er, be fun. But, Ryan wanted to ride it. So, as the temperature was falling (and all of our children were in shorts) we stood in line for longer than I care to. We finally made it to the front. Ryan wants to go inside. Oh, no he isn't going to back out! He is riding this ride after I stood in this long line! We get on the ride. I snap a couple of pictures. Ryan looks at me with his sweet face and says, "Get off of the ride, mommy." What did he say? So, I pull myself off of this little ride and secretly say thanks so I will not have to embarrass myself by throwing up after it is over. Ryan sits there and allows complete strangers to ride with him. He was all smiles the whole time!

Enjoy!

Easter

Here we are again-Mike is in Germany and then Virginia, so I am taking care of the blog...

Even after threatening that he would not come, a certain bunny stopped by and left baskets for two amazing boys!

We have never dyed Easter eggs. It was a hit! Ryan really enjoyed it this year. We talked about it for days before the big event!

The boys on Easter.

We have always gone to a big Easter egg hunt, but I it was too busy leading up to Easter. We had the big hunt in the back yard. This way, Ryan did not have to compete for eggs. That is always a good thing!

Opening the eggs...candy, coins, frogs, and lizards.



We hope you all had a blessed Easter!

Ryan Practicing his Handwriting

It is my turn to blog again. Mike is out of town so often, that I better get used to it. Carter is on a schedule, so I can plan to take care of the blogging when I need to. Here I go...

For the longest time, we could not get Ryan to color. He would not use crayons. Pens. Markers. Pencils. Nothing. We now realize he had a hard time using them. He gets extra help at school, so he is getting better. Now that he has started, there is no stopping him. You will notice that he is practicing a lot now!

Good job, Ryan. You have mastered the letter "t"!!!

Catching up with the Grunwalds

Now that we FINALLY have our new computer, we can start plugging away on pictures. If you want to keep us with us in more real time, GET ON FACEBOOK! Heidi and I post tons of stuff there and you can get a glimpse into our crazy lives!! So, without further ado...scroll down for pictures of our brood.

Carter loves his Exersaucer...he's still a little wobbly in it (towels fix that), but he's making strides.

One of the few pictures we were able to get of Ryan's swim lessons. Lifetime Fitness doesn't allow cameras in their gym...we got this in before we found out about said rule.

Mike and Ryan built an airport on a cold, rainy weekend. We're proud to say our airport was completed on time and under budget!

Two sweet little boys!

Ryan uses shaving cream to practice his letters or just make a mess!!

The boy needs to upgrade to an Air Force Academy bib!!

I couldn't have asked for two cuter little boys! They look great together!!

We're still here

No, we haven't forgotten about the blog - just been a little busy lately...that and our computer's USB ports crapped the bed and we can't upload any pictures. We were up in Mass. last month and our Dell randomly shut down and when we powered it back up...got the blue screen of death. Once we get our new computer in the next week or so, we'll get back to work posting pictures and keeping you up to speed. If you want more updates...catch us on Facebook!

-- Mike and Heidi

Super Bowl Sunday

OK...this is what you do when you have kids on a Super Bowl Sunday. You relax and take pictures. Carter recently discovered his thumbs and can't seem to get enough of them.

Our littlest boy is a cutie - just like his big brother! He can't stop smiling for the camera.

Ryan took on a green cupcake yesterday. You decide who won this little contest.

Carter also recently discovered that his feet were for more than just lying around...he's getting incredibly close to rolling over now. His world will never be the same!!

Here's our two sweet boys together...we certainly are blessed to have two cute and happy children!!

Pools, Bathtime and Bedtime

We enrolled in Lifetime Fitness at the end of December (they have a pool...which Ryan loves). Here's his first time in the indoor pool...the kid had a blast...and incidentally slept REALLY well that night.

Water. Pools. Bathtubs. Ryan was enjoying his bubble bath and grinning up a storm.

The of a great day - clean, happy, and almost asleep!!

Carter had a couple 'blow outs' today...this was the end result of the first one. The child needed a bath - and had a blast doing so.

Carter absolutely loves being in his diaper...we could leave him like this all day and he would be happy as could be.