New video of the boys

Oh my goodness!  I had so much fun making this video!  I already posted it to Facebook, but I wanted to add it on our blog for me to document.  I just love capturing their moments playing together.  When they are in their teenage years and fighting with each other, I'll play this video for them and say, "See, you guys love each other!!"

Lately

Here are some things going on lately.  For some reason the pictures posted out of order.  Oh well.  :)

Fun with a box!

Caleb's new haircut.  I accidentally used the short guard and gave him a buzz.  Oops.

Playing with Grandpa's iPad.

I tried to get a picture of his rash, but it was too light to show up.

He gave me a thumbs-up.

Cool little dude.

Cool big dude.

Caleb singing "Skinny Marinky Dinky Dink."  

I grew up watching The Elephant Show.  Anyone else?

Double stroller rides.  No more infant seat for Nathan.

 Daddy sometimes eats peanut butter and jelly on toast for breakfast.

Caleb helps make it and steals bites.

My boys!

Caleb doing the sign for "donkey" from his sign language book.

Caleb started using the booster seat at the table, and Nathan uses the high chair.

Two teeth!

Sometimes we take our baskets of cars out in the front courtyard to play while Nathan is napping.  Somehow Caleb ended up in one of the baskets.

Sharing a ride at the playground.

Sweetest boys ever!

I have the two sweetest boys EVER!  Seriously.  They are sugary sweet to the core.  It makes my heart melt when I see them interact with each other.  I can't take credit for it.  It's just how they were made.  So kind, so content, so considerate, courteous, helpful, concerned, loving, so in tune with others.  A lot of it describes Caleb because he is able to show it more through his words and actions, but Nathan is such a happy cutie pie too. 

Nathan smiles and giggles so easily.  He loves his big brother.  Caleb is such a helper and loves Nathan so well.  He gives him toys, he tries to make him laugh by talking baby talk, tries to soothe Nathan when he's upset.

Of course, they have their Daddy's genes.  David is very tender-hearted.  I'm thankful they have such a wonderful role model.  I hope they grow up just like him.  I know there will probably be many sibling fights in the future, but I pray that overall they become close friends for life.

I can't even fully describe in words how sweet they are with each other, but we caught this cute video that shows a bit of it.  I was reading a book to them, and Caleb put his arm around Nathan's neck.  He even patted his back.  (Excuse my appearance, I was really sick that day.  Actually, we were all sick that day.  That's why Caleb is still in jammies.)  :)

(Edit: Obviously they are not perfect!  We have plenty of rough days.  But overall, they are little sweeties.)

No 7-year itch here!

Happy 7-year anniversary!!!  It keeps getting better and better!

Another recipe - Strawberry Summer Cake

Just another quick recipe I thought I'd share.

I don't usually make too many desserts.  But I had some strawberries that weren't getting eaten, and I came across this recipe on the Smitten Kitchen website.

The strawberries were all touching before I baked it.  So I probably could have squished more in there.  Actually, it would have been cute to add blueberries in there and do a kind of patriotic cake for Memorial Day.

It's yummy.  Like a warm strawberry shortcake.  I bet it would be good with whipped cream.  I might have to go get some...