Milestone.

The boys had their first "real" (as in we paid someone else to do it and actually do it well..ha!) haircut last week.

They weren't really fond of the idea of sitting in the chair by themselves. Daddy saved the day. (what a trooper too, because by the time it was all said and done he was covered in sticky lolipop "mess" and hair. I was glad to be the one behind the camera :).



baby apple

I have been kicking myself for not blogging lately. But...I am trying to instead look at it like this...
maybe, just maybe, that means I have been
playing with the boys more,
reading them more stories,
going swimming with them,
tucking them in bed (or "nuggling them in" as they say it),
and many more things.
Maybe (hopefully) I have been so busy making memories with my favorite little guys that I havent had time to blog about them......

Anyway, things are pretty fun around here these days. The boys are funny, creative, energetic, and polite (they even say "blesh you" when you sneeze..or cough..ha!). 

A few days ago, while holding a grape, Sullivan excitedly said..."mom! look! A baby Apple!!!!". Sigh. I love watching them learn! Here are some other cute moments caputured...and now (finally) shared. Thanks for your patience!

Here is what we have been into lately:

(I love that Chris is teaching them a little science lesson...cute!)

Hi. We are still "here".

Summer.

Just a few things that make summer special.

Sharing blackberry pie with Grandpa. Yum!

Trips to the childrens museum on HOT summer days.

 Playing with stickers (while we wait for the doctor for our 2 year old check up! Both super healthy! Yeah!)

Cooling off with neighbors.

Ridin' our horse.

 Lunch with some friends...sitting at a big boy table!

Little Yankees.

We are so fortunate to be able to go visit our family "up north" every so often. I am so glad that the boys get a chance to spend time with our family and are SUPER great travellers.

We recently had a great visit to PA and WVA to celebrate Rachels wedding (which was beautiful by the way!).

I think that the boys are finally rested from all of the fun that they had with their aunts/uncles/cousins/grandparents.

We love you (and miss you) all....already!

(As for being a month behind on posting. I can explain. No really....I am not loving this new blogger format. Anyone have any suggestions? It takes FOR-EVER to upload the pictures that I want to use. Help would be welcomed!)

 The first dance with my son. I wonder if this will be shown at his wedding some day?

 This picture doesn't do the memory justice. The boys got to catch lightning bugs for the first time. It was SO CUTE!

The End.

Thanks for a great trip mom and dad!

Terrific Two's

This was my post two years ago.
http://butlerchronicles.blogspot.com/2010/05/so-as-most-of-you-might-know-weve-had.html 

Today my boys are two years old.
This weekend is Mothers Day.
I can't think of a better gift for Mothers Day than two healthy and happy boys.
I am overwhelmed by how much I love these guys.
I am overwhelmed by their joy and excitement that they find/see in everything-from singing the "turtle song" to spotting anything "THOMAS" to recognizing the rain outside.

I hope that "when I grow up" I have half as much joy as these boys do.
Happy Birthday Sullivan and Camden.

Words just can't describe......

 just not so sure about those rainbow colored pancakes....and/or a "hot" candle first thing in the morning.

 Some more yummy treats today with our very special friends. We love you C and P (and H!)!

 The view from outside.

 all grown up.