Little Helpers

I was sick one day this past week, so Riley had the boys on his own. Below are a couple pictures of them helping him clean up after dinner. Now he knows why I kick everyone out of the kitchen when it is time to clean up!

30 Weeks!!!

Easton has been really sweet this pregnancy. He likes to give my belly hugs and kisses and ask me how the baby is doing. At lunch today I called Brady 'the baby' and Easton said, "Brady is a toddler, the baby is in your tummy." I guess he is right!

Time Out For Women - 2010

One of the Gibb family traditions is Loni taking all of the girls to Time Out For Women each year. We went a few weeks ago and had a fun time. Baby Dax even came along for the ride!

Melanie, Shayla, Dax, Loni, Jessica, Emily

I had the pleasure of riding with Melanie in her new car. This picture was taken after hours of highway driving, having the temporary license plates stolen off of her car, and navigating downtown Indianapolis during rush hour. Good times!

Walking and Biking

Easton is doing really well on his bike, so we have been taking lots of bike rides. Looks like a cute little family, huh? Two boys, a dog, and a pregnant mom! (Dad was taking the pictures.)

"Outside"

Brady is at the age where he is saying new words all of the time. His favorite and most clearly spoken word right now is, "outside." This is always followed up with him running to the backdoor and getting his shoes. He loves playing outside! It has been so nice with the weather getting warm. I have been grabbing a book, sitting in a lawn chair, and letting the boys run! Soooooo much better than being stuck inside watching my house get destroyed and filled with cars and blocks. Below are several pictures of Easton and Brady enjoying the outdoors.

Brady eating dirt... don't let his face fool you. I don't know how many times I have caught him with a mouthful of dirt. I guess he likes it!

Easton being just like grandpa.

I don't know what it is about this corner of our yard, but the boys end up playing and digging there every time we go outside.

Cincinnati Cyclones - Easton's First Hockey Game

On Saturday night, Riley took Easton to a hockey game. He had a good time and was so excited to go. All day he would ask, "When are we leaving for the hockey game?"

Easton ready to go with his hockey sweater on and tickets in hand!

The Cyclones are a minor league hockey team based here in Cincinnati. They are actually pretty good. Two years ago they won the Kelley Cup and last year they were in the finals.

Of course, Easton was very interested in watching the zamboni. He is into any type of tractor, truck, or large machine with wheels.

Easton took this picture of Riley and Reuben (Riley's good friend). He is getting pretty good with a camera!

This was taken as Riley and Easton were leaving. Riley bought Easton a hockey puck and he is showing it off. I am not too thrilled to have a hockey puck in the house, though. Both boys have already figured out that their plastic golf clubs can double as hockey sticks. They have also found out that a hockey puck can slide pretty fast across wood floors!

26 weeks and baking cookies

I am almost in the third trimester, and I am happy about that! It feels like I have been either pregnant or breastfeeding forever! I have never complained about being pregnant, but it has now been over 4 years since I have had my body to myself. I would say that I have earned a minute of complaining after 4 years, but I am the one who keeps letting Riley get me knocked up. I also still remember the blessing that it is to have children, after our fertility issues. So, this is the last the blog readers will have to hear about it. Riley will probably hear about it again, though. Sorry!