Monday, February 2, 2009

FUN WEEKEND

Our weekend was jam-packed with fun. My mom ended up having both Amanda Jean and Rylie there on Saturday, so Brandt and I went to visit for the day, too.
These pictures of Jana and Amanda were actually from the week before, but I didn't get a post for them done and figured I might as well add them here. Brandt loves aunt Jana and calls her mom when she calls to talk to him. He likes to get pillows and blankets and make people lay on the couch with him and go "night night." It usually doesn't last long since he can't hold still long enough to fall asleep, but it's cute anyway. Actually my mom says they sometimes spend about an hour a day doing this and watching toons when she has him. I've never seen him hold still that long, so I guess I'll believe it when I see it!
Brandt gets a little jealous if anyone tries to hold "there ya go" AKA Amanda Jean and not him, so he's always right there trying to get some attention, too. When we all went to my uncle Dale's funeral a few weeks ago, Jana was handing toys to Amanda and saying "there ya go" everytime she gave her something new. Ever since then he has called her "thereyago", really fast like it's all one word. What a funny kid!!
Amanda was just getting crawling down last week, and when she was trying to show off her new skills, Brandt climbed on her back like he does us and then bailed off the side yelling "crash!" She didn't care too much until he kneeled on her hand as he was falling. She's definitely going to have to be tough 'cause Brandt is less than gentle when it comes to playing with her.
My dad got this tent for Rylie and helped the boys set it up on Saturday to give them something to do. Rylie was way excited when "papa" told him that he could take it home and use it to go camping with his mom.
They ran around like crazy men (what else is new when it comes to Brandt?) and had a blast playing in it all afternoon. They hauled a bunch of their toys in there as well as blankets and pillows. My dad even let them use one of his big flashlights so it wouldn't be dark while they were playing.
Rylie started pressing his face up against the window screen and so of course Brandt was right there with him doing the same thing. He is a little copy-cat anyway, but he especially idolizes Rylie and follows his every move. They did take a little break from playing to go out and help with chores. They got to sit on a cow, see the new baby calves, and ride in the tractor with grandpa. Of course, I forgot my camera (dang!), but they were so cute in their almost matching red and black snow clothes.
The boys both love getting in the "big tub" (hot tub) with grandpa. They were all waiting patiently for the rest of us to get ready so we could all go get in. Check out grandpa's sexy legs!!

Although a hot tub is supposed to be relaxing in theory, one doesn't get much down time when Brandt and Rylie are involved. They both love to splash and have fun, and they don't stay in one spot for long. Most of their time is spent playing musical chairs between grandpa, Bryce, and Curtis.

Brandt loves the jets and starts yelling "ooh, bubbles" as soon as we turn them on. It's so much more fun than playing in the regular tub!!

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