Spaghetti anyone???

Here is a picture of my adorable son, Milan.

Here is a picture of my adorable son Milan just after a delicious meal of spaghetti.

You know it's good when you get it all over you!

My son the comedian

I was unbuckling Jaxon's seatbelt this afternoon and the dang thing was stuck (thank you melted ice cream!). I was pushing and pulling and in the middle of it Jaxon licked my face. Which must of helped since I got it un-stuck right after the lick. I turned and looked at him and said "ewh...Jax why did you lick my face?" "Cause your a sucker" he replied.

Birthday Party

I figured that since Milan is turning one he wouldn't mind sharing a birthday with Jaxon. Jaxon didn't care because he didn't consider the party shared, to him it was all for him. I would say it's Milan's birthday too and he would say "not Milan, me!". This will probably be the first and last combined birthday party. Which is kinda a bummer since parties are so expensive. If I totaled everything out for this party I would guess it cost about $600. Party = $600, Smiles on the faces of the birthday boys = priceless.

We started the day by getting our grub on...yum, delicious taco bar, pork, steak and chicken.

The days activities: jumper, animal egg hunt, feed the elephant (like pin the tail on the donkey but you have to put a peanut in the elephants mouth, and make a spiderweb (you spray silly string at a poster of spiders).

An of course we had a pinata...look at that form.

Desert was cupcakes. I made three kinds: oreo cookie with actual oreos inside, strawberry with chocolate frosting, and funfetti with vanilla frosting and an animal cookie on top.

Milan was all over it!!!!

I wish I had more pictures to show but I was running around like crazy trying to keep everything running smoothly. But everyone had fun and that is what matters most!

Jaxon turned three today!

Holly Crab, I feel old. I turned thirty this year and now my little Jaxon turned three. I still remember all the work to get him here. Now I wonder...what the heck was I thinking!!!

Jaxon is a sweet boy. His manners are impeccable. He is super friendly and loving, but don't cross him. This kid has a mean streak and a strong right hook. But he also will defend any damsel in distress no matter how old or big the bully. That's my boy!

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The three for July 11-15

This week I got off easy on having to plan my three fun activities because it was Milan's birthday and then the boys' birthday party. On Milan's birthday we went to lunch at five guys. That was totally a mom and dad pick but we scored when I huge firetruck pulled up. Boys love firetrucks!

Then dad went to work and mom and the boys went to this cute little place in Manhattan Beach called Under the Sea. It is like a tiny Fun Zone for toddlers. Both boys LOVED it. There was plenty to do for bothMilan and Jaxon. The added bonus was it isn't super close so the boys fell asleep on the way home and stayed asleep once I transitioned them into their bed. I am sure all mom's agree with me that the transitional phase is the most scary cause it could go totally well or totally wrong!

Wednesdaysare always a "free space" (A bingo reference, I seriously love bingo...I plan on being one of those old ladies in the casino with my blotter and troll doll). Anyway, Wednesdays we go to Jeff and Dianne's to play with cousins...or really Jaxon goes to play with cousin's cars.

Then Saturday was the Party. So much fun stuff with the party that it will get it's own post.

My baby turned one today!

One year down. When Milan was born I was so excited to have a son that looks like me, because Jaxon is all Dad, except for his feisty little attitude. As Milan got older somehow he went blonde with blue eyes, but I still tell people he looks like me and just wait for their confused reactions.

I am so grateful for Milan. What a blessing! He is so patient and sweet. We call him smilin' Milan because he is always quick to smile and giggle. I feel so blessed to be his momma.

This weeks three

This week was easy for the three activities. Monday was fourth of July so we had a fun filled day. We had a pancake breakfast in the morning and fireworks in the evening. On Tuesday, Jaxon and Milan enjoyed the Discovery Science Center with Grammy and Izzy (Scott and Emily's daughter). On Wednesday, Jaxon got to go with Dad to the golf course so that dad could practice for his big tournament. On Thursday, I figured I had met my quota so I coasted till the weekend. :) Well we did go to Dana Point this weekend to visit the Ocean Institute, so there was that.

Milan loved these little fish things at the Discovery Science Center. If your wondering why he is without a shirt it is because he drenched himself with his juice and his mother didn't have a change of clothes for him.

Subway before Ocean Institute...Can you see the resemblance?

On the Pirate Ship at the Ocean Institute. The Captain of the pirate ship, who looked nothing like Captain Hook but who Jaxon kept calling Captain Hook, went on and on forever about boats and history. You weren't allowed to touch or play with anything. Kevin walked around with Milan when he got fussy and Captain Hook yelled at him. I would not recommended this for anybody that enjoys having a good time.

My Summertime goal

I have made a goal this summer to plan at least three fun outings a week for the kids. Last week was the first week and it was a success. On tuesday we went to Chick-fil-a, on Wednesday we went to Jeff/Dianne's house to play with cousins, on thursday we went to Balboa island.

I only took pictures at Balboa. You can tell that I am an amateur photographer because the pictures don't quite show how much fun we had. The carousel there had miniature horses for the little ones that didn't go up and down. I put Jax and Milan next to each other on their own horse. Milan loved being next to Jaxon. He kept touching and grabbing at him. Jaxon loved the attention. I am amazed at how much the boys love each other all ready!