Cornelius Chronicles

Here are Loyd and Xavier making growling animal noises and showing each other what a "See Food" diet looks like. Where do they learn these things? I know I didn't teach it to them. There was way too much giggling over mouths full of crackers. Xavier is making continued progress toward toddler-hood. He has been studiously practicing his tantrum, perfecting his pouting face, and, as shown above, thinking of stunts to make mom come running in a bit of a panic to prevent his imminent demise (You can't see how he rocks back and forth on this chair as he stands there. It's heart stopping.). Wish me luck and fast feet!

My little man turned three years old this past week. I can hardly believe how quickly he is growing up. We had a fun family celebration for him on his birthday and then on Saturday we went to Loyd' favorite park and had a "Shaun the Sheep" themed party with his friends. We glued cotton ball wool onto "Shaun the Sheep" pictures, played a game to see who could throw their work boots the furthest, we ate lots of yummy birthday junk food, and had a lot of fun playing on the park toys. It was great fun! We are so glad our friends could spend such a fun morning with us. The Birthday Party via Balloon Icons. :) Here are some action shots of Loyd blowing out the candles on his cake: We enjoy the bright and cheerful smile Loyd brings to the family. He is quick to give a tight hug and a heartfelt, "I LOVE YOU!" at unexpected moments throughout each day. He keeps my mind elastic with the many different ways he thinks of how do to the unexpected (and somet

It's been a week of odds and ends. Here are a few pictures of our odds. :>) We tried a new hair-do out with Rebekah and found out that it has the added benefit of giving us Texas-big hair the next day! This is what an Xavier looks like after enthusiastically eating a bowl full of brownies and ice cream. Ever wonder what Shawn the Sheep would look like after a diet? Well, now you know. And finally, this last picture is for my mom and my sister, Jenny. My birthday has come and gone and here is the progress on our bathroom. ;>D

Don't my boys look handsome! Thanks for the fun birthday package and the cute clothes, Aunt Lizzy! Now we are styling. :)