Our Bluebonnet Adventure

So we finally ventured out to take bluebonnet pictures a few days ago. I had been saying that we needed to go for weeks but we just never did. So I decided to get the boys ready and head out for a quick photo shoot. So this is how it went...
Take 1
Gavin fell asleep on the way there. That is never good because he is a grouch when he gets woke up. I let him sleep while I did Griffin's pictures and that worked out pretty well. Griffin was in such a great mood and we got some cute pics. Then it was time to wake Gavin up. Well that is when the adventure began. He was not happy at all! He would not look at me and he was very mad. He even started to run away from me. That made for a cute pic by the way ;). So after I got him to stop running I knew this was not going to work. I had to think of something to make him happy. So we go back to the car and we decide to go get ice cream. On the way I have 2 screaming kiddos in the back seat... and we were WAY out in the boonies with no store in site to top things off. So we drive for about 10 minutes and finally I see the savior of the golden arches. Yes! Mickey D's. I never thought I would be so happy to see a fast food restaurant. So I proceed to go to the drive through and still have 2 screaming kids. The drive thru guy can barely hear my order over the yelling and at this point all I can do is laugh. So we get Gavin's ice cream and finally get him to stop crying. In the mean time I try to get Griffin to calm down to. It is now his nap time so he is cranky and ready to go lay down. He does not want his bottle and he will not stop screaming. So after trying everything I get back in and drive us back to the bluebonnets for take 2.
Take 2
Gavin is now a happy camper so I am doing good on that end. On the other hand now I have a upset and tired 8 month old... no fun. So I try to put Griffin in the stroller so that I can have 2 hands for the camera. Well he is not having that! So I then have to hold him and try to take Gavin's picture while holding him. Let me tell you that is not easy. So I can not get the shots I want because it is impossible while hold baby brother. I finally set him down for a minute so that I can get some pictures of Gavin. So then I have a screaming baby and a wild 3 year old who is now chasing the bees. I do end up getting some great pictures after all but man did we have quite an adventure. Here are a few pictures from our day. Hope you enjoy!

My HAPPY boys! - Take 1


Here is Gavin running away from me - Take 1


Here is Gavin pouting and being mad at me - Take 1


Here is Griffin. Happy during Take 1


Griffin again in Take 1


Griffin - Take 1


Gavin jumping - Take 2


Gavin with his hay - Take 2


Gavin - Take 2

things

well i have not been blogging on a regular basis lately so i thought i would blog today. just a little update on life and things.

griffin is getting bigger and learning more everyday. his most recent tricks are pulling up and crawling. he started doing both within days of each other. he was just sitting up for the longest and then all of the sudden he was doing EVERYTHING all at once. he is also getting more teeth. he now has 4. 2 on top and 2 on bottom. he loves to eat and feed himself. he is such a great baby and i love to see his little personality coming out. he has the sweetest little smile that you can ever imagine. he is my little darling. his nicknames at the moment are bubba bear, little lolli and as gavin calls him baby brother.

gavin is getting bigger and smarter each day. he is on his way to being fully potty trained too. he is full of energy and life. he loves to be outside playing in the dirt with his cars or trains. he has quite the attitude lately too. i do not know who said terrible 2's... the 2's were wonderful compared to the 3's. so far 3's are fun but very trying. he is a very vocal and outgoing child. he always has an opinion and boy does he voice it :). he is a sweetheart though under all this attitude and all. he is a very loving child and loves to sit in my lap and read books. he also loves to sing and dance. he has a great memery and can remember all most anything. he definitely can not forget a train or a car's name... and yes he names them all. he also go tsome rabbits a few weeks ago for easter. he named them henry and pox... isn't that the cutest? this little bot has stolen my heart and he gets a bigger piece everyday. he is my sweet little boy. i refuse to say big boy. i want to keep him little as long as possible!

i love my life and my family. i am blessed to have the greatest and most loving husband along with my 2 sweet darling little boys. well this is about as much free time as i get so i will try and update more often...