January 2014- Randoms

Here are my cell phone randoms from January... It was a great start to 2014!  Crazy weather with 2 no-school days from ice, boys developing a real friendship, loving playing together, and lots of family time.

LJ keeping me company in our gym while I run on the treadmill- working hard!
LJ playing his first board game- Shoots and Ladders (a Christmas gift from the Robinsons). He likes it- but could be a little frustrating if you are a stickler for the rules!
Evan busy pushing a cart up and down the halls at WHPP as we wait to pick up LJ from school.


Silly at snack time....
A trip to Laura's library (named after Laura Bush)... always fun!


My little readers! They both sat here by themselves and opened books!


LJ showing me his pick!



LJ loves the statue of Laura Bush reading to kids- it's the first thing he asks about when I say we are going to the library (can I sit with the lady ready to the kids)!






Boys waiting for swim class- Evan so badly wants to be one of the big boys!!
Dad's back in town (after 3 days at a CES in Vegas)- and reading to his boys!


Found these fun Evan-Barrett selfies on my phone... made my day!
LJ and Eagle being silly at Vivo!

These boys have so much fun together (sometimes too much!)! They crack me up!! 
Everyday around our house is a good day for dress up!!

And now LJ likes to help Evan get his gear on!!
So cute!!

LJ won a yo-yo from being an instant winner with HEB Buddy bucks... it was hours of entertainment!! 



We met up with my friend Jessica and her daughter Connealy (LJ's age) and son Duke (younger than Evan) for lunch at Hat Creek burger. LJ and Connealy had a blast together! Below they are making 'snow angels' in the gravel on the play ground!

Evan enjoyed the play ground too- although wasn't into the snow angels!
Collecting and lining up rocks (I think?!)

LJ got play dough out for he and Evan to play with! He has gotten so great with Evan- playing with him, sharing, being gentle, coming up with games / things they can do together, etc! I just love it!



We tried to skip getting our tacos at the Farmer's Market, and both boys protested! They dragged us back over to get them, then asked if they could sit down to eat them! Guess they like it more than we know!



We got home to find a very special surprise on our front porch- a package addressed to LJ and Evan!
A note from Grandma Rachel and two really great books!!

They LOVE them- thanks so much Grandma Rachel!!

Boys opening a late Christmas present from Angie and Lake... a new block game they love!! Thanks Angie and Lake!!



We went on several mall outings this month- cold days mean finding an indoor place to let boys run!!
LJ heading to school in an outfit he picked- his pilot gear from Gigi- coat and hat- so cute!!
Evan giving Queenie one of his amazing hugs! He is such a love-bug!
EVERY TIME we get home, the boys have to play outside for a little while before going inside- especially Evan.  Every. Time. Even if it's cold or almost nap time or lunch time or whatever! They love playing outside, digging with their shovels, riding their bikes, sliding, going to the basketball court, etc...







And bath time is still a very favorite part of any day... these boys LOVE their bath time! LJ is playing some music for Evan!


What a fun month with these precious boys!!

- The Wood Family

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