Cracking me up

Ok, so another new post before a developmental summary. Boyd has been cracking me up today(even more than normal). Today he was running around the yard doing laps and when he got to me he would out stretch him arms and then collapse on the ground, by his 5th lap I realized he was playing Boston Marathon winner. He was watching the finish with me and was very concerned that the winner was laying on the road after. Later he kept saying, "I'm sweaty" and would wipe his face with the bottom of his shirt. I finally asked him why he was doing that and he replied, "Like basketball guys". He's been watching Uncle Pete's basketball team play for the past few weeks. On the way to nap Boyd instructed me to carry 3 boats, a few fish, and a fishing pole all from a game. When I inquired why he replied, "Just in case." Boyd was in bed before I snuggled in since I was finding a place for the flood supplies and when I picked up the book and turned to the first page he told me, "No, I started already" while turning a few pages. Kids say the funniest things. The pictures are from our trip to Purina Farms yesterday. I thought Boyd just ran laps in the barn but I guess he did stop momentarily several times to pet the animals. Mom and dad were happy to rest on the tractor ride. Oh, and Boyd refuses to wear pants or shorts unless they are red. We went to Target on a red shorts mission today since his only pair have a hole and they had no red shorts. I convinced him to pick another pair and he chose a pair of bright green ones. Wish us luck.

The piglets. Boyd's been reading a Spot book where Spot finds piglets. He tells me that Daddy's going to hold the mom pig and, "I hold this pig in this hand, and this pig in this hand". I think he is rethinking the possibilities.

Boyd's new house.

Boyd's an artist. He loved to glue "lots of snowballs, humongous" on his bunny.

Filler Post

"Reading like Papa Udovich"

Getting a drink.

As we walked Boyd would announce, "Look, see my doggie". He proudly walked Ozzie covering a mile and a half in one day.

We are behind with blog updates as we have been fortunate to have family visiting three weekends in a row, along with crazy schedules in the week. Here are a few pictures to share. Hopefully I will get a free moment to post a developmental summary soon. Also, have to brag that Boyd now says, "I love me mommy" while squeezing me in a bear hug. He is a lover and insists on hugs and lip kisses. He has enjoyed our guests dogs and enjoys playing pretend dog games. When Emily and her dog left this past weekend Boyd asked, "Where my people? Where my dog?"

Boyd is getting to be quite sentimental. Yesterday he told me, "Mommy, my best friend." Complete with a hug. Today he said, "Call my daddy, I love him." Both phrases brought tears of joy to my eyes and pride in my heart. He is amazing.

While Jenny and the boys were here the boys learned how to play Yahtzee. The game was out on the table the night they left and Boyd got it down and gave it a whirl. When I asked him if I could play he replied, "No, you not a big girl, play wack a mole." Wack a mole is one of Boyd's games. He also calls Yahtzee, "Ahtzee". I was too funny

Getting ready for his first movie at the theaters this summer, Boyd visited the cast of Cars 2 today at the Museum of Transportation.

Spring Break to Six Winter

This week Aunt Jenny, Tyler, and Andrew came to visit for their Spring Break. St. Louis weather brought 75 degree weather and outdoor park fun, followed by a visit to Purina Farm. Then Winter returned with 30 degree weather and a dusting of snow. When Boyd saw the snow he said, " One, two, three, four, five, six winters." Yes it seems winter has come and gone about six times now. We had a wonderful visit as these boy cousins plus Boyd became the three amigos, and at times the three stooges. We love them so much and miss them already. We are blessed with such wonderful family. Enjoy some of the photos from their visit.
Pillow Caves.

Wii.

Annual picture of Boyd and Tyler snuggling together.
Boyd loved reading with his cousins.

Good thing it was 70 degrees. What a splash.

Farm Fun!

Tractors and Corn once we found the boys (wonder what was going on inside the tunnels? First time Boyd went in without me.)

My beautiful sister with my amazing nephews (and some pretty cool fish)

Catch me if you can!
Under the big tent.

The process. All hands on deck.

Boyd's eggs. To achieve this look dye eggs for "two minutes" then drop in the next cup. Next, squeeze the egg and poke your thumb through the shell while saying, "Crack". Side note *you can also dye eggs when their shells are off- Boyd where did your peeled egg go?

Water Play Mania while listening to and singing along with the Cars Soundtrack.

Zoo 2011

Climbing up for a better look.

Train with Daddy- a tight fit. Playing the Three Little Pigs

Ribbet

Cute little Otter?

Working on the farm with a little help from Dad.

Mr. Friendly.

Brushing the goats.

Boyd's zoo funny: While petting the fur of a tiger (one of the zoo workers was a piece from a deceased Tiger) Boyd was very distraught and kept asking, "Where's the face?"

More Boyd funnies:

A week after discovering his nipples on his chest: "I think my nipples are interesting."

While reading a book independently he announced, "My toenails don't come off!" (Keep running and they will, just ask Mommy)

On a gray day: "The clouds are crying. Papa teached me that."

Today when we woke to snow I took Boyd to the window and told him I had something to show him. Upon seeing the snow he said, "Winter."

Mom: "If sad clouds rain what kind of clouds snow?"
Boyd: "Happy clouds."

While emptying our room to move in new furniture we placed many items in Boyd's room for the time being; after one to many trips Boyd bossed us, "Get out my room."

While out with some friends this weekend Adam retold a childhood memory of playing chicken with another kid in the neighborhood on their bikes. Boyd likes to retell stories on occasion and later that night told us, "Dad hit a chicken."

While jumping/falling off climbing equipment at Little Gym and the park: "To infinity and beyond"

Just before this picture was taken, "I go to Schnucks" (One of our grocery stores)