Bedtime Rituals

Ever since Hunter was a newborn, Felicia has sung to him at bedtime. Now he sings along too! We love it!

Back to Work

Sadly, I had to kiss both my boys goodbye this morning and send them off to Day Care. In some ways, it was easier this time around because I knew what to expect and was better prepared. I think it also helped that we've known Connie, our Day Care provider, for 2 years now and know how good she is with the kids and just how much they love being with her and the other boys, so we know they are well loved and looked after in our absence.

Even with that, it was definitely the longest day ever and there were moments when I felt like I was missing a part of myself (like a limb or something), but it was my little Tubba Wubba that I was lost without.

Here are a few pics of Mason on his first day at Day Care:

Our sweet boys!

I really don't think there are words to describe just how in love we are with these boys! They are so amazing and sweet and funny; we just can't get enough of them!

This is the last week I have off for maternity leave before returning to work, so I'm trying to soak up every single moment with them, especially Mason who is home with me everyday and will be going to Day Care for the first time when I return to work on July 27th.

Mason has started blowing raspberries and bubbles, he also loves gnawing on his fists (or anything else he can stuff in his mouth). Here are some videos showing his new "skills"!

Our little baker...

Hunter just loves helping out in the kitchen, especially when it involves chocolate treats! Here are some pictures of him helping mommy make rice krispy treats dipped in chocolate and his all time favorite...cake balls! (He even made a few without eating them this time.)

After dinner jam session...

After dinner in the Vandrey household, we generally have dance parties, jam session or some other bit of silliness! This particular evening Hunter wanted to jam on the electric guitar with Dad!

As you may gather from Ryan's song, we had corn on the cob for dinner and it was indeed stuck in our teeth! :o)

New House?

Ryan and I are happy to report that our 3 year search for a new home may have finally come to an end! We were very excited when we came across this house in Forest Hill. In addition to being a larger home with more indoor living space, it is set on a 12 acre lot...can't wait to watch the boys running around the property! The neighborhood is awesome and looks to have other children around Hunter and Mason's age. It is also in a great school district. Almost seems too good to be true, but this is exactly what we have been waiting for and we are SOOO glad we didn't settle for some of the other houses we've looked at in the past!!

The next few months will be hectic with inspections and renting our current home, but if all goes well we should settle on September 14th. YEA!!

Back to O.C.

Another trip to visit Mom-mom in Ocean City means lots of water time!

As always we had a wonderful time and hope to make one last trip before the end of summer.

We love you mom!

A sweet moment captured on film...

Hunter joined Mason in his play gym this morning for some play time, then gave him some unexpected love before jetting on to something else.

Our Happy Boy!

Mason continues to be a delight, smiling and cooing any time you make eye contact with him. He is so darn sweet, it's kind of hard to believe he is ours! LOL!

Music Man

As you know from other posts, Hunter loves music. He loves playing various toy instruments, dancing around and even singing. When we go to Opa and Mimi's house it is a special treat because Opa has a drum set and allows Hunter to play.

As you can see from the videos below, Hunter is just tickled, especially since he had an audience of devoted fans dancing in front of him!