True Athletes

This is Jensen's outfit when we play baseball and when I say "we" I mean the whole family. We usually play in our living room with Austin pitching, Luke batting and Jensen and I play outfield (though Jensen "pitched" today after lunch). It's pretty fun. Luke even insists that Jensen wears a glove. Luke actually hits the ball about 50% of the time.

The other day Austin decided to make a hockey goalie mask for Luke. I am always amazed that Austin can do/make whatever he sets his mind to. Seriously, it's incredible. He made this mask out of an old box, some string, rubber bands, some other thing that I can't remember what it's called and an old coat hanger - put it all together and you get this creation! It fits perfectly on Luke and he LOVES it! Why do we ever buy him gifts? Jensen can also fit it too since he is more than half Luke's size.

Jensen is SERIOUS about his career as an NHL goalie. I can already see myself as a hockey mom. (That's definitely something Austin has always wanted to hear me say...but I openly hope never happens.)

Luke is acuaully pretty good at stopping the puck, but prefers much more to play a different position.

Some might say I'm a little biased, but I think Luke has some real skills at most sports. He LOVES all sports and is really good at them for a two year old. These videos prove my point...

Haircuts...finally!

Austin is a master at cutting his hair and Luke's. He did these haircuts the other day. I was going to do a before and after picture, but the "before" picture was too hideous to see at the beginning of the blog.

Luke was a little apprehensive at first, but after the promise of a treat, he warmed right up to the idea.

...before the haircut - 2 disgustingly hairy guys

For Christmas, Austin got us the BEST gift (bikes for each of us and a bike trailer for the kids - I've been begging him for this gift for forever!). Anyway, last Saturday we took everyone out for a real ride. It was so fun! Jensen fell right to sleep and Luke cheered for almost all of it - literally. It was so fun because it is an outdoor activity, involving great exercise, that we can do as a family. I would recommend this to anyone with small kids.

We keep these in the closet until Luke is bored with his other toys and then we pull out the blocks. They're a huge mess, but when they come out he loves it!

Jensen just chillin in his exersaucer which is now his "favorite thing to do...every day."

Jensen loves to relax in the recliner, until Luke strikes!

The Chub

How ya like me now, Aunt Ashley?

Luke and Jensen trying to make a break for it "If you can't walk, I'll carry you outta here!"

"Hey man, keep your hands off the merchandise!"

So dang cute!

This pic is for you, Kelsey! Austin's upper thigh after the biopsy

"When you're the best of friends, having so much fun together..."

Jensen's senior picture

"A doo wah!" (get it Sarah?)
Ha, ha, ha Senior Prank, senior prank!

Austin's CK ad proof

When Luke saw this - Austin's biopsy site - we were explaining to him that it was an owee, but Luke saw it and said "TOUCHDOWN!"

Luke pushing Jensen around -he's always trying to make him laugh
The second video is Luke and Austin playing a "game." Luke puts this blanket on his head and rides his bike around trying to run into Austin, while Austin throws pillows really hard at Luke's head, trying to get him off target. Great game. They both LOVE it.