His Royal Two-ness

Just a little update on His Royal Two-ness. Theo is every bit of two years old these days. He is reading the New York Times, and his less challenging baby books alike. He is counting 1-10, but not really counting :) And he reads a couple of his baby books by memorization while laughing hysterically between each page - he is quite amused by his 'reading' ability. He loves letters and numbers! The other day he wanted to read the news paper with mama and was studying it (sideways of course) for some time. He is as charming and hilarious as ever. Yesterday, Theo saw a man walking his dog down the street and he said, 'Look at that doggy mommy, he's walking his friend'. Just love it!

He is also very advanced in the 'terrible' two department - perhaps younger siblings are like this. Phrases we hear quite a bit, 'Mine', 'No', 'I don't want to'. You fight us on just about everything, my favorite (or more like most annoying), is when you play happily in the bath and then begin screaming when I actually wash you. You scream, 'don't get soap in my eye' over and over again even when I'm washing your toes. Ahhhh...the joys of parenthood.

Now that I told you how bright he is, here is the other side. Somehow he let Brock talk him into caking his head with mud in the back yard. Brock was quite proud and came running in to show me his accomplishment. Maybe I should have Brock wash his hair in the bath...hmmm, now there's an idea.

Balloon Races 2011

Another year of waking up with the Balloons! We love the Great Reno Balloon Races and since we live just a block from the races we get to share in the excitement for FOUR days - we are happy to get some sleep when they are done since events start at 5am! Brock was so into the balloons this year and woke up ON HIS OWN each morning at about 5:30 requesting to go to the glow show. Then Theo was a hoot this year. He had constant commentary on the balloons, "wow, wook at dat balloon mommy", "that one is falling over, mommy", "I wanna see star wurs' and on, and on. The BIG hit this year was the Darth Vader balloon accompanied by a few storm troopers. Um, can you imagine anything more awesome for two little Star Wars fans...no, not even possible. Brock got to go up in a balloon with his preschool class, also very cool. And we held our annual Balloon race party in the front yard - I think we set a new record this year with about 30 people! Fun times!





Brock's balloon ride and preschool class. He held his friend Penelope's hand almost the whole day - pretty cute.





If you look close you can see Brock's little hand waving out of the basket.

The Frog

Meet our new boat, the Frog! Why Frog? Becuase it is green and hops according to Brock - he named it! We took it out on Tahoe the first time. This spoiled boat has only ever been on Tahoe until we bought it. Then we took it camping at Stampede and had so much fun! We are hoping to squeeze in a couple more boat outings.



We must have towed Brock around for hours! He loved it!

Theo on the other hand dozed off for two hours and we made him a little bed on the floor.

Brockism

Just a little conversation that Brock and I had moments ago...

B: Mommy
Me: Yes, Brock
B: Am I gonna have to get married?
Me: Well...not unless you want to get married
B: Oh good....(long pause)...because I was thinking about not getting married at all.
Me: (thinking about explaining he might change his mind, find the right person to marry, etc., but decided that was to deep and just said)...Okay :)

Phew, I'm glad he won't be rushing to the alter anytime soon!!!

Where to begin....

This summer has been CRAZY! Here is my attempt at catching you up on the Jennings summer-o-fun!
A trip to the water park with Nana back in July!




Some shots from Theo's Birthday bbq. We made little hot tubs for the kids - little buckets of kid soup - they loved it! At the end of the night there was a huge lightening storm so we pulled a couch to the upstairs french doors and bundled the kids in for the show. They were chanting, 'wait for it, wait for it, ahhhhhh (at every strike)'





Many frogs, bugs, and even snakes have been captured and released without casualty this summer (at least not that I know of). Found this little cutie in our yard!

Lots of trips to lakes this summer. This one we met up with a couple of my highschool friends at Stampede. So fun to see them!



Cory and I went to a wedding in Minneapolis...by ourselves, no kids, - yes that is right...for three days we fed only ourselves, did whatever we wanted, watched an uninterrupted baseball game - we answered to no one, we are so crazy! Seriously, Minneapolis is an awesome city! We stayed right downtown in a fancy hotel and had such a good visit with friends. Oh and the wedding was fantastic too!







Brock and I will have to fight over who is Allison's best friend after her most recent visit. She is my friend...no my friend...I can see it now :) This caption goes to the last few pictures...why does my blog do this?! Anyone know the answer?

2 Wheels!

We got Brock a bike a few months ago knowing he was fully capable of riding with two wheels, but he insisted on keeping the training wheels and no amount of encouragement from us would change his mind. He told us, 'When I'm five, I will take off my training wheels'. Then as soon as we stopped encouraging and settled on the 'five rule' that Brock came up with he announced, 'I want to take off my training wheels'. What can I say - that is just how he rolls - he must decide! So decide he did - today we took off the training wheels at his request and off he went -like he'd been riding for months! We are so proud and excited and he is just thrilled with himself as well. He rides around with a big grin and a gleem in his eye. Not suprising, by the end of day 1 he is already doing sharp turns, skid outs and standing while riding. Just watch him go!

Two Years Old!

Just ask him and he will tell, "I two years old"! Theo is just the sweetest, most hilarious and adorable two year old ever. We love you Theo!

You are FUNNY! You like to tell ding dong (knock knock) jokes and here is how they go...
Brock says 'Ding Dong'
Theo says 'Who's there...Mickey Mouses unnerwears'
You will also say things you know aren't true and then say 'naoooo' and chuckle, as if to say 'just kidding' - it is hysterical that you get how to be funny!
And sometimes you don't mean to be funny, but you say the funniest things. Like the other night when I was wiping your cute little toosh and you told me in your whiniest voice, 'Stop mommy, that's spicy on my butt'. Yes, I know TMI.

You are IRRESISTIBLE! It must be something about the bleach blonde hair, blue eyes and golden tan - the ladies just can't stay away from you. Every time I take Theo to Preschool to pick up Brock the girls swoon over him like he is a movie star. They can't help but stroke his hair and face - unbelievable!

You are SWEET! Always caring for others, wondering if Brock is okay when he gets hurt...'you okay Bock?', telling your Pa 'Be careful Pa' and giving kisses and hugs at bedtime.

You are a little BROTHER! There are so many things you pick up on that your Brother does. You play so well together and you fight too...oh, the fighting! The other day you picked up a stick in the back yard and said 'look mommy, a gun...I gonna soot you mommy...peww peww!' Hilarious, yet disturbing! Clearly something you learned from your big brother. I'm quite certain Brock didn't know what a gun was until he was 4 when he saw Star Wars for the first time!

You are TWO! How do we know this? Because your favorite phrase is 'I do it myself'! And you do!

Theo loves his new 'TV' from Aunt Nikki! Um, you nailed the gift as usual Nikki!