You guessed it... we had a really hard time getting our nearly two-year-old to wear his hat at all, and an even harder time getting their picture together. Nevertheless, our little cowboy and little Indian were adorable for Halloween 2008. A friend took a family picture of us all that we hope to have soon, too... but here are our cutie patootie pies. :)
When we flew to Pennsylvania last week, Andy asked a few friends how we could keep our toddler occupied on a two hour flights. We repeatedly heard the response--portable DVD player. We didn't take one up with us, so the flight there was difficult to say the least. We did buy one in PA with a few episodes of Pooh and Tigger so that Cole might enjoy the flight home more. He did enjoy it and played with his headphones and tried to push the buttons... however, toddlers have limited vocabulary and comprehension of that vocabulary. No one told us what to do when the flight attendant says "It's time to stow away all portable electronic devices..." Can we say MELTDOWN?! He was screaming to the top of his lungs for what seemed like 10 minutes. He cried. He kicked the seat in front of him. He just lost it. What could we do? NOTHING! So if anyone has any ideas about how to get him to stop watching the DVD player on his own, we are open for suggestions before we have another meltdown over Thanksgiving!
I even heard that Phillip Fulmer was booed in Neyland Stadium when his name was announced. Classic! All that being said, I've been a Vol my ENTIRE life and knew Johnny Majors was the head coach when I was a mere 18 months old (we have a cassette tape recording to prove it). And so goes the next generation of Vol enthusiasts added to our family. Though Andy is a Miami Hurricane at heart, he has an appreciation for all things orange and especially enjoys a fall trip to the promise land that is Knoxville on gameday. Since we won't be going to a game this year, and we live only 45 minutes from the Swamp, we will continue to proudly wear our orange every weekend the Vols play--even if we aren't too proud of our team at the present!
Our little boy had his first professional photo shoot last week, and you just can't help but love them! He's such a little doll and smiles all the time. I thought I'd put a few of them here for you all to enjoy. :)
For three years, Andy has participated in Fantasy Football. He partipates in League drafts and online auctions and has never allowed me, a girl, to participate. However, he's always seemed to ask me on game day which players to play. It never has failed, whether he has taken my advice or not, my predictions have been spot on 95% of the time.
As the parent of two under two, you'll sometimes do anything you can to get them in a picture together. This photo op went something like this: "Cole, sit here with your brother for a picture." Cole gets up and starts to run away. Get Cole to sit down and hand him a book. Prop Cade up beside Cole. "Cade, look at Mommy. "(Thank you) "Cole, look at Mommy." Cole continues to "read" and turn pages. "Cole, look at Mommy." To no avail. So, we'll just chalk it up as an opportunity to have frozen in time my two little boys in this brief, unplanned story time.
