Park Time...

I have to admit---we may have some serious love for our neighborhood park.  It is nothing fancy or special---it has been around for ages and there is really no great attraction to keep us coming back.  But we do day after day because we love playing outside, we love all our great neighborhood friends, and we love having fun!  

These pictures just show a peek into one of our adventures into our little park...

Preschool!

You know I'm behind on this blog when Aiden started preschool over a month ago and I haven't even had a moment to blog about it!  

Someone was very excited about their first day of preschool this year!

Aiden was dressed and ready before Mommy and Daddy even woke up!  Quick breakfast and we loaded in the stroller to walk to school---how amazing is that?!?!  His school is right downtown so it is less than a 20 minute walk!  

We arrived early and as soon as we got there, we ran into one of his best buddies, Bobby and Bobby's sister, Brooke!  Of course, us mamas had to get pictures of our kids together.  (And Aiden even had a more special day because G and G Rogers were here and kept Andrew at home so Chris and I could spend this little time with him alone!)

All ready for the big day---doesn't he look like such a big boy?!?!

It was time to line up and head in---someone got a little nervous---

But then quickly got excited and was ready to head in!

So far, preschool has been either "great" or "awesome" if you ask Aiden.  He LOVES it so far and it makes this school loving mommy SO happy!  The teachers say he is doing great and he is already keeping them entertained with his VERY big imagination and his love for telling stories.  If I only knew what was going on there...

What does a 21 month old sleep with?

EVERYTHING!

MeMe in NJ!

Towards the end of August, Meme Ruff came to visit!  We LOVE when she comes because it is so RARE and so WONDERFUL:)  We cherished every minute and I love it even more as I was in the middle of first trimester exhaustion, so there's nothing better than having your mom around to help out!

We really didn't do anything too crazy---play time around the house, visited some parks in town, went out to lunch---but it was the perfect week for us!  The boys just LOVED having their Meme around:)

Of course, we had to hit Rockin Joe's for some much-needed caffeine for Meme...

And of course, we took a stop by the children's consignment store at home and we ended up bringing this beauty home...let's just Andrew is in LOVE! 

 

Daddy was off one day, so we headed to the zoo.  Train rides, animals, and family:  another wonderful day!

We headed down to PA to sadly drop off Meme, but thankfully we got to spend time with my sister Jill and nephew Jack!  I'm pretty sure we bring a LOT more chaos to her house, but the boys have so much fun there!

Every trip is a little sweeter when you get ice cream, right?!

 And Aiden finally conked out in the arms of his Meme for our last night with her!

 Thanks Mom for such a great visit!  We can't wait to see you again!

The Real Reason...

The main reason that this blog is behind on our life...

Yes---it's true!  There is #3 Baby Rogers on the way.  I think I'm officially around 14ish weeks and my due date is March 27, 2013!  Time is flying already---I can't believe that I have made it through the first trimester so quickly.  Although it was an exhausting, exhausting, and more exhausting time!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We are really excited to welcome another baby in Spring 2013.  Aiden is looking forward to a brother or sister---he changes his mind everyday about what he would like.  And Andrew will be oblivious until the arrival date so he better soak in his "baby" moments:)   

So I am working on keeping the blog updated despite exhaustion, two wild boys, the "Chirping Moms" blog, and Chris' long hours!  We love to keep our life FULL in this house!

Last of August...

I can't believe that fall is here----these pictures already make me miss our days full of sunshine, heat, and tank tops!

Someone loves his crib so much.  He will play in there all the time on his own.

My daredevil Andrew!

Cooking smores by the fire

Getting ready to camp with Chris

Catching a ride with his little brother

Sandbox heaven

Watch out---bus coming through!

Is it Santa or Aiden?!?!

Someone loves their fire rain boots

Wants to be just like his big brother!

Summer Days...

Summer days bring long naps...

Many afternoons in the sandbox...

Lots of play time outside...

And some lazy breakfasts in the morning...

And escaping the heat inside...

Park playdates...

With each other...

Smiles all day...

Especially when Daddy joins us...

And a few special treats to start the morning!