Ike and Ian

I think Ike is going to make a good big brother.

Ike's got a new baby brother!

Ian Charles Weidauer

Born 7/22/09

7 lbs. 10 oz.

20.5 inches

Daddy and me hung out with baby and played on our iPhones.

Our Little Family!
Mommy worked really hard so we just tell her she looks beautiful.

Jeepin'

Ike and Christian decided to take a sunday drive around the park.
Christian is actually a very good driver, and Ike had alot of fun cruising around with him.

Ryan wants one now too, but I don't think we will be getting one anytime soon. For now Ike can just sit tight and enjoy the ride.

And maybe some day Ike will be as cool as his dad.

Tub Talk

Dont' ask me, all I know is at the end he says "and Jace, and Matt, and Pa".

I just figured out he was singing 'happy birthday to you' which sounds like '8 day to way'. But it's close.

Thanks Grandma and Grandpa

My parents sent me money for Ike's birthday and I got him this cool kitchen with it. Ike loves it. I'm not sure if he gets the concept of it being a kitchen, he mostly puts his cars and toys in the different cupboards but it entertains him and that's all that matters.

So thanks Grandma and Grandpa, we'll see you in a couple of weeks.

Wow Wow Everyone Ike is 2!

Ike had a super fun Birthday Party yesterday. I threw him a Wow Wow Wubbzy Garden Party. Well sort of, it was a little rainy and cool so we mostly stayed inside but we still had fun. This was Ike's cake. I came up with the idea a few months ago and I thought it turned out cute.

He had a strawberry pinata that I filled with lizards and frogs and cars. His cousins loved the goodies and there was only a little drama over splitting the cars evenly. Too bad the broom handle was in every shot but you get the idea.

Ike got lots of fun presents. He got a skateboard, a magna doodle, a Yo Gabba Gabba dance pad, a drum, a Wubzy doll, a Dodgers Mr. Potato head, some squishy baseballs. I'm sure some more things, he liked everything he got.

Daddy helped Ike open all his presents. Well Ike and the cousins. Amazingly they all didn't get opened and played with before we left.

Then we had cake! Ike was just eating it face down in the plate, but then Grandpa had to give him a spoon and make it eat it more civilized. Well he is 2 now so we must be proper.
Oh, did I say I wouldn't post this picture? Sorry!

I asked everyone to wear Kooky Hats, I can always count on Brittany and Jason to follow through. Thanks everyone for making Ike's 2nd birthday so fun!

Riding

Ike and Owen riding grandma's horsey. Yeah they are about a year apart and about the same size. They already fight over toys, but I know they are going to be best buddies.

Ike thought it was so funny to put the little swimmers package on his head. Yes I was watching him the whole time. He loves the 4 wheeler Grandma got him for Christmas even if Ryan doesn't and I get the songs stuck in my head.

Ike's favorite thing at Thanksgiving point is the pony rides. He's really good at riding them all by himself. The last time we went there was a Mom and kids sitting on the bench watching and every time we passed she's say 'look how small he is and he's riding all by himself'. I wasn't sure if I should be offended or proud, I'll take pride, Ike has amazing balance.

Ike Lightyear

Is Ike the cutest little space ranger or what. His cousin Jace has quite the collection of dress up costumes and he really wanted Ike to put one on so I asked for his smallest one which is still a little big, but looked adorable on him.

I love how Ike is looking at Jace in this picture. He thinks Jace is the coolest. Not a day goes by that he doesn't ask where Jace is. Every time we leave the house he says, 'go see Jace'. I can't wait till Ike's little brother looks at Ike this way.

Ike's Birthday Wish List

I can't believe Ike's birthday is coming up in a week. My little man is growing up too fast. I've been trying to think of things he'd like for his birthday. I know I should have posted earlier but he accepts late gifts too.
He likes anything:
Yo Gabba Gabba
Wow Wow Wubbzy
Wonder Pets
Ni Hao, Kai-lan
Dora or Diego
Please don't get him anything:
Disney
Winnie the Pooh
Sesame Street
Looney Toons
Obviously these are more me than Ike but he hasn't been exposed to any of those so he wouldn't be excited about them.

Other things he wants:
A Tee Ball stand that adjusts height, but not a toy one, a real one that will last him a while.
A Small Skateboard (they have a cute one at Target that is Hot Wheels with a skull on the top, it's 12.99 and is about 1/2 the size of a regular skateboard.
A Magna Doodle (he has a little one and was cracking up last night playing with it last night having Ryan draw oskar)
Any Fisher Price (or other brand) Play set. Something that will entertain him for a while.
Cars, Skateboards, figurines, books, Anything Paul Frank (small paul), 20 dollar bills.

Well that's what I can think of so far. His birthday is June 7th but he'll accept cards and gifts all month.

Hard at work

Digging up Grandpa's back yard

With cousin Jace showing him how to do it. Good thing Jace had his work boots on.

If I would have had my camera on Sunday you would see a picture of three very muddy boys.

My two favorite guys

Every boy wants to be like their dad

What a sweet little face.

Ike got a hold of Ryan's baseball caps and was wearing it around. It's appropriate that he found the Brooklyn Dodgers one since he's named after their stadium Ebbets Field.

He looks like he's walking in a parade in this one.

Ike already loves baseball and every other kind of ball, maybe he'll be a sports star like his, oh wait, maybe he'll love watching sports like his dad.

He even likes wearing daddy's shoes around the house. Some day he'll fit in them.

Swinging on a Friday afternoon

I finally remembered my camera at the park. It was perfect for taking pictures, nice and overcast.

Ike's second favorite thing at the park is Swinging. Can't blame him there.

Sliding

Ike's new favorite thing to do.

Brave boy

We went to the park in Orem on Center behind the library. He hadn't been to this park since last summer but that didn't matter. He took my hand and headed out.

Did he go down the first little slide? No.

He headed up the stairs.

Did he go down the second slide that was straight and pretty big? No.

He kept going.

Did the big step stoop him? No.

Can you see him heading towards the big green slide.

And went down first thing. What a brave boy. I hope he stays this way.

I can only imagine if Jace was with us he'd be freaking out over Ike's safety.

World Autism Awareness Day

Here's a short PSA from Ike's favorite cartoon Wow Wow Wubbzy.

Make yourself comfortable

We found Ike watching TV in our room where he had taken one of his chairs from the front room and put it on our bed then was sitting on it just watching cartoons. What a little creative stinker. Doesn't he look proud of himself.

Punk Rock drummer

Cousin Owen had a fun Punk Rock birthday party. He's the one with the blue mohawk. Ike broke out his 3month Social Distortion onsie that still sort of fit him. Owen got the coolest drum set that all the boys wanted to play. Ike's birthday is coming up in 2 months, can you believe it. I've been brainstorming some Theme's which Ryan has veto'd all of them and says we are having a 'birthday' theme with cake and balloons and that's it. Bah Humbug. Where's the fun in that. At the moment I'm deciding between Old Skool Hip Hop, Robots, Yo Gabba Gabba or Wow wow Wubbzy. Ryan's family gets into it so why not take advantage and have some fun, that's what a party is about anyways.

Rub a Dub Dub

4 Boys in a Tub

Grandma was brave enough to give all 4 grand kids a bath at the same time while their parents played a fun new game. Jason must shave a lot because that's what Christian is doing in the tub, too cute. In a year I'll post a picture of 5 boys in a tub!