The boys

These use to be the boys in my life. I lived with Rainey and the boys on and off since I moved to Utah and now it's been 5 years since they moved to California and I don't get to see them very often anymore which makes me sad. But I got to see them when I took Rainey to the airport on Monday and they got to meet their newest cousin Ian. Oh wait, Ian's not the newest, my sister Cate had a baby boy a few weeks after me. Can't wait for all the California cousins get to meet their new Utah addition.

Ok Mama, Let's Go

All he needs is my 20 pound purse and the baby and we are ready to go.

No no, That's baby's swing

Ike's new favorite hang out spot is Ian's swing. Technically it was Ike's to begin with but he knows it's the baby's now. Ike's become very aware of what belongs to who. Ryan was drinking out of a cup I usually use and Ike said 'no no that's momma's drink' took the cup and put it in the kitchen. He can even tell our phones apart, that's because he knows he's allowed to play with momma's phone and not dadda's phone. He's become obsessed with my phone actually which is good and bad. I've downloaded a bunch of educational applications on it so he's really learning his animals, colors, letters, numbers and sounds. I'm amazed at how well he can get around my iPhone, he can even pull up videos on Youtube that he likes. The bad thing is I have to keep my phone hidden most of the day and if I do use it to call someone he freaks out and tries to pull it out of my hands. He's even managed to answer it a few times, oops. BTW Sharon, I don't know if Ike called you or you called me yesterday, sorry.

My sweet boys

Ike's mostly been really sweet with Ian. I've been getting Ike to give Ian kisses every morning. He'll even point out animals to Ian "Look Ian a frog". Ok so sometimes he still pokes him but who can resist those cute chubby cheeks.

Pictures of Ian

Finally!

Your welcome Grandma Goodman

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.