Oliver at Spanish Schoolhouse

Last Thursday was Hispanic Heritage Day at Spanish Schoolhouse.  The students were supposed to wear authentic costumes, or their favorite blue shirt.  Oliver chose his closest shirt to turquoise (his favorite color).  He wanted me to take pictures of him with his teachers.

Oliver and Senorita Ingrid (his maestro)  flying his Costa Rican flag

Oliver with Senorita Josefina, his other maestro

Oliver with Miss Wanda, his English teacher

Oliver with Senorita Monica, the school director

This hardly ever happens!

Miles used to sleep in his bouncy seat so well, anywhere, anytime.  That was like for the first two weeks!  :)  Now, this hardly ever happens.  Instead, he can often be found sleeping peacefully in my arms during the day, or not sleeping at all if I lie him down.  I thought second children were supposed to be good sleepers.  I guess Miles didn't get the memo!  :)  At least he sleeps well at night!    

I had to add this picture of Miles in an outfit Gramps bought him,  LOVE the tongue sticking out!

Hey where did that come from?

Miles recently noticed the toy bar above his bouncy seat.  He likes to have conversations with the animals. 

video of him talking to the animals

Check out my SUPER tall block tower

Tummy time, story time and sleepy time adventures...

Clayton came in while we were reading stories and wanted to take our picture.  Yes, sometimes I only find time to get my children dressed and not myself!  :)

going bald???

My baby is losing hair at an alarming rate, but notice the loss is in a perfect ring around his head.  My baby's hair is not falling out, he turns his head back and forth rapidly during the middle of the night and he is rubbing it off! Silly baby!

He loves looking at his brother!

Ever seen a cicada before???  Me neither until this day.  I took this picture to show Oliver when I picked him up from school, and I thought you might like to see it, too!

Miles Brown Royal is 3 months old!

September 21



My sweet baby is getting so big, so fast!  I love seeing him grow!  He has become even more social this month.  He is still saying "ah goo" and "ah gee" all the time, and he has started squealing with delight and is ever so smiley!  He is so sweet and snugly, especially in the middle of the night.  He LOVES his big brother and would watch him all day if he could.  He is getting really good at tummy time, but can only tolerate it for short intervals.  I've witnessed him roll over a few times, but nothing consistently yet.  At a recent doctor's appointment, we found he weighs 13 lbs. 4 oz.  I love those sweet little rolls of chunk!



Miles and Oliver on their three month birthdays.  They do look quite a bit alike. 

Oliver's tractor is now his outside toy!

Before I get to the tractor...

Daddy & Miles snuggling

Oliver blowing out a  candle from the HUGE birthday cupcake Daddy bought him for his 37 mo birthday

Oliver loves having his tractor outside!

video of Oliver driving the tractor

Oliver Clayton Royal is 37 Months Old

September 17

Here are several pictures from our photo shoot on Oliver's 47 month old birthday, and since he doesn't mind sharing the spot light, there are some of Miles, too.  Oliver is the silliest boy I know, he loves making silly faces and on numerous occasions he has been found staring at his silly faces in the mirror instead of washing his hands.  He LOVES Spanish school and has made a new friend Sarah of whom he often speaks.  We have begun working on an English Preschool book at home, and upon it's completion, Oliver will be the proud owner of a front loader garbage truck.  He can't wait, so we work in the book several times per day; he is sooo smart and I am constantly impressed by the concepts he understands and how he coming along with his writing skills.  He is growing excited for his birthday and is looking forward to his first friend party at ASI Gymnastics. 

This is Oliver's favorite picture pose of late... pretty cute! :)

Here are a few pictures of our baby

trying out the Bumbo seat that Oliver has reclaimed by the way.  :)

Look, I can hold a rattle



Aren't I so cute???



Surprise!

Peer Pressure

I guess it is true what they say about peer pressure and eating.  My lil' guy who normally only eats crust and leaves the rest ate two entire slices of cheese pizza at his friends birthday party at Chuck E Cheese.  I guess he decided that if all the other kids were eating it , he would follow suit!  :)  Oliver has declared his fondness for Chuck E Cheese now, his favorite game was bowling...it was so cute to watch him get excited.  Seeing him interact with his friends makes me realize even more that he is no longer a baby and is now a little boy.  Here are some pictures from the party.

En route

looking ever so handsome!

Aurora with her cake

Oliver playing with his balloon

Bath Time

My baby loves his bath time, he splashes in the water and has so much fun!