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!

Bumbo seats and pacifiers are for babies, right?

or are they???

Such a good big brother!

Modified Mommy Day at Spanish Schoolhouse

Spanish Schoolhouse had a Grandparents Day on Thursday, Sept. 9th and since Oliver doesn't have any grandparents in Texas, Miles and I participated in the festivities instead. They provided a light breakfast and we got to eat while the children had their snacks. Afterwards, we were able to watch the children sing their songs which was my absolute favorite! The children then presented their grandparents a picture they had made the day before (we were in SLC, so Oliver didn't have one of these for me). I am so glad I was able to be there for Oliver because I got these cute videos to keep and show to his grandparents.

Obviously caught mid-bite

trying to snap

Keep scrolling for five short video clips of Oliver singing at Spanish School. PS. Use caution when viewing if you get sea sickness. I was bouncing Miles in his carrier while taking the videos! :)