…Are still always opening and closing doors
…LOVE doing what ever Daddy or your brothers are doing 
…LOVE your bath or a shower with Daddy
…LOVE your Teddy
…Squeal {VERY} often
…Would rather play with big boys toys like your brothers
…Like to dance to music
…LOVE having horsey rides on Daddy’s back
...are fascinated by the remote controls, and like to leave them in special places for us (read ..we can never find where you have put them LOL)
...have a thing about shoes - always wanting to put on your own, or anyone elses!
I did unwrap them for him, it is easter after all. When else are you allowed to eat chocolate straight after breakfast LOL I didnt realise there was any eggs left in his little box from playgroup. I might put a chocolate frog back in there and sit it back where it was. I wonder how long it will take him to discover that after his nap?!?!
and this last one is for the second part of the blog photo challenge that I set at Scrapbook Station last week....share an Easter tradition. 
Instead of making Easter nests or baskets the kids leave out their hats! It all started when they were quite young and we went camping up the river over Easter. We completely forgot about making Easter nests, and only remembered as we climbed into our sleeping bags that night...the boys went into a bit of a panic about where Easter bunny would be able to leave the eggs, and in my fastest thinking mummy brain I suggested they leave their hats at the end of their sleeping bags...it was the only thing that was in sight and even slightly suitable! From that Easter on, hats left out the night before Easter it has been LOL
The second challenge was started by Lisa. Its a really easy one, so we would love as many people to join in as possible. All you have to do is post a photo on your blog. The first challenge set by Lisa was your favourite thing/things around your house.
Seriously how hard is it to put the newspaper away when your finished with it. It is always left lying on the table. On the weekends I swear I put it away a million times a day, but it keeps magically reappearing on the table GGGRRRRRRR. I wish the dishes would keep magically loading themselves in the dishwasher instead LOL
So which one was your favourite song from the 80s (probably not on my list !) Post your favourites on your blog and leave me a link so I can come check out if there are any other 80s music tragics like me out there LOL
hehehehehe now which one is it that your not going to be able to stop singing all day?????????
Nathan 2003 - Self portrait
Nathan 2004 - Flowers
Nathan 2006 - Abstact portrait
Caleb 2006 - Waves
Isaac 2007 - Lines
I love the innocence and sense of fun in kids paintings, I always have. They are so uninhibited when they are young. They love what they do, and are so incredibly artitic and free. Such a shame that we loose this confidence SO quickly, especially when its not appreciated or nurtured. Ive worked with three year olds who are reluctant to make mistakes when they draw or paint...I dont think they have ever had adults who appreciate their abilities, and realise that the actual process of creating and doing is so much more important than the finished result...but that the finished result still really matters to the artist and should be cherished!
Thanks for the challenge Lisa - it was fun! So glad I have these special pieces recorded somewhere too. Eventually they will all go into my mini labum of things that make me smile that I started in Zinas class at CE (and still havnt finished)
***how exciting I just had a courier drop off a big box of goodies for me. I entered a comp on the huggies web site and won a prize. Its a beach bag, pooh bear hoodie towel, water saftey book, little swimmers, change mats, wipes, sunscreen, baby lotion and bath wash. All will come in very handy...probably next year though LOL, I think swimming season might be over here now***
I made this from scratch as the one I ordered didnt arrive. I had to pull apart another old album to get the posts from though. ***If anyone knows where/if you can buy just the posts and screws please let me know. Im shocking when it comes to spending $$$$$ on actual albums, so if I can get some of the post bits I might make a couple more***
Im sure you will be seeing this blogs name pop up regularly from now.. Its a fantastic idea and I wish Michelle & Alana all the best for their new venture!
Go and check out the blog here. They are having a grand opening with competitions and prizes really soon, so pop back regularly!
Walking, almost running, exploring everything. Id forgotten how full on this stage is. No longer can we go out somewhere and know you will be content to sit quietly in your pram and watch the world go by, or sit on my lap while I chat to a friend or watch the boys. You want to be down and walking, and doing it your way. If you don't get to do things your way, we sure hear about it. The ear piercing squeal that you have drives us crazy at times. But for you it is the most effective way of getting a reaction....from anyone with in ear shot usually!
You look so much older with them all cut off.
You have developed a fascination for shutting doors...any sort... cupboards, the microwave, big doors, the sliding door, the fridge....the biggest frustration is of course that to shut a door it must first be open! SO of course you also feel the need to open the doors, then close them, then open them again...and so the cycle goes. None of us have that much patience with this little idiosyncrasy, especially when you decide to explore inside the cupboards as well, or when your constantly trying to shut the fridge door while I'm still in it!!! Maybe its a sign of things to come. Perhaps you will be a tidy methodical person in later life...I can live in hope!
Your speech and communication skills have developed a little more. You wave this cute little palm up, hand twisting wave and call out your version of 'see ya'. It sounds more like ee a, but in context you can tell what your saying. Its nearly always followed up by your open hand being flung from a wide open mouth with the sound bwaa, bwaa which translates to mwah mwah. Its your cute little way of blowing kisses, and everyone gets them, even the garbage truck! We are hearing more of the word Ta, as well as mum, and the occasional dad. Oof oof, the noise a dog makes...a a the noise a duck makes, eeeeeooooowwwwwww the noise a cat makes, and aaaarrrrrr the noise a lion makes are a few other sounds you are able to make. You are signing a little more often now as well. You hold your hands up...gone...
You did get really grumpy one day and throw your spoon. As I reached across the table to get it back for you, you took a swipe at your bowl and knocked it crashing to the floor. It smashed into lots of tiny pieces, and food went everywhere. Not good baby, you have to learn to be a little more patient, and Mummy learnt to only give you plastic bowls from then on.
You have become rather clingy to me lately. You don't like Mummy to be out of your sight, and will burst into tears if I'm out of your sight for long if we are at someone elses house, or if I have to leave you. Even with Grandma...I know its just a stage, but I hope its one we can pass through quickly.
This next month might be a bit light on with photos though, Mummy's camera has packed it in! So its back to Daddy's little one till its fixed. I hope its not too long. I dont want to miss a thing! 
oh I love secrets (LOL but only when I know what they are LOL)
So...confident...thats Caleb
So...proud that he eventually got BOTH wheels off the ground over a jump
So...cautious...thats Nathan
so...much more confident by the time we finished
so...darn cute..thats Isaac
so...cheeky
so....not a little baby any more :( I see a little boy sitting where my baby should be..whats going on???!!!
