Date with my Little Man

I have been wanting to take Dane to a Ste Gen Basketball game all season. It seemed we always had plans on the Friday night game nights or the games were on weeknights and we just could never find a night that worked well.  On Friday the 17th I decided to take Dane.  Reese goes to bed at 7:30 and the Varsity Game doesn't usually start until a little after 7:00, so Dave stayed home with Reese. 

Dane was so excited to go to the game.  He always tells me Johnathan (his babysitter's son) plays basketball. It happened to be Senior Night at the game. Before the Varsity Game started they had the Seniors escorted out on the court by their parents. When Dane saw Tracey and Mike escort Johnathan out on the court he got so excited. He kept pointing and saying, "There's Tracey, mommy. There's Mike." We watched the first bit of the game from our seats. Dane had to get used to the buzzer going off. It scared him the first few times. After a little while Dane wanted to go see Tracey and Mike, so we headed down to their seats. He loved seeing Zack, Dylan, and the twins (Tracey's other kids). He was so cute! He would yell, "Go Johnny!" and "Whoa!" We watched the halftime performance and then headed home. It was 8:45, but he was wide awake! He talked the whole way home and as he laid in bed to go to sleep. I kind of feel bad about waiting until the last game of the season to take him. Next year we will have to go to more games!

I HATE waking Dane up in the morning! It is like waking up a teenager. We usually go into his room and turn on the lamp and some fun music, then leave the room. We wait until he calls our names. If he takes too long to wake up we have to go in and wake him and it is not enjoyable.

This morning when he called for us we went in with Reese. Dave was holding Reese and Dane got so happy. He said, "Put him in here." I didn't understand him at first and then he said. "I want to lay with Reese. Put him down." So Dave laid Reese down next to Dane and it made his morning.

                                                  

After a few minutes we said it was time to get up and Dane jumped right up as happy as can be!

Reese's Baptism

Yesterday was sweet baby Reese's Baptism.  It was a beautiful day and we were so happy our family could be with us to help us celebrate.

Both of the boys were so happy!  Dane kept saying, "It is Reese's special day."

We were able to get a couple of pictures before heading to church.

They both looked so sweet!

Our family before heading to church.

It is a challenge to get both boys to look at the camera at the same time.

I love this picture of Reese looking up at Dane.

Our sweet boy!  He is wearing the same outfit Dane wore at his baptism...it is good we did it now or it would be too small!

Dane giving Reese hugs on his special day!

The church service was a bit different. It was Youth-Led Worship Sunday.

We kept Dane with us in church for the baptism. When Pastor Dave called us up Dane was just amazed. First, he could see all of the musical instruments and kept telling me, "I want to hear music mommy."

Dane got a little concerned when Dave handed Reese to the Pastor.

Reese was all smiles though!

As Pastor Dave baptized Reese, Dane kept saying, "What that man doing? What that man doing?"

Reese was so happy and relaxed!

After church we went to my mom and dad's for a little meal.

Reese with his Godfather, Uncle Tom.

Reese with his Godmother, Aunt Kara.

Reese with Great Grandma.

Reese with Grandma and Grandpa Evelsizer.

MaMa and Papa

I had a couple of pictures of Reese in his Baptism outfit, so we framed them for the table.

Since I knew Reese was barely fitting in his Baptism outfit I wanted to find something to change him into after the Baptism that was a little more comfortable.

I found a stay at home mom in St. Louis that makes shirts.

I had matching shirts made for the boys.

Casual little tie shirts!

They were so cute!

Loving brothers!

Reese was so happy all day! He must have known it was all about him!

So smiley!

Even though it wasn't Dane's party he had a blast!

He looks simply exhausted here!

The Baptized boy was completely worn out!

Claire's Third Birthday

Last weekend we went to Claire's Third Birthday Party!  It was a Princess Party.

Princess Cake

Reese hung out in the exersaucer during the party.

It was his first time playing in it and he loved it!

Dane enjoyed the crown shaped sandwiches and the fruit kabobs.

Taylor hung out with Reese for a bit.

Claire enjoying her Princess lunch!

Time to make crowns and hats!

A Princess Game!

Dane won the game and got a $5 gift card to Target!

Kara and the birthday girl!

So excited to eat the cake!

Dane decided to have little princess cupcakes instead....two of them!

Before everyone headed out there was a Princess Candy Buffet.

Dane loved this part.  He was showing Papa how much candy he got!