Busy busy busy...

We've been very busy this holiday season. Owen and Dash's uncle on Mommy's side just got married, so we had family to entertain. Owen and Dash were on their best behaviors for boys and everyone thought they were cute!

Daddy has also been working longer hours to meet deadlines, so Mommy, Owen and Dash have been bonding everyday without any competition from anyone else (Grandma Truong went home to help prepare for the wedding and to recuperate from eye surgery).

It hasn't been bad at all being alone with 2 kids. Everyday, we go out in the double stroller at least once (weather permitting). The boys nap promptly at noon each day. Most of the time, their naps overlap, so I get some free time to clean the house, do laundry, make dinner and bathe Dash without worrying about Owen getting into trouble (Dash usually gets up before Owen).

We spend a lot of time at home (especially the last few days with the torrential rain) playing with puzzles, reading books and destroying the house. It's been harder/impossible to keep the house clean since Dash started walking. He's a great walker and prefers walking EVERYWHERE. Now both boys get into everything.

Here are some pictures from the past few weeks. We're looking forward to this Christmas with our boys. Owen knows what toys are now, so it will be fun for him on Christmas morning. And Dash just gets a kick out of seeing Owen smile and hearing him laugh, so it will also be an exciting time for Dash (for different reasons).

Here are Owen and Dash in the shopping cart at our Albertson's in the San Elijo Town Center.


Here's Dash crawling around the kitchen.
Here's Owen running by as Mommy tries to take a picture of his beautiful face.

Dash and part of Mommy's face. This picture was taken when his 1st tooth just came in, so he as constantly playing with it with his tongue.

Here's Dash modeling a baseball cap for Mommy. It took 10 tries before we got this one picture!

Here's Owen all excited about getting to go out.

Owen, giving Mommy some lovin'. Such a sweet boy.

Another picture of Owen being excited.

Here's Dash after his meal of carrots and rice cereal.

Here's Owen trying on his old cap. He still fits in it (somewhat).

Here's Dash messing with Daddy's PS3.

Here's Dash going after the PS2, Xbox 360 and the Wii.

Here's Dash, fascinated with the lights on this Christmas shirt that was given to him by Grandma/Grandpa Finley.

Owen and Dash enjoying each other's company in Dash's play pen.

Owen at the toy store.

Owen eating by himself.

Dash showing off his two teeth.

At Uncle Khanh's wedding on the 13th of December.

Owen eats an eggroll at Uncle Khanh's wedding.

Dash takes a nap after the wedding ceremony.

Owen naps on the ride home from the wedding ceremony.

At the reception, Owen enjoyed being carried around like a little tyrant, I mean, King by his cousins, Cassidy and Ashley.

Daddy and Dash at the wedding reception.

Here's Owen trying out his dance moves while the band tunes their musical instruments.

Owen taking a break from dancing.

Owen wearing Daddy's shoes before we head out to Henry's to get food for the week.

Owen choosing his favorite cottage cheese brand at Henry's.

Owen, picking out presents for Dash.

Dash is starting to look less like a baby.

Dash and his teeth.

Coming after the camera.

Dash, caught red-handed playing with Daddy's electronics.

Owen, feeding himself.

It's been cold in San Diego, so Mommy brought out the heavy winter gear. Dash is trying on Owen's hat.

Mommy bribed Owen with some french fries to get him to sit still with this hat on.

Dash wants the camera again.

The boys playing together.

Owen enjoys pancakes and sausage.

Owen in his cute overalls.

Owen sits on top of the toy box.

Dash after his nap.

Most families put their presents under the tree and hang their stockings on the fireplace mantle. Our family, places the presents on the dining room table out of reach of the children. One of these days, we'll be normal again. Until then, this table is great!