Another Ball Game

Our tradition of introducing our children to the Colorado Rockie's for the first time with Grandpa Tiger continues. Chase was five weeks old (Daniel was three weeks at his first game) as we watched the Rockies crush Cincinnati a few weeks ago. Chase caught about as much of the game as Daniel did his first time.

What's a little kiss?

Daniel has been sick these last few days. A cough, sniffles, nothing major for a two-and-a-half-year-old. But, JJ and I realize that for Chase, not yet two months old, the same symptoms could turn into another story. So, JJ and I have reminded Daniel repeatedly not to touch his brother, sneeze on him, or give him the kisses he regularly dishes out to Chase each day - it was worth a shot, right?

But as you can see below, despite all the reminders Daniel can't resist loving on his little bro. And yes. I caught it on camera instead of pulling Daniel's lips apart from Chase's cheek. Here's to Chase' first cold.

Brothers

Daniel Sings to Mom and Chase

Daniel sings songs all the time now. He sings in the car to his Music Machine CD. Sings while watching TV. Sings while playing. And even sings to Chase and Angie.

Daniel singing the "ABC's"

Daniel singing "I Love You" from Barney

Daniel and Jenny Make Cupcakes.....Mmmm

Daniel helped Aunt Jenny make some chocolate cupcakes. My favorite part is when Daniel taste tests the M&M's.

A Tale of Two Cupcakes

Okay. More than two cupcakes may have been eaten in these scenarios.

Jen's most recent visit wasn't complete without baking cupcakes.

Daniel's first cupcake lesson with Auntie Jenny in Rochester NY in March.
A tradition was born.

Auntie Jenny Takes on Two

Auntie Jenny came to visit this week to play with the boys and help out our family as we hit the one-month mark of being a family of four - needless to say, we sent her home exhausted.

Some of the many adventures Auntie Jenny enjoyed included a trip to "Monkey Business," an indoor play gym, a day at the zoo, dinner at Daniel's favorite pizza parlor, a late-night excursion to Chuck E Cheese, jumping on a trampoline, playing "mailman," "grocery store" and "choo-choo train."

Daniel showed off his climbing skills at Monkey Business ... for three hours!

Daniel used dozens of tokens in record time. Dad and Auntie Jenny helped!

Jenny and Daniel feed the birds nectar during a trip to the Denver Zoo.

Chase would be happy to live in Jen's arms or on her lap.

And of course, there were lots of "special treats" this week!
(see next post for chocolaty tales)