Branson and Holden 2009

These boys get sweeter and sweeter. Branson is a hugger and loves to dish out random kisses just because. Holden is really a mama's-boy and a very kind soul. They will help me out on command now and it's getting better all the time. I can ask them to go get their shoes, pick up something and hand it to me or their brother (i.e. please give this cup to your brother), close the door, turn on the light, etc. I was talking to Branson in the kitchen the other day and said we need to put your shoes on, oh darn I think your shoes are upstairs... well about 3 seconds later I hear the pitter patter of little feet upstairs getting his shoes! I cringed and thought, oh my gosh he went upstairs all by himself, eek... then I thought and yelled up "while you're up there will you get Holden's shoes too please?" and he did. They recently helped me pick up pinecones in the yard, and they love to help me sweep. Hello... they are not even two yet; the training has begun! mmmmooooohhhhooooohhhhaaaaaa (sinister laugh) I'll be sipping Mimosas on my patio and having them plant my tulips by next Fall! haha

Also, they love books about trucks and tractors or when we get to actually see some. We made a visit out to the farm and they loved sitting on the big tractors! Another funny thing they've been doing lately is, and this is even surrounded by many cool toys, wanting to try on and walk around in Ashley's or my shoes. They love to do it. It's quite funny to watch them struggle with putting them on and then trying to walk in them without falling. Good times!