NC Coast-Kill Devil Hills, Outerbanks

April 29, 2010

Chet wearing Liam in the "Moby" wrap. This picture was too precious not to blog.

The Costales Family at the beach.
Liam is staying out of the sun and staying warm in a sun hat and towel.

Our Carolina boy.

Just another day at the beach with my boys:)

NC Coast-Kill Devil Hills, Outerbanks

This is how Liam enjoyed the beach-from the comfort of the Bjorn;)

Daddy trying to let Gabriel enjoy the water without letting him run in completely.

These crazy "sea birds" were swooping down and almost attacking us! I thought it would be a good idea for Gabriel and I to feed them bread. No, it was NOT a good idea. It went from 2 birds to 20 birds in seconds and they were ALL hungry!

I didn't know what to do and I was actually really scared so I dropped the bread, held Gabriel tightly and ran for the beach/water. I tried screaming and shooing them away but it only made the them more interested? After that Gabriel was terrified of the "sea birds":( He would see them coming and hear them squawking and come over to me to be picked up. Sorry Boo Boo I didn't meant to scare you. I should have used better judgment. Hopefully you will forget about it before we go back to the beach;)

Kill Devil Hills, Outerbanks, Aquarium

April 28, 2010

Aquarium @ Outerbanks.

NC Coast-Kill Devil Hills, Outerbanks

Liam was still too young for much beach activity. We wanted to keep him warm and cute so we dressed him in this giraffe suit (Chet picked it out...ha ha!!).

I honestly have no idea what Gabriel is doing here. Digging? He's such a funny little guy. He thought the beach was a blast! I think his favorite activity was collecting sticks, rocks, and shells. He would bring them to me and I couldn't stand the idea of giving them back to the beach. I know taking stuff from nature is wrong but I am so sentimental and I couldn't help myself;)

NC Coast-Kill Devil Hills, Outerbanks

April 28, 2010

North Carolina, Outerbanks, Kill Devil Hills

Gabriel loved the beach and went straight for the water. It was sunny but chilly. There was no way we were going to let him swim on such a cold day. Not to mention the waves were rolling in pretty good. He cried when we pulled him out of the water. We had to chase after him and block him from the water. It was tiring for us and frustrating for him. He managed to get away from us once and got knocked down by a wave. He ate sand, got cold, and cried. He didn't try to run in after that. In fact, we had to coax him into the water the following 2 days when it was hot.

Liam & Mommy

Liam & Mommy

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Liam

April 5, 2010

Liam Stone just hanging out.

I want my cup back.

Why don't toddlers want to use their own cups?

It doesn't matter how many different types of cups we offer Gabriel he only wants to drink from whatever we are drinking from. I am wondering when the day will come that i'll get my dinner fork and cup back? Also, why does he prefer to drink out of sippy cups that are not his own? Whenever he is around his little friend, Kylene, he always wants her sippy cup and she wants his and when she's no longer thirsty Gabriel holds the cup up to her mouth until she takes a drink. Toddlers are such a mystery to me. They are so FUN at this age!

Play date with Lyla

April 12, 2010

Play date with Lyla

We met our little friend, Lyla, and her Mom, Arlene, at our favorite cosignment shop in Carborro, The Red Hen, where I insisted on buying Lyla that pink tutu. We then went to Elmo's for lunch and finally to C. H. Wilson Park.

Yep, that's a stick in Gabriel's hand and a wallet in Lyla's hand.

So funny to see the differences in boys and girls from such a young age.

What a cute pair!

Gabriel loves to swing!

After such a big day he's wiped out. We're home and ofcourse he fell asleep in the car after a few minutes. Note: He still has the stick in his hand. I think we might actually still have that stick in the car...lol!

Four in the bed.

April 10, 2010
"There were four in the bed and the little one said..."

The boys and I have been so lucky to have Chester home with us. Both boys get lots of attention and we make sure to have fun each day. One of my favorite things about Chester being home is that we all get to cuddle up together in the morning and at nap times. This particular picture was taken in Gabriel's bed just after nap time.

April 4, 2010

Easter Day

After a morning of looking through his Easter basket, devouring M&M's, & playing with his new toys Gabriel is pooped and Liam, well, he's always pooped;) I thought it was so sweet when I found these three snoozing.

Lunch @ Red Robin.

Gabriel thinks he's big time because he's sitting in a big chair with his own cup & straw.

Herman Charles Wilson Park in Carborro.

Today is the day we learn that Gabriel loves to play in the sand. He didn't want to play anywhere else in the park, accept the swing ofcourse. When we put him in the car he had a complete fit! This is how we know Gabriel really likes something;)

Easter Morning

April 4, 2010

Easter Morning

Gabriel looking through his Easter basket with Mommy.

Gabriel gets m&m's in his basket and doesn't care about anything else;)

M&M's are a new treat to Gabriel and he looooves them.

His lips were turning red & green & blue.

He loves them so much that when he couldn't get them out fast enough he'd dump them on the floor and then pick them up and eat them as fast as he could get them in his little mouth. Oh, who are we kidding...Gabriel eats food off the floor ALL the time...ha ha!!

When we took them away, figuring he had had enough, he had a major tantrum.