SANTA WAS HERE!

Christmas morning Dylan crawled into bed with me and Keenan.  I was wondering when he was going to ask about Santa.  It had been about 30 minutes of jabbering about his dreams when he needed to go to the bathroom.  As he walked by the balcony I heard him gasp "SANTA WAS HERE! SANTA WAS HERE!  MOM! LOOK!  LOOK!" he then turn to look outside, turns to me "Is it morning time yet?"  When I replied back yes he jumped up and shouted YIPPEE and ran downstairs.  "Daddy, Daddy Santa was here.  LOOK! LOOK! Those presents weren't there last night!"  Needless to say he was really excited. Dylan also noticed that the cookie and CHOCOLATE milk that he set out for Santa was gone.  As Dylan was opening his stocking full of goodies (The King from Cars, 2 matchbox cars, safety scissors, Pet Pals leapster game, a big brother Christmas ornament, and some candy) he said "Woe Santa is really cool."  Then he got to his Santa present.  He was so excited.  Santa got him exactly what he asked for.  "THE BAT CAVE! Look its the bat cave." Dylan said with a big smile.  Of course he wanted to play with it right away but I did get him to open the rest of his presents with a twist of the arm. ;)  

Christmas Morning

Opening his stocking



Someone looks happy - Good Job Santa

The Bat Cave

V.Reader from Mommy & Daddy

I think he likes it

The Good Boy Chart

The Igloo

Dylan & his buddy Naryk inside the igloo

Some people put out regular milk for Santa; I think he would rather have chocolate milk.

 

 

Santa

Santa told me Dylan wants a batcave.  I asked Dylan what did Santa say when you asked him for the batcave.  Dylan said that Santa said it might happen!

Busy Bee's Christmas Program

Songs:
Chubby Little Snowman
Jingle Bells
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Twinkle, Twinkle Christmas Tree
Let's Help Santa
Falling Snow
Christmas Cookie

Measuring Cups

Grandma Jean was over to our place trying to make Dylan oatmeal.  She was looking through the cupboards for measuring cups and couldn't seem to find any.  She decided to ask Dylan if his mom had any measuring cups or if he knew where they were at.  Right away Dylan said mommy did and that he knew where they were and took off for his bedroom.  Grandma Jean sat there waiting for Dylan to come downstairs with the measuring cups when here walks Dylan in the kitchen holding his grow chart.  Apparently all Dylan heard was measuring.  Grandma couldn't stop laughing.  Right idea Buddy

 

 

Grammar Lesson

Last night Dylan, Keenan & I were all laying in bed.  Keenan was being a little stinker so I picked him up while saying little baby you need to go to sleep.

Which baby? Dylan asked 

Both. I replied back. 

Dylan proceeded to inform me if I was talking to both of them I should of said little babies instead of baby.  Or I could have said You two need to go to sleep.

I couldn't believe I was sitting in my bed past my children's bedtime getting a grammar lesson by my 3 1/2 yr old.  He is such a character.

 

Guess Who Likes Pudding Pops

We finally got Dylan to try pudding pops and of course he loved them.   "See you should trust mommy & daddy when we tell you that you will like something." I said.
"Well I'm not trying burgers!" He replied.

How Many Days Til Xmas

Ho! Ho! Ho!

Dylan's Homemade Ornaments

The two favorite ornaments on our tree.  Made with Love by Dylan

Dylan & Amanda Lynn

Dylan's friend Amanda Lynn lives in Duluth.  She called him to let him now that she was going to be in town over Thanksgiving.

Amanda Lynn: I am coming to visit

Dylan: (very excited ) We can play with all my toys!

Amanda Lynn: Are you going to dress up for me.

Dylan: (scrunched up his nose looked down at his clothes) Nah I will probably wear what I normally do.

Dylan: Are you going to wear a dress?

Amanda Lynn: Yes

Dylan: (Big ol'smile) I LIKE DRESSES!

 

Dylan was telling Grandma Jean all about Amanda Lynn and that she was coming over to play with him when Mommy gets home from work. 

Grandma: Are you going to marry Amanda Lynn

Dylan: No

Grandma: That's ok you should just have fun and be friends with a lot of girls until you find the right one.

Dylan: I already found the right one..........MOMMY!  I am going to be with her forever. =)

 

 

 

Tree's Up

Hanging his special ornaments

They love eachother so much

Dylan loved decorating for Xmas.

Thanksgiving

Dylan is thankful for "Love"

You Smell Good

Dylan to Mommy: Why do you have to take a shower?  You smell pretty good......not yummy.  You don't smell yummy.  You just smell good; like your clean. 

 

 

Buy Mommy Flowers

Dylan & Grandma Jean were at Hy-Vee & Dylan wanted to buy me flowers.  When I got home from work & heard about this  I asked Dylan why & he said "Because you love me so much!"
He couldn't be more correct! I love you to the moon & back Dylan Elijah!

Keenan's Baptism

When the pastor was done blessing Keenan's head with the water Dylan says "He likes it. He likes it." Then bent down from his Daddy's arms and kissed Keenan on the head. Definitely a heart melting moment!

Halloween: World Champion Boxer

Dylan was the World Champion and his baby brother was the World Champion Belt

Dylan had a very busy holiday weekend. He started it off with a halloween party friday the 29th at his preschool. Then Friday night we went trick or treating with some friends at the AmericInn

Saturday the 30th Mommy and Dylan went to the Haunted Mansion at the Hormel House.

On Halloween we started out trick or treating at St Marks where Dylan scored the candy...holy moly.

Then we went to the parade in Mapleview to scare the ghouls and gobblins out of town. Then off to Rose Creek where Dylan helped his Grandma and Grandpa hand out their candy. Depending on the costume decided whether Dylan handed out the candy or Grandpa.

2 Pieces Of Candy Ago

We were down visiting grandpa Howie, & waiting for Grandma to get home.  When she arrived she asked Dylan when did you guys get here.  "Two pieces of candy ago. " he replied. 

First Time At The Movies

Someone's so excited he's dancing


Alpha & Omega

Good People

Dylan asked Grandpa and Grandma if they were good people?
"Yes." Grandma replied.
"You don't put gum under the table." Dylan replied back.

I Like Girls

I like girls. 
All kinds of girls.
I like older girls.
I like young girls.
I like baby girls.
I like big girls.
I like little girls.
All kinds of girls.
I just like girls girls girls...burr burr girls. 

Farmer John's Pumpkin Patch

Randy Moss

Grandpa (talking to Grandma) : I don't think Favre is going to play this week.
Dylan: Maybe Randy Moss will.
Grandpa: laughing I am dumbfounded.
Dylan: What? You don't know who Randy Moss is. 

Friends- Dylan & Brylee

Do You Have Attitude

Mommy: Do you have attitude
Dylan: YES
Mommy: Why?
Dylan: I can't take it!!
Mommy: Take what?
Dylan: Take what you say.....that means I can't do what you tell me. And I can't help it eber!

Your To Little Keenan

Dylan: I'm sorry Keenan, your to little to play with all my toys.  Look at that toy. (points to his Handy Manny car) Look how big it is.  That could run you over!

Officer Dylan

Tickets were issued to Mommy,  Grandma, Grandpa & even Keenan.  Officer Dylan wouldn't specify what baby Keenan did but apparently the rest of us were speeding. 

Floods! Floods! Floods!

As Dylan was enjoying some light reading ;) he came across a picture that struck his interest. "Floods, floods, floods. The whole town of Austin is flooded." he said as he shook his head back and fourth.

"Oh my gosh the Austin Utilites!" Dylan exclaimed. "Where?" I asked. Dylan pointed at the utility plant. "How do you know that is the utility plant?" I asked. "Because of the smoke stacks; unless that is the pig factory?" Dylan replied.

I just can't believe him sometimes =)

Funny's Over The Past Crazy Few Weeks

Little brother. Little brother. Do you know how smart I am?

Dylan told me babies are nocturnal

Dylan told Grandpa & Grandma W that they should have brought his pillow pet bunny to see his baby brother.

Dylan has a stuffed monkey he got on Valentine's Day that he calls Lovey Dovey. One day Grandma Jean and Dylan were upstairs in his room & Dylan said "Lovey Dovey I have a baby brother downstairs. You want to come see?"

Dylan told Grandma Jean that Grandpa started the stock car up and it scared the hell out of him.

Dylan told me he was losing weight because he hasn't been doing his weights. He then said I better start doing my push ups again.

Daddy takes care of Mommy. Mommy takes care of me. And I take care of Keenan.

Dylan kisses Keenan at bedtime and says "Goodnight my little Angel"

Dylan told Grandma Jean one day when she got to our place "My Mommy and baby brother were fighting about milk"

The first time Dylan saw me in the hospital after the birth of Keenan he hugged me real tight and said "Mommy I am so glad you are back to normal!"
Then the day I got home from the hospital he saw me in a tight shirt and said "Mommy you are still pregnant....is that my baby sister?"

While visiting me at the hospital he told my nurses "I will see you next year when my mommy has my baby sister."

My Mommy Does All Those Things

Grandma Jean & Dylan were on their way to the nursing home when they came to a stop light that was turning yellow. A cop sitting at the other light made the decision for Grandma to stop suddenly. Dylan asked her why she stopped so fast. She replied beacuse I didn't want to get a ticket from that cop. Dylan wanted to know if the cop was out looking for bad people. Grandma said the cop was probably watching for people who were speeding, going through red lights or stop signs. Dylan's reply was "My Mommy does all of those things."

Later Dylan told Grandma Jean he was going to be a cop when he gets older; he then looked at her and said "You know they're not bad people."

Best Big Brother EVER

Sometimes being a brother is even better than being a superhero.
Dylan loves his baby brother so much. He is constantly kissing and hugging him. He is such a good helper as well. When Keenan is crying, usually due to wanting to eat and wanting it NOW; Dylan will run to him and start talking to him & Keenan will stop crying & stare at his big brother. It is adorable to watch as this special bond grows.

First Art Project

Dylan loved his first day of preschool.  Very excited to go back. 

First Day of Preschool

Dylan told his teacher "I really don't have to be here because I already know everything. "

Proud Big Brother

Keenan Chris Greenlee Aug 28th
10 lbs 8oz.  21. 5 inches
Right when Dylan laid eyes on his brother he looked so happy.  Wanted to hold him right away and this is the exact moment capture.  He is loving every moment, and being a wonderful big brother, just like I thought he would be.

Our Little Ham

"Look I'm all tatted up"

What Time Do You Get Done With Work?

Monday evening around 6:30 Dylan and I were driving home from Grandma Jean's and Grandpa David's.  Dylan asked me what time I get done with work.  I told him 4 o'clock.  He than asked what time does Grandma get home.  I said 3 o'clock.  Finally he asked and what time does Daddy get home.  I said well Daddy isn't home yet but he should be home shortly.  I didn't think much about our conversation until the next morning on my way to drop Dylan off.  "I want Daddy to pick me up today." Dylan says.  "You do?" I replied.  "Yes call Daddy and tell him to pick me up when he gets done."  After I thought about it for awhile I had to laugh.  He had this all figured out from yesterdays conversation.  He wants more time with Grandma and now he knows a way to get it.  What a smart little turkey. 

 

 

He Did His First Somer Sault

Boy did he think he was special when he finally accomplished the roll over without assistance. Watching Dylan accomplish something and seeing that look on his face is one of the best gifts ever!

Our Little Fish

It's In His Blood

Dylan loved racing with other kids and he knew what he was doing :)

Mommy Take A Deep Breath

I was just scolding Dylan & he says "Mommy,  Mommy.  Just calm down.  Take a deep breath & let it out.  Will you do that for me.  It will make you feel better."

It's My Brains Fault

I was trying to tell Dylan to stop doing something.  He said "Sorry, my brain won't let me."  I replied "Sorry my hand is going to spank you."  He said "Spank my brain?"  I said "No spank your butt."  He replied back "You should really spank my brain. Its my brains fault."

 

 

 

First Why Did The Chicken Joke

Dylan: Why did the chicken cross the park?

Me:     Why

Dylan: To get to the other SLIDE!

 

  I had never heard this chicken joke and listening to Dylan tell it was hilarious! He really surprised with the punch. =)

 

Yellow Birdie

This bird made friends with us when we pulled up at Grandma Jean & Grandpa David's.