Too Cute!

Last Sunday we TRIED to head out on the river to spend the day on the beach with Uncle Jordan and Chrissy, but due to boat "complications" our trip was cut short. Peyton was so excited and posed for this adorable picture wearing Uncle Jordan's glasses. Even though our plans changed I think he still had a good time.

Zoo Week

We had the opportunity to go to the MN Zoo and the Como Zoo in one week. The boys and I had a blast at both places.

On Monday we met Grandma DelRae at the MN Zoo. We spent our time enjoying the animals, taking a tractor ride (which Peyton loved) and playing at the park in the zoo.

On Wednesday we headed up to the Como Zoo to meet my college friend Holly and her two adorable boys. It was so nice to hang out with them for the day. Both of our boys are within months of each other so they really enjoyed their time looking at the animals and wrestling after lunch.

*** Warning*** the next two pictures might seem like I am raising bullies!

Dominic and Peyton

Tyson and Landon

Don't his eyes look like they are saying "are you ready to go yet?"

We had a great week at the two zoo's but I think I am zooed out for a little while.

Water Fun With Davis

Uncle Davis was here last weekend and he spent Friday night in the yard playing in the water.

Davis was a great sport and played in the kitty pool with both of the boys.

Davis and Peyton had fun on the slip and slide.

What a difference!

I like to go back and see what the boys were each doing at different ages. As Landon gets older there is a distinct difference between the two boys. I once thought that they looked exactly alike and now I have to say- not so much. I guess this isn't much of a surprise since I don't look anything like my brothers.

Peyton- 2007- 8 mo.

Landon-2010-8 mo.

Summertime Picnics

Nothing says summer better than picnics. This has been a favorite thing of Peyton's this summer so we have tried to do it as much as possible. Whether it is having a picnic on the back deck, at a park, packing a lunch or dinner or just picking up something on the way we have enjoyed our picnics.

Landon enjoying some refreshing water on a hot humid summer day at the park.

If I get close enough to the plate the food seems to taste better.

Corndogs from Roscoes- yummy!

And, Puffs for the little man.

Boating

On Friday afternoon we packed up the kids, some dinner and headed out on the Mississippi with our friends and neighbors the Grota's. We had a great time grilling on the beach, enjoying the water and boating to and from Wabasha. We usually head out first thing in the morning but we decided to go for out for a later afternoon trip this time and it was perfect. The weather was beautiful and everyone had a great time.

Landon was perfectly happy to float around and play in the sand the whole afternoon. He might have eaten a little of that sand too when mom wasn't watching.
Peyton had a blast playing in the water. He had to keep his life jacket on the whole time because the current was so strong and the water was very high- it didn't stop his giggles though.

Matthew ( our neighbor boy) had a great time burying his legs in the sand.

And of course a true Eckhoff boy.......

always falls asleep on the ride back in!

Landon 8 Months

It is hard to believe that our little guy is already 8 MONTHS OLD! It is amazing how fast he is growing. Parts of me wants him to continue to change like he does each day, then other parts of me long for that little infant that just wanted to cuddle up in my arms. There isn't much cuddling going on anymore. He is more interested in being up and moving along.

Here are some of his 8 month information:

* Weighs about 17 lbs.

* Wears a size 3 diaper.

* Wears 6-9 month clothing.

* He is "scooting" everywhere. He isn't in a full blown crawl yet- but he gets himself where he needs/wants to be.

* Sleeps 12 hrs/ night. Goes to bed at 7:30 p.m. and I wake him about 7:30 a.m.

* Takes 2 - 1.5 to 2 hr. naps per day.

* Smiles constantly.

* Loves to watch his brother playing and get into his toys when he can ( this has only just begun I am afraid).

* Eat 3 meals a day with the family. He is still eating mostly pureed baby food- but each day he is trying more and more table food. Watermelon is his favorite by far.