Corpus, May 2010

We had an amazing time this weekend. We drove to Corpus for Patrick's 'Beach to Bay' run. Lots of time was spent playing on the beach. Tony didn't care much for the water, but Logan ventured out with us. They both loved the sand. Most of the day was spent building sand castles and lakes in the sand. Patrick's run went well, and we will definitely be making this an annual trip. We also spent a few hours at the Texas State Aquarium. There was lots for the boys to look at and explore. All in all, it was a great trip!

Logan's 2nd birthday party!

How can my little boy already be two? It seems like yesterday that we were taking him home after his heart surgery. Now he is talking in sentences, and wanting to sleep with Tony. He makes my heart so happy.

Tony and cousin Katie are hunting Easter Eggs in the park.

This is one of the boys favorite people. Ms. Candy...Tony has been going to her home daycare since he was 11 months old, and other than Granny daycare this is the only place that Logan has gone. She is such a blessing.

Tony was a bit confused about this present. The bubble lawn mower was just such a great present, it must be for him!!!

The birthday boy...

This is a great picture from a surprise wedding party for Pat's Aunt and Uncle. It's the first one we have of our Ruder family.

Tony and Logan 2009

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Halloween 09

Notre Dame was playing in San Antonio on Halloween, so we have pictures of the game and the boys dressed up!

Coveralls

I know I haven't posted in a while, but with school in full swing, life has been pretty busy. The boys are taking swim lessons on Saturday mornings. Tomorrow will be the third week, and they are loving every minute. I don't have any pictures of them swimming, because Patrick and I are in the water with them during their lessons. It is a blast, and I'm so glad that we signed them up!

Here is Tony in some coveralls. His great Grandpa Tony wears coveralls just like this, so we couldn't resist!! We have been searching high and low for 2 1/2 years, and Grandma found some!

Hawaii

I had the great fortune of going to Hawaii with my friend Joyce. We stayed at the Hale Koa Resort for five nights. It was right on the beach, and could not have been located on a better spot...Of course I missed Patrick and the boys, so I am hoping that we can go back once they are older! These are some very personable sea lions that we saw at Sea Life Park.

If you look closely, you can see two Hawaiin green sea turtles. This was taken onboard our submarine ride. (see below)

This is Diamond Head. It erupted only once, roughly 200,000 years ago. I spent a morning and hiked it. It made me realize two things...One: I love geology...Two: Man am I out of shape!

A Hawaiin Green Sea Turtle basking in the sun. Have I mentioned that my favorite animal is a sea turtle?? The day that we went snorkling, I saw four right below me. It was AMAZING!!!

My little cowboys

Here's a few pictures of the night we got back from New York. They were both clowning around, as always. Glad to see they weren't traumatized...

New York trip

Patrick and Mark at the Mets vs. Yankees game at Citi Field

Time Square

Grand Central Station

Patrick and I just got back from our trip to New York. My Mom and Stan watched Logan, while Patrick's Mom and Dad watched Tony. No small feat for 5 days... We are very thankful that we have such great grandparents for our boys. There is no way that we would have been able to see half of what we did in New York toting them around. It was way too hot, with too much walking. With that said...here are some shots around town. We rode the subway everywhere, and got to see some great sites!

Logan's new haircut

Before... After...

Backpack

Backpack, backpack...Tony's new found love is Dora the Explorer. So of course he needed to get a backpack! He was pretty cute this morning. He was clutching his backpack while eating breakfast...he didn't dare let go!

Memorial Day

The boys had so much fun playing in the rain today. Who would have thought it would be in the 70's in San Antonio on Memorial day weekend?

New trick...

Logan is officially everywhere...He has been climbing the stairs for a few weeks, and it is one of his favorite things to do. He also says, "Spongebob, uh-oh, and woof woof!"

Easter

Easter was tons of fun this year. Tony is now officially an expert at hunting eggs. The best part was when we told him that Logan didn't have many eggs, so he offered to share his! What a good big brother...

He is helping Logan carry his basket!

Score! This is Logan's lone egg rescue...He even managed to get it in the basket!

I'm still looking...

Birthday Party

It was a fun day. Lots of family and friends came to celebrate Logan's birthday. It is always nice to spend time with all of your favorite people! I can't believe he is already walking...