Getting a job in Myrtle Beach . . .

So as to not shock anyone, we are not moving to Myrtle Beach. However, when Dayton went to the Doctor this week, his pediatrician asked us if we knew where we were moving. Before I had the chance, Dayton quickly responded, "We're gonna get a job in Myrrrrr-tle Beach". You never know . . .

So, as it goes without saying, Dayton LOVED our little excursion (as did the rest of us!). We just can't stay away from the beach for too long. The drive down was long (about 14 hours), but we split it into 2 days and the boys were awesome (with the help of DVDs and Twizzlers)! Dayton loved "jumping the BIG PAPA waves", building sandcastles, and swimming in the "pirate boat". Levi was a champ and loved lying on a towel under the umbrella, or, as most 2-months do, sleeping!

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Below: Family picture by the fake red rock- a reminder of home

Levi's Myrtle Beach Mother's Day Shirt

This trip gave Ben, who has been soooo busy, the chance to hang out with Levi. I think they bonded.

As Dayton put it, "climbing the tallest tower"

The hotel we stayed at had free bowling, which we didn't think we'd use until it got cold and windy one day. Dayton enjoyed kicking and pushing his ball down the lane, and as for me, I haven't bowled FOREVER, but on the second round I met my goals: break 100 and beat Ben!

Levi was all smiles in the bowling ally- I think he liked the lights

Thank goodness for the double-jogger! When the boys got tired, we put them in this and went on walks. It was great in the sand!

Here's the new boardwalk, which just opened

In the mornings, we saw lots of washed up jelly fish. They are a lot prettier in an aquariam!

And finally, we went to the Pelicans triple A baseball game. Dayton fell in love. It was kids' night and he got a hot dog, chocolate milk, and chips- all of which he still talks about. He also got right into the heckling with some of the nearby fans and would yell whatever they yelled.


AND NOW . . . Look who's 2!!!

I can't below our little baby is a big 2-year-old. We love Dayton! He's always teasing, talking, and smiling. He loves to play any sport and has recently become quite the singer. His favorite song right now is "Sing, sing, sing. Dayton loves to sing . . ." and then he changes it to versions such as "golf, golf, golf", "fish, fish, fish". He is adorable, is a great big brother, and we are lucky to have him in our home!

As you know, Dayton is a sports FANATIC- if you can call a 2-year-old that. For his birthday he got his very own glove which he has brought with him everywhere since. We forgot the camera, but we also took him to the Bison's baseball game. He made friends with all our neighbors, had the mascot sign his glove, and cheered on Buffalo.

Dayton and Annie share the same birthday, so for the second year in a row, they blew out their candles together.

Happy birthday Dayton!

One month goes by fast, especially when you don't want it to. I've really loved having another baby and after knowing how fast everything has gone with Dayton, I just want Levi to stay little as long as he can. But aside from the sentiment, to catch up, here's some of our favorite pics.

The life of "big brother" hasn't been too traumatic for Dayton . . . yet. He likes to hold and kiss Levi, plus, there's all this new stuff lying around just waiting to be gotten into. Dayton has adopted Levi's bouncer as his personal little recliner. We often find him with the vibration blaring, relaxing with a sippy cup listening to musical lullabies.

Here is our little man at 3 1/2 weeks, giving his first attempts at smiling, which I, of course, have not been able to capture successfully. This is my closet candid shot yet.
And as for sleep, I think we're finally catching up . . .

I was so tired one afternoon, so I turned on cartoons and fell asleep next to Levi on the couch. When I woke up an hour later, Dayton was cuddled up by us. See the gap in the pic below? That was me. I managed to slither out and take this picture. They slept here for another two hours!

Oh, and finally, a belated Happy Easter to you all!

Our Lucky Levi

Levi Wallace King

March 17th, 2010, 2:58 pm

7 lbs 2 oz, 20 1/4 inches long

Today I am 39 weeks, 5 days and yes, still pregnant. Whoever said no news is good news has definitely never been pregnant, especially because all I want right now is to wake up in excruciating pain and hurry off to the hospital. Until then, we are enjoying Ben's spring break and are grateful that Buffalo has given us an unusually warm day so we can walk . . . and walk . . . and walk . . . .

And here he is, the big brother to be. Can you believe Dayton's going to be the BIG brother? I can't. Wish us luck!