Little Rockers

A little over a year ago, our hand-me-down dryer started smelling like it might cause a house fire, so we decided it was time to go buy our very own brand-new washer and dryer set (Hello, adulthood...who knew I would ever be so excited about doing laundry!?).  Anyway, we headed to Best Buy with both boys in tow, picked what we wanted, and began the purchasing process.  Since it was taking a little while and the boys were getting a little restless (climbing inside the appliances on display), I took them to explore the rest of the store.  After spending a few minutes checking out the enormous TV's and playing with the video games on display, we wandered into the instrument area of the store.  They have keyboards, guitars, and drumsets out so anyone can test them out.  I thought this might entertain them for a few minutes, so I let Jack climb up on the little stool with some drumsticks, and bang his little heart out.  Oh my goodness!  It was love at first sight.

Since that day, Jack has not wavered on his love for all things rock and roll.  This past Christmas, he asked for a guitar and drums, and Santa delivered.  Jack is way into his drums and plays them everyday.  Straws, sticks, silverware...you name it, it's a drumstick to Jack.  We kept thinking it was a phase, but he genuinely seems to love playing music. 

And here's the sweetest thing.  Owen, who adores his big brother Jack, has also picked up an interest in rock and roll, as well.  They often get together and "play" drums and guitar or keyboard and have their own little band.  It's something they definitely have bonded over, and I love watching them together.  I don't always love listening...but I love to see them enjoying being together. 

Recently, we went to our church's 4th of July festival and heard a new band Rapture Ruckus.  Jack loved them and danced and sang the whole time they played. (And Owen ate cotton candy).  Matt downloaded their music, and Jack has been listening to it nonstop, learning all the songs. 

Well, tonight Matt played a little Rapture Ruckus for the boys, and they ROCKED out.  They both danced and sang and jumped and flipped and loved every minute of it.  I love to watch them completely let loose and have so much fun and just enjoy each other so much.

Here's a glimpse of them.  They've got some moves, right!?  Owen has this funny dance move where he stands on one foot and sticks his little hip out and spins around.  And if it looks like he's scratching his tummy--yeah, that's him playing air guitar.    Enjoy!