Peek-A-Boo Noah

There's nothing like seeing these sweet eyes peering at me.

Hand-Me-Downs

There is something so sweet about Griffin playing with toys that his brothers used to love. Today I happened upon Griffin making introductions with Elmo.

100th Day of School

Today was Miles' 100th day of kindergarten. In celebration of the big event, Miles wore a t-shirt with 100 buttons on it (everyone had to wear '100 of something' to school -- the button shirt was Miles' idea). I started out sewing them....but quickly transitioned to fabric glue. I wonder how many will still be hanging on after a ride through the washing machine? :)

Full Moon

"This way, Griffin. Turn your head the other way."


"There it is. Isn't it so cool?"

Rub-A-Dub

The boys begged. I relented -- and they hopped in the tub at 3pm. I only wish my camera captured their giggles along with their smiles. They were giddy!






Drying off & getting snuggly....

Smiling at the Zoo

Spring weather hit us this weekend, so we hopped in the car and drove 90 minutes to the zoo. It was Mike's first time to this familiar spot of ours and the boys & I had fun showing him all of our favorites.

Miles & Griffin were our navigators. Miles was in this serious stance for about 5 minutes (check out his arm resting against his forehead).




Except for the tigers, all of the animal were out & about. Lions, elephants, giraffes, mere cats, monkeys, exotic birds, penguins. You name it, we saw it!




The playground at the zoo is great place to run around and be silly. Its the perfect spot for an old fashion game of 'chase'.




We took a ride on the carousel. Our boys prefer the view from the carousel bench - but both were occupied, so they plopped down on animals. They did not beg for a second ride. :)




The plants & trees were beautiful! It gave us all Spring Fever.




Two signs of a GREAT adventure: little boys sleeping & a mother with a big smile!

Up for a Quick Dip?

Couldn't resist taking it, or posting it.

In Cahoots

As I was cleaning up the kitchen today, Noah and Griffin were playing in the mud room. I overhead Noah say, "do it, Griffy! Do it!" Upon investigation, I found Griffin chomping on dog food and Noah squealing with delight. Noah kept saying, "he likes it! He likes it!" Oh, brother.


The two of them have developed quite a mischievous bond.



And, we can't assume that Noah is always the instigator. Check the eyes on Griffin....

Got Germs?

Another Sick Day?!

Miles has been out of school for 3 days this week and he just secured another one. He was out sick on Monday & home (feeling fine) on Tuesday so that he could be 24 hours "fever free". I was planning to send him to school today, but we got a 'dusting' of snow (= canceled school in Charlotte). I assumed he head back tomorrow, but Miles' doctor's office just called to say that he has strep throat and can't return until he's been on antibiotics for 24 hours. Ugh! Since he feels perfectly fine, should I get my supplies together so that we can make a MASSIVE volcano?! :)

A Little Home Schoolin'

Miles skipped school today (recovering from croup, vomiting & fever yesterday) and we decided to make a volcano. The boys loved it & Miles has already asked to make a "big one with lots of red lava!". Sounds fun to me!

(Miles decorated the outside of the volcano by coloring paper and then taping it around a glass. The "body" of the volcano? One of the champagne toasting flutes from our wedding. Gotta keep using the sentimental stuff!)

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The First & Cutest Thank You

January was a s-l-o-w month for me. I felt extra tired, very sluggish and couldn't get myself motivated to do much (weird!). I finally took the Christmas wreaths down from our outside windows on January 3oth and I still have not written our Christmas thank-you notes. They will be sent out this week -- likely in the form of Valentine's Day cards. :)

Miles came home from school on Friday with one of his in-class assignments. It's a picture and commentary of a Christmas present from Gram & Pop. I'm deeming it 'the first thank you note of the season' and a very cute one, at that!