Ice cream sandwiches

The boys LOVE ice cream sandwiches (ok, who doesn't) but they are a rare treat here. I was expecting a huge mess, hence the stripped down attire and towel to sit on! But the boys surprised me and there was minimal mess. Theo was afraid to actually bite into the sandwich and was left holding a bunch of melted mess. Ha ha.

Winners

Our lucky 5 winners are Dawn, Susan, Leigh, Lauren and Kerstin!!!!!

Email me close up pictures of your kids, they can be separate pictures if you have more than one child, and we'll email about the rest of the details.

Congratulations!!!!

My boys!

Here is my birthday sketch of Jack and Theo, all framed up and hung on the wall! I've had the perfect spot for something ever since we moved in here, 3 1/2 years ago. It's like this frame was always supposed to go there. I love Dave for doing this for me and for picking out the perfect frame and matting for it.

He has offered to do free sketches to the first FIVE people who comment here. He's building a portfolio of sorts and needs the practice. Be sure to leave a comment if you are interested and then I will email you so you can send the pictures. Good luck!!!!

Two new things

Just call me a soccer mom (guess really a T-ball mom though) because we traded the Envoy in today for a Honda Odyssey (mini van). Never in a million, trillion years would I ever have pictured myself driving a mini van. That is until Theodus James (my new nickname for Theo) joined our family. Lugging around 33 lbs, plus bags, plus opening doors for Jack was just too much. My van has "magic doors" and I'm already in love. I'm sure this is making some of you gag. Haters!!!

You may also notice that this picture was taken in the garage. Yes, I park in the garage now. Right next to the Bronco, but there is plenty of room for me to park, get out and unload stuff. Very handy in the monsoon weather we've had recently.

Lounging around

Jack is home sick from school today. He's really doing pretty well, just a very mild fever and dry cough, but 5 kids were out sick from his class yesterday, so something is going around. Theo seems like he's not 100% either, so we all lounged around in jammies this morning. I set up the Elmo tent with a blanket and pillows for the boys to watch Sesame Street. Now Theo is napping and I'm about to lay down with Jack to try and get him to nap. I hope this crud passes along quickly.

Cup and stuff

Theo's MDO has had the kids drink out of cups since day one. Let's just say that Theo came home in his spare shirts for the first of days. He's got the hang of it now and I've been letting him drink out of cups at home. He does remarkably well and hasn't spilled it (so far). Theo sure is growing up!

Little Erik came over today. He and Theo are almost exactly the same age and have all sorts of fun together. Jack drove the boys around in the truck today. Erik rode in the cargo space since Theo called "shotgun". Ha ha.

Elliott also got some love today. Jack is very gentle and affectionate with him. He'll be quick to tell you that he "loves both of his pets, Harry (fish) and Elliott". We're just glad to get outside again since it's been raining non-stop for 2 weeks!

Fall!!!

I went to the Dollar Tree today (my favorite store for seasonal decorations) and found this garland. I got the blocks at TJ Maxx and I think they make a really nice combo. Now the weather just needs to take a hint.