1 Late Night
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2 Really Early Mornings
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2 Really Early Mornings
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11 years ago
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Day In the Life of Sam & Zak
Big excitement at our house this morning. The Parks Department drove big trucks into the park and started cutting down trees! There are several deciduous trees that looked pretty motley and today they came down. There were chain saws and chippers and big trucks everywhere. The boys were mesmerized all morning!
Watching the big trees come crashing down!
Then it was off to the library to pick
up some books for the boys.
Hanging out at the library!
Then it was home to play again -- Hot Wheels
were everywhere.
Zak loves to sit on Sam's bed and read books before bed.
He can't wait until he can sleep in a big boy bed!
It was a fun and busy day with the boys!
Checking out the action over at the park.
Watching the big trees come crashing down!
Then it was off to the library to pick
up some books for the boys.
Hanging out at the library!
Then it was home to play again -- Hot Wheels
were everywhere.
Zak loves to sit on Sam's bed and read books before bed.
He can't wait until he can sleep in a big boy bed!
It was a fun and busy day with the boys!
Lookin' Good
Sam loves to collect stuff -- he has a whole box in his closet full of little stuff (if I was labeling the box -- I would call it "Junk"). He does not like to throw things away -- thankfully he is very good at putting things away!
This is how he came out of his room this morning -- sporting his Indian headband from Thanksgiving and the plastic, temporary sunglasses that eye doctor gives you when your eyes have been dialated (those are compliments of Poppy).
He thought he was looking pretty cool!
This is how he came out of his room this morning -- sporting his Indian headband from Thanksgiving and the plastic, temporary sunglasses that eye doctor gives you when your eyes have been dialated (those are compliments of Poppy).
He thought he was looking pretty cool!
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Welcome Home!
On Monday we headed to a Demobilization Ceremony for a firefighter that Matthew has worked with for a while. He's been in Iraq for the last year and it was great to see Travis again! It was really neat to see all the men and women greeting friends and family after being away for so long. There were speeches by all kinds of important people, but trying to keep Zak entertained and quiet was a distracting job.
We met up with the Skipper family and we all sat together -- six folding chairs, four adults and six kids -- you can see why it was hard to pay attention all the time! The kids were great and thankfully there was a lot of clapping!
Then we headed to the Skippers' for dinner and the kids played so nicely together -- we can't wait to get together with them again!
Thank goodness for cell phones!
It kept Zak occupied during most of the ceremony.
Travis is in this group somewhere!
It was a great day -- so glad we were able to go!
We met up with the Skipper family and we all sat together -- six folding chairs, four adults and six kids -- you can see why it was hard to pay attention all the time! The kids were great and thankfully there was a lot of clapping!
Then we headed to the Skippers' for dinner and the kids played so nicely together -- we can't wait to get together with them again!
Sam patiently waiting for things to get rolling.
He was a very enthusiastic flag waver.
He was a very enthusiastic flag waver.
Thank goodness for cell phones!
It kept Zak occupied during most of the ceremony.
Travis is in this group somewhere!
It was a great day -- so glad we were able to go!
Friday, January 15, 2010
Drippy Day Fun
It was drizzly and cold outside today -- but we didn't care!
Our first stop was to spend a couple of hours at Cafe Sip-n-Play. Sam and Zak had a great time playing with the kitchen, the grocery carts, the trains and the slide. Sam only had time to take a break when it involved a snack! Zak had lots of fun, except for when he forgot that I wasn't in there with him. Then he would complain for a little bit -- but then he would get distracted from his distress by another toy. It won't be long until he forgets all about me like Sam does!
After lunch and quiet time, Sam and I played a lot of games. He could play games all the time!
Next up was Green Eggs & Ham. He won.
He always wins this game!
Finally, it was a round of Uno. I beat
him -- doesn't he looked thrilled!
This afternoon we tried a movie -- Sam picked Mary Poppins. He loves it! It's a little long, so we'll wrap it up tomorrow. His favorite part was when they were cleaning up the nursery. We tried to snap our fingers and clean up the family room -- but it didn't work! Every time there was singing, Zak would stand up and start dancing.
Cheesy grins from Zak!
It was a fun rainy day!
Our first stop was to spend a couple of hours at Cafe Sip-n-Play. Sam and Zak had a great time playing with the kitchen, the grocery carts, the trains and the slide. Sam only had time to take a break when it involved a snack! Zak had lots of fun, except for when he forgot that I wasn't in there with him. Then he would complain for a little bit -- but then he would get distracted from his distress by another toy. It won't be long until he forgets all about me like Sam does!
After lunch and quiet time, Sam and I played a lot of games. He could play games all the time!
His current favorite is Richard Scarry's Busytown.
Next up was Green Eggs & Ham. He won.
He always wins this game!
Finally, it was a round of Uno. I beat
him -- doesn't he looked thrilled!
This afternoon we tried a movie -- Sam picked Mary Poppins. He loves it! It's a little long, so we'll wrap it up tomorrow. His favorite part was when they were cleaning up the nursery. We tried to snap our fingers and clean up the family room -- but it didn't work! Every time there was singing, Zak would stand up and start dancing.
Cheesy grins from Zak!
It was a fun rainy day!
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Lunch at the Station
Yesterday we stopped by the fire station for what was to be a quick visit. The boys made their rounds to all the important places -- Dad's room, the fire engine, the treadmill, the loudspeaker.
Then we were invited to stay for lunch -- pancakes and sausage -- who can turn that down? Not Sam!
Sam looked like one of the regulars
in his fire department sweatshirt!
Sam has recently discovered the white board at the station. He's likes to leave a little artwork behind. Thankfully Zak has not figured out how to take the cap off the pen. When he figures that out -- we're in trouble!
Then we were invited to stay for lunch -- pancakes and sausage -- who can turn that down? Not Sam!
Sam looked like one of the regulars
in his fire department sweatshirt!
Sam has recently discovered the white board at the station. He's likes to leave a little artwork behind. Thankfully Zak has not figured out how to take the cap off the pen. When he figures that out -- we're in trouble!
Double trouble!
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Legos, Legos, Legos
This was a Lego Christmas for Sam -- and I'm not sure who was more excited -- Sam or Matthew!
Sam learned how to "read" the directions and with a little coaching from his Dad, built the front loader all by himself.
Maybe someday he'll realize his Dad's dream of being a Lego designer!
Proud boy with the finished product!
Sam learned how to "read" the directions and with a little coaching from his Dad, built the front loader all by himself.
Maybe someday he'll realize his Dad's dream of being a Lego designer!
Studying the directions to make sure he has the right part.
Proud boy with the finished product!
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