Fun in the backyard -

Luke has always loved animals. This summer he has spent HOURS in the backyard creating habitats for his various (plastic) animals. He makes forests, rain forests, lakes, creeks, mud pits, you name it. He loves it. He will stay out there for hours if you let him, getting good and dirty.
This is just one of his creations. As you can see, he couldn't wait to change into his clothes for the day, he is out there first thing in the morning.

FRR 2011 -

We made it down to Falmouth for the road race. Daddy ran this year, along with Chrissie, Kel and Scott. They all did great. The weather was perfect for the runners and watchers! Bette and I took the kids down to watch. Loved seeing daddy run :)

Waiting for the runners -

Go Daddy Go -
The Runners -
Finish -


BBQ after at the Parent's house -
Kids took over the dining room -

Pretty party dress girl -
Cheese Mimi and Paige -

Logging More Beach Days...

We've been trying to get to the beach as much as possible this summer. So much so that they kids are a little beached out at this point in the summer. It has been a great summer, weather wise. Lots of beach days. The kids favorite activity on the beach is waiting for the ice cream truck to come. They love it. Kids run out of the water faster than if someone yelled "SHARK!".

Rest, after a long day on the beach...

BIG GIRL BED!!!

Being that today was a washout here in New England, we took the opportunity to get some things done around the house. First order of business...big girl bed for Paige. Ever since Luke taught her to climb out of her crib, she's been doing it pretty much every day morning and naps. So, the urgency of getting her in her big girl bed went way up. To say Paige was excited about getting into her new bed is an understatement. She was OVER THE MOON excited. So thrilled with her new sheets, pillows and quilt that she didn't take a nap...something that best change once she settles into her new bed.

Volvo!!

We got the new car today. Took the family trip to the dealer to give up the Jeep and pick up the Volvo. As we were driving away, Paige said, "I want the old car back, I no like this car!" So much for impressing the kids....

2 a days...

Now that the strike is behind us and the 2011 NFL season is a sure thing, it is time to kick those practices into high drive. Same is the case for us here in the southcoast...of course Luke isn't actually playing football this season. Minor details.

OUR flowers

Luke had the idea of making a bouquet of flowers from those in our yard. He was very into the whole things, even picking out the vase and rocks for the bottom. Maybe instead of a football player, he'll be a floral designer...don't tell dad!

After a long day on the beach in the sand and sun, the kids (and parents) went to bed exhausted last night. I was (wrongfully) thinking everyone would sleep in on this Sunday morning. At 6:30AM, I woke up to hear the kids talking. What was particularly concerning was what they were discussing. I heard:

"Paige, I will put a pillow here and you can do it"
"I can't reach"
"You can, just put your leg here and step on the pillow"
"Where Lukie?"
"This way Paige, I will put a stuffed animal for you to step on. Swing your leg over"

3 minutes of silence and then the sound of 4 little feet running into our bedroom.
Luke, pleased as punch with himself, led the charge. "I did it, Mommy! I taught Paige how to get out of her crib all by herself!"

OH GREAT!!!

Fun at the Paw Sox game..

Daddy's work had an outing at the Paw Sox game this weekend. Great about that stadium that you can kind of walk around and not have to sit and watch (key for those with young kids). Kids had fun. Luke got a ball. Didn't catch it, someone was nice enough to give it to him!