Friday, February 19, 2010

02.19.10 haircut day!


last night before hair cut day


the traditional before haircut dance
gotta have the proper tongue position
and you must be upside down


getting wet down for the cut!

here is where i stop and apologize
there are no during hair cut pictures
poor little guy had a melt down
mommy had to jump in the chair with him
and even then he screamed and kicked
and threw anything we tried to distract him with
and fought and yelled and sobbed
and finally fell asleep still sobbing
while the very kind, patient, talented hair dresser
finished cutting his hair

oh and i should also tell you i'm sorry
there are no immediate after haircut pictures
he was pretty much bent out of shape
for at least an hour after
even though we showered to get the hair off
and snuggled in bed for a bit
it took a while for him to come around
and forgive me for the afternoon's torture
of helping him to see again
by removing the hair from his face
with a proper haircut


and the handsome young man!

isn't he cute?!

taking advantage of being able to see by watching tv

"okay mommy, i've humored you long enough, no. more. pics."

Thursday, February 18, 2010

02.18.10 balloons, boxes, baby! (as posted by guest blogger Eli)


oh balloon, i love you!


one of my favorite games to play
run in and out between mommy's legs

boxes are fun!

what you don't see is daddy behind mommy
standing on the couch making faces
and funny sounds
because i wouldn't look anywhere near the camera
and mommy said, "please daddy, help!"
so he did
it was pretty funny

but i think i'm growing tired of this box
can't i have real toys?

i'm outta here!

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

2.16.10

very fitting activity, video game organizing
for a boy wearing a shirt that says
i heart gaming


mama's dare devil


he likes to jump down
while mommy's heart flutters

baby prison can't be that bad, it has beads!

Monday, February 15, 2010

02.15.10


i love that smile!

woah!

what is it with kids and DIRTY snow piles?

"look mom i'm king of the hill"

yeah, the DIRTY snow hill!

he was a man on a mission walking to find a friend's house

sigh, i love this man!

Sunday, February 14, 2010

02.14.10 Valentine's Day dinner

it started with my first ever chili

i guess some people like it with chips
or garlic bread


i liked mine straight up!

it ended with the second try at this yummy dessert

the kids had a blast making the layers!

Saturday, February 13, 2010

02.13.10 shadows and things


this is the southern wing of the tiny castle


it's so tiny my camera bag fits nicely
and takes up the entire roof!


shadows

i feel so tall!

Friday, February 12, 2010

02.12.10 standing on the corner waiting for the bus


Eli's eyes with Oscar's eyes above
looking down on Eli below

the boys occupying themselves with coloring

Wes being goofy while waiting

looking for the bus

there it is!

and here's who we've been waiting for

hi Vera!