Luke's First Day!

Here are some pictures from Luke's first day of preschool. As you can tell Cole has had about enough of this picture business on the front steps! Luke did pretty well, yesterday was only his second day and I did have to bribe with McDonald's for lunch if he didn't cry. Hopefully he'll be better next week because I can't keep that up every week!


Luke on the front steps of the school, looking a little unsure. (did I mention that this is his second year of preschool?! Not sure why he is so unsure, he knows everyone there!)

Bike Washing

On Sunday the boys and Bryan washed both of Bryan's bikes, it was quite a project. Cole mostly played in the small pond that collects at the bottom of our driveway every time it rains or we use the hose. I guess we can thank the wonderful pavers who put in that new driveway. They had a lot of fun but everyone was in need of new clothes when they were done.

What Will They Think of Next?!

Jack had this great idea to attach the trapeze chain from the swing set to his bike and then to the little car that Cole rides around in. Jack couldn't really figure it out so Bryan helped him out (not sure why). This is what I found when I came outside, Jack riding up and down the street pulling Cole behind him. Cole really seemed to like this, especially when Jack would turn and he would come flying around Jack's bike, I however did not like this. While it was very clever on Jack's part I would not like to see this again!!

Luke Rides A Two Wheeler!

Today was a big day at our house, Luke learned to ride a two wheeler. I guess I shouldn't say learn because there wasn't much "teaching" involved. Bryan held the bike so he could get on and the rest is history, he's been riding all over the neighborhood. I've been telling Bryan for days to take off the training wheels so today was the day and Luke is so proud of himself. The boys were talking about it during dinner and Jack was giving him some pointers and said that Luke should listen because Jack is a professional (mind you Jack just learned to do the same in the spring!). Here are a few pictures and two short videos.

A Day of Firsts!

Today we had a few firsts in our house. Jack had his first day of first grade and Cole had his very first haircut. Here are some pictures of the day, both events went very well.



One last "fist bump" between the boys before we head to the bus stop.
Here comes the bus!

Even Henry made it down to the bus stop this morning!
Here is Cole pre-haircut.

Here we are during the haircut, he did pretty well, that spray bottle kept him occupied for the first part anyways.
By the end though we had to bring out the Oreos! I know I hated to do it but that's what it took!
Here is the finished product! No more baby :( Oh well, he sure was happy to have an Oreo!

The Rock Cats!

Last night was TSI night at the Rock Cats game so we went with some people from Bryan's work, we had a great time and great seats!




Tuesdays are kids eat free night so the boys got a hot dog and juice (I know not the greatest dinner, but it was free!)
It's hard to see through the net but we were right behind home plate.
Cole spent a good part of the game on Maria's (Bill's Wife) lap, that was a much welcomed break for me.

Messy Hands

The other day the boys asked if they could finger paint, this is very unlike Jack, he usually hates to get messy. I agreed to this thinking they could do it outside, of course as soon as we got set up outside the thunder and dark clouds rolled in so we had to move indoors. I will say this went pretty well, all that was really messy in the end were their hands.



Later that night however I found this on the dining room table after I came down from putting Cole to bed, an empty butter dish and.....

...another set of messy hands, and face, and chest. Yes, this boy ate the rest of the butter that was left on the table from dinner. Is that not the guiltiest face you've ever seen?!