Just for Fun {Catching Up!}

We had a wild summer-like day a few weeks ago, and the boys had a blast playing on “Daddy’s deck” {which they will proudly claim to have helped build;  and, as a sidenote, they also think that everyone goes to the office to build decks all day . . . hmmm!} and playing in the yard.  It had been such a long time since we’d been out there that our toys seemed almost new!

Excitement abounds!  I think I had cut their hair the night before, too, so you can get a good look at what their hair looked like before it grew out again . . . 

A snoozing and grumpy looking Little Miss!

One of my sweet boys!  He just looks so grown up!

Did you know we love to dig?  We also love to play “Where’s me?”  and “Me’s Hiding!”  Usually when we play these games, we play them inside; and, usually, I am informed that we are playing, not asked.  Favorite hiding places include the boys’ closet; although, today, I found Hudson inside of my laundry basket in my closet!  “Where’s Me?” is also a big hit in the car—they hide behind their chubby fingers!  I love it!  Another favorite playtime game is “Me Brooming”  {ie:  sweeping!}  Despite the fact that we have multiple brooms, they both want the same one, so we use a handy timer to determine who gets to “broom” and for how long.  The rascals are very into making food right now, too.  They are quite hospitable and happy to share a {pretend} bowl of fruit, slice of apple pie, or cup of water {their kitchen only serves water, for some reason} with any guest, and they will remind you it’s “pretend” before you take a bite. So sweet!

Oh, precious boy!

They recently started pushing their trucks around, like this.  It is so fun to watch them play and find new ways to use their toys!  

Driving takes serious concentration.  Please do not disturb the driver.

A little help moving along . . .

Cousin Christy came by and helped us take a stroll one day.  The boys really love being with “Cricky!”

Oh, my snuggle bug!  

Trucks {diggers and dumpers, to be exact} play a serious role in our lives right now.  One cold day, we went for a drive to see the ducks and geese at the lake at a nearby park—we didn’t even get out of the car!  Later that week, we drove by to watch the men at work.  When the boys see them, the scream “Men WORKING!”  We’re learning that even diggers and dumpers take a break for lunch and take “naps” . . . Diggers Go to Lunch will be the first book in my line of children’s books.  The boys looking on . . .

Ah, BIG DIGGER!  Yes, I am that mother that drives around the city looking for diggers and dumpers.  They BEG ME to do it.  Fortunately for us, this digger is only a block away from my parents’ house working on a big ole project!

Before the stomach bug hit, we had a great trip to a park fairly close to our house . . . a recent discovery!

It was cold and windy, but they loved playing anyway!

Please, PLEASE if you ever have the chance to take a picture of yourself with a large truck, digger, or dumper, DO send it to us.  You will be famous.  I promise.