Land Ho, Aunt Heather!

The boys (and us) absolutely love it when Aunt Heather comes home from the boat. Every moment with her is so much fun. In the photo above, she is reading a book called, "Sailor Moo".

Home on the Range

Benjamin jammin' on the guitar. Click play to listen to his latest hit.

Thomas really wanted to make sock puppets one day...

Hiding in the toy cabinet.

Pizza makers

Mischief makers

Thomas loves to "read", and Benjamin will actually sit and listen.

Notice the yellow bracelet Thomas is sporting?

Roomates. Bunkmates.

After Labor Day, we tackled what felt like would be the impossible. We transferred Benjamin out of the crib, and into Thomas' room. Not only to a big boy bed, but to a bunk bed! The nice part is the bunks are really low, and Benjamin's bed actually sits on the floor, so there are no worries about him falling out. Amazingly, the whole transfer went quite smoothly.

The boys love sharing a room!

Benjamin is talking more, even in phrases and sentences. He is often heard calling for his big bro, "Towa", to which Thomas replies, "That is not my name Benjamin. Can you say Th-o-m-as?"

Expecting

I think the picture says it all.

The baby is due in mid-October...a brother for the boys!

First Day of Preschool

Thomas started preschool today. I was so excited for him- I always loved school. He was ready to go this morning, and had no problems waving me out the door at the school. When I picked him up, I asked of course, "How was school?" His reply was typical, but reassuring, "Good Mom. We played, sang songs, you know, stuff like that." And just like that our little Thomas is all grown up.

With Daddy- ready to go!

Another preschool want-to-be.

Walking to his classroom at the very back of the school.

Posing with best buddy, Brayden.

Studiously reading books on the circle mat.

Benjamin turns TWO!

Our little Benjamin is already two! We are so thankful for his lovable personality and precious smile. He is truly a ball of energy, and Daddy's little guy- he loves baseball, eating, wrestling, and anything having to do with his Daddy and big bro, Thomas. Soon, he will be graduating from his crib and moving in with Thomas to sleep in the bottom bunk. That will be interesting. It is hard to believe our baby will be a big brother soon!

Back at it- SUMMER!

Okay, so that was a ridiculously long hiatus from our blog. I am back and motivated to keep up! A quick update of pics from this summer will follow--- we are expecting another baby BOY in October (just in case you notice I have gained some weight), Benjamin just turned two, and Thomas starts Preschool this week! Lots happening around here...

Thomas and Benjamin, drying off after a run through the backyard sprinklers. amd a splash in the kiddie pool.

A swim with Daddy. Benjamin loves jumping in- by himself!

Troublemakers?

One of the best parts of summer- grilling out and corn on the cob!