Lots of laughs

Being with Tara always includes one thing, lots of laughs.
So when celebrating her birthday, even more so.Am so thankful for her friendship. Made so many memories together over these past 5 years. I treasure them all.

Tonight, oh we made more! The pictures pretty much speak for themselves.Happy, Happy Birthday, Tara!
I love you, girl!

Funny face

At first, he didn't like momma on the other side of the glass, but a few smiles from me, and he was happy again. ♥

These are in order the I took them...they make me laugh and smile, my little funny face.I love you, you little funny face.

Crashed

Reece rarely naps anymore. He often has "rest time" in his room, but only on a very rare occasion does he actually sleep. Usually, he just comes out over and over asking when it's time. ; )

Today was a special day, he got to see a movie while Zach was napping. I can't remember ever seeing him fall asleep in front of the tv before.
But today, he did.Shortly after, Zach woke up. First, he went for his bro, and then my camera...Sweet boy. I can't believe how big you are getting. Quit it.
Reece, no matter how big you get, you're still my precious little boy. We are immensely blessed to have you as our son, and to have your beautiful little heart as part of our lives. I love you like crazy. ♥

A good morning

Foster and Grayson came over early in the am. Got to watch them for a while.
This is a common happening in Reece's room when friends are over...The boys played nicely together.

Foster wasn't as energetic as the other two. He played quietly by the bed, sweet boy.Reece offered to give Grayson his t-rex, forever. I suggested Reece just let him borrow it for while, and this was Grayson's response to that.Reece still wanted to give to him, which was so sweet. I definitely did not want to stand in the way of his sweet gift, so Grayson got the beloved t-rex. ; )

Love those boys.

Yee Haw

The bigs were at a Ranger game with their dads.
So, we made it an evening at Mariano's.

I cannot tell you how much I adore this picture...Foster is not as fond of kids smaller than him, except for one little special guy...Zach. He is very, very sweet with Zach.Yee Haw!I think we were out of quarters.
Ah, nothing a few tickles, kisses, and snuggles won't cure. ; )Zach made his way toward me, taking a sidetrack for Kirsten's shoes.But once he saw her smiling face, he just wanted up. : )Although no Ranger game, I challenge it was at least in the ballpark. ; )

morning cookie

Nothing like a cookie in the morning thanks to craft time at Whole Foods.Mel, Kir, and Tara joined us. We attempted to shop briefly afterward, and then ate some lunch on the patio. Pretty nice morning with friends.

dirty mouth

The boy is quite proud of his dirty, dirty mouth. : )

Peyton's 1st

Peyton's first started outside under a parasol. ; )But, the cake is always the favorite part, especially for a first birthday. You plop that cake down and are never sure what they are going to do...Declan's thinking about tasting it, and Peyton's deciding if she likes it...She does!Happy, Happy Birthday, Birthday Princess.

How much

Reece: Mom, do you know how much I love you? All the way to heaven, to outer space, to the age of the dinosaurs and back. Isn't that a lot? And I love dad the same.
♥

And he just killed a pesky fly that's been roaming the house for 2 days. What a guy...loving and protective!

Dino Museum

Grandmama came over, and joined our already scheduled activity today...the children's museum. Reece refers to it as the dinosaur museum because on his birthday last year we saw the Dinosaur iMax and dug for bones here.

He got to dig again today...Zach napped all of 2 minutes after I put him down in the stroller, and then was up watching the boys, and playing with Grandmama. I think he isn't quite ready for sand...especially community sand.Giving Grandmama his paci.After digging, Zach got to go in the toddler area while the big kids played in the adjacent area. He pretty much had the place to himself, cutie pie.Snapped this one of Reece, because I had a flashback from being a few months pregnant with Zach. I remember feeling oh-so-icky on that day, although the boys had a great time.And oh what a wonderful year and half it has been. We've been milking it for all it's worth. And it's priceless.