Proud Papa

oh, and I couldn't resist adding this one of big brother helping at bathtime :)

"Mommy, put this in your blog..."

"Call it, "What To Do If You Have No Toys... Just Make Your Own!!"

Well, trust me, Noah and Ezra have more than their share of toys, but they certainly are very creative boys. I read an article recently about a mom who likes crafting and was worried that she would not be able to share her love of it with her 4 sons. She later realizes that they do in fact love to "craft," just in a different way (ex. crushing/rubbing brand new crayons onto paper for collages). I can understand this. While I prefer knitting (when I can find the time for it), the boys love to draw new inventions and build weapons out of paper and boxes. There is often lots of cutting and lots of scraps all over their art table. Ezra's also gotten really into writing books. There is the "Littlest Beer" series (yes, that is 'beer' and not 'bear'... the main character is a personified foamy pint that has many adventures), another book of his called "Sam's Valentine," and recently the "Adventures of Scruffy and Puffy" (a chapter book on 2 super hero chihuahuas)!

I just love their creative spirit... even if it is on the messy side!

A Coffee Date with Daddy and Mini-Me

Welcome Mary Eileen (little Mae)

born 2/11/09

6 pounds 15 ounces

20 inches long

Good Luck Auntie Bethann!

Tomorrow's the big day!  We can't wait to meet your little bundle of joy!!

You Know You're from New England...

... when 50 degree temps send you running for the outdoors.  The kids and I spent this mild Sunday down at my parents for some much needed time at the beach and on a long walk!

Bean Sprouts

Just a few photos of the quickly growing kiddos!  I mean, how does this happen right before my eyes!  

Here's Oona at 14 weeks old sporting the handknits I made her before she was born.  And, yes, she smiles almost all the time :)

A playdate at a family network center with cousin Giuliana (6 months) who can't wait for me to interact with her more!
Here's Ez busy doing a "job" in kindergarten class at Open House day.

And, Noah sharing his groundhog story at the 2nd grade podium.  (He told of his groundhog traveling to Seattle.)

Another shot of Ezra who was so excited to lose his second first tooth so he could have the big cute gap in front.  Oh, and even though he's getting so big, he begged me to special order these overalls for him ("like he used to wear when he was little").