Thursday, October 29, 2009

Neighborhood Halloween Parade

On Sunday the boys took part in the annual Halloween Parade we hold in the neighborhood. The weather was wonderful - 60 degrees and sunny! Here are a few pictures from the day:

My ninja and gladiator.

Having a battle with Indiana Jones and a pirate.

Enjoying some treats!

Smiling for the camera.


And Benny taking it all in.

Love the Dumpster!

For the last year or so I have wanted to rent a dumpster and do some serious cleaning and organizing of the basement, attic and garage. My dream came true last week and for 7 days we were the proud owners of a dumpster! So last weekend we got rid of all of the junk we have collected for 15+ years. It was great and so rewarding! Here are some pictures:

George in the dumpster organizing the junk!
(Benny wanted to jump in too but we told him it was not for kids!)

What got thrown in the dumpster.
Yes - that is a giant Sponge Bob!

The dumpster provides endless entertainment!

And the attic - so clean now!

Before we cleaned up, there was stuff covering the entire floor.
The basement and garage look good too!

Sunday, October 25, 2009

My Boys...

Life is good when you have these three smiling back at you!

Monday, October 12, 2009

Training Wheels Be Gone!

Ben learned to ride his bike this weekend. Here are some pictures of him cruising around the driveway.

Balance Ben!

Look at that focus.
We had to routinely tell him to look where he was going!

Go Benny go!

Soccer

Ben is playing Soccer this Fall on the 1st and 2nd grade Nottingham travel team. Ben is still learning the finer points of soccer such as not passing to your own goalie and that you can't just bump into people to knock them down. I also think that I have seen Benny run faster in our house then he does on the soccer field. There have also been some games when Ben was running around the field with his arms out stretched like Superman.

Here are some pictures:

Run Ben!

Talking strategy with a team member.

Hit the ball with your head Ben. Not!

More strategy sessions...

Jacob throwing a hackey-sack at George.

George enjoying the action.

Smiling in the sunshine.

Sneak Preview - Gladiator

Here is what Jacob will be for Halloween.