Summer

Gymnastics and water play on a hot afternoon

Pirate book!

This shot is at 6 a.m. in our bed. Miles is watching a tv show on our ipad and Evan is snuggling with him.

That day we went to the library for the first time. I can't believe it has taken me this long to get the kid there but he enjoyed it so we will be going again. Checked out 4 books. One HAD to be a pirate book. He was so excited that he found it himself. He dove into the book in the car reading it to me. We took it to the park and read it on a bench. From there he played, ran and climbed all over the playground till it was time to go to school. This boy can now tackle any part of the playground. It is so refreshing to know that I can let him run around without worry he is going to attempt something beyond his still level. Below is a shot of the playground climbing structure that he has mastered. Up and down, left and right my monkey can handle it all.

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Old shots

Don't know if theses ever made it up on the site

Updates needed!

I need to update your site with some serious photos. With a 3 week old and your busy little self I have been keeping busy. I have photos to go through and post. Here are some from your last day as an only child.  We took you to the park after nap and ran around giggling.  Later the next day you earned the title of Big Brother.

Daddy snags a cute shot a the park on Sunday

Park Splash

Playing with Penelope today and splashing enough to keep warm. You guys have a love hate relationship. You love each other and then you are hating. Either way, you always leave the playdate crying because you want to hang out more! On the drive over to the park you asked us where we were going. When I told you who was going to be there you said "They LOVE ME" and you are right they do. We are lucky to have friends in our lives that care for our kids as much as we do.

In the shots below you are dancing and running like mad. Some shots you are showing your favorite Kung Fu moves. Thanks Kung Fu Panda. Really. Thanks.

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Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day!

Miles did 2 paintings for Daddy this year. One at school and one we did at home. They are now proudly displayed at work.

New Class

We tried a demo class for language and music. Miles was so cute bouncing around and playing the instruments. I was surprised by how much he liked the language portion of the class. This is so hard because at this point you are just wanting to explore everything. I find that I want to sign up for all these classes when i see you light up. Gymnastics, swim, language, music, art.... yikes I don't want to shuffle you from one class to another but I am going to have sign up for one of two.

Ooooookay from Christine DeHaven on Vimeo.

Technology

This am we sit on the couch watching free streaming videos on our tv and playing educational games on the iPad. I am shocked by how quickly you pick up the games and how good you are at them.

talking gloves

Miles just was looking over my shoulder and saw an ad for hamburger helper.  2 minutes later... Mama I wanna watch talking gloves.

Took me a minute to figure that one out but I was giggling for a while.

Life goes on

Back to normal. We painted the other day and you transformed into a dinosaur with paint. Camouflaged legs, you were so excited to color.


That night you pushed your kids as you dressed up in your pjs as one.

These shoes are on the wrong feet. He wore them to the bath and then after he got out.

Lucky boy

You got an awesome mater truck from Grace and Jack. Everyone is so thoughtful when coming to see ash. They always think of you too. Lucky Boy

Rough life

Didn't nap long so resting on the couch instead.

Magas shoes!

You wanted to wear them upstairs. They had to be tied.

Quoted

Mommy you are the best reader I have ever seen!!

I want to squeeze him till he pops! (talking about ash)

Cool shirt ash!

Look mama he is puffing! ( regarding ash and his pacifier)

Daddy, I don't want you to read the book. You don't have Mommy's mouth.

Breakfast

Chocolate croissants for breakfast.

The kid ate 4 of them! Now with 3 boys in the house I think my grocery bill is going to go up faster than I expected.  I should have known. This kid loves his chocolate.

A new friend

Daddy took Miles to the aquarium earlier this week. They were there right when they opened so were able to run around like the crazy guys they are without any people slowing them down. 

Miles made a new friend as seen below.

Breakfast and Cuddles

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"Breakfast and cuddles"

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