Big Walker

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Little Chef

James helped Mommy make a cake yesterday. He froasted and added the sprinkles. He even had a few licks here and there. Anyone want some cake? "It's delicious!" ~James

On an unrelated note: James has been using the phrase "cheese monger" lately. Any guesses as to where he learned this?

First Haircut

Today James got his first professional haircut. No pictures of the actual hair being cut because it was mostly spent screaming on Daddy's lap. But, the stylist was fantastic and was able to trim up James' mop head quickly. Things especially calmed down half way through our 7 minute power cut when Thomas the Tank Engine came on the TV.

He looks so old it makes me want to cry. Big guy James when did you grow up?

His future is so bright...

...he needs to wear shades.

James and the Gang

And by "gang" I mean the gang from Tarry Town Airport. Meet the gang.

Some funny things that have happened lately....

1. Savannah (silver supersonic jet) went missing. Actually her face fell off and I had to perform some emergency repairs. So while she was "missing" Big Jake (silver plane) had to stand in for her when James played. It was pretty funny!

2. James likes to keep the gang on the dinning room table. Gives him a nice place to act out his favorite episodes.

3. Luke always gets Lina and Tracy, even though he really would like Herky the helicopter. James' rules.

4. The planes even help us eat breakfast. Although they just watch. James knows if he starts to play, the planes all go on timeout.

5. James does funny voices for all the planes. Check out his voice for Revvin' Evan the fire engine. Kind of a long video, so prepare yourself. Although as a bonus you also get to see Luke's amazing acrobatic skills.

Snack

John found Luke snacking away in the kitchen. Just chillin', minding his buisness and having some frosted mini wheats. Yum!

Happy Valentines Day

To spice up your day, here is a picture of John and I taken back in college the summer before we were married. We were in Southern California at the wedding of our dear friends Sara and John. I had no idea that we would be married just a year later...but apparently John had it all worked out and had even been ring shopping at this point. Love you sweetie!

Happy Valentines Day!

Coke Zero

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Snow Walk

It is a beautiful day! We have blue skies, a chill in the air and tons of snow everywhere. John and James were going out to shovel the last few inches off our walkway.

Luke really wanted to join in the fun. So we bundled him up really well. The only skin showing were around his eyes...and around his ankles because big boy is so tall.

James kicked the snow and thought he was so smart.

Most of the neighbors have shoveled their sidewalks. It feels a little like you are running through a tunnel.

Zion bounding through some snow. He literally disappeared in between bounds.

We are expecting nine to twelve inches again tomorrow night. Good times! What is the weather like in your neck of the woods?

Snowed In

So we are again snowed in here in Virginia. Which is fine with us, we are a house full of sniffles anyway. The snow is so pretty on the trees, and brrr is it cold.

So far James, Luke and John have succumbed to the cold. I am the last one standing, for now at least. I figure it is only a matter of time. So we spent the day playing, eating pizza and watching movies. Pretty nice Saturday actually, except for the constant sneezing and coughing around me.

Top Chef Luker

Given the choice, which entree would you order at Cafe Luke? I think the fish-banana-lemon soup looks just delightful!

Sweet James watching movies. He has been so content to just sit and rest on the couch.

The boys playing the piano on Friday (snow day #1). James didn't want to share the piano bench.

Get Well Soon

As if not getting a good nights sleep in the last 2 weeks wasn't enough, now big guy James has a double ear infection. Ouch! He and I literally pulled what felt like an all nighter last night. I didn't even do that in college - always ultra nerdy by getting my assignments done early.

So we need less of this....

and more of this....

I hate it when my boys get sick. So for now we are camped out in front of the TV. Daddy even surprised us with Chinese take-out for dinner. I think we will be feeling better soon.