Wednesday, January 24, 2018

To Finish Off June

In case anyone's wondering how they measure up now:

The big boy himself, sneaking out of church a few minutes early with Daddy on Father's Day...

An apt change of shirt for....

...CARS 3!!!! His long-awaited sequel in his first movie theater.

Goofing around the Rio, after Cars 3 (which was loved by boy and daddy)


First day of Soccer!
They opted to hold hands as they bravely walked off toward Coach Michael



Ninnu cheers for Peter's first goal

The kids quickly learned that Aunt Mini brings way better snacks than Mommy.
And that she brings lots of them to share. 

At Woodley Gardens Park for Grayson's 3rd Birthday Party






Rocking the scarves

Enjoying a little outdoor starbucks w my crazy kids





Morning jam session

Princess Anna the Rockstar

MedImmune Company Picnic Fun


First real climbing wall

Showing 'em how it's done





The winning rats' nest. Nigh daily. 

Now that he can read, he always knows what the future holds. 


Bedtime goofs.
(did you catch the pajama split?)

My best kids

Mama's first french braid attempt. 


Swim lesson on a too-cool day. But aren't they cute snuggling?!



Here we are, about to see Aunt Lena get married!


I have surprisingly few pics from the day (and regretfully none of the bride and groom--need to track some down!), but here are my dates chillin' at the reception

A lovely sister of the bride, one of my oldest and dearest friends



Saturday, January 20, 2018

Anna's 3rd Birthday

*
"She may be the song that summer sings 
Maybe the chill that autumn brings 
Maybe a hundred different things 
Within the measure of a day."

-Elvis Costello, "She"
Darling girl, you are a mystery and a delight, a gift from God in a hundred different ways. I can't believe I've had you by my side 3 years now. Happy Birthday, my littlest love.
 *as published on my FaceBook page

I believe it started like this:



A bit later, some Birthday Blueberry Picking with these guys

Kuplink, kuplank, kuplunk

The rules: birthday girl gets her berries fed to her

  

Ze Goatz


I think Peter was grossed out by the goat slobber and opted to skip this one

Farm dog

:) 

The cake. 


And look who drove up to meet us at the Rio for Anna's birthday dinner/outing!!
  

Carousel and Corner Bakery was her request. 

Back home for cake