Double Dip

Since Meggan had to work tonight and I had to take Everett to the doctor this afternoon, I got to spend more time with the little man....

He puts the happy in Happy Meal....

 Popsicles with big sister...

Have Skates Will Travel

Look out, world (and possibly the doctor's office), the kids now have their own skates.  I don't know if they will be ready for the X games anytime soon, but I do know they look the part and are excited to give them a try...

Shark!!!

For Amelia's birthday, we decided to go to a studio where you get to paint your own ceramics.  While I tried my best on a heart-shaped jewelry box with a special birthday message, I have to say Everett's multi-colored shark, Amelia's spotted dog, and Meggan's classic blue bird far surpassed my efforts...

Looking Up

The power of a role model is an amazing thing. When Everett isn't fighting her, stealing her toys, or trying to beat her in everything, he absolutely idolizes his big sister.  He wants to do everything she does, go everywhere she goes, and play everything she plays.  At this point, he has even started doing his "spelling homework" every night just to be like her. She doesn't know it yet, but that annoying little shadow that follows her around is learning more from her than he'll ever learn from anyone else.




So far, he can spell hat, cat, bat, mom, dad, and dog...not bad for a guy who turned 4 last month...

7

Somehow, my baby girl turned 7 today. It doesn't seem possible. You know what else doesn't seem possible? The fact that she consumed a chocolate chip muffin for breakfast, cookie cake at school, pancakes for dinner, and birthday cake for dessert and felt completely great about her dietary choices...

On Target

Comfortable clothing to allow maximum agility - Check

Spider-man hat on backwards to show this is serious business - Check

My Little Pony purse full of cash - Check

Nothing but sidewalk and shopping carts between them and the toy aisle - Check


Yep, this has the makings of a masterful birthday shopping trip...

Smile

For a man that started out as such a grump, this little guy has really grown into one of those people who have a great spirit about them.  He smiles. He laughs. He loves....and I love him all the more for it.

 Grumpy...

Grumpier...

All smiles...