Jesse's Birthday Presents!

He also got a soccer ball & goal to go with the shin guards. He's loving it, and we play every evening.

Popsicle Stick Houses...

Matt & J1 were playing with matches in the street and Jesse got the idea to build a little hut with twigs so they could light it on fire. Frustrated with the wind and faulty construction, Jes gladly accepted Matt's proposal to go build a house with popsicle sticks and glue, which they then (of course) could light on fire. They weren't satisfied with the drying time of Elmer's glue and the Super glue had set up rock solid in it's tube, so they were obliged to settle for the hot glue gun. Matt maintains that he did not get carried away, and the tiny, proper windows and doorways he built into the construction design were added for Jesse's benefit... Meanwhile Jesse was seriously impatient to just go outside and light it already. I wish I'd gotten pictures of the houses melting into collapse (hot glue, remember?) in the fire. It was actually pretty cool.

Got Milk?

I gave the boys one cookie each and went to help Matt clean out the closet. Matt noticed Gabe kept coming in & out of the room with his cookie still in his hand, and always chewing... This is not like Gabe. His cookies normally have a 4.2 second lifespan. Suspicious now, we walked into the kitchen and this is what we saw of our freshly opened girl scout cookies. When confronted, Gabe did a victory dance and gloated in his mischievous elation. Shameless bugger! We about hit the floor laughing.

Playgroup at Heidi's!

Heidi was gracious enough to host playgroup a couple weeks ago and it was a memorable one! Is was SO much fun. I think she was born to be a hostess; the girl knows what she's doing...

Beauty Sleep...

Introducing Emily Audra!

Here are some pictures of Kristen and Leif's perfect little darling! Born at 7 lbs. 2 oz this morning, Emily is healthy and beautiful and perfect as she could be. Her nose is the very sweetest little Paulsen nose. Mom and baby are fantastic. Congratulations, adorable family, on your amazing new addition!!!

The Fat Man Speaks...

Fun with Andrew!

Today we were able to hang out with Kristen & Andrew for a bit. Time of our lives! The boys went into the extra bedroom that we don't use and managed to entertain themselves.

Looks painful, but they sounded happy...

Pretty cute little nerds.
(And if I had any dignity at all I'd be mortified by what has become of Jesse's neglected hair.)