Just some pictures

This one is courtesy of Gavin. I was asked to add the word "stop" on the sign. Not sure what that's all about but as I understand it, that "B" stands for Brad and that is Brad in the car. That tree in the upper right corner makes me smile. I was drawing my picture at the same time. I drew pine trees near a river. I look over and Gavin has drawn one on his paper without saying a word to me about it. I love when kids do that. Those spidery things are what I like to call Gavin's classic spider suns. He draws them all the time and they were the first thing he learned to draw. I think they were originally intended to be people but even Gavin knew it was a stretch. So they became spider suns.

I know, sideways. Jacob has been drawing pictures of kings in dicey situations lately. This one features one such king being lassoed by cactus monsters. Bad news.


On their most recent visit to Papa and Nana's house, the boys got to do some of their favorite things. They took a trip to the Macaroni and Cheese Store ( a.k.a. Golden Coral) and had at it. As I hear it ( I was left at home) Jacob ate as though his life depended on it. The boy loves a buffet. Gav practiced restraint. They also raided Papa's change jar and once cashed in, purchased more action figures. We certainly do NOT have enough of those around here. Another much loved experience is the Nana biscuit. Since Gavin isn't so much into food yet, Jacob is the cheerleader for the Nana biscuit. "Nana, did you make the biscuits yet?" " Where's Nana? Are the biscuits done?" This is the morning exchange... beginning around 7:00am. Nana makes a delicious egg and cheese biscuit. And it is made with love ... half asleep. We also love to talk about Maggie ( their dog) and what mischief she's been up to. Recently, cousin Hannah has been making appearances at the house and that is SO much fun. Hannah is old enough to take good care of the kids and young enough to still have the motivation. We love playing with Hannah. And let's not forget the treats. Treats are a special part of the Papa and Nana visit to be sure. We're talking treats with a capitol "T". This might be my favorite part too. But really, the very best part is visiting with Papa and Nana who think that the mold was broken with these boys. That kind of love trumps an ice cream sandwich any day.


If the theory proves true, this cats lineage ends here. He does this every chance he gets.


We found this fish tank. Stay tuned. The cats have given it the paws up, WAY UP!

Doing manly work
His shirt says Rock Star on it. I rather think the whole picture screams good times, don't you?


When dad is in charge, bowling happens. Check out the cool athletic shorts. Those happen when dad's in charge too. Our kids so love it when dad's in charge.


Chillin' with Dr. Seuss. He also likes to read Jacobs Diary of a Wimpy Kid. He flips through the pages "reading" the pictures of preteen boys doing gross things with their gum. Innocence gone.