Feeding Ducks?

We met some friends at the park on Tuesday late afternoon. All the kids brought bikes or big wheels or tricycles. It was a great time. After some bike riding , we decided to feed the ducks. I always forget to bring bread or tortillas, and our friends are always nice enough to share with Jacob and Jude. Jude isn't the best "duck feeder" because he just throws in an entire piece of bread. I found out that Jacob is an even worse "duck feeder". Jacob and our friend Jake decided to eat the duck food instead. Maybe they thought the ducks needed to share a bit...It made for a great picture.

Art Day

Today we had "Art Day" at our house for the first time. This consisted of moms bringing over all of their crafty items and the kids just being creative. There were stickers, stamps, glue, construction paper and all sorts of goodies for the boys and girls to make into masterpieces. Jacob was very dedicated to his work. Jude, on the other hand, got right to the point, made some art and then spent the morning as Batman. Mama brought over a cake for the moms and kids to eat after lunch and it was a perfect day. The weather was great so, after the creating there was lots of time to play outside. I think we all celebrated the fire out of Presidents Day!

Grace is Very Very Mad!

This is what happens when you take the camera away from Miss Grace!

A Day at The Park

On Monday morning we went to the park and met some of our friends there for a playdate and a picnic. Jacob and Claire and Aaron brought their bikes and rode all over the sidewalks looking very grown up (the bike riders posed for the adorable picture on a break from riding). Jude followed behind them on his big wheel looking not near as grown up which was nice! Several of us all have baby girls within months of each other (or weeks or days as the case may be) so we took the "stroller brigade" picture. Grace is doing her usual underwhelmed pose....apparently she knows she's cute! Just another day in Arlington where I can't believe how great we have it. Hope this message finds everyone feeling the same way.

Tony Romo Jerseys

This afternoon a box came in the mail from Grandpa and MJ. It was a Valentine box, and it was so exciting to open. Each kid received an adorable Dallas Cowboy jersey...of course, they were all #9 with "Romo" on the back. Wow, they looked so cute! Jude promptly went outside to play football (he really loves football), and Jacob was soon to follow. Grace toddled around with them and Corey and I decided that a jersey in her size is beyond all imaginings of perfection! We snapped some pictures and then took them to Chick Fil A because you can't keep kids that look that adorable in doors...you MUST show them off!

The Last One to Wear The Hampshire College Shirt

It's funny how, all of a sudden, as a parent you will find yourself randomly sentimental. This happened just the other day when I put a "Hampshire College" onesie on Gracie Grace. I realized that Jacob had first worn the shirt that is from Aunt Dycee. Then Jude wore it, and he wore it for a LONG time. Now Grace can wear it and look adorable and cool in it just like her brothers did...and then...well, then it goes in a box in the attic until someday when I show it to the kids and tell them how small they once were. And that is the thought that makes me super sentimental on random afternoons in February. Enjoy the cuteness!

Jude had Surgery 8 Hours Ago!!!

Jude had a little surgery today. He had his ear tubes redone, and his adenoids removed. I'm waiting for Jude to realize that he had a little surgery today. He is, however, Jude...the nonstop, neverending energy kid that could withstand any amount of pain for a little bit of play. So, take this moment to ponder Jude's ability to keep on truckin'!