Them Boys

A few weeks ago, we joined some friends for a bar-b-que at the park. The weather was perfect. The kids all got along really well. One of the gals brought along this really cute game. It's basically Tag and flag football combined. Everyone wears a tail, and the idea of the game is to not let another player grab your tail, but for you to collect as many tails as possible. Once some got your tail, you're out. Basically it was pure torture for the little kids. "So and so got my tail!!!!" Many tears were shed.

Mr. Mobile is everywhere.

E.V.E.R.Y.W.H.E.R.E.

While I was not looking, Brode and

Graham added too much bubble bath to their bath.

That in and of its self is not good. But to top it off they turned on the jets to the tub. The result - about 2 inches of pure bubbles.

"This is Hammy speaking!"

Last week Brode's class studied and discussed Dinosaurs. They sang songs about dinosaurs.

All week long Brode talked about the dinosaurs. He was so excited.

At the end of the week of dinosaurs they had a party. I thought it'd be fun to make a t-shirt with dinosaurs on them. I let the boys design their own shirts and I assisted.

Of course they needed their letters on their shirts as well.

I know that you are probably wondering why there is an "x" on Graham's

t-shirt. According to him, his name starts with an X.

Graham. Sitting in front of the window, reading a book.

One of their favorites, "The Gunniwolf".

Thanks Aunt Carol :)

Rocco is now eating some solid foods. In fact, sometimes he prefers cheerio's

or pieces of bread to pureed baby food.

First Rocco became really excited and gave me a nice slobbery kiss. So in turn, I had to give him a big kiss on his chubby cheek. This past week I saw major changes in my boy. He no longer needs/wants to be held. He just wants to go go go. Rocco's preferred destination is under the table, where he usually gets stuck. And playing only with toys that he should not be playing with. His new found independence has also led to a decrease in sweet slobbery kisses. Boo.

Brode loves to hold his baby. Loves to play with him. Loves to make him laugh. Constantly protects him and tries to ensure complete safety and happiness at all times. And can sometime border on obsessive and overbearing. But Brode's always been a great big brother to Rocco. I just hope this never changes.