MLK Weekend

At the start of the year, the Cables family sent us a note asking when they could drop by to visit next, since it had been awhile since we'd seen each other, and they were planning to take another road trip up north soon (they're down in San Diego).

We tossed around a few various weekends that could work, but it was hard to pin us down (isn't it always?!) because I knew hell at work was about to hit (we hadn't announced anything to our employees yet, let alone the public announcement), Jon had his surgery and work conference scheduled.  Not thinking they'd bite, I suggested the weekend after next (MLK weekend) because we were less busy then and could make it work on our end.

After looking at their own schedules and all, it looked like that was it!  They came in Thursday night after work and stayed through the weekend.  We had a great time as always.  

The kids get along SO well together, and it's fun watching them all follow each other around, play, share and fight, for all the same things.  Eric and Jill get to see a bit of what's expected through Logan - we get to all oooh and ahhh over what "used to be" watching the baby, Trent, toddle around (he was just starting to take a couple of steps on his own).

I think Jill and I figured out that Callum and Amelia are actually the closest in age - and we could see it as they tended to stick together the most and bicker the most  :)  But they were ALL fast friends.

We pretty much just stuck around the house on Friday since Jon and I both still had to work some during the day.  I think the "big" event of the day was giving all four a bath at the same time, which was definitely an exercise for all involved.  ;-)

On Saturday we decided to check out the Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo, since we'd never been before and I had heard from some of my fellow parents at work that it was a good spot for kids about the 2-4 age range.  It was!  The place was smaller than the Children's Discovery Museum or Happy Hollow - but still plenty for the kids to roam around, play and explore with, and check out a handful of animals up close too (without the trek up to SFO or OAK for bigger zoos!).

Before they hit the road on Sunday afternoon, we grouped our kids together to try out a few pictures on the bridge (and bench) again.  It was semi-successful - I look forward to seeing how long we can keep the tradition up. ;-)

Happy New Year!

While it may be winter, we've been having a few sunny and pleasant days where the boys are enjoying the outdoors. 

A pirate, drawn by Logan

A bee, drawn by Logan

Logan is also IN LOVE with the long holiday vacation they've had (their school has been closed since Christmas Eve and won't be open again until this Tuesday).  Every morning, Logan wakes up and asks if it's another "stay home" day - and when we reply yes, he literally jumps for joy.  ;-)

All set to test out his new ride!

I'm gonna get you Mama! (He is actually VERY fast!)  :)

A gorgeous Friday evening on the lawn

As you can tell, I'm going through all of my old pics this weekend. While digging, I found these, which I had completely forgotten about. I took these pics on a Friday evening, after we had gotten home from school/work. The weather had warmed up and it was still beautiful and light outside so I decided to pull a blanket out and sit us out on the lawn to play for a bit.

This was about 8 weeks ago (and this holiday weekend, the first "official" weekend of the summer, it's raining.  Go figure!).

What amazes me most is how much older Callum already looks now vs. in these pics just last month! If I wait any longer to post these, people might not believe these are really of him.

Enjoy :)

The sky was absolutely gorgeous that night

Logan playing some hoops ... with his volleyball  ;-)

He brought out all of his favorite toys.  The rocket was a MUST.

As were his cars...

And this ring-toss game...

As he was showing me each of these cars, he was telling me that one of them was for each of us in the family.  I can't remember now who was supposed to have which car.  So, let's say this one was Logan's.

And this one was Mommy's.

And this one was Callum's.

And this one was Daddy's.  *shrug*

Grover enjoying the time outdoors too.

Who is this chubby baby?!?

He looks way too young to be MY child.

Seriously though, who IS this guy??

Chubby, short and baby cute.

Logan coming in close to play with his brother.

Logan LOVES hugging Callum.  Callum isn't quite sure what to think.

He certainly looks like a big kid here doesn't he?!

And this one looks like a BABY!

Our adorable innocent little baby.

I'm pretty sure this was supposed to be a squished fishy face.

My handsome boy.

My other handsome boy.

Ahhhhhh yes. Life is good.