Winter Vacation Begins

Yesterday was the first day of Winter Break for Ben and me.  Tommy had school so Ben and I got to spend the day together going around town.  We got him a haircut, went to the library and then out to lunch.  In the afternoon he spent some time at the playground while I cleaned out the car - necessary for both of us!  We braved CVS to get a special ornament for Tommy and Dad, and then headed off to taekwondo.  It was a full but fun day!
Today we got to spend the day with Tommy since it was his first day of break.  We started off with a haircut for him and then drove up to Bounce - an indoor trampoline park.  They had a 6-years-old and under jump session for the kids, which was a perfect way to get the energy out!  After that we had lunch at the diner and then went home.  Ben went to the music store with Dad and Tommy and I went to Starbucks for a hot chocolate date.  Then we headed into CVS again to get an ornament for Ben.  It actually went smoothly, and it was nice to spend some one-on-one time with each of the kids.

Tomorrow is Christmas eve, so I am expecting quite a bit of chaos in the next 48 hours, but it's all good.  Time to get wrapping!

Weekend in Pictures

It was a busy weekend full of birthday parties, Taekwondo class, halloween costumes and dentist appointments.  We ended Saturday night with a Light the Night walk to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in honor of those we remember who have passed away from or who are fighting blood cancers.  I got one on one time with each of the boys, which was so nice.  And Ben lost another tooth!  Trick or Treating tonight!

The Latest

We've been just hanging around the neighborhood.  Playing outside on bikes and at the playground.  Here is the latest...

Never going to let this old costume go despite the fact that it's a 3T and he is nearly 6 1/2!

Bros on bikes

T in a rocket ship

Fingerless gloves = cool dudes

Rockin' the newest T-shirts from Nantucket

Monkey #1

Monkey #2

Fall Family Fun

It was the first official weekend of Fall and our kids got to live it up with some family members.  They got time with one grandma and one auntie as well as mom and dad.  Friday night we watched a movie and had some fun family time.

Saturday morning was spent with grandma Meggie at the local land and trust bird festival that included a close up look at birds of prey, face painting and ice cream.  

Saturday night they got to spend time with Aunt Cory since we were out.

And Sunday was a day at the apple orchard with mom, aunt Cory and friends.  There were hay rides, apples, donuts, popcorn, lunch out at a restaurant and a good nap on the way home to daddy!

Finally Sunday ended with a boys movie at home while mom went for a walk with her BFF at the beach.  An incredible day with clear views all the way to downtown Manhattan.  Perfect!

The Second Child

Someone loves being center stage! 😊