Sunday, November 18, 2007

Sunday Night Fetch and Grab


Sundays are big days and by the time dinner time rolls
around, we're often too pooped to put in much effort.
So, Sunday Night becomes a free-for-all.
We call these dinners "fetch and grab" meaning
to find what you can (within reason) cuz you're
pretty much on your own. Tonight, my little fellers
opted for self-made PB&J's and apples
(stinkers, didn't want the stir-fry we'd actually made).
The stir-fry took all I had and so they were on their lonesome.


First, you have to taste it to make sure it is okay.


Then you hafta spread the peanut butter on the bread.


This can get messy so you usually hafta lick your fingers.


AND...while your dumb big brother has already made and
gobbled up 2 or 3 sandwhiches...


You're still on step one and hafta take a little bite
just to make it through step #2.


which is squeezing out the jelly...


You hafta squeeze REALLY hard!
(check his tongue...he's working hard)


FINALLY, you're all done and quite pleased with yourself.


AND your big brother is halfway through is 154th sandwhich!
(Eli only had one sandwhich then he was on to muffins
and apples...I'm fibbing on him...stinker wouldn't let me take
a blame picture!)


Good Grub!

Thursday, November 15, 2007

Just Gus...

It was cold today, baby, so we pulled out sweaters and hats.


You were warm and cozy in this hand-me-down from bubby.


You were all soft and happy in the light of the doorway
where you were watching for Nana.


And I caught that smile that melts my heart.
I love you!

Wednesday, November 07, 2007

Tuesday, November 06, 2007

Fall Soccer 2007

Soccer is hardcore this year.
Eli is in the U9 Academy which
is a mini-travel team getting
our guys ready for the real thing
next year. They have paid
coaches and specialized training.
Eli has a passion for being goalie

and elected to add goalie training
to his already hectic practice schedule.
The guys sure learned a lot this year
and the level of play was amped
up
several notches. We were amazed at
the difference. Here he is doing his stuff!




What Gus does during soccer when
he's not screaming to be on the field too!


More action shots...Go Westfield!

Thursday, November 01, 2007

Ready for Mom's Day Out!


Here's my bright-eyed, shiny face boy
all ready for a big day at school!
(Momma's REALLY ready! It's 9:30 am - 2:30pm
Can you say tall chai tea latte and shopping! Whee!)