I love those J-I-N-G-L-E bells!

Monday's dusting started as a 2-hour delay and ended up with an entire day of freedom! We played a bit at Bass Pro Shops, and Harry got to visit his beloved fountains. We tried to turn it into a little bit of reversible change education, but mostly just laughed a lot!

Laughing all the way, ha ha ha! Can you see why that second tooth coming out on time would be more than adorable??

Frank Sinatra's Jingle Bells

You know we'll have a good time then

Guess who is on vacation for a couple of days?! Yay for lazy afternoons, growing boys, and loving dads...oh, and fountains!
They aren't *really* this tall, but it does remind me to cherish every moment because it slips away so quickly

We're usually in Ocracoke this week, and I always get a picture of them walking in the village...not quite the same, but it's sweet and Earl-free. We're hoping he is kind to our beloved pirate island!

Harry loves a fountain!

Remember when pix were rare - I wonder if there will still be special shots for them like there were for me growing up....this one will probably make my mom cry because my Gramma had almost the same shot of me when I was a tiny and just learning to talk.

It had a magical quality for me, probably like this afternoon may have for them. We don't usually get lucky enough to have the four of us with nothing much to do but play - thanx, babe!

Harry Chapin's Cats In The Cradle

The simple joy of living - Happy Birthday, Tim!

Our friend Tim turned 4 this week and decided a Soldier party was a great way to celebrate - we couldn't agree more! Jack (and his skinned nose), Tim and Harry enjoyed pizza, camo-style
I missed the blend by a split second, but they were all over the place enjoying the sun and water/toys

Harry got out the big gun, then got some payback...

Those little pistols are pretty effective!

Harry enjoying his birthday treat

Tim, Harry and Jack trying to figure out how the grenade launch would work

and doing a little work

Does anyone else love A Christmas Story...you'll shoot your eye out!!

The Boys Are Back In Town

Thanx for including us all in a really fun day, Tim, and welcome to the 4's!

Johnny Cash's Like A Soldier

And so began my love affair with water

The boys have had a great week at their preschool's VBS - they got to move up to the kindergarten groups and did all sorts of cool crafts, including these cute picture 'frames' and prayer rocks:

I helped the preschool teacher for three days, gaining a whole new level of respect - it's exhausting but fun!

Yesterday, Asher hosted our weekly Game Day and the boys ended up outside with a hose and a bunch of PVC pipe that they used to create all sorts of fun stuff. They all ended up thoroughly soaked and happy - Thanx for having us over, friends!

Brad Paisley's Water

When HARRY Plays Guitar

Time well wasted today....who knew how much time you could spend in PBK?

The boys chillin' by one of their favorite ponds
And catching a little wind
Jessica Andrews' When Gentry Plays Guitar

I Believe, I Believe, I Believe In Wishing Wells

Speaking of wishes, we had a nice afternoon and the boys found their favorite wishing well

My friend Lori showed me this fun trick of placing coins around the circle wall - the boys love to run and pick up the coins and toss them in. We've met a few nice people and had a chance to share some of the wishy love playing this game - thanx, Lori!

Jack's last heave-ho

Wishing you well!

Frank Sinatra

Simple Pleasures

Saturday was a continuation of all things Americana (I need to post an adorable rendition of Happy Birthday, America! when I have hi-speed). We ran a few errands and the boys got to visit one of their favorite water fountains - the cell does not capture the joy, and it lost a lot in posting, but I remember <3

We went to a country festival, and the boys had a lot of fun doing crafts, playing games and making music, sliding and petting the animals. Jack even created the cutest ugly tomato you ever did see!

My little crafters

Man, he has mastered that lip!

Parachute joy

Jack tries out the piano tricks and Harry investigates the clacker

I'm with that band! :wub:

Scratch, scratch, scratch.... scratch, scratch, scratch

Fingers Taylor and Billy Joel have nothin' on Jack ;-)

Giggle Bells, Giggle Bells, Giggle All The Way!

Now boarding, The Monster Slide

Exsqueeze Me? (I know there must be a funny llama song but I'm too tired to look)

Jack asks: Would you eat this tomato?!?

Bobby McFerrin