Tricycling boy

We had a very busy day today!  We had a great playdate at a friend's house this morning, and then we all went to the park this afternoon.  The boys had a blast biking and tricycling around and playing with their friends!  There was even a spur-of-the-moment birthday party with ICE CREAM for everyone!  Here is a closeup of my baby tricycling his little legs off.  He is super fast!  I've gotta get him onto a bike with training wheels.  We played "See if you can run over Mommy".  Ever play it? ;-)  It is a game where I sit right in the middle of the walkway/path and tell him to speed-race to run me over - he thinks it's hilarious as I scream when he gets closer and closer...  Luckily - I'm still in one piece.  Fun times!

More orchids

I just can't seem to stop taking pictures of my orchids. :) They are all blooming - and they're just gorgeous! 

My little gymnast

Today was gymnastics class for my older son.  He loves it and has so much fun! He's come a long way FAST - he's much more flexible, strong, and daring.  I see myself in him in many ways... I did gymnastics competitively for years and years.  It was my life.  I absolutely loved it!  I never thought my son would love it so much, but he does.  Big surprise.  :) He has really improved! I was amazed at the things he was doing today!  I couldn't be prouder...

Baseball practice

Baseball practice went well today.  The Cubs are doing really great.  I think that, once again, they are going to be tough to beat!  I shot a couple pics of both kiddos - one who was the catcher and one who so wishes he was out there playing. 

Valentines Crafts

Today, my older son didn't have school.  It was another rainy morning, so I decided to organize the "arts/crafts bench" and wound up setting the boys up with lots of different crafts to keep them busy.  They had a great time working on their Valentines with glitter, colored sugar, and crayons.  Such little artists. :)

Finished Valentine Masterpieces

Rainy Day

Well, it rained all day today... we were stuck in the house.  Not much to report...  We took advantage of the rainy weather and did a lot of dancing and tumbling, of course. ;-)  I put on some music and the boys had a blast being silly.  I played around and got some flash-blur shots of the boys.  It was actually pretty nice to just relax with no place to rush off to and nothing scheduled.  I stayed in my pj's all day long.  :)  

Video Game Stare

Today after a very active day (2-hr baseball practice, 3-hr gymnastics camp, trampoline time, food shopping, and a family barbeque), my oldest son wanted to just chill and play some Wii. No problem.  He needed to just sit for a while.   He was exhausted!  :)   My younger son just sat next to him (with his Tiger, of course) and watched him play.  I made them some sliced apples, and they just chilled on the ottoman and relaxed before bath time.  Aren't they so cute and so blessedly quiet (ha ha!)?