3.37 Is it really almost fall??

August 31, 2014
By Cyndi

Look at me, ahead for the week!  Thanks to the long weekend, I've actually had time to do laundry, grocery shop and feel mostly caught up around the house.

On Saturday, we had a block party in our cul-de-sac which had at least 6 families and tons of kids!  It took about 15 minutes for T&Z to warm up, but as soon as we brought out their cozy coupes, they started to play and interact with all the kids, even some in high school!  It was also a great opportunity to chat with some of our neighbors and hopefully we'll do it again this fall.

On Sunday, Matt took the day off and we spent the morning at a local apple farm.  When we told the fellas we were going apple picking, they remembered who we went with last year.  I was amazed that they remembered accurately!!!

It was a small hike to get to the apples that were ready for picking and we only picked about 4lbs.  I didn't want too many since last year we wasted some.

They were fairly cooperative to try to get a few decent pictures!!

The rest of the weekend was spent preparing for our beach trip at the end of the week and next weekend.  It is our first REAL vacation and after how crazy work has been for the past 4 weeks, I really need some time away.

When we were about to turn and walk back, Tyler decided to announce he needed to pee, then Zachary.  What else could we do besides pee among the trees?  They both had a little stage freight, ended up not going, and held it through breakfast until we made it home.

3.36 Uncles and Parks .... a fun week!

By Cyndi
August 25, 2014

Another busy week at work for me which probably won't change for at least another month, but at least we had a little fun at home!

My uncle & cousin stopped by to see all of us, while dropping off Jessie for her sophomore year. It was nice to have dinner and the fellas have been enjoying their new ninja turtles sticker book.

Over the weekend, the fellas were using their imagination and pretending a bear was chasing them. Then they asked Matt to be the bear.  It was hilarious to watch them "hide from the bear" and run away as Matt growled at them.

Matt worked an overnight shift so we actually had Sunday together as a family!  We spent the morning at a park with twin friends, I ran errands at nap, & bouncy house for the afternoon.  By the end of the day, they walked right upstairs for bed and practically put themselves to sleep!!

3.35 Like Father like Son .....

By Cyndi
August 18, 2014

Work has been crazy for me ... the last two weeks have been at least 60 hours between the time at the office and working from home in the evenings after the fellas are in bed.  I was exhausted by the end of the week, but we had a sitter scheduled to go into DC to see one of my bridesmaids, Emily,  and her boyfriend!  It was fabulous to finally meet Brad and enjoy a nice dinner out.  Sadly we didn't take a single picture, but I promise it was a yummy dinner and a nice night away from the fellas.



The rest of the weekend was spent around the house doing the normal things ....

Except, I did decide to spice it up and try baking cookies, a favorite of Matt!  The fellas did okay -- they wanted to go quickly through mixing the batter, didn't want to taste the dough and were underwhelmed with the finished product.  They do look cute in their Batman aprons!!!

3.34 Matt's 18th birthday!

By Cyndi
August 12, 2014

After a very very busy week for me at work, we celebrated Matt's birthday!  The fellas asked each day if it was his birthday, though we kept reminding them it was Sunday. Up until now, they kept saying Matt was 17 years old, so I guess now he is 18!

Matt and I enjoyed a nice dinner from our local butcher on Friday night with a fabulous bottle of wine.  Saturday morning, Matt worked his normal 7a-3p and then went back in at midnight until 8a, at which time he could come home to spend the rest of the day with us!

We went out for donuts for bfast and the best laid plans always seem to have a kink.  The fellas picked out 2 donuts each for themselves and Matt & I each picked one.  Of course, the one I picked the fellas wanted, so I just enjoyed my coffee.  We tested out their new soccer shoes and Matt opened his cards.  Their writing is getting better each time they practice!!

We enjoyed dinner at the Isaacs' house and dessert of fresh apple pie.  Yummy!

As far as play goes, they are so fun and creative at times!  The top left shows a movie theatre they built with magnet blocks, with the screen and airplanes behind it showing Disney's Planes movie! They found all of their batmans and ninja turtles and had each of them sitting on a triangle chair. Bottom right is superhero chefs in the kitchen :)

3.33 A "normal" week

By Cyndi
August 4, 2014

It has actually been somewhat of a quiet week, mostly spent recovering from the craziness of the last few weekends.  We only had one playdate for the weekend that ended up bring canceled due to another kid being sick, so we stayed home all weekend, played and played some more!

And for your viewing pleasure, here is the latest fad in our house .... (yes this is a birthday card from their 3rd birthday!)  **Video fixed!!  Enjoy!!**