stealing plates

This video happened to catch the gamut of emotions of a 3 year old.

https://youtu.be/2Lfc0WIGZz8

Six!

Monday morning and we'd rather all stay in bed

Impromptu backyard camping

Art (and cleats)

A Princess and her Pea

Found not long after Sam and Tim departed, clearly benefitting from Sam's excellent guest etiquette.

Big Bean

Little Bean

Annual apple trip

For the past four years, on the first blue-skied, sunny, cool day of the season, we've gone to Wasem Farm - our favorite local apple orchard and donutery. First the boys watch as donuts are made from scratch inside the window; then we wander through the trees playing silly games and eating far too many donuts and apples. This year was fantastic and a wonderful day of easy family time in the context of a crazy-making fall. 

Self portrait

Morning Moment

A few of grandma Sam's photos from the week

It's been a ridiculously busy few days of deck tear-out, Labor Day celebrations, hospital service for dad, and the first day of kindergarten today. We're behind on taking and sharing photos but thanks to Sam here are a few.

Mindfulness

...between rounds of serious dance contests to "Eye of the Tiger"

Masked rescue dog firefighter