1-14-10

This boy still loves the bath tub. It seems like Ben gave up baths for the shower long, long ago, but Sam still loves a good soak. He will play and sing to himself until the water gets cold and his fingers are plenty prune-y.

1-13-10

It was overdue, this trip to the eye doctor. We learned that Ben is near-sighted and needs glasses for his distance vision. We picked a handsome pair and are anxious to see what a difference they are sure to make.

1-12-10

There's a sickie among us. Sam made an effort to attend school, but his headache and fever made it impossible to stay. He spent the rest of the day napping on the couch, sipping 'that special juice your Mom used to make for you', and refusing to eat. True signs of illness around here.

1-11-10

Dirty, dirty, dirty dog.
Toby went out back to play with the boys after school. The sun was shining, and the snow and ice were melting. Everything was just a little too mushy out there. But Toby was happy as a clam, diving into piles of months-old grass clippings that border our yard. It took me an hour and a half to get him bathed and dried!

1-10-10

Just a quick shot of the boys before bed. Sam is using one of his new inventions, a re-purposed belt, to help climb into bed. He was more than willing to take a quick picture, and to my surprise and delight, Ben decided he wanted to get in on the shot too!

1-9-10

Basketball Player!
The first game of the Upward Basketball season, and Sam's very first game! He played very well, although a little cautiously. Of course, he was at first matched up (to guard or play defense against)with a MUCH taller boy. The tallest boy on the other team! Sam was most proud of his jump to block a shot on the way to the basket. He received many kudos for the move, and shared his victory with everyone he encountered that day. I am so proud of Sam for giving team sports a try!

1-7 & 8-10

Toby running at full speed from way back in the frozen tundra... I mean yard. Love the crazy flapping ears!

Had my zoom lens on for this shot. The boys were sliding around on that patch of ice, having a great time. Toby loved chasing after them and jumping around the ice patch. He learned quickly that he does better to stay on the snow!