Monthly Archives: October 2009
Sticks
I recently noticed when the boys were outside the other day that they were playing with that most ancient of toys: sticks. Sam was waving his around like a sword or a flag, while Nate enjoyed putting his through the holes in our patio table. Sam also tried to jam his stick into Nate’s eye, … Continue reading
Sk8er Bois
On Monday, we went to the local ice arena to skate with the boys. Since they have been walking less than a year, we weren’t about to put them in skates. So, I rigged up a couple of laundry baskets with rope, and we pulled the boys around the rink. It was a lot of … Continue reading
The Little Train
Sam, Nate and Ella are all really into trains right now. I ‘m not sure why that is, but they all love playing with, riding and reading about trains. This gave me a great idea. When Granny and Granddad were in Springfield visiting last week, they brought the boys some books, one of which was … Continue reading
Senor Octobre
Another October, another chance to cheer for the Red Sox as they make a big push toward the WS. This year will be a challenge for them, but as always it will be fun to follow. Sam is demonstrating here that his loyalty is in the right place. When Nate’s not wearing a cornucopia, he’s … Continue reading
Visitors from Texas
This past weekend Granny and Granddad came to Springfield to visit us. We had a really good time, showing them around our new town and doing some fun things together. On Sunday, we started off with a driving tour of downtown Springfield so Granny and Granddad could see the Illinois State Capitol, the Old Capitol … Continue reading
