It was bound to happen sometime...

Last week we were at one of our current hot spots: the Lego Store.  If you haven't been in one before, it's pretty cool.

One feature we really like is creating our own 'guys' to play with and/or later purchase. During our most recent visit we were building some guys. I notice Spence shoving something in his pocket. I said, 'what is that?' - he tried to act like he didn't hear me, or didn't know I was speaking to him, or I dunno what. I reached in his pocket and he had stashed a little Lego guy in there!

I explained that we couldn't just take him, that we would have to pay for him and we were only there to play that day - not to buy anything.

Fast forward 5 seconds....he has a little Lego guy head that he is trying to stash in the same pocket. Hello?! Didn't we just have this discussion?! I explained again and watched him like a hawk the remainder of our visit. And when we left, he had to apologize to the store - literally the store.

It seems as though everyone has a story of a time when they were little and they tried to take something - I guess this will be Spencer's :)

Four & Fantastic

*4 year old Spence and his Lego shoes*

It's official - we have a four year old! Spence had a wonderful birthday party and got something he's been anxiously awaiting: Legos. That's our life now, Legos, Legos, Legos. Good thing they're fun!

*First Lego Creation*

I did a birthday video for him and debated if I should post it (these always end up so long). I was nudged (thank you hubby) in the direction that I should (at minimum) for the grandparents. So here 'tis. If you don't watch it all, be sure to watch towards the end (about the last minute)...and don't forget your speakers!



bee happy!

Both boys wanted to be little bees for Halloween. (Well Spence actually wore his Buzz Light Year dress up/costume to school)....but on Haloween night we had two bees buzzin' around. We had the warmest trick-or-treating experience ever - it was great! We had over 100 trick-or-treaters at our house which blew away our previous record of 9.

Crocs Rock

This crocodile is a champ....for real. The boys have put this animal through the ringer! It has provided hours of entertainment already. They love to ride it and wrestle it to the ground (too much time at Reptile Gardens maybe).

 

Just Do It

A few months back I said 'Spence, do you want to cut your hair short like daddy's?' and he said 'No, I want my hair on.' (Hahahaha!)

So, we've left it shaggy....until now. Living in 110 degree heat for a couple of months will change your mind I guess. After MUCH discussion, the boys decided they were ready. I took a deep breath (Micah more so) and decided to just. do. it.

Without further adieu, here are the new do's.

Where does the time go?

Seriously.
I have been back at work a month now....and slowly but surely we are all adjusting.
The boys are in school and doing great.
It is still hot as hades here, but we're dealing.
I turned another year older.
Spencer's birthday is just around the corner (already?!).
Milo has an ear infection (poor pooch).
And I'm rambling.
So, I'll get to posting some photos....