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Boys will be Boys!

We really enjoy our boys!  I just never know what type of excitement the day will bring.  These guys sure know how to make life fun!
It's wonderful to have such a terrific role model for my boys.  Tobias is such a great dad!  Not to mention, a great looking husband!
Monthly photo of the boys with their bears.
FaceTime with family.  Technology is a great way to keep us in touch with family far away.

Now that Eli is more interactive, the boys really enjoy play time.
Play time with Daddy!

Look who's crawling!
You can tell how proud he is to be standing up!
 
It's fun to see what type of things Eli enjoys.  He's a total gear head!


James had a party at school to celebrate the new academic year.  They made special hats for the day.
Eli was excited for the big day at school too!

James is now a Dolphin at his preschool.  Here he is with his new teacher.  He's at the same school, but in a different preschool class.
James is blossoming in his new class.  Here is a crab he drew with a stencil and above he wrote "CRABB" We were so impressed!
James loves Legos and building.  He used his own money (he gets an allowance now) to buy the yellow Lego set.

I realize this is hard to see, but it's a pink circle James drew.  Then he divided it into equal pieces, showing off his mathematical skills and understanding.  He drew this all on his own!


Everyone got new shoes this month.  My new shoes are next to James' - I think this might be the last time my shoes are bigger than his!
Surely this outfit will land James on the best dressed list - well at least for 4 year old boys!  He dressed himself and this what he came down in - love it!

One morning James asked if we could eat breakfast outside and watch the birds.  I thought it sounded like a great idea, so that's exactly what we did!

We have to make time for fun time too - taking an ice cream break with our buddies at Chick-Fil-A!
James had swim lessons in August and loved them!  He loves to swim and was fearless jumping off the diving board.  For the Fall and Winter we have him enrolled in gymnastics, which he also enjoys.

Moms of boys make Jello brains with gummy worms for dessert.  This was a huge hit!
Our Nerf gun supply.  We each have one (except for Eli).  We enjoy Nerf gun battles!  Just part of being a mom of boys and it is a lot of fun!
James continues to request a baby sister and perhaps someday we'll enjoy some pink and princess stuff in our home.  But for now, we are beyond blessed to enjoy this time with our boys!

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Debby said…
You are surrounded by amazing males. Yes. Tobias is an amazing Dad ( and a handsome one as you said)You can see how loving James is ( and smart) and Eli is so cute!!! You have one amazing family and thanks for sharing so regularly
September 17, 2012 at 8:20 PM
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