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Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day from Boston!  The weather is (finally) pleasant and we are hoping for a lot of time spent outside after a long winter!  Here's an update on things from the past couple months!
I just loved this board from James' school.
My little poet!
Cutie pie!

Tobias has been really busy lately.  For his Spring Break he took a trip to CA with his classmates and they toured several companies, including Tesla.  Here's Tobias with one of the super cool electric car he saw!

While MIT is certainly demanding - Tobias always makes time for Lego's with the boys.
I volunteered through the American Red Cross at the Boston Marathon as a medical volunteer.  

I was stationed at a water station and here's my view - before the race actually started.


James is making great strides with his reading a writing.  He made this sign and I think it's just took cute!

Early morning cuddles for the boys.
Sneaking in some iPad time together.
We also had the opportunity to see learn about the Revolutionary War last month. Dear friends from FL were up to tour some of the sights and we tagged along with them.
My little Patriots in the traditional tri-corner hat.
The handsome gang at the rehearsal for the Battle of Lexington - the start of the Revolutionary War.
We were able to see the Patriots and Red Coats reenact the battle.  
In other big news, we received a very generous gift - a new bike!  It is now much easier (and comfortable) to get the kids to school and run errands.


We call it the Citrus Cruiser!
James had a month off from track before the season started again. 
James is in the red jacket!
 And we celebrated Easter!
Handsome guy ready for church!
Our church had a BIG celebration for Easter complete with cotton candy!  We had a great time.
James made this during Sunday school on Easter Sunday.  I will always cherish it!  I love that it's not perfect!
James started to complain about his eyesight.  He explained it as "the letters won't stay still."  So we took him to the eye doctor and he needs glasses, but only for reading and school work for now.
These aren't the frames he ended up selecting, but I thought he looked so cute in these!
The shades and Batman glove are now a regular part of Eli's wardrobe!
Eli has a style all his own!  
Today we celebrated Mother's Day.  Tobias was really busy for most of the day, but I sure felt loved!
James picked some beautiful flowers for me today!
James made this picture frame for me at school.  I just think it's so special!  Sorry the picture is sideways though!
Eli also made a preset for me at school and I received a lovely bouquet of flowers too.  
Proud Mama with her two great little boys! 

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Debby said…
James sure seems to being doing great at school. Love the bike! Happy you had such a nice Mother's Day..you deserve it. You even take the time to volunteer. I love Eli's style and James makes some really nice things. Can't wait to see the glasses he'll be wearing.Enjoy the spring weather. I'm sure you'll spend alot of time outdoors!
May 12, 2014 at 10:37 AM
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