Wordless Wednesday ~ Sully's First Cars

Splish Splash Part 2

Today, I loaded all the boys in the car to take them to the playground. We weren't out of the driveway when the boys started asking to go to the "water playground" aka Sprayground instead. And, while Patrick and Finnegan did not have their bathing suits and I was not armed with towels, I agreed.

When we arrived, I gave them both a cup so they could "catch" water. I also advised them not to throw the water on anyone (but each other) and not to drink the water from the sprayground.

They played so nicely together...

got each other soaked...

but continued to keep Mommy and Baby Sully dry.

And, while I marveled at how much fun they were having and snapped a couple pictures of Patrick...

Finnegan decided it was time to break a rule!

What a spontaneous, fun morning!

Splish Splash!

This weekend we celebrated Margo & Josie's 4th Birthday.

It was a fantastic birthday luau complete with giant water slides!

The Weltz and Kilcoyne kids kept Aaron busy...

and, while they were timid at first, but before I knew it,

Patrick and Finnegan were climbing the slides by themselves!

We enjoyed a great lunch (served by Hawaiian Brenda!)

and then when right back to splish - splashing!

Happy Birthday, Margo & Josie!

Flashback Friday

As you know, the love of trains in our family starts very early.

We gave Patrick and Finnegan their first train set when they were 6 months old.

Finn

Patrick

And, while he has watched his brothers play with trains since the moment he came home from the hospital, this past weekend, Sully got his first real "taste".

He looked all innocent....

but, when his big brothers weren't looking....

he took their train and put it right in his mouth!

and so it begins...

Princess Fun

Every year, my parents send me a great birthday card. It is always VERY pink, VERY cute and VERY girly.

This year was no exception. My birthday card included a paper princess doll and all her clothing and accessories!

My boys showed absolutely no interest in the princess, but when Lizzy Weltz arrived today, I found a perfect princess playmate. We dressed her up, accessorized her and, of course, gave her a tiara!

Even Mommys of Boys need a little princess time every once in a while!

Age

I don't know if youth is wasted on the young.

Spending a day with my children does not make me feel old,

it makes me feel invigorated, inspired and young!

Today, as I celebrated my thirty-something Birthday, the boys brought me such joy.

I received lots of hugs, kisses and serenades of the Birthday Song

I enjoyed watching Sully share his Baby Love with Liliana while visiting with Johanna

The boys and I romped around the playground....

and, while I was trying to prove to myself how young I still am,

the boys were showing Mommy just what Big Boys they have become!

In the afternoon we had a treat that children of all ages enjoy - ice cream!

and played with Daddy on the playground!

After the boys were safely tucked into bed, Gill took me out for a night on the town.

We visited a new Brassiere that was fantastic! I enjoyed some of my favorite dishes from my youth (ie. Mid-Twenties in NYC) - Mussels, Frites and French Martinis!

It was a wonderful day!

And, while age is just a number, I loved that Patrick kept saying I was 22 years old!

Engaged

We have wonderful news - Suzy and Paolo are engaged!

Paolo proposed this past weekend while the couple was vacationing in Portofino.

He gave Suzy a gorgeous ring and the promise of a wonderful future.

We are so thrilled for them and can't wait to welcome Paolo into our family.

Congratulations Suzy and Paolo!

Happy Monday!

So much to be happy about - including the giant smile on Sully's face.

Happy Monday!

Turtle Games?

I'll be the first to admit I don't understand the appeal of all the games boys play. Trains are fun, sure, but hours of constant tracks? I get racing cars, but how many times do they really have to go around the speedway?

As if I wasn't confused already, the boys invented the "turtle game" this weekend. They put on their hooded bath towels, crawl on the floor like turtles and pretend to eat each other?!?!

I have absolutely no idea what to make of this, I am stumped.

But, I sure did enjoy the laughing coming from the playroom!