Saturday, November 24, 2012

JT Cell Phone Shots

I don't take many pictures on my cell phone, but when the only option, it's good for catching some fun stuff. This collection spans most of 2012.

TJ needs to stay in touch while out running errands.
 
2-year old Hide-and-Seek

Sidney's BDay party.

Archer at less than 1 week.

TJ assists the construction of his new sandbox.

(Unplanned) experiments with static

Early daredevil trials.

Checking for under-dogs.


The softest pillow you'll ever find.

TJ and his favorite boys... neighbors Zan (4) and Jasper (9)

TJ's first cyclo-cross race. (More images of this day forthcoming.)

Friday, November 16, 2012

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Halloween

Carving begins


"I not touch that.'

Guts

I might touch that stuff...

...or maybe I'll let Dada do this part.

TJ can't resist the muck.
Archer mugs for the camera.

"I can see it!"
(Goodnight) Gorilla with Banana




Reluctant Gorilla?

"I a scary gorilla!"

Kitty Sidney confronts TJ Gorilla

TJ's first proper trick-or-treat evening!
Pro tip: 2.75 year old kids don't notice when you eat 2/3 of their candy while they suck on a single lollipop.
Happy Halloween!

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Pumpkin Patch

Our annual visit to the Sauvie Island pumpkin patch was TJ's 3rd and Archer's first. MJ, Gen and Atticus joined for a climb on the hay pyramids, tractor ride to the pumpkin patch and some quick pumpkin hunting before fleeing from an intermittent fall downpour. Success!(?)!

Archer's first pumpkin patch adventure.

Boys dig big machines.


The Great (Hay) Pyramids beckons...

The first of many adventures together for these four boys.


Hay maze!

Chasing in the hay maze...




JT, TJ, MJ, Atticus, Gen, Archer & Raminta
 
 
Inspection

Loading Test

Gravity Test

Transportation Test



Tuesday, November 6, 2012

October Happenings

The sink makes a surprisingly comfy infant container.

Exersaucer-ing


The new (beloved) train table!

Archergeddon!

Adventure climber

Dismount!

Hannibal: age ~2.5

Snapshots aren't fine art, but they sure convey emotion well.

TJ assists in the making of tomato sauce.

Blokus, a family game.


One napless Sunday, we decided to drive up the Gorge (in the hopes that both boys would fall asleep).

They didn't.

Thankfully, we found a lovely little spot just off the highway where we were able to hike a bit, exercise the dogs a lot and have a lovely little unplanned family adventure.