It's On....

....like Donkey Kong.  Well...perhaps that is a tip of the hat to the younger generation.  Noah did great in his first game and can' t wait until next Saturday morning. They played for almost an hour and although he doesn' t take naps much anymore.....he was sound asleep in the car on the way home.

It's On....

....like Donkey Kong.  Well...perhaps that is a tip of the hat to the younger generation.  Noah did great in his first game and can' t wait until next Saturday morning. They played for almost an hour and although he doesn' t take naps much anymore.....he was sound asleep in the car on the way home.

Pirate Ship

Noah and Jacob's pirate ship got a few new accessories this week including a steering wheel, telescope, etc.  We may have to wait a little while longer before adding a second story but Jacob is now navigating the ladder pretty well.  He does however shoot right off the end of the slide and into the grass when he comes down the slide.  Quite amusing.

Pirate Ship

Noah and Jacob's pirate ship got a few new accessories this week including a steering wheel, telescope, etc.  We may have to wait a little while longer before adding a second story but Jacob is now navigating the ladder pretty well.  He does however shoot right off the end of the slide and into the grass when he comes down the slide.  Quite amusing.

Legos

This is Noah after drying all the dishes the other night.  He's been learning a lot about money lately and he can even earn 'Panther Bucks' at school for good behaviors.  On this particular evening he offered to dry the dishes as he's trying to earn more money for legos.  We are going to need larger containers for all these legos.

Legos

This is Noah after drying all the dishes the other night.  He's been learning a lot about money lately and he can even earn 'Panther Bucks' at school for good behaviors.  On this particular evening he offered to dry the dishes as he's trying to earn more money for legos.  We are going to need larger containers for all these legos.

And So It Begins

Noah is beginning soccer. He met his coach and got his jersey last weekend and was very disappointed that they didn't start practicing that very day.  He won't have to wait long though....game one is this Saturday.

And So It Begins

Noah is beginning soccer. He met his coach and got his jersey last weekend and was very disappointed that they didn't start practicing that very day.  He won't have to wait long though....game one is this Saturday.

Bat and Ball

Jacob has found a new favorite hobby in the backyard.  In true Jacob-fashion, he hauls everything out to begin his play and wants little help in doing so.

Bat and Ball

Jacob has found a new favorite hobby in the backyard.  In true Jacob-fashion, he hauls everything out to begin his play and wants little help in doing so.

Caped Crusaders

Our version of the Batman and Superman!!!

Caped Crusaders

Our version of the Batman and Superman!!!

Loppy or Lop-Pop

Both are the terms Jacob uses when he wants a lollipop.

Loppy or Lop-Pop

Both are the terms Jacob uses when he wants a lollipop.

Crown

Jacob's Sunday school masterpiece.

Crown

Jacob's Sunday school masterpiece.

Hats

We find some hats in the closet and these two immediately transform into a couple maniacs.  We think they are ready for winter.

Hats

We find some hats in the closet and these two immediately transform into a couple maniacs.  We think they are ready for winter.

Letters

This week.....the kids in Noah's Pre-K class are beginning to learn to construct letters.

Letters

This week.....the kids in Noah's Pre-K class are beginning to learn to construct letters.

Smores

One of the lost pictures from vacation.  Smores bring a smile to everyone's face....especially the way true Americans make them and not the way in which the US Forrest Service provides guidelines.

Smores

One of the lost pictures from vacation.  Smores bring a smile to everyone's face....especially the way true Americans make them and not the way in which the US Forrest Service provides guidelines.

Yard Work

Noah and Dad did some yard work last weekend.  After some of the tree trimming was done, Noah decided to do a little climbing.

Yard Work

Noah and Dad did some yard work last weekend.  After some of the tree trimming was done, Noah decided to do a little climbing.

Road Trip

Now this is the way to do a road trip!!!

Road Trip

Now this is the way to do a road trip!!!

Lake Itasca

A great place for lunch and taking pictures.

Lake Itasca

A great place for lunch and taking pictures.

The Tongue

There's that tongue again.  He hasn't outgrown this yet.

The Tongue

There's that tongue again.  He hasn't outgrown this yet.