Great-Grandpa the Fashion Icon

Jacob informed me today that he wanted to move to Ohio so that he could live next to Great Grandpa and walk to his house everyday. When I asked what he loved most about Great Grandpa he responded that he wears really cool clothes. He cracks me up. The boys have such a special bond with Great Grandpa. Although we live far apart the boys talk about him all of the time. The boys talk about him all of the time and always get really excited when they know that he is coming to visit. They have been to fortunate enough to see him at least twice a year through the years and have such a blast. They really make me smile when they are together! Keep up with your great fashion statement Great Grandpa, Jacob thinks you are rock star! They are so fortunate to have you in their life. How lucky am I to know that they aspire to be just like you in so many ways. We all love you!!

In trouble again

When Mike went into the study this morning this is what he found. A goldfish bag that someone had cut slits in all around the top. I don't even think that I need to take a vote to see who you think is the guilty one.

I quickly brought the boys in for questioning. I lined them up on the couch, showed them the evidence along with the scissors and asked "who did this?" With no remorse or fear and a smile on his face he quickly pointed to himself and responded "me". Apparantly I need to find a better place for my scissors. (For the record we were impressed with the precise spacing between each cut.)

Congratulations to the Graduate!!

Jacob had his preschool graduation today. It was very informal, but very cute. They introduced each child and gave them a certificate. They had interviewed each child prior to the graduation and asked them what they wanted to be when they grow up and what they are looking forward to in kindergarten. Jacob wants to be a football player when he grows up (I think someone forgot to tell him that football players get beat up and knocked around) and he can't wait to play on the playground in kindergarten.

Happy Mothers Day

We had a great Mothers Day that included bike riding and dinner at Outback steakhouse (Mom's favorite). Both Mom & Dad got bikes yesterday so the whole fam can ride together. The boys formed teams to race against each other. Mom & Jake are Team Rangers and Dad & Josh are Team Speed Racers. Happy Mothers Day!!

Mothers Day Tea

Jacob's preschool hosted a Mothers Day Tea on Thursday. Jacob was so excited when Josh and I arrived. He was anxious to bring me to the table of muffins and lemonade. He also could not wait to show me the placemat and present he had made for me (see below). They went all out and all of the mothers had a good time. He made the placemat with the color purple. When I acknowledged the color of the placemat he said "Mom, its your favorite color and I wanted to see you smile." He is always so thoughtful and quite the gentleman!! He is so compasionate and has such a big heart. He is having a preschool graduation on May 20th and onward to kindergarten. I think he is going to be a big hit with the teachers next year!