Snowzilla

A huge blizzard hit the DC area and we got over 2 feet of snow. We were essentially snowed in and Charlie didn't have school for a week. We made the most of it by playing in the snow! The boys enjoyed that snow till the bitter end!

Ooooops

So I've been out of touch for a while. Time to get back on my blogging game. A lot has happened in the past couple months so I'll just try to do a quick recap. Thanksgiving came and we celebrated with Papa and Eggie. As soon as the holidays arrived we were very busy. We headed to Massachusetts for a couple weeks to celebrate Christmas which was really fun. Grandma came to visit us here in Virginia for the new year and we celebrated daddy's birthday. We took the boys ice skating and Charlie did great!

School pictures

Charlie's school pictures this year had me cracking up. Not only were the background and props ridiculous, but I dressed him in the busiest shirt possible. It's dizzying to look at the picture, but his sweet face makes it so I can't look away! How he's changed over the past three years!

Halloween fun

We had so much fun this Halloween. Charlie went as Batman and Oliver went as a Robin chick :-) Jeremy even made them their very own Batmobile! Auntie Jess and Auntie Rahrah were with us to trick or treat making it extra special! Charlie asked that I go as Catwoman, so I complied.

Big events

About a month ago Charlie crashed his bike and broke his collarbone. It was an obvious break and luckily I don't get grossed out by that stuff. He was a champion again in the emergency room and invited the entire staff over to our house for a playdate. Another big event was when Oliver sat by himself at the barbershop. What a big boy!

A trip to the farm

Every year we head to Cox farms for their annual Fall Festival. It really is one of the highlights of the season for us. There are tons of animals to see, lots of fun slides, a hayride and corn maze. It was extra fun this year because both of the boys could really enjoy it. As much as I try to get Oliver to smile for a picture it's nearly impossible. This is the best I could get :-)

Charles turns 5

It's hard to believe that my little Charlie is now 5 years old. He requested a policeman birthday party and we were, luckily, able to make it happen. We know a cop in Arlington and he and his partner were able to stop by. It was the highlight of the birthday party! Jeremy dressed up as a bad guy and the kids all sprayed him with silly string. That was the highlight for me :-) Noni, Papa, Eggie and Grandma were all able to come to town to celebrate with us. It was a really special family weekend.

1st week of school

Charlie had a really successful first week at school! We celebrated the end of the week by going to McDonalds for lunch. It was a real treat for the boys. Oliver is as busy as ever. I've been having to put him in my hiker backpack to keep them contain when we bring Charlie to school. It's pretty hilarious!  Jeremy got out of work early on Friday and we were able to go try out this German beergarden in town for dinner. They had live music which was really fun. Charlie starts his soccer this weekend...that really makes me feel like fall has begun!

Back to school

Well Charlie's starting preschool again. He's going to a kindergarten prep program that's 5 days a week. Even though it's half day it still seems like a huge change! He got a new hairstyle for the new year and really loves it!

After school today I got a call from another little boy's mother. She wanted to tell me that her son Alexander spoke so highly of Charlie. He said that when they were riding bikes, he fell down and Charlie came and gave him a hand to help him up.  Also when they were playing blocks, Alexander knocked his tower down by accident and was upset. Charlie gave him a hug and told him that it was okay, they could build it again. That's really what makes this mama proud.

Farwell summer

Well the summer has come and gone and I have not done any blogging. We spent most of August in Massachusetts with Noni & Grampy. That was a lot of fun! The boys were busy almost all of the time...beach, pool, backyard playing. It was like summer camp! We also got to meet our newest cousin Courtney who was born in July! We saw so many friends and family that I would overwhelm this site if I posted all the pics. Here are a few of my favorite snaps.