the zoo

we headed to the zoo for a birthday treat.  our first day of spring break, the zoo, quality time with mommy and lola - what more could a boy ask for?  well a large stuffed snake for one.  he spied it immediately as we walked through the gates and that was on his mind for the remainder of our trip through the zoo.  we saw some really cool animals, played on the huge insect playground, and made plans for our future trips. but we couldn't get out of the zoo fast enough because that was the ONLY way the birthday boy was getting the snake - was "on our way out tyler."

 one super 6 year old, his cool brother, and a really old tortoise trying to escape

 i like this cute turtle

 better yet this one!

 there's the infamous snake.  pretty cute (my boys and the snake too.)

6 years old

my sweet baby is a big boy now.  well, he's been a big boy for a long time now in his eyes.  he is six years old today.  six. years. old.  where did the time fly to?  can we rewind please?  i remember so clearly the happy, calm, baby boy you were, who would eat and sleep so well.  then you turned 1 and all things changed.  you were one step behind your brother at all times, funny, not much has changed today.  you are a sweet (ok, mostly to mom, but...) funny, silly, loveable, smart, boy. i don't think i could love you any more than i do today, but i know my heart will only grow and grow as i watch you become a young man.  just don't do that too fast. please. thanks! 

 xoxo, mommy 

play ball!

baseball season is in full swing. 

i love these snaps taken by my bestee, cat.  

double the aidan, double the fun

no words, just handsome.

let sleeping bulls lie

when i went to bed last night i was pleasantly surprised to find my little bull laying in my bed.  i had to smile, because honestly - there is nothing i love more than cuddling this little boy. 

 

for all those wondering, aidan was being a good boy and was fast asleep in his own bed, but i love cuddling that boy too

hats for grades

report cards came home last week.  i love that at this age, report cards are a happy occasion!  who knows how long it will last?  i really don't place too much emphasis on the grades themselves.  a little growth and good behavior are really all i'm looking for.  well, when the boys brought home their report cards, i was really pleased.  both doing very well, both trying hard each day, and both enjoying school - that's what i'm talkin' about! 

so of course, i wanted to reward them for a job well done.  their requests?  fitted A's hats complete with their names embroidered on the back.  let me tell you, we spent almost an hour looking for just the right color and size - i guess i know what shopping for shoes with me is like...nevertheless, they found what they wanted and they look pretty cool too!

favorite picture ever! (or for now)

my boy is playing baseball again! yay! i love watching aidan play and the fact that he really loves playing is an added bonus, cause he wasn't so sure before the season started...  we got a bit camera happy on picture day last week, but this is my all time favorite picture ever, (ok for now at least).  best friends til the end.

incognito

these boys of mine never fail to make me crack a smile, giggle, or laugh out loud.  they are little jokesters that is for sure.  i just had to share these recent snaps. too funny.

 nice 'stash bud

i think harry potter is looking for his spectacles...

thanks handsomes for this giant smile i have, mommy loves you both mucho!