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Carpooling toddlers. Ava & Jonas with Finn & Grey. Avi waiting patiently.

Stream of Consciousness Post

Ok. Things the boys can do are as follows.

Finn can sign more, change, milk, eat, sleep.
Grey can sign more, change, milk, eat, sleep, book, all done.

They like to find each others belly buttons. And their own noses, heads, mouths ears and eyes (sort of).

When you sign "change", Grey will lay down to get his diaper changed. Pretty sweet.

They both shake hands now. And flush toilets. When you ask them how big they are, they raise their arms over their heads while you say "so big!".

Grey likes to wash his hands, which is just good manners with all the handshaking going on. Not to mention the swine flu.

They love climbing stairs. They're actually stepping up stairs with help.

Grey consistently says baby and hi. He screams hi, which is pretty hilarious. They both use a kind of multi purpose word - "dtee" - for all sorts of things. I think it's a noun. Oh yeah, they're also on waving hi and bye.

They hug each other. Hugging is mostly leaning forward to touch/bonk heads, although Finn tries to hug with outstreched arms. Grey uses hugs as pseudo apologies after stealing toys from Finn.

They kiss. Us, not each other. When we ask for a kiss, they pucker up and oblige 60% of the time. I know that's technically a D-, but cut 'em some slack.

There's a new game in town. They both run back and forth across the room. One at a time. It's like a batton race.

That's it. We should probably get and post some video sometime.

PS - We miss you Myke

Family Fun Day

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"My only hope for today is that we get a good shot of them in the flowers" - Dad before leaving the house today. At least the weather and the company were good (hi Mike, Renee & Olive!). We survived the perilous drive up to the Tulip Festival, despite the wicked horrible driving of some lady in a Range Rover beside us. After a great waterfront picnic (I challenge anyone to top the veggie burger from The Calico Cupboard. Nothin' doin'.), we headed over to the tulip fields to take in the sights.



Yesterday was Dad's day out with the boys. I love those days. We picked up a couple inflatable balls from Target and headed down to Greenlake. The balls may be a little on the large size (you be the judge), but they still had fun. The stroller stole the show, though. They really got a workout pushing it around.




I really wish we could have been back in Chicago for Ted's memorial service on Saturday. It's easy to feel so close in such a connected world, but times like this make you realize how insurmountable distance can feel. Ted was one of the nicest, most genuine, warmest people you could ever hope to meet. So many great memories. One of a kind. We'll miss you, Ted.

We're 18, People! 18!!!

Yep, 18 months today. What better way to celebrate than a picnic in the park? Warm weather, wagons, whole milk... The finer things in life. With age comes new tricks. Finn is more than happy to shake your hand. Just make sure it happens before he puts his hand down the business end of his diaper. Hope you like onesies, Finn... You'll be wearing them until you learn the value of a clean hand. Nothing much else going on, so feast your eyes on a few recent photos.

What does Grey know that we don't?

Who's that big boy struttin' his stuff in the park?

Finn haz question?

Grey had a ball at Olive's 2nd birthday party (har har, and har).

Finn and Grey World Tour 2009!

Dates: Chicago July 14 - 28, 2009

Grey will be performing new signs including "book" and "change". Finn will amaze all with his new hand shaking skills.

Happy? Easter

They stood no chance. Their brightly colored shells a poor match for their surroundings. The frail blades of grass offered little cover for their bulbous sillhouettes. The eggs lay defenseless as throngs of ill coordinated twins descended upon them. It was Finn an Grey's first egg hunt. Grey ran with the best until both hands were full. Mom, Dad and Finn followed behind snatching up a few more eggs for the boys.

Once the dust settled, the boys met the bunny of the hour. The meeting went well, owing to the large, fuzzy head, I'm sure.

Finn was sooooo excited

From there we went wester for Easter across the water to Grandma & Grandpa B's. Grey actually ate some pizza for dinner. I know, right? Parents excited their kid is eating pizza?? Bedtime was a complete wreck. Holy crap. Once they settled down, things were ok. Until about 1 AM, that is. Finn woke up and wouldn't calm down until we brought him to bed. Grey woke up minutes later and went super nuts. I don't know if it was because Mom & Dad were there (come on, who wouldn't spazz about waking to find their parents sleeping across the room) or because Finn was in bed with us. Let's just say the rest of the night was less than ideal.

Nap time the next morning was equally awesome. We went out for a drive to scenic Silverdale, WA, where the boys napped napped in the car at a closed Best Buy. After 45 minutes of shuteye, we went back for some first class Easter grubbin. Grandma & Grandpa B got the boys some cute little Easter cards and gifts. Later that afternoon it was back to the mainland for dinner, baths and bed.

Finn enjoying some Cheerios big boy style

Goodbye, Ted

You'll be missed.

Hey, where have you been??

I know, I know... It's been a long time. You got a problem with that? No seriously, we just replaced our busted up old camera and got a random jolt of motivation, so here goes.

Finn & Grey are going on 18 months already. They're both walking like pros. Grey is practically running. Grey's new favorite word is "baby". They both recognize things like their shoes, Bubba (the stuffed gorilla three times their size that guards their room), baby and of course Knuffle Bunny. They're really good at pointing out their own heads and noses, and Grey has been signing things like more, eat and sleep. And they LOVE their shoes.

We started working on the yard last weekend. The grass up and died, so we're trying to decide on what to put in its place. Probably a patio and a play area for los dudes. We got them a super cool play house last weekend. It's been a big hit so far. I'm working on the sand and water table Chris and Alicia got them for Christmas. They'll love it once construction is complete. Another favorite is the wagon. Strollers are soooo last year.

Tomorrow should be interesting. The first easter egg hunt. I'm sure with mom and dad's help, they won't walk away empty handed. Let's hope they take to the Easter Bunny better than Santa. Yikes, indeed.