Prom time!

Well, it's prom season again, and here in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania that can only mean one thing...

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Stretch buggies!

At the water table

Oh my - has it really been that long since I posted last? What is going on?

Well, it's nicer outside, and so there's a whole lot of this going on.

Digging, splashing, and general frolicking. I love it.

PJ is a big fan of water. I can't wait to get him in a pool this summer.

And could someone please tell me - what is the appeal of eating sand...twice? I mean, sure curiosity plays a role, and that first time is just an "Ooh, what's this?" thing.

But then the second time? I don't get it.

And how about the third, fourth, fifth and sixth times?

Poops turn into concrete after that many mouthfuls of sand. It's a scientific fact.

And you don't think we'd have splurged for the nice, clean white overpriced play sand sold in bags at the store, do you? Oh no! We just got a bucket full of landscaping sand from the local gardening and landscape supply store.

Mmmm. Eat up, boys.

Somehow growing up, my siblings and I survived mudpies and never washing our hands before lunch, though, so somehow I think they'll be okay.

Somehow. (Just one more for good measure. )

Plus, it's just so dang fun to watch them play together.

Scooping the sand right into the water and vice versa.

(Mommy is cringing on the inside just a little. Okay, a lot.)

But they're having so much fun.

I love "opening day" of the sand and water table! And the fact that the back of our house is in the shade in the afternoon.

I just hope the excitement about it lasts through the rest of the summer. I think we're going to be spending lots of time in the back yard!

Bringing out the big guns

This is what we do at the dinner table sometimes. Does that make us weird?

Don't answer that.

Fun in the sun

What beautiful weather we had last week! It was like summer, minus the oppressive humidity.


I had a little time outside with the boys, but while Jack was napping, it was just me and the Peej.

Even though having them both take a nice long nap at the same time would be wonderful, I love having one-on-one time with them while the other is asleep.

What do you say, Peej, do you like being outside now that it's warm?

Hm, you're not convinced, huh? Well okay, let's head down to the grass and see if you like that better.

I know, I know - it feels funny doesn't it? You'll get used to it. And let me put your hat on, Mister Blistering Sunburn at 8 Weeks Old. (Remember that? No? Good. What a nightmare.)

That's it, pick a dandelion.

Gosh, you're cute. How about some bubbles? Want to blow bubbles?

You just like to hold those wands, huh? Can we use them? Here, give one to Mommy.

Wait - don't get up. Actually, do - and let me get my camera. I love this football pose. Good job getting up on your own, buddy!

Wait! Where are you going? Bring those back here!

You little turkey. You are having fun out here, aren't you?

I knew it!