Mom-mom's Surprise Party, Part 1

Last night was a belated surprise 60th birthday party for Mom-mom.  As you can see from the video, she was shocked!  It would not have been possible without the help of Godmother Linda and especially her wonderful daughter (my loving wife).  The planning, time, and effort was all worth it!  I will post pictures as soon as I can sift through them.  Until then, please enjoy the element of surprise!  Happy birthday!

Kiss Denied

We had a visit from Grandma Rosalie yesterday.  She brought our dog, Laika, back home after dog sitting this weekend.  Thanks, mom!

Poppy is in the middle and Olive is to the right.  Mmm, snacks!

Coming in for the kiss...

Talk to the hand...

"I'll get the belly instead!"

"Denied!"

To Maryland We Went

Here are some pictures from Aunt Maria and Uncle David's house which we visited this weekend.

Maria was feeding Memphis a frozen yogurt bar, and his response was priceless.

Laughing about it later...

Shaefer's becoming a very big boy!

It's very difficult to get all the kids in one picture.  The best time is when they're all strapped in!  Sadly, this was the best picture of the bunch.

Memphis is close to walking!  And he loves his walker...

Sliders

Poppy doesn't quite get the concept of "hold down the button."

2 Random Photos and a Play Date

Poppy and Olive wearing outfits from the 50's

Olive is faster than the speed of light!

We had a play date with our friend Janis of The Magic That Is....Janis and her twin boys M and J.  The kids had a wonderful time getting to know each other.  Poppy and J hit it off, as well as Olive and M.  We think they are boyfriend and girlfriend.  Here's M with some puzzle pieces.  Olive is in the background.

J munching on a phone.

Olive: "I made it!"

J: "Just a little further...!  I hope I don't drop my phone."