Happy Memorial Day!

In honor of our US military on this Memorial Day, Blake and Benjamin decided to get the GI Joe hair cut.

Just kidding! Our barbershop gives everyone the GI Joe haircut. Blake persuaded them to spare Benjamin's bangs despite it not being regulation.

Cake Time

We spent the weekend making cake for the Superbowl. So it doesn't matter which team wins - we all win when there is chocolate cake. The kids enjoyed helping out - especially with the icing.

Marcia is great - she makes us chocolate cake...

all hallow's eve...family style

the princess, the queen, and the lumberjack.



metaphorically chopping me down...isn't that what kids are for?

Fun at the Beach

Payton raises a good question - why do we have to wait a whole year to go back to the beach?

Welcome summer!

We've been outside enjoying the warm weather and the holiday weekend!
We went to a strawberry festival in The Plains, VA.

...invited friends over to play...

Benjamin remains a photography challenge. He either gives me his "serious " look or closes his eyes. Stay posted for better photos of the little man.

Our little houseguests

Check out our guests! Aren't they cute?

Big sister is 5 1/2. The little brother is 1 1/2 but he eats like a 12 year old.

Our first attempt at a group shot. Thanks for the outfits Foster Grandma!

kitchen reno 2011

ahhh, renovating a kitchen is sooooo easy. just watch the video.

finally, the last room in the house is FINISHED!!!

before :(
after :)

before :(

after :)