Sunday, March 31, 2013

Tortillas

 The boys decided they wanted to make tortillas.  When I asked them what we needed, LT replied confidently, "Filo dough!".  Um, OK?  We went to the store and bought filo dough.  Adler got out his chefs hat and recipe book and together they cut the filo dough into small pieces of "tortillas".  We did make real tortillas after this, but I thought LTs idea was too funny not to try.

Friday, March 29, 2013

Snow!

 We have had several big snow storms this March.  The boys have really taken to shoveling, even the grass.



Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Skiing with Nicholas

 My nephew, Nicholas, came to town in February for a vacation.  We were lucky to be able to meet them in the mountains for the boys to ski/board together.   
Two of my favorite ski buddies.

Happy skier!
 Nicholas boarding.
Apres ski.  A lollipop, football and lounging.

Friday, March 15, 2013

Miss those doggies



Below is a picture of Bowen that LT drew back when Bo was still with us. He also wrote his name and almost got it right. Above is a family picture that LT drew a few weeks ago in the art room at Little Monkey Bizness. He couldn't say why but he really wanted to included Hailie and Bowen in the picture, which was touching and sad for me at the same time. The boys don't talk about the dogs very often. But I think they do miss then in their own way. I know I do.


And I'll just share what is probably my favorite photo of Bowen one more time.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Landfill

We took the boys up to the mountains a few weeks ago over the long holiday weekend. We stayed an extra day so LT could ski with his cousin, who was visiting CO for a few days, and Kari went with them. I had to work. And left Adler to Baba and Grandpa who took him on an adventure of a lifetime to the local land fill where he got to see a "dozer" and an excavator in action.

On the drive home Kari asked Adler about it and this conversation transpired:

Kari, "Adler, when you went to the landfill today, what did it smell like?"
Adler, "OLD fashioned wood!"


Sunday, March 10, 2013

Weekend Fun


Last weekend was nice enough that we were able to get out one morning for some bike riding. Biking is still one of LT's favorite things and it's growing on Adler as he gets the hang of the push bike. Our ride also included a stop at the playground to do some digging and other games.

Later that afternoon LT asked if he could go for another ride and if I'd ride with him this time and if we could go somewhere new. I suggested we ride to Cheesman Park and back thinking that it might be a good challenge for him. But wow did I underestimate him. We rode for nearly two and a half hours.  We went all the way to the park and once we were there we rode around and though it several times while exploring all the different paths. I think LT had a great afternoon (I know I did).

Adler



LT


Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Little Firemen



One of Adler's little friends had a birthday party at the Denver Firefighters Museum recently. There were some extra party favors, the red toy firefighter's helmet, so Adler got to bring one home for his brother. They've been playing elaborate make believe firefighting games complete with firetrucks made of chairs, tables and blankets and putting out "real" fires.