Happy Birthday 'B'..

We celebrated B's 9th Birthday today..and in honor of his birthday I interviewed him (not my idea, I snagged the idea from another blog)..But it's a great little interview..

What is your favorite food? I don't know, I can't pick.

Who is your best friend? I have 2 best friends, DJ and Vincent.

What is your favorite movie? Bushwacked.

What is your favorite memory? Swimming in the lake when we were camping during our Family get together in Georgia.

What are you most afraid of? The goblins and ogres in the Spiderwick Chronicles.

What is your favorite music/song? I have 2: American Dream by Casting Crowns and Fun, Fun, Fun by the Beach Boys.

What is your favorite activity at school? Math

If you were a parent for a day, which rule would you get rid of? No grounding from the PS3 for misbehavior.

If you could change one thing about 3rd grade, what would it be? No tests. (Add in from mom, they are testing this week, UGH).

What do you want to be when you grow up? A mechanic.

Do you think it would be hard to be a mom and dad? Why? No, because my house would be filled with candy.

What three things do you think you are good at? Math, baseball and football.

What is the best thing about being nine? Having a birthday party and seeing all your friends at the party. Because some of your friends you don't get to see often.

What is the best thing about you? I have fun playing baseball and the coaches move me everywhere so I can know what it's like playing many positions.

And, of course, what would a post be without many pictures.. and in honor of my little guys birthday, I'm going to share more from his latest 'shoot' with mom..

My Sweetheart 'B'...

Enjoy..

Melissa

Sweet Miss A..

Meet A...she is a very sweet, very smart young lady. I enjoyed our conversation about school, reading and sports. Miss A is originally from out of state and speaks with the cutest accent. I hope to capture Miss A again very soon. Thanks again..




Enjoy..

Melissa

So PROUD of Miss N...

Miss N, 8 years old has been growing her hair forever. She's had little trims from time to time, but no 'real' hair cut' UNTIL now. She recently decided to donate her hair to 'Locks Of Love'. You can check out their website here: http://www.locksoflove.org/.

Locks of Love provides hair pieces to children suffering from medical hair loss. What a gift she has given..

These are not my photos, but I have permission to post them so I can 'Great, Job, N. I'm so PROUD of you.'




Enjoy..

B in the Green, Green Grass..

Enjoy!!

Walking around with J...

These were taken Saturday evening after we returned home. The sun was nearly set, so in photography talk, these were shot at a HIGH ISO, which = grain..but I liked them anyway..

He's sweet isn't he??? Hmmm.

This is the view from the side yard, looking towards the backyard. This really tells you that family lives here, a family of BOYS!! J's actually standing in a hole, the boys have been digging for years. Dan no longer allows them to have shovels, you think that stops them, no, it just slows them down.. I didn't mark the bike trail but you can see it behind J.. it goes clear around the house. And, yes, there is a TYPO, I put 'cards' for cars...OOPS..
J went down the slide, AFTER it had sprinkled. He came down and went hands down on the ground and had to show me his 'DIWT'..

Enjoy...

Melissa

His hair: Part II

Just one picture, for now:
I'm still sniffling, but I guess it was time...

ETA: Here's another:

Melissa

His hair...

So I love Little J's little curl up on the back of his head. Last evening as the sun was going down the light was just beautiful. I grabbed in and put his back to the setting sun and just loved how his 'curl up' was lit up. We've been thinking of getting his hair cut and well, I just don't know yet, if it's time..


But I think J thinks it's time..


And then, he wanted me to pick him up..



Where's my baby?

Enjoy..

Melissa

Dirty toes and others..

J's dirty 'took my shoes' off at the game feet..



Happy L...

Goofy L...


'Brothers'..



Enjoy..

Melissa

YUMMY!!

2 words- APPLE PIE!!

Made by Daddy.. (So, I guess that was 5 words)..


Enjoy..

Melissa

A little PUFFY..

This was J last night after B's baseball practice. I asked if I could a picture of him and he sat down..His coat makes him look so puffy..So thought I'd make this my picture share for the day..
Enjoy..

Melissa

More from the property..

I can't believe it's been over there all these years, and I've just now discovered it..




And Mama, I know you don't like this face but I find it funny to look at.. and for those of you who don't know this, my Mama thinks he looks like an ape when he makes this face.. yeah, his laugh lines are well defined, so what, he's one happy ape when he makes it I guess..


I took him over there yesterday for 20 minutes and I ended up with 35 portraits of him.. Wish I could share them all.. If I knew how to embed a slideshow in here I'd make one and show you all of them..

Enjoy..

Melissa

Little J..

He's so funny!!
These next 3 are post processed just likely different (on purpose)...





Have a great day..

Melissa

Moms of boys have seen this..

Little J loves Curious George for a reason, right? They are so much alike.. My little monkey..


And just so you moms and grandmas know, this is in L's room, then bed is literally right below the window..I was going to snap some pictures of J next to this window and when I came in he was doing this..so I snapped..

Enjoy..

Melissa

A good day for...

For playing in the leaves with your big brother..

Sitting down and enjoying a good magazine..

Finding all the Hidden Pictures..

Enjoying a little giggle...

And just hanging around..


Enjoy..

Melissa

More from the park..

Can you tell he had FUN!!!

Enjoy..

Melissa

You notice something???

SO happy to get outside today, in short sleeve shirts..then while making a trip to the park and the library I found this nice patch of green grass.. will share a couple from the park later..


ETA: I had to share at least one before I sign off...here's J playing in the tube at the park..he loved it, today..

I am SO VERY GLAD that SPRING is here..

Enjoy..

Melissa

Smiles here..

He's so happy today..

We're all starting to feel better. Poor B and L were sniffling, sneezing and coughing all day yesterday. B was fevered as well by last evening.. But J and D are feeling great..

Enjoy..

Melissa