Pumpkin Patch 2013

We made our annual pilgrimage to Butler's Orchard this year- on another cooler day in September. Both boys had a great time and we got a lot of fabulous pictures.

Chase 2013

 

Chase 2012

Chase 2011

Brice 2013

Brice 2012

(Chase loved it, but I think this is the worst Batman facepainting I've ever seen)

Furloughed!

I try not to talk too much about work on the blog, especially since I already share so much personal info, but if you know us and read this blog, you know that the government is shutdown and I'm furloughed. While there is something nice about having unexpected time at home with the kids, there's also the anxiety of not knowing whether I'll be paid for this time or how long it will go on. We still have bills and our nanny to pay. But it does mean that I finally have time to update the blog! So stay tuned for lots of catch-up posts....including our (July) trip to Massachusetts.

Brice at 16 months!

Better late than never, I suppose! This little guy (and his big brother) keeps us on our toes! Really, I forgot how exhausting this phase is. It's fun, but Brice also needs someone constantly watching him, lest he get into trouble! He thinks getting into trouble is HILARIOUS, which makes it all the more important that we watch him.

At 16 months, Brice is:
-Saying and repeating a lot of words. Pretty much any word we  say, he will repeat.

-Running
-Climbing. On. Everything.
-Nodding yes and shaking his head for no.
-Loudly making his preferences known....and not agreeing to do what Chase wants to all the time. -Wrestling with his brother
-A contradiction- he cries when I leave for work, but then runs away from me in the park or other public places!


Brice is a bright, sweet, and mostly happy boy. It's amazing to see his personality develop into something so distinct, especially in only a few months time. We're hopeful that has his language develops more, he'll have an easier time communicating and that will reduce his frustration with not getting what he wants. Stay tuned!