Cousin Love!

The cousins have arrived!!  We are so glad to have them with us.  Jack has been happy to show them the ropes...not so sure about the hugs though!

Zack and I took the boys to the park.  I think Jack is "helping" Jensen down the slide! 

Leave it to the Aunt and Uncle to let J ride on the big swings... 

I think he liked it!!!

 The boys are trying to convince Zack to go down the slide...

 Follow the leader...

 This kid has the GREATEST smiles!

 "Look at me Mommy!"

 Before we left the park we thought the boys could run off some energy!

There is ALWAYS time for reading with Nana.

Zack and I also took the boys to the zoo.  Zack is pointing out the sights while we ride the train. 

 J loves the train!

 I think they were trying to escape!

 Didn't take J long to find the corn machines.

 Checking out the ducks.

 Oh Fernie girl!  She will melt your heart.  She LOVES sophie right now...maybe some teeth in the near future?!?  Our little Fern had her 6 month check up this week.  Healthy as can be!  She weighs 16.6lbs (50th percentile) and is 27 inches (90th percentile).

 Jack and Zack played tennis this weekend...

 and spent time on the swing set.

 I came outside to see Jack wearing his puppy backpack...he had packed some books!

 Since Fernie is now eating cereal once a day we decided to let her have Jack's highchair.  Jack is now sitting at the table in a booster seat.  He looks so grown up!

"Hi Auntie!  I'm so happy to have finally met you."

 I haven't decided if Jack is trying to be "helpful" by pushing the car or if he is staying close in case someone gets out and he can hop in!

Papa and Fernie watched all the action from the steps!

 Let the fun begin!

 Jack always takes a break to check on Fernie...and Nana.

Jack has been very sweet to B. 

 Earlier this week we were at someone's house and Jack went outside to play with the kids...the next thing I know he is DRIVING this car ALL BY HIMSELF!!!  After I got over the shock I took some pictures. 

 He had a blast!

 "I will have what he's having!"

 "This way Mommy!"

Future Tiger! 

Reading, Playing, Eating and Driving...

We had so much fun with Papa this past week.  Unfortunately it was cold over the long weekend so we  didn't get to spend as much time outside as we would have liked.  Jack didn't mind Papa reading to him though...

 Taking a break to check on Fernie!

There was lots of building going on... 

 "What do you think Papa?"

 And lots of catch.

 I love this series of pictures.  I will say no more...

We did take Papa to the park but it was really windy and the park we were at didn't have any trees to protect us from the wind.  We didn't stay long instead we went to "Donalds" (McDonalds) for some hot beverages...and a cookie! 

 A future Price Is Right wheel spinner?!!

 Papa's trip won't be complete without a drum song.

 Today I looked out the window and saw that Zack had cut down some tree limbs.  Next thing I see is Jack carrying the limbs to the trash can all by himself.

 Our sweet little Fernie is 6 months tomorrow!

 There is a small section of the garden that ALWAYS has plenty of water ;)

 The weather FINALLY started warming up...perfect for a game of croquet with Nana.

 Practicing his hit...

 The things Jack does sometimes just makes me laugh!

 Jack had to stop to refuel.

 Fernie has been eyeing our food for about the last month so we decided to give her some cereal this weekend...

"So what's this all about??"

"Oooh this is good!"

 "Why does he get that?  I want some!"

 "OK, I will settle for cereal...BRING IT ON!!!"

 "Just making sure my thumb is still here!"

 This morning Zack was reading the newspaper and Jack kept saying "Me too, me too, Jack read noose-paper".

 One morning while Fernie slept Jack and I worked on his tennis skills.  He's not so bad!

 Jack LOVES being outside with Papa.

 Learning about worms from Papa.

 L.O.V.E. that face!

 Jack tried to convince Lucy to come into his house...she wasn't buying it!

 Jack enjoys pushing Fernie in the stroller.  If I'm pushing her around Jack will come up to me and say "Jack do it". 

 

Checking on little sister!

 YES he is wearing earmuffs!

 I asked Jack to get in his seat and when I brought Fernie out to the car I found Jack in MY seat!

 "Where to?"

Jack is always up for a game of baseball.  

This is a VERY exciting week for us...THE COUSINS ARE COMING!!!