Oh, Yeah...

We've sort of let things slide here this past week, huh?

Thank you to our California friends who have (not so) gently reminded us that we don't get a free pass just because we are in New York.

Mom hasn't taken very many pictures, though. As a matter of fact, Mom hasn't done much of anything with us lately. She has started disappearing in the mornings and not coming home til it's pretty late. Almost like she's going to work.

But it's not work. There's no way. I spent all day Tuesday at this "work." Lemme tell you, it was AWESOME. There's a tractor. AND a forklift. AND a four-wheeler. AND lots of fish. AND walkie-talkies.

And Uncle Mickey was there. And Grampa Mike. If this is work, sign me up!

Anyways...when I'm not with Mom, "working," I'm at Gramma Jojo and Grampa Mike's house. Again, a pretty great place. We'll get some pictures of all of the fun stuff and share them, but here's how much Ryan and I like it here: Every time someone asks if they can take us to the playground, we tell them that we'd rather just stay here and play in the creek.

Mom was home with us for a little while this morning. Here are a few pics...

Not sure where exactly he thought he was going there...

Ryan looks pretty serious in all of these pictures. It is pretty serious business being one and a half, after all.

We will post more photos soon!

Love,

J

One More Day

This morning we had our breakfast outside. This is what it looked like out there at 8:00 am. It was 73 degrees.

This afternoon, we're headed to the beach with some friends. It sure seems like Mom is trying to spend a lot of time outside today in the sunshine.

Wonder if it has anything to do with the trip we are planning for TOMORROW! Isn't it sunny every day in Buffalo, too?

Now, based on this next picture, can you guess what Mom spends a lot of time doing?

We've been spending lots of time making final travel plans. I tihnk we've got it all squared away now.

Oh, we are SO excited about coming to Buffalo to see everyone!

But first, off to the beach!

Love,
R

We're Boys

That means that we can't help but act like this.



Mom was tired of us shooting these darts all over the house this morning, so she put the guns away.

We outsmarted her, didn't we? We have an amazing ability to turn anything into a gun.

It's just part of being a little boy. Deal with it, Mom.

Happy Friday!

Love,
J & R

Oh, and by the way...we'll be in Buffalo in just FOUR days. In case anyone is looking forward to seeing us...

Tag, You're It.

I've found a new passion. Forget that dancing stuff. I've decided to become a graffiti artist.

I've been tagging things all around my 'hood.

We haven't yet documented all of the indoor artwork, but I'll just tell you that upholstered furniture accepts chalk very, very well.

Just wait til I'm taller. It will greatly expand my available work space!

Mom caught me, but couldn't yell since I was drawing on the patio...which it totally allowed and acceptable.

She can't really yell at me anyway. Look at me.

Could you yell?

Didn't think so. You'd probably just give me a marshmallow like Mom did.

Have a good day!

Love,
R

Easter Pics

We know, we know...Gramma Jojo sent the email looking for an update.

Here are a bunch of Easter pictures that will have to do for now.

More adventures soon...after we come down off of our sugar high.

Love,
J & R

Earth Day

Happy Earth Day, everyone!

We plan to head outside in a bit and plant some flowers together. Obviously, we'll take pictures of this and post them later.

We need to wake up a little bit first, though.

Ry is still pretty sleepy...

...but not sleepy enough to stop pestering me.

It really is interesting to hear how many times each day I get yelled at for bothering Ryan. You'd think that guy never did anything wrong. Well...he does. He is a pest.

On another note, we got to meet some special people last night! Grandpa Ken's sister, Aunt Annette and her son, Cousin Mike, are in San Diego for a visit. We went over to Grandma and Grandpa's house for dinner, and we had such a nice visit and we were so happy to finally get to meet them. I liked Mike immediately, and pretty much spent the whole evening sitting on his lap. Family is a pretty special thing...

We're headed out to plant some flowers. Happy Earth Day!

Love,
J

Sad News

Many of you have already heard our sad news. Our sweet little chickie Fluffy is no longer with us.

She was sick when we got home from our camping trip on Sunday, and though Mom did her best to help her feel better, she didn't make it through the night. Poor little Fluffy :(

We had a ceremony for her on Monday evening, attended by immediate family. Mom and I selected a good site in the yard for her, and after saying my goodbyes I helped bury her body.

We talked about how her body would turn back into dirt and feed the worms, making our garden healthy and how we could think of Fluffy when we see the pretty plants in our garden. I decided we will plant something with pink flowers in that spot...she laid little pink eggs, you know.

Life goes on, though...and here we are on this cold, cloudy morning, playing together in the house.

What? We're being good.

See how casually I'm just standing here, stretching?

It's gonna be a long day for Mom.

Love,
J