Log Cabin and Proud builders

We are always slacking on the blog these days. I can't believe it is almost the end of March. Today marks the first day of Spring but since the temps rose above freezing we've been outside as much as possible. We are back to eating dinner late since it stays light due to the time change but we are beginning to adjust. We have also been reading a lot since during the month of March Boyd's school is having a reading competition. He is doing well and usually places in the top three each week for number of minutes read. Boyd is such a socialite all I can report is that the kids on the neighborhood are now all out. One giant gang of kids with Boyd as a common ringleader. Our house sees lots of action and is usually the house the kids head to in search of the bikes or kids playing Marines. Boyd has really been into exploring the neighborhood too which is fun since I remember doing that as a kid with my family.  He has begun construction on a tree fort otherwise referred to as the Log Cabin- (thank you Stafford public schools for teaching history and for letting me listen to the kids interpret and share that information. The source of many chuckles for me). Adam plans to help reinforce the fort with some stronger materials.  Boyd also ran in his second Stafford County One mile fun run. I was out of town but Adam did a great job as runner support and proud dad. Boyd finished second out of 46 kids between the ages of 6 and 13.  They had his time as 7:26!  So enjoy a few pictures!

Day one of the build involved gathering the logs and sticks

Certain assignments make me smile. In Boyd's house there is a sled, ribbon, truck, bat, toy, glove, cot, and baseball

We had to trade in Boyd's bike from last year to a bigger size. He can really roll now and is one fast biker.

I can't remember if I mentioned how Boyd is into fashion these days and even wants to put gel in his hair some days. He is especially proud of his converse like his grandparents and aunts and uncles had.

Still my Boyd. Always keeping me on my toes. This was on one of our snow days after he had a blast with our senior twin boy neighbors. It was hard to say who had more fun. 

Ok I have been trying to get this video to load for a while now but it looks like I'll have to keep trying.

February and March 1&2 happenings Newest to oldest

Rocking out with homemade instruments on our 8 day of school off this segment of Winter.

Waiting his turn to wrestle. He was jogging in place to loosen up for at least 10 minutes

This face is too cute.

Melts my heart. I love you too Boyd!

Taped all his gear to himself today to be a spy ninja

This years Frosty.

Mustache.

Play clay pizza

Who is up for sledding?

Going down with friends.

Babysitting.

"Mom, put this bow on my head so I look like a girl." 

Boyd's Valentine's Day mailbox. 

My good reader.

What, this picture must be old. No snow and warm enough to play ball and test out our new gear.

Old bath friends.

Open gym for baseball

Strike a pose not out in baseball.

Adventuring with friends.

Going through old clothes and saying goodbye.

Two teeth gone.

Hanging out at his wresting tournament.

I love reading the things Boyd comes up with and the spelling.  These two cracked me up because he wrote sentences using the pictures and not the actual sight words. "The chocolate bar is eaten"

The rain was falling.

The most amazing Valentine's Day Surprise Ever. He came off the bus like this. 

Boyd's new thing...sitting on the heating vents when he is cold. Rather than putting  pants on???

Some days I am speechless. " Mom, this is what you should do if you really want to shake your butt." Oh, ok Boyd I'll be sure to remember this. Haha

NYPD! Adam was in NY and was able to go to the 9-11 Memorial. He said it was something else. Next time we all go to NY we'll have to pay our tributes as well. As a special gift and way to celebrate all the first responder Boyd  received this hat and t-shirt.

Look at that tooth gap. It's actually gotten bigger since this series of photos. Enjoy the many faces of Boyd.

Boyd and Bennett. Boyd had actually been wearing his white shirt and tie for this special occasion but must have changed just before this.  He told me the night before our dinner that we needed to dress up for Bennett.  Boyd also thinks he is Bennett's uncle for some reason.  It was a very sweet visit.  When I was counting plates for dinner Boyd said we need one more for Bennett. Earlier he asked, "Do you think Bennett would like some of these cars to play with?" He loves babies and seriously asks me at least 3 times a week when we're going to have another. 

Ninjas!

Last Easter the Easter Bunny left a basket but did not hide eggs.  Instead he left a note that he'd be back.  Well almost a year later...what a surprise! 27 hidden eggs.