Busy Boys

As usual the boys have been so busy-playing, exercising, building and such...


They recently helped Daddy to celebrate Father's day.


They also got a chance to watch their Dad run a race. They were very exciting to be able to cheer him on.


They even tried their luck at racing too.


Here the boys pose with Daddy post-race. Notice the fancy medals.


They especially enjoyed meeting "Booker" the race mascot.


And getting their hands painted. Luke asked for a football and Owen for a flower. Like Daddy, like Mommy, eh?


During our "down-time", the boys have been doing the usual, like stacking things up. Sometimes their work looks really cool, like this post-modern piece by Owen.


But more often their creations end up looking like something straight from "Sanford and Son."


Of course, they've been keeping up with their music practice. Who needs instruments when you've got an imagination :)


And enjoying each other's company.


But they love it best when their solitude is interrupted by a visitor. Who needs a zoo when you can spot deer in your own back yard.

It's Play Time...

The boys have been keeping busy this summer.


In honor of their cousin's Chris's off-Broadway debut, Owen wanted to pick up the guitar and jam. (We hear your rocked Chris, Congratulations!!!)


Luke prefers to play the guitar with a pick.


Owen & Luke helped mommy plant some veggies out back. (We accidentally deleted Luke's pic)


Afterwards, it was pudding for everyone!


Owen does not make as much of a mess when he eats (Yeah, Right!).


Here's a flasback to last month when cousin Tommy spent many an hour out back with the boys (good times, good times!).

If I Had a Hammer...

It has been a little while, but we thought we would give props to the Falks & Olers for their help a few weeks back. A heart-felt thanks to everyone for all their help. We could not have done it without you'll!


Uncle Tom & cousin Tommy were busy putting together the boys' (early) birthday present...a new swing set!


Aunt Susie and cousin Emily were busy supervising the construction.


Aunt Di was in charge of quality control and training the kids on how to use their new play structure.


Luke absolutely loves the swings.


Owen digs the swings as well.


It did not take them long to get the hang of it.

Season Finale

All good things must come to an end.


The fellas sure are going to miss Tommy. We didn't have the heart to break the news to them.



They didn't even wonder why we gave him a present. But they did volunteer to sing "Happy Birthday" to him :)



And we're pretty sure that they'll notice that big empty room.



We've all had a great time living with Tommy. He fixes stuff, kills things, moves things, folds laundry, changes diapers, cuts grass, gives great drug advice, lets you use his car, plays with nicely with everybody, builds awesome toys (as you can see), and never once utters a complaint...


Not even when he eats sushi :)


We sure are going to miss ya, Tommy.

Where oh where have we been?

Busy I guess. No good excuse, just busy. But at last here are some new pics.



We had our first ear of corn recently. And nothing like team-work, eh? In the process of helping mommy shuck, they helped themselves to an ear.



They loved it :)



They also loved helping daddy celebrate his birthday, 36 finally. He's almost catching up to mommy.



Of course, no poley b-day would be complete without ice cream cake.



Luke and mom enjoyed swimming in their favorite pool.



While Owen preferred to hang with his buddy, Katie.



And later they both enjoyed sharing some ice cream with Katie. Boys after grandma's heart :)