And So It Begins

About a year and a half ago Esther decided she wanted piano lessons. We tried a couple of times until it became apparent that what she really wanted was to push random keys and sing "beautiful songs." I gave up trying to really teach her and just let her do what she wanted until she was a little older. Today she again requested piano lessons, and this time the results were quite different.

Gypsy

Here is our seven week old Gypsy, the newest member of our family.

Happy Fathers Day

We've really loved having Cameron home with us this past month or so since he finished school. He starts his residency in one week, and we'll sure miss him. So for our Fathers Day Tribute here some things that only happen when Daddy is home.

10. Science experiments all the time.

9. Housework takes half as long.

8. Kids get to play with real tools.

7. Light bulbs are replaced quickly after they burn out.

6. Coat hangers and blankets become hang-gliders for animal rescuers.

5. The trash is at the curb every Tuesday morning.

4. Every time is story time.

3. Mommy gets to sleep in.

2. Scrap wood and spare rope become tree swings.

and the best thing about when Daddy his home:

1. The rest of us get to be with him!

Happy Fathers Day!

Coming of Age

William was in sore need of a summer buzz cut today, so we figured while the clippers were out we should give Alex his first haircut.

This video we took this morning will work as his "before" picture. He was showing off his new way of shooting darts without the complications of using a dart gun.

Alex watched Will get his buzz, then seemed a little bit excited for his own turn. He didn't cry or try to grab the clippers. About three minutes (and a bath) later he looked like this. Goodbye baby hair, hello little boy!