You Capture: Ordinary Moments

It is nothing ordinary to Will, in fact I think it is quite extraordinary. On any given day you can find him playing with his Lego. I think right now if he were stranded on a desert island with just Lego he would be just fine.

Do you dread the Dentist?

We have to take Will back to the Dentist today for another round of fillings and crowns and none of us are looking forward to it. What 4 year old or for that matter what adult enjoys getting their teeth drilled? We are hoping this will be it for some time, it has been an ongoing drama in our household. Please think of us today and send us some good thought that it will go quickly, after he is getting a trip to Toys R Us!!!

Do you dread the Dentist too? Do you go every 6 months as recommended?

His new ride...

Will is over the moon about his new bike. This cool bike is a hand me down from some very kind friends, it is a Harley Davidson Chopper bike. When Will saw it he said, "Wow that is the coolest bike in the city, I thought I was going to get stuck with a baby bike!"

Seeing his face light up reminded me of my yellow banana seat bike. I remember thinking I had the coolest bike in town, it had cool designs on the seat and streamers on the handle bars.

Did you have a banana seat bike?

Persistence....

While on vacation we took Will putt putt golfing for the first time and I have to say the kid has persistence. He didn't care how many putts it took to get the ball in the hole and would hit it until he got it in, and then once he did get it in he would say, "Look Mom I got it in the hole" and this lasted for the entire 18 holes.

Will reminded me that some times you just have to have some persistence and not give up even if it takes 25 putts or even if something is new or hard.

His first time at the beach....

Do you remember the first time you went to the beach? This was Will's first time to the beach and as you can tell he loved it. I love the beach too and when watching the waves roll in and out I fantasize about what it would be like to live right at the beach. A girl can dream right? But now we are back in cold Michigan!

Let it shine...

We have had a bit of a heatwave this week in Michigan, 56 degrees in March is a pleasant surprise. We have also had an abundance of sunshine and I love how the sun shines in our front door, apparently I am not the only one, as you can see Will and Kane are soaking up the sun, pure sweetness if you ask me.

What is the weather like in your neck of the woods?

Meet Flappy!

Last weekend I went to Joanne Fabrics and Will and John went to Petco and little did John know that Will had been bugging me to adopt a cat but he graciously settled for a betta fish, thank goodness. I think Kane's nose would have been out of joint if we had brought a cat into the house. Who would have known that Flappy would make him so happy, but he is surprised that he doesn't do much. Guess who will be responsible for cleaning up after this new pet? Do you know what pleases me, Flappy actually matches our home decor, burgundy fish and burgundy fish tank!

Happy Wednesday friends!

I took one for the team...

Believe it or not we haven't really had much snow this year, I know I just jinxed us and now we are going to get dumped on in Michigan, sorry Michiganders! But one thing we have had is really cold temperatures.

Even though we don't have much snow it still needs to be shoveled. So, Will and I decided to do some shoveling, so hubby wouldn't have to do it in the dark. I really do not like the cold and often question why we all live in Michigan, but when you are 4 snow is something really fabulous. Will and I bundled up and took one for the team, well I took one for the team since Will loves the snow! Kane on the other hand didn't last very long, he wanted in after playing for about 5 minutes.

So tell me have you had much snow this winter?

Shop until you drop....and Hello December

How is it December already? Will and I did some last minute shopping for Thanksgiving at Trader Joe's (heart Trader Joes) and Will made sure he got all of his favorites. I really don't think Trader Joes intended on the carts being this full. He was stopping traffic and telling customers that he was getting all of his favorite food. Towards the end of the trip he had to really put some muscle into pushing his cart. I think this was one of the funniest trips to the store I have had and it will surely be a lasting memory for us both.

Do you have a Trader Joe's near you? If so what do you love?

We love their chicken tacos, gingersnap cookies and so much more.

Happy 4th Birthday Will!

It seems like it was just yesterday that Will was born and since that day he has filled our hearts with joy, an abundance of joy! A little boy that finds joy in the smallest of things. A spirited boy who loves superheroes, cars, trucks and all things boy. A sweet boy who will walk in the room and say "I love you" just because and just when you need it.

Happy Birthday Will! We love you!

Just leafing around...

First get your yard tools, and yeah a shovel works too!

Start making the piles for some serious fun!

Make the biggest leaf pile you can!

Now jump in that really big pile you worked so hard on!

Take a break and do some daydreaming!

Relax some more and then do it all over again and again until your little heart is content!

Only half of our leaves have fallen down so hopefully we can do this again before it is bitter cold outside. Will and I also made "leaf angels", did you know it works with leaves too?

Do you think raking leaves counts as exercise?

Anticipation....

Anticipation.... is there anything better than waiting for some Haagen-Daz, especially when you are almost 4?

Schools Pics.... well kinda

Will was scheduled for school pics last week and when it was his turn he decided he wouldn't have any part of it. He did the same thing last year too. Apparently I am the only one allowed to take his picture, I am his personal photographer. So here are the shots he allowed me to take.

How did your kiddos school pictures go this year?

Happy Tuesday, make it a great day!

A time when things were more simple..

We are fortunate to live very close to The Henry Ford, it is such a great place to step back in time. You can see in the pictures that Will was really enjoying playing with some good old fashioned toys, you know the kind made of wood and that do not make any NOISE! Don't you find that kids often have the most fun with simple things like empty boxes and laundry baskets.

Tell me is your house loaded with some plastic toys that make noise? Unfortunately ours is.

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Feel Good Sunday: Go Fetch... Please!

I love when I see Will playing with Kane, the poor kid tries to get Kane to play with his toys but Kane never has any interest, not even a little. The other day I walked into the room and this is what I saw.

I hope Will and Kane are friends Fur-ever (sorry had to do it!)

Wordless Wednesday: Work it Baby!

Will October 2007,

Will was almost 2 years old and boy was he digging his ice cream sundae! I love the whip cream beard!

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Feel Good Sunday.......Little Boys

Little Boy / Little Man

Author: Clair Peach

What Are Little Boys Made Of?

Hopes and Dreams
Mischief and Laughs
Climbing up Trees
Splashing in Baths
What are the best men made of?
Hugs and kisses
Cuddles and Joy
Patience and kindness
Will make a man from this boy

Man I love this little man!!!!