Chattanooga

We had been planning all summer to take a family trip to Chattanooga, and we finally got there at the end of August.  We had a great time at the Children's Museum & the Aquarium!

 playing in the water area

 we built this, then knocked it over

 sometimes we forget that just because Andy loves something, Matt is not always a fan (see later pics)

 not sure who is having more fun playing scientist

 listening for the ocean

 smile

 the boys could dig for fossils for days

he might be a little into the drama

 he might be a little more into behind the scenes

 you can actually face paint yourself (parents need to relax)

 Matt conquered his fear of the ropes course

 squirting water (and your brother) is so much fun

 back at ya, Matt

 Our one family photo, someone is a little disappointed b/c he can't wait to go outside to try the giant bubble maker

 Mom & Dad found a fun beer festival down by the river

Andrew is saying, you mean we're out here sweating, you're drinking, and all we get is funnel cake?

 So happy the boys have my love of touch tanks (their shirts were soaked)

 Raarrr! Poor Matt wanted nothing to do with the shark tank

 duh, nuh, duh, nuh, coming to get you Andy

After leaving the aquarium we went to see a 3D IMAX about Great Whites (yikes)!!

Some September Fun

There's always something wild and crazy going on in this house.  We're seeing what it's like to be able to do things as a family without worrying about naps and bottles and diapers.

 Matthew seems to be fighting bedtime, so we often hear him roaming around upstairs, and falling asleep in different places (ie - Andy's bed)

 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are making a comeback

 It may have been pouring at the superhero action dash, but that didn't stop us from dressing up and running the 1 mile fun run

 oh, this house of boys

Andrew moved up to U-6 soccer this fall, here he is in action in his first game

he scored 2 goals and had a blast

First Days of School 2013

Matthew started his 5 day 3 year old class (Lions) at the end of August

 Andrew started half day kindergarten a week later

his Iron-Man pose (he's on Andrew's backpack)

Matt was such a big boy, hopping out of the car at carpool, and never looking back!  Andrew and I got to spend a week together, something we haven't done since he was a baby!  I am so proud of my big boys, and so excited to see all the fun things they will experience this year!