First "snow"

Harmony and HadAbogi showed us this gem this week!! It doesn't have anything to do with our lives right now (ok, it bears a little resemblance to pre-teen years ;) but we thought it was just too cute. Apparently, Mike was washing the car and Lucy sprayed herself in the face with the hose and wasn't too happy about it.  Uncle Jason was though. 

 Elliott was trying to earn some extra money, and Archie needed some fresh air; raking leaves to the resecue!

 Even though Archie has his own room, Elliott loves sharing his bed with him every night. It helps with Elliott's nervous bedtime, and it makes for some very cute brother bonding time. I hear bedtime stories, usually told by Archie, and bedtime books provided by Elliott. I like the photo ops too.

 Just a fun timeline moment: These pictures were taken almost exactly 3 years apart. 

 This week was the first time this year we woke up to snow...sort of. Archie didn't care that it was only a few millimeters, he was out there before the sun came up, in his pajamas, building a snow castle. 

 Elliott wasn't too far behind with the year's first snowman.

 We're trying to limit the kids' screen time, so Mom had to get creative. Cup-castles were a big hit.

 Again, Archie had some fun before school, so Lucy's friend, Ella, joined in the fun.

 Archie's school had a Stone Soup party for thanksgiving this year. This picture is to celebrate the fact that Archie actually TRIED THE SOUP!!!! He is getting a little better at trying things. It usually just involves a tongue touching it, and never trying it again, but it is progress. 

 Lucy is part of a city choir here called Millenial Choir. They are kindof a big deal :) . This summer, they are going to Washington DC to record a album and do some concerts at historic sights. She wants to go, and I told her that if she can raise the money for airfare, I would go with her (then maybe take the train to NYC for a girls' trip!!! Told you I'd make it back to NYC someday!!) She took me at my word, and with Dad's blessing, she is on her way. She is mopping, saving her allowance, making cinnamon rolls to sell, and planning on babysitting for me when I start teaching piano lessons next year. She is turning into one amazing young woman.