Antics

Sam: When can we go swimming?
Nana: Sometime this summer. I have to do some electrical work first. (on her pump, etc.)
Isaiah: (grinning hugely) So we can get electrocuted when we go in?
***
Dan got home from work, Sam was still sleeping, and Isaiah kept interrupting Dan and my conversation.
Me: Isaiah, please don't interrupt unless it's an emergency, like if someone is bleeding or they broke a bone. Why don't you give your brother a hug and tell him it's time to wake up.
Isaiah goes into the other room where Sam is sleeping and doesn't want to wake up, then comes right back and interrupts again.
Me: Isaiah, is someone bleeding or broke a bone?
Isaiah: Well, Sam's acting like he's dead.
***
Mom cooked dinner for us... Isaiah looked at the pork and called it chicken. We didn't correct him, for fear he would refuse to eat it.
Nana: Well does everybody like their chicken?
Isaiah: Yes! It's my #2 favorite chicken.
Everyone laughing...
Me: What's #1?
Isaiah: Grandma's chicken salad.

Phipps

Thanks to Better Homes and Gardens and a tip from my college friend Mollie, the boys and I enjoyed a free day at Phipps Conservatory. I figured that at the least, they would have somewhere to get some energy out. I was surprised how much they loved it. All of it! They were amazed at the flowers, the butterflies, the glass sculptures, the children's discovery garden, the fountains, the boats, etc. Afterward, we enjoyed a picnic lunch outside, then walked around the May Market. Beautiful weather. Relaxing day.




"This place is awesome! It's like a jungle in here!"

Glass sculptures

The little one kept getting water splashed on his face... haha!

Lemon Juice for Lunch

Sam looked in the refrigerator, picked out the lemon juice, and said he wanted it for lunch...

Kiddie Race

The little one's first race. The big one's second or third...

End of Awana

Isaiah had an absolutely great time attending AWANA at Mars Alliance Church this year. They do a wonderful job with this well-organized, structured kids' program. He learned verses and lessons from the Bible every week. He made some good buddies and can't wait to move up to Sparks next year. The little one "helping" to make the pretzel jello salad for the AWANA picnic.

Painting a picture frame together...Buddies at the closing ceremonySo excited to become Sparks!