After School Snack

The boys always look forward to their after school snacks, which I must say that with the exception of the first week of school, are pretty LAME. This week, I got a special treat. After serving up a plate of raspberries to each child, I was sent to my room by Zachary. The boys set up motion detectors, banana peels, and various other means to alert them to me leaving my room. After about 20 minutes, I was led into the kitchen. Zachary had prepared a special after school snack just for me:

Belgian Waffle
Strawberries with Chocolate Sauce and Cream
Strawberries with Just Cream and
Raspberries with Cream

He added that he "even washed" the fruit for me. Does he know his mama (as he so affectionately calls me) or what!

Princess Party

Lucy was invited to her first birthday party. She went dressed as Snow White, her favorite of all the princesses. She was so excited to go to the party that she would not hold still for a picture. Every bit of the party was so pink and perfect (my friend Kelly is the BEST hostess!) and Lucy loved it. Thanks, Kelly, for inviting Lucy to Sylvie's party!

Partners in Crime. . .

Last week it was syrup. Thirty-two plus ounces were used to decorate our carpet, chair, sofa, and ottoman. The tile was covered as well, as if they had rolled around in it, and then danced around the house. I heard them giggling, and soon the giggles turned to the kind every mother knows. You know the one where it sounds like they are conspiring to put the dog in the dryer? Instead of getting out of bed, I pulled the pillow over my head. It was only when I heard Brandon saying, "TROUBLE! You two are in BIG trouble!" that I decided I should get up and assess the situation. Well, they are getting smarter because this week, it was markers. They silently traced all the tile grout in our kitchen with a yellow highlighter, colored on one entire wall with markers, and then traced the chair rail around the kitchen and foyer. They covered the refrigerator with crayon as well. Not a peep out of either of them so we woke up to a lovely decorating job.