A Fun Day!

The boys were in a terrific mood when they woke up this morning- which is always nice. They played together very well and spent sometime playing with the sunshine this morning. They have always been fascinated with the sun that comes from our dining room. Here are a few sun shots:

I love Isaiah's hair in the sunlight

We also hung out with our dear friend and my old roommate Margie. She was in North Augusta this afternoon so we got to hang out with her at Hammonds Ferry. It is a nice housing development that runs along the Savannah River. It has a great bakery/cafe and some other businesses which make it a really fun place to rendezvous. Margie was finishing up lunch when we arrived, so we went down to the river area where they have a giant field so that the boys could stretch their legs. Margie and I live in the same town, but sadly it has been almost a year since I have seen her! It was really fun to catch up with her and hear what she's up to. While we were down at the river we noticed a gathering of a bunch of worker/supervisor looking men looking at something. We went closer and realized that a floating dock that we had both been on numerous times had sunk. See the picture below:

The bridge under troubled waters

One of the guys that was down there knew Margie and he told us that apparently there was a group of about 30 school kids (I guess on a field trip) who were on the dock and it started to sink. Someone said that all the kids got wet, some said only 4 got wet- who really cares- everyone made it out alright. So then we got to watch them bring in a big tractor thing (no I have no idea what it really was-sorry) and haul it up onto the riverbank. Atticus and Isaiah were very excited to see a real tractor in action. I was so glad to have my camera because I knew Dan would be interested and I would have no way to describe it to him to his satisfaction. The rest of the time we just hung out on the field, Margie chased the boys a lot, the boys found a bunch of really cool sticks and we managed to take a group shot before we said goodbye. It was a great time and Margie and I have vowed to get together more often.

Margie and Atticus looking at the clean up

Running after Margie

Margie playing with the boys

Group shot

Isaiah and Margie

Finally here are a few pictures of the boys chowing down on some Valentines cookies that my mother-in-law, their grandmother sent them. She made them and decorated them and then mailed them from Virginia- so that made them taste extra good. As you can see the boys enjoyed them.

Isaiah

Atticus

Best Buds

I have always wished, hoped and prayed that our boys would be good friends to each other. It is really awesome to see the different and new ways that they are interacting with one another. Most of the time they are the best of friends- although we do have days that could be described as one incredibly long wrestling match. Here are a few pictures of the boys hanging out together.

They have been enjoying the boots my dad bought them when they were babies- they are about 4 sizes too big. They are watching Raffi singing a song on T.V., this is about the only time I can get them to stand still for a picture.

PJ's and boots- only the latest fashion trends at the Adams'

A rare occasion- nicely sharing a book

We finally found another crate- which is awesome!

In other news the boys are starting to feed themselves- which I am really excited about! I probably should have started them earlier on this, but I am not a big fan of food messes. Isaiah really likes to feed himself and he does really well. Atticus is not so thrilled- he really prefers for me to feed him and he has learned that if he starts to play with his food I will come over and feed him. It is saving me a little more time which is always nice, and I think they are enjoying the independence.

Atticus playing with his food

Isaiah eating like a champ

We have moved the wicker chairs out of the living room, because the boys were slowly picking them apart- lovely. Anyway they now have more access to the curtains, which means more fun!

Isaiah hiding behind the curtain, laughing the whole time.

Here's a final shot of the cousins, minus Claire- hopefully we can get a good shot next weekend with everyone!

2010 Blizzard hits the Dirty South

After 5 long years of living in Augusta there is finally some snow to speak of. One the things I miss most about Richmond, besides my wonderful parents and extended family, is the occasional snow. Of course I know Richmond is getting slammed this year so it makes it harder then usual for us not to get any snow down here. We've had a few close calls but the snow never seems to quite reach us. They were calling for snow today but I didn't think we'd get much and I certainly didn't think it would stick.

Well, not only did we get some but it stuck to everything. It's a solid 2-3 inches so far and still coming down. The tress are covered and it's pure beauty in ever direction. There is something so peaceful and humbling about snow.

These pictures are obviously of the beginning of the snow. It started right as I got home from work. There's a lot more on the ground now and I'll be putting up some better pictures tomorrow morning.

Atticus in the snow

Isaiah in the snow

The boys love all things "outside" so the snow coming down was another thing for them to get really excited about. Carrie tried to teach them to say, "snow" but the best they could do was to say "no." Isaiah was swatting at it when we were outside. He also fell over and did a face plant into a snow covered pile of leaves. I'm sure they'll be out in tomorrow. More photos to come. Oh yeah, Carrie would like for everyone to know that this post is by me and not her if you haven't already figured that out yet. I think she's a little offended by the phrase, "dirty south."

Busy Boys

We have been up to all sorts of things lately. Mainly getting rid of one cold only to get another cold...so we have been spending lots of quality time at home. Here are some pictures for your viewing pleasure.

Atticus favorite spot on the stairs

Atticus playing in the tub- Dan stuck that on his head, surprisingly he left it there for a long time.

Atticus and Isaiah

Isaiah sitting on his truck

Atticus sitting on his truck