The Big Top

Beau's school hosted its annual Circus this Friday. It was Beau's first time as a participant and he did a fine job as a lion. He really took his part seriously. I think there's a future for him in performance arts.

My Hero

Sometimes even Charlie has a tender moment...especially when it comes to his daddy.

Say no to pants!

Why do my kids hate pants so?

I briefly "lost" Beau yesterday but quickly found him playing in the backyard in this get up.

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas from the Brian boys!!

He's here...

Introducing Matthew Luke Brian. He arrived on December 12, 2013 at 7:26am. He's completed our little family.

It's the little things...

More additions to our Thankful Tree. Beau's is on the left, Charlie's on the right. Guess I should be glad he is happy with what God gave him.

Say what?!

Charlie: "Mommy, you have a big belly. "
Me: "Yes, Charlie, I do. And what's in Mommy's big belly?"
Charlie: "Ice cream cones."

Little punk.

Our Thankful Tree

This year to help the boys better understand why we celebrate Thanksgiving we are creating a "Thankful Tree". Throughout the month the boys are sharing things that they are thankful for the I write them down. It's a great visual exercise and so far, so good 

Thus far my favorite entries are Beau's first two... glad to know he appreciates the basics in life!

Say what?!

Beau: "Bye-bye, Mommy!"
Me: "Where are you boys going?"
Beau: " To save the day."

Say what?!

Beau: Mommy, when is Luke coming?
Me: Sometime after Thanksgiving. Mommy will go to the hospital for his arrival and then we'll both come straight home.
Beau: Oh no he won't. Luke is going straight to timeout.
Me: What? Why?
Beau: Becausehe won't stop kicking you and that's not nice.
Charlie: Not nice, Mommy.

They have a point...

And so it begins...

Well Beau has officially started T-ball. And while he is still more interested in the lovebugs, it's pretty cute to watch him out there. Daddy is proud and Charlie can't wait to join him.

Spring is in the air...

...kind of.  We took advantage of yesterday's GORGEOUS weather to bring the boys to the park.  Good thing too, since the weather was so short-lived - last night it dipped down into the 30s!!  Here are some shots from yesterday.  Oh, and we ran into our favorite triplets while we were playing.  

Reindeer food! (...again...)

Back by popular demand, Reindeer Food for the boys' classmates.  I apologize for not having any photos of the boys making the reindeer food, but I had my hands quite full with cheerios, M&Ms, sprinkles, and two very excited little boys.  Throwing a camera in the mix would have been too much! 

"...and that's it."

Beau came home from school this week with a letter to Santa laying out his wish list.

Well, he may be impractical, but at least he's not greedy.

Look Who's Three!

Ok, look who's three and a couple months...sorry for the delay.  (And yes, Sarah, I realize I am 15 months behind his second birthday post.  It will happen...one day.)

Our favorite little guy had a fantastic birthday party back in October.  The theme, naturally, was Mickey Mouse.  My oh my, this boy LOVES Mickey Mouse.

The gatekeeper, Charlie.  

Core had so much fun...and I don't think he ever put his shoes back on. 

Pizza.

More pizza.  

Drew, inspecting the cake carefully.  

Happy Birthday to Beau!

He's wishing for a lion.  More on that to follow.  

Sweet, sweet Charlotte. 

Core LOVED Beau's new wheels...and kept Nat in a state of panic.