Laps in Creativity!

I realize that I have not updated in a while...mostly it is because I have not thought creatively about what to write. So...I didn't. Or...if I thought of something creative, I was busy doing something else and lost my juice before I could log in. So instead I will give you a little playback of September in photos!

Jack and Mitch enjoyed lots of time outside. This particular day they both drove around the city that we made on the driveway. It was complete with everything from all the grandparent's homes to Target & Sam's Club (at Jack's request). And...at one point I was sitting on it as a drive-thru snack shop with a bowl of grapes.

Jack made another new friend. This one is a toad. Mr. Toad was even given a kiss before he was overly squished, then sent back to his mommy.

We were able to spend Labor Day in Hayward with Jeremy's family and grandparents. Here are the boys on the dock with Auntie Meggy! They LOVE love LOVE her!

In Hayward we went to a candy store. Jack LOVED it, as you can see from this quite full basket. A word to the wise...be careful with dinner bribing. Now Jack negotiates with us. Usually the negotiation begins with Jack grabbing his step stool, carrying it over to the treat drawer, and opening it up while he says, "I am just going to check something." Next thing you know he has his treat bag and he declares, "I will have three bites of apple, then I will pick a treat." Humm...I wonder how he learned that trick?

I turned the big 2-9! Well, I have decided that is what I will forever be now...but the truth is revealed on the cake below. My husband threw the most fantastic surprise party for me. I could NOT believe it. I honestly had not been so surprised since he proposed to me seven years ago. It was a wonderful day. Thanks Jerm!
We went to the farmer's market a few times. Jack really enjoyed finding new ways to eat our findings!

Consuming well balanced meals has always been important to us! Nothing like your 2.5 year old having a Caribou and apple for breakfast...

We enjoyed a beautiful day at the orchard with my friend Noel and her sweet ones, Kyle & Haley.

Mitch rode in the seat of a shopping cart for the very first time!! HUGE milestone, since we practically live at Target.

The boys had a lovely concert for me. Very impressive! (And thanks to the Manrodt's for passing on both of these pianos!)

Bathtime with two in the tub is WAY more fun than with just one!

After the bath...

And we began swimming lessons for both of the boys!

Well, that was what we were up to in September. Hope you enjoyed the pictures!