Busy, busy, busy...

Wake up and enjoy breakfast. It's 7 AM...what now? Swings of course!



Cole perfects his slide...



Next up? Off to the woods to spot trees, look for birds and run down the hill.



This video was just so sweet to me. There are those moments in the day where I am just so amazed that we have two perfect little boys.







After a snack, we head out to the Home Depot to pick up play sand for the sandbox...this is like Disney World to these boys...a parking lot FULL of trucks! "WOAH!!!"

Home again, we are just about to have lunch when the pool company arrived in their big truck to open the pool. They were glued to the windows...Tommy yelling "hi!" and waving.

After they left...we took a peek...

After our nap, it was time to reveal mom's surprise....the new sandbox!! Cole LOVED it...as you can see from this video...

and these pictures....

After playing in the sandbox and some more swinging....it was finally time for dinner, tubbie and bed. How did I know? See below...

Sweet dreams!

Artists at work

The boys LOVE to paint & color. We have several works of art on display around the house...one is even framed and hanging in the kitchen. Here are some samples of their latest works. :) Enjoy!



Cole and Tommy - "Fireworks" (Markers)



Cole and Tommy - "Thomas the Train" (Finger paint)

Cole - "Rainy Day Scribbles" - (Crayon)

Tommy - "Rainy Day Scribbles" (Crayon)

Cole and Tommy - "The Ocean" - (Finger paint)

The boys' BIG surprise!!!

When the boys woke up from their nap, the swing set was ready and waiting. I was more excited than they were I think!!! We made our way into the yard...they both caught sight of it and slowly walked over....then walked faster...then ran! It was so cute.

We played on the set ALL afternoon - only coming in for dinner - then back outside again! I have so many pictures and videos that I could overload this system. I'll try to post some video later today when I have time to wait for the upload, but in the interim....here is a quick progression of shots that showcases their pure joy in discovering the fun surprise. :)

Before and After!

Ready, set.....swingset!!!!!

The proud new owners discuss their swingset over a twizzler.

The countdown has begun!!! Tomorrow our swingset is being delivered and installed in the newly renovated lower backyard. We're calling the entire play area "Kid Town" as it resides behind the infamous Man Town. I'm fashioning the whole structure to look like a pirate ship with a Jolly Roger Pirate flag, a telescope, steering wheel and cool handpainted signs. I'll post pictures when its complete.

Finding the right swingset was no easy feat... Do you know HOW expensive swingsets are??? Holy crap! Who knew? And there are so many different brands, etc. I wanted something that would last...and something that the boys could really grow into. But most importantly...I wanted someone ELSE to put it together.

Anyway, the big day is almost upon us at last...and we can't wait!!! These guys are at the back door everyday at 7AM ready to head out. :)