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. :)

The great photo experiment...

Our friend Kimmie is taking all the kids photos (from our twins group) and superimposing them all together onto the same background to make a fun group shot. Its a big surprise project, so I'm not sure what the final product will look like yet...but we followed our directions and snapped photos of the boys beside a tape measure today.

Cole has officially surpassed Tommy in terms of height! At his 18 month appointment today, he measured 34 1/2 inches tall and Tommy is 34 inches tall. Pretty impressive stuff considering he has been the "little" one since the beginning.

Anyway, taking these photos was hard as the kids couldn't stand still. We needed props. Cole held still for his fingerpaint and Tommy would only stop for his pirate hat. :)

Red Sox Nation

Representing their favorite team, the boys thought they looked so funny wearing daddy's baseball hats. You should have heard the giggles. Top picture is Cole on the left and Tommy on the right. Photo below is Tommy.

Go Sox!!!!!!!!