Really?

Last year Ryan didn't like the snow, but Danny loved it.

This year Ryan loves the snow, but Danny hates it!

Maybe next year?

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...



"I like this one!"



Monkey see; monkey do.



Ryan (slighty hidden there in Daddy's embrace) helps saw the winning tree.



Reading Together!

I had to rush to get the camera because I wasn't sure how long this moment could last!

"Thing, thing what is that thing?"~ Dr. Seuss

Monmouth College Homecoming

pondering

class of '31 and class of  '30

  

Me: Boys, look over here for the picture.
Boys: (Silent and staring at the cheerleaders)

walking through campus

Boys enjoyed the MC caf due to its all you can eat nature.
After the meal, they shared a bowl of cereal. (Something they've learned from their daddy.)

Texas sized memories...



Gigi & Papa with their Texas Aggies.




All smiles after completing the 15 hour road trip to Uncle Steve & Aunt Lynn's house!



Danny sounding off the train whistle.

And wanting Mary Kate to give it a try too.

Ryan (who you may recall tells us that he'll be taking a silver Mustang to college) was pleased as ever to see cousin Shannon's Mustang.

testing out its power

The Dans



Uncle Steve sharing morning coffee with Ryan. Now we have Ryan asking for coffee at home too. We insist that only Uncle Steve can make that brew (it's chocolate milk).



Boys loved the waterfalls.

Morning routine of saying bye to cousin Nick and the school bus.

Now that's loading a van!

Blue Bell Ice Cream Factory tour

The best ice cream! It's not sold in IL though.

mint chocolate chip induced grin

Uncle Steve and his sous chefs. Man, that uncle of mine can cook! Mmmm, mmm.

grocery shopping at the children's museum

Of all the interactive displays, this was the favorite for Ryan and Danny.

 


After a nighttime bowl of Blue Bell ice cream, the kids need to dance off the sugar...Gigi led the way.



at Texas A&M University
What a great school that my cousins - Shannon, Dan, and Jim - get to attend.

"I'll do it!"

After noticing that leaves were starting to trickle down from our tree, Ryan searched out his red rake and diligently began the project.