Backseat Driver Part #2

And here's a quiet, yet cute, video of our backseat driver:

Lullaby Preview

As we sang the same night time songs to A+A for over 2 years, I often wondered what effect it would have on the kids.  Would they remember it?  Would laugh about it?  Turns out it's made a favorable impression on them:

Dance Fever

When I was little, I remember a show called Dance Fever.  It was on TV shortly after dinner.  Post-prandial dancing cuts across generations.  These two caught the dance bug too:

The Great Helper

Adam is a fantastic big brother who likes to help take care of Tate:

On the Go

Tate and I attended a friend's bris a few days ago.  Tate rested comfortably (and quietly) knowing that he wasn't going to be the center of attention this time.

Homeschooling Lesson #23: Chemistry

This is what happens when you mix one part Adam with one part Halloween candy:  you get one messy face.

Backseat Driver

Tate and I spent one long morning in the back seat of our minivan.  Why?  He needed to eat and have his diaper changed.  Unexpected bonus:  the beautiful lighting.

Mercedes at the Mall

Grandma snapped this cute photo at the mall last week:

Ready for Rugby

Tate is ready for rugby.  Once he wakes up, of course.

Identical Twins?

Tate has an identical twin!  Look very closely...

One Month Today!

Tate was born exactly on month ago.  To celebrate, we snapped some photos:

Mommy, what are you doing to me?

Hey Adam!  Hey Ashley!  Can I get some back up here?

What?  You two did this too?  Oh my.

This guy?  Again?

Well, if you can't beat 'em, nap with 'em.

Crafty Grandma

Grandma is very handy.  She knows how to knit.  This winter the A-team will be toasty warm with their new hats:

Nap with Dedushka

One of the best places to nap?  In Dedushka's arms, of course.

Dress Up

It's fun to play with our friends while wearing fun costumes:

He's Awake!

It doesn't happen often, but every now and then Tate is alert for a little while.  Kudos to our guest photographer for capturing the moment.

Homeschooling, Lesson #22

Lately Adam has shown a penchant for blowing into straws.  Straws filled with milk.  In an attempt to redirect his efforts, we decided to take a scientific approach to straw blowing.  Enter in Grandma, a cutting board, straws and random kitchen stuff:

Some objects didn't roll very well.  Others, like m&ms, didn't make it to the testing grounds (they were eaten too quickly).

We are thrilled to report that the research project ended in a pomegranate and pea snack (both object rolled down the board and right into their mouth!).

Guest Photographer

Grandma has been a spectacular guest photographer for the past few weeks.  We'll highlight some of her photos of Tate.

Mommy, this swing doesn't move fast enough to generate a breeze.  Is the hat really necessary???

Flipeez!

Shout out to our NY aunt, uncle and cousins for this gift.  We love 'em!  (And they were very useful on Halloween in the evening...matched our costumes beautifully!)

Roar!

Roar! said Tate to the bear. 

Roar!

Not so tough, eh big guy?

Yawn!  You are a cozy place to take a nap, though.

Sleeping Baby

All washed up, cozy and asleep.  Just how we like 'em!

Happy Halloween!

The Anna (from Frozen) and a handsome race car driver (same color as Lightning McQueen) set out to trick-or-treat with their Daddy (another race car driver) in style.