Boys and their toys...

I'd like to tell you that this stand-off ended peacefully but I can't. I've decided that you can give a boy of any age blocks, boxes, bubble wrap, or mud and they can entertain themselves indefinitely (or until there's blood involved)! This is a pretty normal Sunday afternoon scene at our house! The Cobras build a fortress and the Joes try to destroy them. I do have to make a note, though. Sometimes Polly Pocket and her Barbie troops are able to distract the boys and everyone lives happily ever after - or until Barbie loses her head to a grenade! :) That's just a glimpse into our peaceful Sunday afternoons!

No, we're not kidding!

Say, "Hello," to the next Randolph! We're completely surprised but thrilled! We're about 10 weeks along and still in shock! Just when we think we have life figured out, God reminds us that He's still in charge!

"Look at their pom poms, daddy!"

What could strike terror in the heart of any strong father? This statement, "Daddy, look at those girls' pom poms!" We just won't even go there!!!

Anyway, Dasha had the opportunity to "compete" in the Summer Games at Phillips Arena. She loved it! There were Thrashers characters, Hawks characters, and and general characters (including Dasha and Eric).

All of the participants were rehab (PT, OT, etc.) patients at CHOA. The kids got to work at different stations and participate in crafts, sports events, and character meet and greets. I think Dasha's favorite part was getting her picture made with the Hawks girls, though. She is suddenly into anything (and everything) fashion related. We all know that doesn't mesh with my biological make up so I'm really struggling! If it's not jeans and t-shirts, I'm lost! Anyway, she had a blast and Eric came home only a little shell-shocked about the pom-poms!

Just FYI - The lady in this picture with Dasha is her physical therapist. She has worked with Dasha once or twice a week since the heel cord surgery. This lady has been such a blessing. She operates as mom, therapist (for mom and Dasah), motivation coach, and CP guru! I don't know what we'd do without her!

Well, tomorrow is the kids' first day back at school. Dasha, as usual, is excited to go and just knows that everyone will love her! Grant, as usual, is anxious and wants to know the details of the day as soon as possible. Me, well, the first day is simply crowd control. I really think the county should begin changing our pay scale to reflect combat pay for the first week of school, the week prior to Christmas break, and the last week of school. Oh well! Let the fun begin! (Eric is thrilled that we're all going back so he can have the house to himself again)!