August 5th, 2018

Wake up and smell the waffle batter (as you do)

Ella got some good banana smashing in too

Mid-morning lego party

Eleanor getting into the tower-making game

Similar to her seemingly intrinsic desire to press play-doh to her check, there are hypothesis abound to to demystify this particular lego placement… no one will ever truly know.

Tower pride.

Despite it being both a ’68 and a convertible, Des obliged dad’s request to pose with the Mustang

Apparently everyone is ready for nap time

Post-nap hang with her “Maxie”

Putting Eleanor’s impulsive picking to good use

Visiting from the faraway land of Huntington Station, Long Island, NJ- Desmond curates and demonstrates duplos for Wyatt

Somehow indifferent to the charm of aunt Katie and uncle Stephen, all three kids are in full lego mode

Ella showing off her rodeo skills for the special guests

Eleanor’s first upgrade from highchair to kid table

Such a sweet night with friends

August 4th, 2018

Making avocado toast for Saturday breakfast is a team sport

Des taking his ceremonial swig of the lemon juice (that’s normal, right?)

Ella succumbs to peer pressure as Des cheers her on. However, decidedly though not a fan.

“Eee!”

Nailed it.

After helping prep mom’s bike before the owl ride, Des inflates ALL the things

Level up: Eleanor’s first movie night at the table

August 3rd, 2018

After-school treat

August 2nd, 2018

Some moments have no satisfying explanation:

“Poppysicle” time! 

Mom cuddling up after returning from the hospital to visit great-grandma Kathy

August 1st, 2018

After Des and Ella helps set up the tent so dad can finally wipe it down, it’s book time