August 6th, 2018

On the walk to school, Des, Ella and mom saw… a crane truck carrying a beam, a cicada shell and a pink flower. And picked up acorns- a great way to start a Monday.

A summer rainstorm breaking out in the evening means only one thing- “rain races.” While a sudden burst of inspiration led to dad branding a new event, Des and Ella were just excited to dash about in their raincoats.

Little dinosaur, take two.

Desmond getting some real air with the puddle jumps

Warm and cozy inside, it’s time for some light lego catalog perusal

It also happened to be National Root Beer Float Day. Mom graciously supplied an ad-hoc special treat, a first for both Desmond and Eleanor

It was a hit.

Look closely, but Des is clutching (dad’s) Braveheart in one arm while sleeping

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

July 31st, 2018

Picture of Desmond getting pictures of teeth

Cool preschooler

July 29th, 2018

Desmond expressing the near-universal excitement of avocado toast for breakfast

Checking out the bumblebees

At park near the farmers market

These two goofs

Some sort of construction truck rodeo, with lots of rules

A girl and her slide