Chinese New Year

A couple of weeks ago we went to the High Museum for their big Chinese New Year family festival and to see the Chinese terra cotta warriors. Owen loved the Lion Dancers. He also loved the clay warriors, but I think his favorite part of the museum, hands down, was the fountain. If he could throw pennies it in the whole day long, he would. In the Children's part of the museum they had long foam noodles with strips of velcro that were supposed to be put together to make crazy shapes, but worked much better for noodle fights and smacking guys on the head. Everyone else there, kids included, felt that way.

Matching outfits

Owen and Henry had picture day at school today, so I thought I would bust out the matching shirts. Owen told me Henry was crazy during the school shoot, so I thought I would get a few of my own.

Day out With Dad

Some fun in the sandbox.

Some grapefruit at Harry's

Some yoga at the park.


This one is for the album cover.

I had to work today, but the boys' school was closed. Thomas took the day off and the three of them had a grand little life adventure. From the park, to the grocery store to the sandbox they did it all.

some collages

Fall Fun
Alike but Different
These are some collages I did for the calendar.

A cold day in Georgia

In an effort to actually do something fun on the weekend instead of just working, cleaning and running errands, we took the boys to the muppet exhibit at the Atlanta History Center. I had no idea that place was so cool. They liked the muppet stuff, but they LOVED the farm out back.
Here are some close ups of Owen and Henry just being Owen and Henry.

Henry spent a lot of time at this fence talking to the sheep inside of it.


Owen's moods come quickly. Here are just some of the many.

One VERY bad haircut

So in an effort to save money I had Thomas take Henry to Great Cuts instead of the kiddie barber-bad idea number 1. He came home with his bangs all crooked and messed up. I got out some scissors to try to fix them-bad idea number 2. They were so messed up when I finished that we decided to get out the clippers and to just give him a crew cut- bad idea number 3. Long story short, Henry is almost entirely bald and looks really weird. All because of an effort to save 5 dollars (which I spent anyway for the barber to even out the crew cut.) I guess the upside is he won't need another haircut for a really long time.

Christmas

We had a very busy but fun Christmas. Here are some of the pics from the days.
Owen and Henry before the pageant. They were a spider and a leopard.
An Easel from Grandaddy and Ellen
Henry understood Christmas this year. He jumped right into the ripping and playing.
Zoe looking sweet
Henry taking a mid-day break from the action
Owen and Henry and some of the spoils
Owen's army ready for battle...or at least to torch something.
Owen and the Beloved Batcave

Here is a group shot of all in attendance (minus Tom who took it)