The Raisin Tower Power

Here is a picture of the kids playing with a bulldozer that was parked at the beach in early September. Very exciting!

And in current events. . .

While Grandma (Mama) and Grandpa (Papa) were over last night, Mike asked Amanda who she thought should be president. Her answer was “Papa” One of the kids then said “Mama” Mike asked again and Luke thought about it for a minute then said “Santa Claus”.

Thought that was cute.

Subsequently Amanda answered with one of the presidential candidates’ names.

Things the kids have been playing with lately. . .blankets - used for rugs and superhero capes to name a couple of uses. Stuffed animals (Luke has a posse) bibs, diapers, and kitchen towels. Oh, and don't try to put the wrong diaper on Amanda - it might be Teddy's or Giraffy's - and she'll let you know! Coins (sometimes called toins) which are used for lining up, counting, putting in and out of red buckets, hiding under the wood "stopper" in our kitchen" and, of course -PLAY DOH!

Blueberry Time

Saturday was the last day of blueberry picking - so we headed down the street to Valley Farm to get the last of a very good crop! Here are the kids on the "big rig" which took us out to the field.

Here is Luke - ready to go!

and Amanda on her way. . .

The New Playhouse!

Papy G and Grandma got the kids a really cool playhouse for their birthday - here are some pictures from Papa G!

The New Playhouse

Work in Progress
Entertaining at the new digs


Papy G and Grandma brought the kids a really great playhouse for their birthday! Here are some pics (thanks Papa G)

Trikes and Dancing!

Grandma and Grandpa gave the kids their big bday gifts before the party started on Sunday. What a hit!

Here's a cute video from last week or so too

The twins are TWO - Happy Birthday!!

Two years old! Wow can you believe it. What's happening now that they are 2? Luke is calling Amanda "Amanda" instead of "dada" He says it with a bit of a European (or maybe even Latino) accent. Amanda is still very interested in the smoke detectors (shikobah) and this interest was augmented into fear when they had a fire drill (three in one day actually) at daycare. She was upset (even traumatizes?) about it for probably a week, but now I think we are getting past that.

Speaking of daycare, we had a little party there last Thursday - Grandma and Grandpa even came! Then on Sunday we had a family/friends gathering chez nous which was great! Here are a few pictures and videos from Bday party at our house - most provided by mom!

Our gymnast!



Opening some gifts


And. . .drum roll please. . .the CAKES! Yes, it is Doggy and Teddy!!! Wouldn't believe the amount of awe these created by kids, parents, and friends! I brought some pictures in to their classroom and teachers and other kids parents are ready to hire mom!





After the party was over, and after baths and wind down, the kids wanted to see the doggy and teddy cakes again. Here is a great video taken with my Samsung SGH i550 phone (yes, that was a bit of a pitch :))

At the beach

The beach is a big hit!

Grandpa and the Carroll Kids

Thank you Grandma for taking such a nice picture!

Strawberry Time!

We took Daddy to the Strawberry Field for Father's Day and had a great time! You can see the entire album plus a few more June photos by clicking on the link here: http://picasaweb.google.com/Kmetzogirl2/June2008Pictures

Big Kid Cups!

The kids enjoyed the day at Grandma and Grandpa's yesterday and practiced drinking from big kid cups. Thanks to Grandma for the pictures!

Amanda enjoying art!

I have a similar clip which is much longer but am posting this shorter one. . .let me know if you want the longer version and I'll get that one to you!
Enjoy!

Luke