The Gift of Cousins

Has anyone ever stopped to think about the wonderful blessing of cousins?? They're friends and family all wrapped up into one!!
Elijah, Callan, and Aedan spent a wonderful Thanksgiving in Chicago playing non-stop with their two cousins, Reina and Lola. Each one of them enjoyed the other's company for three entire days - playing, coloring, hiding-and-seeking....just plain, old-fashioned fun!!!
Cousins rock!

Clap, Clap, Clap Your Hands!

This past Monday, our "little man" (aka. Aedan) learned to clap his hands. His big brother taught him to do this, and both boys are as proud as can be! Aedan has continued to utilize his newfound skill over the past couple of days, and we are delighted to watch him. He looked so proud Tuesday morning when he "re-discovered" his latest achievement!

Puppets and Pennies

What a fun afternoon we all shared yesterday on the Plaza!! Elijah and Mommy attended the puppet show he had been so long awaiting. It was based on the book Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey. Full of witty humor, yet maintaining the integrity of the story, the show was as enjoyable as we expected!!
While we were watching the show, Daddy took Callan and Aedan around the Plaza to enjoy the shops and beautiful weather. We joined up with them after the show near one of the Plaza's many fountains. Elijah and Callan were each able to toss in two pennies...and they loved it!!! Just the act of watching where their pennies fell was pure joy for them.
As I have said before, and will say again, what joy we can all behold in such simplicity.

Looking Forward to the Weekend!

This coming weekend, Elijah is thrilled about attending his second puppet show. Our first puppet show was about one month ago, and he is still talking about it!! The shows are put on by Paul Mesner Puppets, a long-time puppet studio here in Kansas City. They are mostly classic children's tales with a funny, sarcastic twist - very, very funny for kids and adults alike!! I really enjoy watching the artistry and creativity of the puppets!

"Roger That"

Elijah has discovered the joy of walkie-talkies after watching the movie Big last Friday night. He and Daddy have been communicating via walkie-talkies lately, and one would think that we handed Elijah the moon!! What joys to behold in simple things!!!