Sully

Sullivan hasn't really cooperated with a camera since before his second birthday. Even then, it was iffy. He tends to run away or look up/down/all around/anywhere but the camera. So, imagine my suprise when he actually smiled for me on Saturday! He and I walked across (well, he scootered across) the footbridge over to the Riverfront Park where the annual "World Beat" festival was happening.

I see many family members represented in some of Sully's expressions (I even think I see a bit of Nicole & Bryce, which I've not noticed before) so I decided to post them all. That, and they are too cute and I'm not able to choose which pics to cut from the page. ;o)

On a daily basis, I see expressions on Sully that remind me of his Grandpa Paul and his Aunt Lisa. Mostly, however, I agree with Debbie that "Sully just looks like himself" rather than anyone else in our families. Funny that this kid came out looking a whole lot (scarily so) like me, gradually added Paul, and now looks like bits and pieces of everyone.

Last Day Of Kinder

Keaton's last day of kindergarten was June 14th. Instead of the usual classroom routine, the kids were treated to several fun crafts and experiences. They were able to fish for prizes using a magnetic fishing pole and magnetic fish, there were several adults around to paint faces, outside were balls & ring toss games & jump ropes & stilts. It was just a very fun way to end Keaton's first official year of school.

I love how the two boys are peeking in from behind Keats.

Most of the boys chose snakes.

Above, Keaton checks out the final product.

One of Keaton's very best buddies, Blane. Isn't he cute!

On the left is Micah, also one of Keaton's buddies.

Here they are, loading up their backpacks for the very last time. They were all a little shocked that they were taking home all their nametags, placemats, and other items that they usually leave at school.

Snowcones & Pizza

Last Sunday, we took the boys to the Riverfront Park to play on the splash pad (water fountain) since the day was so warm. Unfortunately, the splash pad will not open until sometime this week or next...so we changed plans and played at the park & got the guys some snowcones.

In the above shot, Sullivan had just spilled his snowcone down his chest. He was a little annoyed, as evidenced by his expression.

This is what I get when I ask the boys to stand next to each other and smile. I get superheroes.

Sweet little face!

Daddy was making jokes about the flavor of the snowcones (probably had something to do with pink, poop, or underwear, judging by the huge smile on Keaton's face.)

Mmmmm....

I thought the light was great for photos here. Luckily, one of my boys actually cooperated!

And, even though he wouldn't cooperate with most of my requests, I was able to snap the above cute shot of Sully.

Goof. Ball.

It just cracks me up how Sully puts the bottle inside his mouth.

Keats takes his pizza eating very seriously.

And this was my view of Mike during lunch. So romantic having kids, isn't it?!

Kinder Friends

Keaton's school had their end of year carnival last Friday. He met up with a few friends for snowcones and some games.

Michael & Keats

Michael's ability to make Keats crack up as in the above pic is a big reason that Keats spent so much of his kindergarten year in time-out. Lol.

Blane, Keats, and Sully

Blane, Keats, Sully, and Michael

Kindergarten Graduation

Sully In A Tent

Twins?

This picture of Mike was taken in 1973, so I assume it was the start of the school year, sometime in September/October 1973. Mike would have turned 7 on September 23rd, 1973.

The photo of Keats was taken in April 2010, so he is nearly 6-1/2.

The ages of each in the photos are very close and look at the similarities!