Happy Father's Day!

We had a great day celebrating Mike today!  Everyone slept in (wonder of wonders), we had a great brunch out, and spent the day playing and enjoying being together.  Drew proudly sported his "My Daddy Rocks" shirt, Evan helped make and decorate brownies, and he kindly signed both his and his brother's names to a handmade card for daddy.  Evan's spent the better part of a week going around the house loudly saying, "Shhhhh!  Don't tell Daddy!!", so he's clearly been making a Father's Day Surprise at school.  Unlike his Mother's Day Surprise, however, he never once spilled the beans on what it actually is.  (Mike took it to work, so I don't have a photo - soon, though.) 

We are so very lucky to have Mike as the daddy in this family!  We love you, and Happy Father's Day!

Baths

Drew got a bath this morning, and Evan was eager to join in.  He very carefully bathed Doggie, imitating every step of Drew's bath and helping Doggie to keep the water out of his eyes just like Evan does in his own baths.  He was a great helper bathing Drew too.  Finally both freshly washed boys were wrapped up in snuggly warm towels and dried off. 

Even More Visitors

Last but not least, Gramma Kay and Grampa Arnie came to Virginia to hang with Evan for a couple days and meet Drew.  They were able to stay for 4 whole days, and we made the most of every one.  Both boys were showered with gifts, and had a blast with all the attention.  Swimming, playing, eating... we did it all!  See you back in WI in just a couple months!

Drew hanging poolside

Ice pop break!

Hiding!

It took nearly three years for Evan to realize he can climb in the cabinets.  I'm shocked (yet thankful) it took this long!  Today he decided he was going in...  While our back was turned, he quickly took all the cereal boxes and food out and snuck in, then yelled, "Come fine me - here I am in the cabinet!"  He might not have the finer points of hide and seek down pat quite yet, but it sure is fun to play together. 

Drew had a little photo shoot with mommy today!  Here are my three favorites, out of about 200 shots, of course. It's easy to take tons of photos with a great camera, and of course with a very willing and handsome subject.  The hard part is editing them down to the best few!  

So Big!

More Visitors

This weekend it was Grampa Chuck & Grandma Mary's turn to visit.  It was a quick trip, but Drew got in lots and lots of snuggle time with them both, and Evan wore everyone out with trips to the pool and park, rounds of golf and baseball in the yard, and even a UVA baseball game.  Evan made Mickey Mouse cupcakes with Mary, and was overjoyed to put the frosting on himself.  What a treat!  In Evan's words, "thanks for visiting at us!"