End of June

June was a busy month for us -- we put our beloved house (133 Spring Street) on the market and sold it! We also had an offer accepted on a new house in Andover, and made preparations to move. In the midst of all this, the kids were tolerant of all the changes, entertained each other, and as always, up for adventure.

 

 

sweet, sweet summertime

 

 

 

a Day out with Thomas in Edaville

riding in the passenger cars pulled by Thomas himself

 

the essence of childhood

 

 

makeshift sandbox (dirt pit)

 

goggle shopping

we left them alone too long, and they made a road out of whatever they could find

who needs pants?!

Alex's checkups have a lot of 'me do it!' these days

Happy Father's Day!

We took a quick trip to Long Island, and spent Father's Day with Grammy and Grandpa Pat.

 

 

 

 

 

 

three generations of Walsh boys

the way home... Joey's too cool for this trip.

Mid-June

Alex's 2-year-old check up

 

 

 

Alex's first photo-bomb

'Mommy! I a-stuck!'

 

Nice footwear choice today, Joey.

 

 

 

joy-riding on a beautiful summer evening

 

Joey's last day of preschool, 2013

For Joey's end of the year program, he was a red mouse, who had to hop up and down with the other primary colored mice to make secondary colors. He loved his role, and performed it with enthusiasm.

 

 

 

 

Happy last day of school, Joey!

Happy 2nd birthday, Alex!

opening his gift from big brother

 

caged birthday boy

birthday donuts, as requested

 

 

 

the most beautiful 2-year-old 'baby' Alexander

 

 

 

 

 

studying his candle, number 2!

 

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Sweet Baby A,

I guess I can't call you that anymore... you're really not a baby! I have trouble believing you're as big as you are, as old as you are, and yet we've all been pushing you to get here all along. You spent your birthday playing in the dirt, reading books, and crashing trucks and trains. You're done with the baby stuff, ready to play with everything Joey does, and be as big as Joey is. You're so smart, and so kind. You think you are hysterical -- you're right. Tonight, you blew out the candle on your cake with Joey's help. I asked, 'who's birthday is it?' and your mischievous eyes twinkled as you shouted a resounding 'ME!' Yes it is, sweet boy, a day just for you. Thank you, Alexander Ryan, for showing me just how carefree and fun life should be, just how many laughs there are to be had. You'll always be my baby, no matter how old you get.

Lots of love,

Mommy