The Plague

Just when we thought Crew was finally better after having Strep, started eating again, etc, he falls sick...again! This time it was just a virus (read: unable to cure) and it lasted 5 days with fevers ranging from 102 to almost 106 when his meds would start to wear off. It was the worst.

Luckily no one else got it though and Crew is finally back to his stubborn, spunky, never sit still self.

Waiting for Nana on the porch

The "Risky Business" look

And these two continue to be best buds. Danny is always calling him "cuddly" like he's a real-life baby doll. I think he just appreciates that he doesn't mess with him like Crew does.

What a Face!

I could be a tad biased, but I think Jimmy and I have made some pretty cute kids and Kingston is no exception. I mean look at that face? I could just eat him up...

And he's so sweet too. I don't want to jinx myself, but he's an incredibly good baby and just the apple of our eyes.

Deep thoughts

Smirk

Watching TV

Wide-eyed

Looking tubby

Smiles

Early AM with Danny

Goofing Off

Life is so crazy these days that the best approach is to not take ourselves too seriously. The boys, of course, have no problem with that. And Crew has just start copying everything Danny does and says. It's pretty cute when said actions and words are good. Very sweet to see how much Crew looks up to him...

Why wear 1 when you can wear 2?

Ice cream date with Nana

Gotta love the kids ice cream flavors

Wacky hair day at school

Crew beating up on Danny

Skee-Ball

Arcade beer pong

Halloween 2016

Another awesome Halloween for the record books! Channeling my inner Khaleesi from Game of Thrones, I was mother of dragons and Danny, Crew and Kingston were all dragons. Jimmy didn't want to go as Khal Drogo, so he made up his own costume - "kookin' out". Get it? A wannabe surfer, or kook, grilling out. We hit up Carolina Sands with papa, Lita and the Henson family. Crew refused to wear this awesome dragon hat and wings until I snuck them on, but fun was had by all. First up was their Halloween parties at school...

To the minivan!

Looking surprisingly civilized

And then it was the main event...

Cracked out!

October Beach Days

Though I miss having some cooler days this time year - makes the whole season more festive - it's hard to find fault in warm enough weather to still hit up the beach. Jimmy walks up with the older boys most Saturdays and Sundays. And this past weekend Kingston and I took part in a beach walk and some playing with our friends and part-time neighbors, the Hensons. Too bad they sold their place, so we won't get to see them as often down here!

Don't mind Danny - he's in an anti-picture taking phase...

Danny = classic!

At least Gemma will pose with me