His mother and others will insist that he has pulled together 3+ word sentences prior to this, so this may just be his first documented sentence. His mother will also be appauled by the topic, but dad thinks it is adorable.
This morning while playing with Wall-e and Ev-a, daddy was making coffee, with the news on in the background. We have been having some trouble with the TV (a bad connector has the screen go green and fuzzy every once in a while). This morning is happened again and a concerned William noted "Daddy, TV no work".
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Old Barney
Today's adventure (and blustery weather) took us to Barnegat Light at the northern tip of Long Beach Island. This year, the lighthouse is 150 years old...and was relight on January 1, 2009, after years of retirement.
Since it was a nasty day, we had to wait quite some time to get into the lighthouse, but after about 45 minutes on line, we were able to start the ascent...
William lasted about 10 of the 217 steps to the top of the light. Jennifer had a hard time making it to the top...due to a bad issue with heights...but braved onward for the sake of the boys.
Apparently, the boys do not share mommy's fear of heights (she is probably queezy just looking at this picture).
Since it was a nasty day, we had to wait quite some time to get into the lighthouse, but after about 45 minutes on line, we were able to start the ascent...
William lasted about 10 of the 217 steps to the top of the light. Jennifer had a hard time making it to the top...due to a bad issue with heights...but braved onward for the sake of the boys.
Apparently, the boys do not share mommy's fear of heights (she is probably queezy just looking at this picture).
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
NightSabers
On his trip to Busch Gardens, Uncle Skull bought the boys light sabers. They have gotten significant use...so much so, that they are on their second set of batteries.
The sabers have seen some water action as well (down at the beach), so they are a little flakey at this point. Dad may have to do some work with a solder iron when he gets home.
The sabers have seen some water action as well (down at the beach), so they are a little flakey at this point. Dad may have to do some work with a solder iron when he gets home.
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Rain Day
We woke up to torrential downpours this morning. We thought to ourselves..."thank goodness we brought all these videos" for the kids. The sentence wasn't out of our collective mouths when the power went out.
Luckily, Andrew had prepared for this and had collected the supplied for a seaside art project. Initially, the kids enjoyed the project...glueing shells to posterboard, drawing beach scenes...and the occasional ocean front nuclear power plant. But the novelty wore off pretty quickly ("they have the attention span of a three year old!")
With this plan shot, Jennifer quickly reviewed the local vacation brochures (they still have these on paper? Thank goodness they were not only online) and discovered our next plan...the Aquarium in Atlantic City.
Upon arrival at the aquarium, we discovered that many other people had the same idea.
None the less, the kids had a blast. Here Tristan checks out a Moray Eel. ("There something alive in here!")
Tristan and Rory discover a sea urchin in the aquatic "petting" zoo.
William and Jamie had a good time, as well.
...and then again at the Borgota after lunch
Luckily, Andrew had prepared for this and had collected the supplied for a seaside art project. Initially, the kids enjoyed the project...glueing shells to posterboard, drawing beach scenes...and the occasional ocean front nuclear power plant. But the novelty wore off pretty quickly ("they have the attention span of a three year old!")
With this plan shot, Jennifer quickly reviewed the local vacation brochures (they still have these on paper? Thank goodness they were not only online) and discovered our next plan...the Aquarium in Atlantic City.
Upon arrival at the aquarium, we discovered that many other people had the same idea.
None the less, the kids had a blast. Here Tristan checks out a Moray Eel. ("There something alive in here!")
Tristan and Rory discover a sea urchin in the aquatic "petting" zoo.
William and Jamie had a good time, as well.
...and then again at the Borgota after lunch
Saturday, August 8, 2009
SuperKids
Friends Annelise and Andrew brought some gifts for the boys when they arrived...matching PJs for everyone!
The next morning, with sun glistening in their golden hair, our hero's survey the world around them.
The next morning, with sun glistening in their golden hair, our hero's survey the world around them.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Crabbing
Tom decided that he wanted to take the boys for a boat ride. While renting the boat, the boat people asked if we wanted lines and bait. At first, we said no, but then, not knowing what else we would do all day on the water, we said yes.
It turns out the bait and lines were for crabbing. It turned out to be a lot of fun. And while we played catch and release, we were successful.
It turns out the bait and lines were for crabbing. It turned out to be a lot of fun. And while we played catch and release, we were successful.
Fantasy Island
Tristan and William both love amusement parks. Long Beach Island has a classic version known as Fantasy Island.
Above, the boys are enjoying taking a fire engine out for a spin. But, by far, their favorite ride was the miniature pirate ship swing.
Uncle Skull was so proud (this is his favorite ride as well).
Be sure to ask Tristan about his new girl friend. Do you think he got her number?
William also appeared to enjoy the Wild Bumble Bee ride...
But the best ride of all was daddy...
Above, the boys are enjoying taking a fire engine out for a spin. But, by far, their favorite ride was the miniature pirate ship swing.
Uncle Skull was so proud (this is his favorite ride as well).
Be sure to ask Tristan about his new girl friend. Do you think he got her number?
William also appeared to enjoy the Wild Bumble Bee ride...
But the best ride of all was daddy...
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Long Beach Island - Day 1
This summer most of our vacation will be spent at Surf City on Long Beach Island at the Jersey Shore. We have been going here for the past couple of years thanks to friends Greg and Lisa, but this year we have rented our own place.
The house is right on the beach and over looks some freshly renovated dunes. The boys are having a blast.
Uncle Skull came to to visit for a couple of days (on his way to the roller coaster at Busch Gardens).
The house is right on the beach and over looks some freshly renovated dunes. The boys are having a blast.
Uncle Skull came to to visit for a couple of days (on his way to the roller coaster at Busch Gardens).
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