Water Balloons Overboard

Hugo shared his water balloon maker one evening.

Gimme.

Sam threw his over the side.

Hugo couldn't contain his excitement.

Throw it over there rather than at your little sister!

Time for Otis.

Inspecting the damage.

One more time.

The Memphis (And Mississippi and Arkansas) Movie

For the record, Otis says "Happy Birthday America" in the 4th of July part and he ends the movie with a few things including what I think was "Take it easy." Both are a little unclear.

A Trip Down South

A Visit from Chris and Yu

Story Time

Otis expounded on some of the intricacies of fantasy baseball rules with Chris.

That part explains how the add/drop part of the league works.

After the explanation, Otis was tired. Sam got some quality time in with the Moonster.

Mooney challenged them both to a wrestling match.

Snuggle Time

The F Train and Pepperoni Pizza

Life is good.

A couple of weeks ago, we visited Sean and Rebecca's new pad. Can you say roof deck?

Two Crushers and a High Life.

F Train!

Pepperoni Pizza! Otis got a sneak peek.

That's pepperoni.

Park, Pizza, and Fruit Ice

After falling in love with the seesaw while in Maryland, Otis discovered this fun ride for the first time at our favorite playground in the neighborhood.

Sam wanted a turn too. Hey!

Hop on brother.

After the park, we came home for some pizza on the steps.

Fruit Ice 'staches.

Otis admired Sam's form.

Sam admired Otis's form.

Water Table!

Ahhhh!!!!!!

Hey!!!!!

Oh no!!!!!!

Wha?

Hey!!!!!

Ahhhh!!!!!

Reading and Haircuts: A Lazy Morning

Some relaxing time. I love two things about these pictures. I love that Otis wanted to be tucked in. And I love that Sam was pointing out all the food that he recognized in the magazine and then some that he wanted to be in the magazine. I'm pretty sure there weren't pictures of bagels and cream cheese in the BBQ issue.

Attacked by food.

And then it was haircut time to the tune of an episode of Thomas the Tank Engine.

Hey, what are you doing?

Oh Thomas.

Coney

The boys were missing the beach after Cape Cod so Erik and I took them to Coney Island.

After playtime, we went to Totonno's for some pizza. Otis took a closer look at the Ramones picture.

The Day After Cape Cod

Even though the boys missed Cape Cod, there was no letdown after the vacation. Who needs boat rides and the beach when you have Thomas stickers?

Here.

Sam found the best spot to put his stickers.

I couldn't stop taking pictures as Sam continued to cover himself with stickers.

After taking off the stickers, it was park time. This was taken right before Otis pushed Sam into the sandbox just as he was readying himself to jump in.

The landing.

The stare down immediately after.

Digging.

Driving.

Later the boys showed off their new hats.