Little Drummer Boy

Miles has a new favorite pastime -- banging on Daddy's drum set! Every time one of us goes downstairs to the basement be says "drums, Drums, DRUMS"! He has turned into quite the little entertainer while I'm in the basement doing laundry. He's not a big fan of the stool, but he's found a place to stand where he can manage to reach every drum and cymbal, and he bangs on them simultaneously! Here are some photos -- I spared you a video and accompanying noise!

Guacamole!!

When summer rolls around, we love to whip up a big batch of guacamole and enjoy a little chip and dip on the porch (sometimes that's our dinner :-). These photos are actually a couple of months old, and I think they might only be funny to me, but here are some shots of Miles enjoying some of the yummy green stuff. If I had video, you'd hear him saying 'Mmmmm' every few bites. He has a few years yet to enjoy a cerveza!

Easter Egg Hunt!

Last weekend we went to an Easter egg hunt at our friends, the Harris', house. Once he got the hang of it, Miles had a great time collecting eggs and putting them in his basket. He still doesn't know that there was candy inside the eggs! Hmmmm... wonder what happened to all the candy?

Here's Miles hunting eggs with his buddy Walter

Hunting eggs...

Sitting with Daddy watching the egg toss

Time to go home

NOLA

In early March, we took a trip to New Orleans - what a fabulous city! I had to attend a conference for several days, so Chris and Miles spent the first few days exploring the French Quarter. Then we all spent the weekend together, walking around in the Quarter, going to the aquarium, taking the ferry across the Mississippi, riding in the old electric streetcars and, of course, eating! Charbroiled oysters and beignets were among our favorites.

Here's Miles & I sitting in Jackson Square in the French Quarter

Saint Louis Cathedral, the beautiful old cathedral in Jackson Square in the French Quarter

So, NO has this amazing aquarium that is filled with marine life, but Miles was most interested in this huge fiberglass frog. Seriously, we had to drag him away after he gave the frog hugs and kisses!

He was also very interested in this alligator's head

Dinner at ACME Oyster Company - excellent charbroiled oysters!

Miles and Chris riding on the St. Charles Electric Streetcar

Everyone Loves a Parade

Just a few quick photos of the St Patrick's Day Parade we went to in Raleigh a couple of weeks ago. It was delayed by a week due to rain and luckily for us, it turned out to be a beautiful day!

Miles enjoying the parade from Daddy's shoulders

Here are some guys on segways. Miles was far more interested in the chili pepper scarf that the guy in front of us was wearing on his head.

This real-estate truck was shooting fire out of the top. We're not sure what this had to do with St Patrick's Day, but it was entertaining to watch!

Here's Miles checking out the Irish bands from Mommy's shoulders

Snow Day!

We got about four inches of snow at our house today, which made today Miles' first Snow Day. Yea!! Chris and I stayed home from work, cooked a big pot of chili and had fun taking Miles out in the snow. He could not get enough of crunching his feet in the snow and really did not want to come inside (even though his cheeks were quite rosy!).

Here's Miles all bundled up and ready to go out!

Making snowballs with Daddy

Walking with Mommy. We went back and forth, back and forth...

Our snow-covered house.

No Snow Day is complete without a mid-afternoon treat! Our little man enjoyed his pudding, contrary to the look on his face.

Haircut 101

The boys -- Miles & Chris -- both got haircuts today. Miles was starting to get a bit shaggy and I don't trust myself to cut his hair (I butchered it the first time), so he and Chris got haircuts together! Miles' haircut turned out great, but I was surprised (and a bit sad) at how grown up he looks now.

The Before Photo

Here's Miles during the cut. He stood up the whole time!

The After Photo with Daddy

Park Life

Miles loves going to the park and luckily we have one right up the street. Here are some photos of our visit to the park right after Thanksgiving.

At the end of the sliding board. I couldn't seem to capture one of him actually going down the sliding board, despite the fact that he went down about 50 times!

This is a cool sailboat / bench.

Trying out some of the big-kid playground stuff with Daddy.

Enjoying the fall leaves!

Sunday in the Park

On Sunday, we went to the park to celebrate Baby Joe Krynock's baptism. It was a perfect day and we had a great time visiting with family while Miles had fun playing in the grass with his cousins. A few photos from the park...

Here's Miles with his new BFF (cousin Molly)

Miles and Mommy

Miles just enjoying sitting in the grass

Keepin' the Summer Alive

We just got back from another week at North Litchfield Beach! We had a great time on the beach, going to the park (where we saw turtles and alligators), riding bikes (a first for Miles), and just enjoying the beautiful fall weather and each other.

Miles playing in the sand (and beautiful blue skies!)

The two whitest men on the beach :-)

Miles and Chris on the porch swing. This one is a little fuzzy, but I love their expressions!

Big man Miles on a bike ride! He loved riding on the back of my bike and let me know this by enthusiastically kicking me in the back!

Miles and Sarah at the park castle. We call this his "devil face".

A photo Chris took from inside the castle

Our little guy right after a bath. Love those green eyes!

You Say It's Your Birthday

We had a birthday party for Miles on Saturday. This kid really knows what to do with a piece of cake! Here's a slideshow from the party...

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