Searching for "Dandy Lions"

After our big burger lunch and three very long naps (Jake included) we headed back outdoors in search of dandelions. It should be noted that when I brought up "looking for dandelions" Matty thought I meant actual dandy lions. "Where are the lions, Aunt Katie?" he asked me once we had wandered across the back lawn. You can see how showing him little golden flowers might have disappointed, but instead he ran around squinting in the sun searching for these lovely well, weeds. He would snatch handfuls of yellow "lions"  and sprint back to present them to me and Luke. Luke and I focused on finding the wishing dandelions. It was a great way to spend the evening. And I will cherish the memories of my little darlings and their "dandy lions."

^^Please ignore my baby talk voice and try not to giggle at this adorable little man^^

^^Making wishes (and... maybe more weeds)^^

^^Cannot get enough of these little face.^^

^^I spy with my little eye, a dimple.^^

^^I bought these overalls for Matty and seeing Luke wear them makes me so happy!^^

Luke claps!

While in the playroom on Saturday I watched Luke perk up when he heard a song on one of his favorite Disney Channel shows. He immediately stood up, started bouncing up and down and clapping. On top of that - he was saying "clap!" "clap!" "clap!" I cheered, I clapped along, I took pictures all the while assuming that saying "clap" was a new trick of his. It wasn't until my brother came in and told me just how new it was! I had, in fact, witnessed Luke saying "clap!" for the first time! I was so excited!

A weekend in suburbia with the nephews!

On Saturday Jake and I hopped in the highlander and headed out to the country to take care of my darling nephews, Matty and Luke. We city dwellers decided to tour the neighborhood and walk to our favorite Long Island burger joint - Jack's Shack. Saturday provided us with the most glorious spring weather... the sun was warm, the air was cool and the trees were practically bursting with blooms around every corner. The boys sat happily in their double stroller talking to each other, pointing out dogs and giggling at their Uncle Jake's shenanigans. It was blissful. At Jake's the bliss continued in the form of a delicious cheeseburger and truffle salt french fries. HELLO!

^^Double strollers provide the ultimate work-out^^

^^Yum!^^

^^Uncle Jake eating his french fry "like a dinosaur!"^^

^^I decided to let Luke take control of his yogurt spooning - he had a blast.^^

^^This is what Aunty paradise looks like^^