Duck Duck Goose

This is not the best of videos but I was trying to capture a typical game of 'duck duck goose' at our house. Pierce loves it and Holt does too, but doesn't quite get the concept. As soon as we say we are going to play he starts running around saying "duck, duck, duck." Then when its Pierce's turn he starts chasing whoever is running around. When we tell him its his turn then he decides to sit in the circle.

Snow Cones, Lions, Chips, and Tour Buses

Our neighborhood had a fall picnic this past Saturday. The boys had their first snow cone and loved every last drop. Pierce also got his face painted like a lion and was practicing his roar in this picture.
These were some funny comments made by Pierce on the way to church on Sunday...
"Mommy look at that big school bus over there". I said to him, its actually not a school, it’s a tour bus. "Oh what’s it going to tear down"?
As we drove by Quail Hollow, Jason said I guess it won’t be called the Wachovia championship anymore. Pierce followed this comment with, "I want chips on my grill cheese". What?!

Brothers

Pierce had his first field trip for school on Thursday. We went to Windy Hill Orchard. It was a haul but we had really fun time. Went on a short hay ride, stuffed a scare a crow and had lunch with his preschool friends. He is doing really great this year and really seems to love school which means a lot to mommy. Mommy has really enjoyed her one on one time with Holt too.

Before I tell this story do know that my boys are normal and have their days where they fight over every toy in the house. However, there are some really sweet times between them that make me cherish having two boys and their relationship. By Wednesday, I had not found anyone to watch Holt so I could take Pierce on the field trip with just him. So I said to Pierce, "do you want mommy to find someone to watch Holt so I can take you by yourself or do you mind if Holt comes with us?" Without even a second guess he said, “Mommy let’s take Holt with us, I want him to come.” In my head I thought he’d want just me but he really loves his little brother. Whenever Holt is upset or throwing his daily tantrum, Pierce walks up to him and tries to calm him down but hugging him and trying to rationalize with him. Holt wants nothing to do with it but the gesture is sweet. Most mornings Holt gets up before Pierce. If I do so much as mention the name Pierce or brother, Holt runs to the stairs to look for him and starts giggling and calling for him. He follows him around like a puppy all day and imitates anything he does.