Hair Raising

We went a long time between boys' haircuts this time. Theo loves it when his hair touches his eyebrows and wanted a picture to remember it by (really it does touch just when he raises his brows). We go see John at Salvi's Barber. After many terrible haircuts and a husband who hasn't a clue of where to go, I finally decided, eureka!, take them to an actual barber. So I headed to the Italian section of Newton and found John. Gabriel screamed for the first year of his cuts and had to sit on my lap. Now he pops up without a peep. Gabriel also loudly said that the man reflected in the mirror sitting in the barber seat  resembled a monster. I think he resembles a mafia boss of some sort. I quickly quieted Gabriel down. (And no, there are no rumblings of mafia in Newton, and no, I wouldn't take my sons to a barber where the mafia might frequent, no matter how good.)

Two Boys in the Bath

Such loves.

Like Father Like Sons

This little outfit, Nathan wore in his uncle Russ' wedding (need to find a picture of that one). I love having the boys wear a bit of family history.

Theo, September 2007, 17 months

Gabriel, September 2010, 26 months

Biking Buddies

Theo was kind enough to give Gabriel a ride on his trike when I needed to push a sick Maddie in the stroller. He was so nice and gentle and Gabriel held on tightly that we were able to make it around the block.

I have the cutest video of the riders but it doesn't seem to want to post. Will try again later.

Marines on the Common

What a fun adventure we had! The Marines set up Marine week on the Boston Common. Kelly and I took the boys in to explore. It was an amazing set up of tanks, helicopters, osprey, little jeeps, tents with their uniforms and gear, and a kitchen truck (which was Theo's favorite, my peaceloving boy).

Davis and Gabriel in the osprey

Gabriel really loved "driving" the trucks.

It was a great experience and made me quite proud at the armed forces that we have. It brings what the men and women who serve overseas do into a very real light - the danger they face to protect our country.