Eating Doughnuts at Tim Hortons

Today David seemed really tired so I took both monkeys to the mall to let them run out some energy, and give Dad a break.

Then after running around the mall laughing and then being pushed by me in the cool double "car" strollers the mall provides. Then having to change from the yellow stroller to the black one, "go faster mommy!" Weeeee

After that, or mid that, we went to Timmies to partake of the doughnut. Finn ate his fast in a way that I found hilarious (he was pretty hilarious the whole time - he said hi to all the clothes  in Old Navy, "hi clothes, hi clothes, hi clothes! How are you?" Danced to the music in one store, etc. Just being a funny kid.) He stuffed it in his mouth like he was starving. Olivia had 3 tiny mouse nibbles, I should have taken pic, but you can imagine.

And later...

Then we went to Value Village because... well, because they really didn't want to go home and I clearly wanted to use up every last iota of patience and energy I had left. But we didn't buy anything.

Finn Talking - post nap - brought sleepy into Mommy and Daddy's bed

He is the cutest boy in the world. He still has some issues with some sounds, which you'll see, but we can decipher what he says most of the time. He's getting better!

Sharing Leftover Ice Cream Cake (from Daddy's birthday)

And here's a picture of the cake in more pristine condition:

When Olivia learned that it was her Daddy's birthday, she quickly let it be known that WE MUST HAVE CAKE!!!

So with Grandpa's help (and Daddy's suggestion), a cake was procured and the twins brought it home to "surprise" Daddy on his birthday.

Pumpkin Patch 2014

"PUMPKINS!!!"  (I think someone's a little bit excited)

"Many-many pumpkins!  Wittle ones and beeg ones!"

So hard to choose...

I dunno.  You choose one Finn!

And brother did as asked, choosing nice pumpkins for himself and sister.

Finn's turn to drive the tractor.  He waited as patiently as he could for another kid to finish but was pretty much vibrating with excitement by the time he got to take the wheel.  "ORANGE TRACTOR!!! WOW!!! COOL ONE!!!" (in Finn's words)

Oli's turn.  "Mee-mee drive tractor too!!! Mee-mee turn now!!!"

"Look Dadda!!! Look Momma!!! Chickens!!!"

"Look dis way boy!!!"

(our next album cover)

Home.  Wet clothes and muddy boots off.  Eating marshmallows.  Waiting for Daddy to finish making hot chocolate

Late Evening Park Visit

It was super hot today. So in the evening I took them both to the park, by myself! It's possible now that they understand and respond to language more,but you still have to do a good amount of chasing after wanderers. Hoping one doesn't fall while you're gazing at the other. Back and forth scanning.

The Garden City Park was full of families, even though it was after 7. Still warm enough to be in the cold water area. Even I took off my sandals and waded in to balance the sun rays baking my face.

 

 This last one has nothing to do with the park, just fun with yellow shorts and filters.