Hair cuts and more hair cuts
The cold temperatures actually are just a sad coincidence, but it was time for the boys to get haircuts. Each time though they look so much more grown up.
On the way to the hair salon with papa
To sit high enough a skateboard helps out
Time to get the hair wet
Checking out the other action
Almost done
Walking home with a fresh haircut
That night one of the Beatles joined Simon in the tub.
The next day Max got to join in the fun. Here he sits with papa to wait for the cut.
The hair of Max seems to grow faster and thicker.
Working hard to change Max from Beatle to little man
Max outside the Hair Bomb Salon
Someone is clearly happy about the new haircut
3rd Birthday and Halloween
Simon and Max turned 3 recently and it was a celebration that was spread out over several days with various family members arriving at different times and mama and papa being gone for a few days around that time. But rest assured, the boys missed out on nothing.
We had a big toasted hazelnut cake for the boys and it was very yummy.
For the celebration in school mama had made banana sorbet because of all the food restrictions (no eggs, no nuts, no strawberries etc.) The banana sorbet however was a big hit. And Simon can be seen devouring his portion.
In his class Max also quickly ate his banana sorbet and was ready for more.
One night we had a wardrobe malfunction and Max was very concerned about it.
As the boys are getting bigger they get to wear underwear here and there instead of diapers.
New balance bicycles arrived in time for the birthday of the boys.
The Nutcase helmets found the boys well too, and they would wear them all the time if we were to let them.
Simon also has a distinctive Nutcase helmet and he loves it too.
Simon and Max went to the mall with grandmama Georgia and got to ride the carrousel.
These German brand Bruder construction vehicles were a gift from grandmama and they are super nice.
The Legos from GiCi, Jean and Dorothy and David are also very popular. The fancy footwear came from Anna and Greg.
Simon got to be Elmo for Halloween and boy did he look cute.
Cookie Monster Max is also ready to charm everyone.
After the hayride in school, Elmo goes to the next station with grandmama Georgia.
It was warm inside and Max took off his headgear, but Simon kept it on until he got home.
The Bluegrass music in school was great but both boys started to get over stimulated.
Our Halloween decoration in front of the house.
Max is making sure that the pumpkin has a scary enough face.
On the way to a neighbor’s party and trick or treating on Halloween evening.
Simon loves this bicycle and would be outside all the time if he could.
Showing opa and mimi the bike riding s=kills on a very cold day. Brrrrr
Late Summer 2014
The summer went by in a flash and the boys are growing like weeds, but everyone had a great time. Here are some impressions of Simon and Max during the late summer months.
The boys like the train and we get to watch it every now and then near where we used to live.
Oh no papa, it is all over.
Exploring downtown Winston-Salem and this car caught their interest. The driver however was nowhere.
Papa had brought back some treats from Germany and they found the boys well. But it is very very rare for them to get chocolate or other sweets.
Mama and the boys took papa to the airport when he had to travel to Hawaii to cover the Ironman World Championships.
The boys love stories and they get them when they go down for a nap and at night. Here David reads one of their favorite books.
We took a special trip to Krispy Kreme and it was well received by all parties involved.
Simon said “Is this a donut store?” as we walked in, having only seen one before in the Children’s Museum.
So good, but each boy only got a very small piece to enjoy.
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Simon really does not like to pose for pics so he always tries to interfere with his hands.
Max is having fun with the Halloween glasses of mama.
Trying out the new puffy vests as the temps slowly get a bit cooler.
Crossing the bridge near Brunson Elementary School.
There is so much to see and simply not enough time.
Boy, these are some very big pumpkins.
Hanging out on the playground with the best buddy.
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