Fun With Shellfish

So last night was The Youngest's lobster Alfredo dinner. Since he loves to help his father cook, I couldn't resist documenting the occasion.

Here he is in the garage getting them out of the fridge. At this point we don't realize he's slightly scared of them.

Taking close-ups while The Husband tries to convince The Youngest that they're not going to pinch him because they're dead.

This is how he resorts to proving his point.

Starting to realize that the lobsters really aren't a threat to them, The Youngest and The Future Mrs. Walsh decide to use their antennae as straws. Doesn't everyone?

After coming out of antennae sucking alive they finally decide it's safe to pick them up.

Finally, after all the fun and games concluded, The Husband started preparing the meal. It was delicious, by the way. (And thanks to Thelma's Mom for the homemade rolls!)

He's 5!

Happy Birthday to The Youngest, who turned 5 today! I can't believe how time flies, and that he will be starting kindergarten this fall!

Here is a picture of him with his gift from us. He spotted this sign a couple of weekends ago while we were camping and asked if he could have it. How could we refuse when it was so close to his Birthday and he's got the perfect wall for it?

Later on his Best Friend and Future Wife will be coming over to join us for a play date and then dinner. The Husband always cooks the kids whatever they request for their Birthday dinner, and The Youngest requested lobster alfredo. I can't wait to see his face when he sees the lobsters!

Macro Monday!

Welcome to the first edition of Macro Monday! You all know how to play (and I expect you lurker's to join in the fun). As long as more than 1 or 2 people are playing I will continue to give out monthly prizes. This month I will award the lucky winner a $10 itunes gift card!

The Party

Saturday we had a combined Birthday party for the boys, since their Birthday's are only 6 days apart. We were blessed with beautiful weather for swimming and hanging out, and the boys had a wonderful time. Thank you to all who were able to make it!

The Oldest decided to go shirtless for his pictures.

The Youngest sporting the Real Conductor's Hat that Thelma and her family got him. He wore it to Target yesterday, along with his Thomas t-shirt, shorts and his Army rain boots. I wish I'd taken a picture to show you.

Our friend Chris made their cakes. Didn't she do a wonderful job? If it wasn't for her they would've had an ice cream cake from the store. Baking is so not my thing.

My Sister-In-Law made these yummy cheeseburger cookies that have become somewhat of a tradition at the boys' party. Aren't they the cutest cookies you've ever seen? While I was taking their picture Chris' husband asked if they were going to be the subject of "Macro Monday"...totally outing himself as a "non-guesser". Let's see if he plays this week!

The Blue Thing...Lol!

This was originally going to be today's post. That is, until I got all emotional and needy and posted about blogs and comments and laundry! I guess I really needed to get it all off my chest.

Anyway, before I get distracted again and go off on some other tangent, I figured I'd tell anyone reading that the blue thing from last week's "What's It Wednesday" was the solar cover for our pool.

Tune in Monday for the 1st installment of "Macro Monday"!

The Life of a Blogger

Things have been pretty hectic around here lately. I don't have to tell you all it's summer, which means there's no school. Since I do daycare during the week, that means on any given day I have 4-5 boys here from breakfast 'till 4:30-ish. When you add laundry, vacuuming, dusting, pool cleaning, general picking-up and lawn care to that, and then pile on my duties as a Photographer, it can get overwhelming at times.

So, I guess I've let my duties get in the way of my blogging. Yesterday The Husband came home with requests/complaints from some loyal readers who are disappointed with my lack of posts. I apologize.

In my defense, and at the risk of sounding pathetic, it's hard for me to find the motivation to blog when I'm not getting feedback. I'm going to let you in on a dirty little secret: I need your comments! Did I mention I'm here all day with 4-5 boys? And no adults to talk to? And since Thelma moved away I've been lonelier than ever? When I sit down at the computer during nap time and find a comment, it's the closest I get to adult interaction most of my day. It reminds me that there is a world beyond my laundry basket, and I get to experience it for a moment in between loads.

And since we're talking about blogging..."What's It Wednesday" will now become "Macro Monday". Prizes will be suspended until my guesser's come back. I can't give them to Jen every month!

Last but not least, I'd like to give a shout out to Jen for being such a loyal reader and commenter. (As a Blogger herself, she understands how those comments keep us going.) Your Birthday wishes to The Oldest meant a lot here!

Happy Birthday!

Twelve years ago today I gave birth to The Oldest. The Youngest echoed my sentiments this morning when he said he couldn't believe his brother was already 12.

I've been so busy (doing what, exactly, I can't seem to pin down) that I haven't even had time to take him out and do a session with him, but I'm making it my goal to do it before the end of the month.

Anyway, here are a few from this morning. Happy Birthday, bud!