Oh, Jack!

For Nana, so she can hear Jack "reading" his favorite books (which she just happened to get for him)...

Chubby Bunnies

We made s'mores the other night over the fire in the fireplace. Max thought he could probably fit 10 big marshmallows in his mouth. I dared him and told him I'd pay him $10 if he could.

Leah assisting with the placement...

and the gag reflex hit on marshmallow #2.

But, not to be defeated Max proved he could easily fit 21 mini-marshmallows in his mouth.

Grant shoved 2 marshmallows in and asked if he got $2.00.

Not to be left out, Mr. Dirty face shoved one in. Then, took it out and put it back in the bag.

Heart Day

Valentine's morning....

Grant's response to his little goodies, "Is this a holiday where we get big presents?" followed by, "I don't like this kind of donut. I want real donuts." and then, "Is this all we get?"

You have to love an appreciative, grateful spirit. Maybe when he's six... Later that night his little stuffed Valentine dog's head fell partially off. It must have sensed it wasn't really loved.

Pucker up, ladies. Here come the McGooden boys...

I know, I know...

So it's been awhile since I've posted. My mom has let me know she is ready for something new so I'll try to play catch up. First, the promised pictures of Nate's birthday:

Nate's request for a birthday cake was something chocolate that the boys decorated all by themselves.

It was serious business for all the boys (even though the bigger 2 try to get it done without including Jack. That wasn't tolerated for long by the little guy. He pulled up his own chair and started heaping the frosing on all by himself.)

mmmmm.... the finished "finger licking" (literally) good product!

Happy Birthday to Daddy!

the big guy

Happy Birthday, Natey! The big 3-3. I've always loved an older man...

I'll post pictures of the amazing cake the boys decorated for him later. Right now I need to go break up a fight over a piece of string being used as a whip.

We love you, (the) Big Guy!