62 Degrees!

The hope of Spring was alive in Pittsburgh last week when we had a couple of days in the 60's.  Felix was so excited when we went outside and said the funniest thing.  We walked outside to find many neighbors out from hibernation.  He looked around and said, "Everything is up and running like normal...like in the summer...the good old days.  We had a good time, didn't we Mom?" 

He then proceeded to draw this hopscotch. 

 Daphne dragged this apple across the pavement taking bites every so often.

 So what is one of the first things my boys do when it warms up?  Notice Rex behind the trampoline.  We've been told by our neighbors that they know when spring is here because the Johnson boys are outside in their underwear.  I guess Felix is getting a little old for that now that he's started school.  We'll have to work on modesty this summer.  The good old days are over, Felix :(

Church Attire

The kids did great getting dressed for church today all by themselves.  Daphne needed a little help and after a quick face swab, was a total cutie today. 

Felix almost wore multiple ties around his neck, but changed his mind last minute.  He was very proud of this shirt and tie combination and stayed busy at church twirling his tie around his finger.  He was also happy that I let him fix his own hair today which consisted of water and a comb.  On school days, I style his hair in the Robert Pattison vampire style which Felix doesn't seem to like, but Mother knows best.

 Rex went all out with his hair today.  To get the look below, follow these steps:
1.) glob a giant blob of hair molding wax on the top, middle portion of your hair.  Rub around only in that spot. 
2.) spritz 3 to 4 squirts of spray gel
3.) spray with Aqua Net
4.) wet a comb and comb all around...best if in circles
5.) add just a tad more hair molding wax, and Voila!

 Here's what it looks like from behind. 

 After seeing the behind picture on the camera, Rex decided it needed a few modifications so:
6.) spritz 3-4 more squirts of spray gel
7.) comb hair using a more straight line technique
8.) top it off with more Aqua Net...and Voila!...ready for church!

Snow Days

We headed out for a night time sledding session in our back yard one night.  The boys had so much fun pretending to be penguins and then being chased by a shark

 We tried sledding at our favorite park this day...best hill ever!

 The boys were wrestling in this picture because one of them didn't do what the other wanted him to do, yadda, yadda...

 Rosy snow cheeks

Super Daphne

Daphne loves putting on snow mittens 

 Daphne was really working the bat purse and medal necklace. 

She was walking around like she owned the place. 

 Cute even covered in spaghetti

 Daphne wanted to share with Daddy, so he sat down, she crawled on his lap and they had a little date

 Bathtime all together = Terrifying!

Daphne is always right by my side...usually holding on to my leg walking around with me

Superheros to the Rescue!

The boys love playing dress up, especially as superheros. 

This is Rex's "Superhero Face"

Felix created his own superhero identity.  The "P" is for "Prayer-Man".  Prayer-Man prays for what he wants to happen, and it happens.  Even when Felix isn't in disguise, he is quick to say a prayer when he needs help with something.

Felix Turns 6!!

Poor, poor Felix had Strep Throat on his birthday :(

 New Birthday Bike

Luckily, we had Felix's birthday party the Saturday before his real birthday, so he was able to enjoy it before getting sick.  He wanted a Winter themed party, so the boys helped me decorate

 Our good friend Rob pulled out his magic tricks for the party

 The birthday crew

 Such a handsome, awesome kid!

 Felix wanted his friends to hide his birthday presents, so this is during the hunt to find them

 Felix is the king of coming up with different versions of "Pin the tail on the Donkey"

 Transformer Heaven

We Love You, Felix!

In the News

Just after Margie and Felix got to the bottom of the hill following Felix's run depicted below, a (professional) photographer approached them identifying herself as being on staff at the Pittsburgh Tribune Review and gathering their names, etc.

This morning their picture is included with an article here on the paper's website.  We'll have to pick up a print copy and see if they're in there, too.

The photographer couldn't have been standing more than a few feet away from Rex and me, but I was oblivious due to Rex's antics, the snow machine, our own camera, and my gloves! : )   Apparently Rex's first day on skis wasn't as photogenic or newsworthy. : )