Yep, that is the boys and an Alligator. 

Gramps sporting the new Boa look for Spring.

Milo wanted to get in on the action and wrap himself in a Boa too.

Family portrait – it was so heavy that I couldn’t sit up straight.

Just Spitting Cobra. He tried to kill Grannie Annie.

PS – Milo just said “You guys, I drove a Volvo here today. I’m giving it to Levi. He does not know it is red.”

Starting with the doctor at Children’s Hospital (just a specialist appointment, nothing to worry about) giving Milo an enormous bag of presents (hospital policy – if a kid is in the hospital for ANY REASON on their birthday they get presents) to lunch at the restaurant of their choice, Red Robin, to their awesome new Plasma Cars to their cupcakes….  it has been a day-long celebration. And here are some photos and movies so you can play along at home.

Their special lunch was followed up by a song and ice cream!

After they came home from playschool the most amazing boquet was awaiting them!

Then after nap we celebrated with cupcakes!

It is important to note that the plate in this picture is the same plate that Elizabeth and I used  to get OUR special things on… like birthdays, graduation, and special stuff like that. I am overjoyed that I get to carry that tradition with the boys.

We’ll share more photos and videos from Saturday’s party where we have invited a special guest star and have a reptile theme!

What you are looking at is our dear, precious boys riding METAL TONKA TRUCKS which are not valid means of transportation. Sure, you can put rocks, leaves, dirt, and maybe a even kitten in them and play. But these are our big boys RIDING THEM DOWN THE DRIVEWAY. With the garage  door closed. Which they will smash into every single time.

Dave says they both have very disctinct styles. And then I stopped listening because I was going to kill him.

He was very proud that he made them wear helmets. Thank gawd for small miracles.

UPDATE: 1:34 PM

Jen just sent me this video titled “Johnny Knoxvill Style Wipeout”  Click —->”Broken Neck

UPDATE: 1:48 PM

Dave just said “Just for the record, the rules dictate that the garage be open. Jeez. Otherwise how would Levi plow into the lawnmower handle each time?”

I rest my effing case.

UPDATE: 1:50 PM

Jen said “Whoops. Looks like I ignited the Stroll vs. Lake throw down of 2012. I thought this was an approved activity. My bad. No more metal death on wheels down the driveway. Sorry for giving you a heart attack.”

I am not kidding. Our professional Nanny just said “No more metal death on wheels”.

Queen of the Fairies is what the girls play at their playschool.

Alison and Jen spent days preparing and collecting beginning writing paper and fat pencils and of course stickers for each page. They were so excited about making straight lines - long and short – and squiggles and curves all the stickers were used up!

First day at writing center, we all agreed, was a big success!

And then, lunch before leaving for playschool. A 10 minute walk from home. (2 mornings and one afternoon a week.)

Home from the afternoon session – tired boys – for a late nap.

Then after waiting for Jen to come out of the bathroom, the boys fell into bed and slept really long times.