Little Boys Blue

New Blog!

2009-08-10T07:45:00.000-07:00

This will be my last posting on this blog. But please join us at my new BLOG! Sun Days is still all about our little boys but with a few extra things thrown in there. Hope to see you there!
Thanks, Cynthia xoxo

Matt & Jackie Get Married!

2009-08-10T04:37:00.000-07:00

Summertime and the livin' is easy...

2009-08-09T09:53:00.000-07:00

A day on the beach here in Point Pleasant. Here's Dan.

And Ben.

Eating a snack in their new chairs.

In the yard in a bucket!

Being silly around the house.

Ben's helping mommy clean.

Dan
Ben trying to hide in the pantry.

Just some pretty summer blooming going on out front.

Daddy's home front work.

The boys playing with packaging from a box.

We made a cake for Dad for no reason. Can you guess who ate most of it?

Mowing the new lawn!

Another day at the beach...
looking at airplanes go by.

Daniel

Brett and Emily's daughter, Juliet

Lauren and Matt's new little one, Nora

Nothing like Johnson's corn!

We can't forget Gerogia!

All of my boys.

Sweet Summertime

2009-06-26T12:58:00.001-07:00

Daddy took the boys to the Ocean City boardwalk. He met Mimi, Dave and Katherine there.

Daddy and Benjamin.

Katherine with ?

Uncle Dave and Daniel.

Dan kept his hand in the water for the whole ride.

The boys on some rides at our boardwalk in Point Pleasant.

Ben was a bit scared but didn't cry. Dan loved it all.

Benjamin

Goofy Daniel.

Here they are running around with Daddy.

Ben

Being mischievous climbing up to the computer and standing on tables.

First time playing with Play-doh on another rainy day.

Ben

At the new waterfront playground near our house.

Dan

Ben looks so sad here but I think he was just zoning out or thinking about something very intensely!

John Rath's wedding.

Ben

Dan (my absolute favorite picture of him so far)

Silly boys in their pj's with their sleepy bears.

Benjamin

Daniel

Playing in the sprinkler at Lily & Nora's house.

On our deck playing at the water table.

The boys were constricted to playing only on the deck as our backyard underwent lots of changes (stones, mulch and sod).

Happy Summer (even if it is a rainy one) !

April & May

2009-05-17T04:27:00.001-07:00

Daniel wearing his silly glasses.

Benjamin looks like such a big boy here. Or like a baby lumberjack.

Dan

Happy Easter! This wasn't the best shot of them with the Easter Bunny but it's the only one I snapped. We had to keep adjusting them on Bunny's lap because Dan kept trying to wiggle away. The pictures we purchased turned out great though.

They loved their Easter baskets.

Daniel
Benjamin

Dan
Ben

Daniel at his first haircut appointment.
Benjamin
Both of the boys did great during their haircuts. They weren't scared just a little anxious to get down and play with all of the toys that were there.

Andrew and his mom at Amy Heether's wedding.
Andrew and Dave.
Dad with two of his boys.

Me, Jackie and Mom
Amy and her dad.
The church was located in the middle of these pretty green hills in Pa.
Dave, Jackie, Matt, John, Trish, Me and Andrew.
Andrew and his brothers.

You can see how cute their hair turned out in this picture.

Dinner with Nicole and Laurie.

Daniel loving his cars.

Finally! The boys eat pasta!

We had a great day at the Please Touch Museum in Philly. They loved this little car wash.

Painting the roses red at Alice in Wonderland's garden.

Ben

Tired boys in front of the carousel. The boys rode on it earlier. We put Dan on a pig because he loves making the "oink-oink" sound.

Silly Daddy.

An elephant sculpture made of old toys.

Riding a motorcycle.

Dan

Ben at the grocery store.

Dan the post man.

Making music in the rainforest.

Benjamin
Daniel

Having fun at the beach one night this week at the beach and boardwalk here in Point Pleasant.

Munchkins

2009-03-26T06:04:00.000-07:00

Jane came over to play recently.
Jane and Dan playing at the mini table.

Here are some pictures from the Sunshine Daydream baby shower for Amy and Sam. Here are me, Helen and Mindy.
My bosses Erin and Amy on the ends and in between are Tracy (their sis), Deb (their mom) and Renee (their Grandmom).
Me and Sam.
Amy and Sam, both due in April. Soon Ben and Dan will have more playmates!

Aunt Christine and Uncle Kevin had us over for a lovely St. Patty's dinner. Benjamin was petting Abby so sweetly.
Then he started pulling her fur!

Snuggly Benjamin.

Mimi and Pop came for a visit last Sunday afternoon.

Our boys had so much fun bouncing and being wild on our bed.

Dan and his cars. He loves cars these days.
Goof balls.

Benjamin.
Whee!

Late Winter

2009-03-09T15:47:00.001-07:00

Mommy and Benjamin.

Boys in motion.
Dan watching Daddy through the glass.

Ben and Dan at Grandmom and Grandpop Humphries' house.

They loved the warmer weather and big backyard.

We all loved meeting Aunt Christine and Uncle Kevin's new puppy, Rosalita.

Daniel teasing Rosie.

Early morning playing at their new table.
Dan
Ben the builder.
Happy boy Benjamin.
Silly boy Daniel.
Holding hands.
This is Daniel near completion of snow weather dressing.
All bundled up.
They are not quite sure what to think of the snow. It was too deep for them to do anything but sit.

Ben didn't like the glare so much.
Dan
We took a wagon ride through the neighborhood to see snowmen.
Our house quite covered.
Georgia
Our silly boys trying to avoid getting dressed.

Ben
Dan made his way onto this little table.
Benjamin

One last look at Rosie eating Hoffman's ice cream. Everyone who visits must eat Hoffman's...dogs included!

Happy Valentine's Day!

2009-02-11T10:11:00.000-08:00

We want to wish you all a very Happy Valentine's Day! We love you! xoxo
Here are some recent pictures.

Benjamin
Daniel
Wanting to play with the same toy.

Cute little Cowboy Ben.
Cowgirl Cousin Katie.
Here they are caught in the act! They love pressing buttons on the washer and dryer.
And getting into the tupperware cabinet!
We had a nice lunch date with friends/co-workers. Here are Helen and Thomas.
Amy and Sophia (Erin's daughter).
Erin & Brooke (Amy's daughter).
They love Daddy's hats. They won't keep their own hats on but will wear these around the house all day.
Chubby legs!
Ben
Having a snack at the playground at the Manasquan Reservoir. Ben doesn't look too happy but I think he's just chewing. Note the dirty knees (they had so much fun walking and crawling through the mulch) and Dan's red nose (he banged it on the jungle-gym).
They sat in here for a good half hour.
Daniel
Dan
Ben
Here are the boys in their usual positions (we try over and over to sit them far away from the tv, believe me!) while watching a Baby Einstein video before bed.
Ben always stands on this play house. The house is there because they constantly push the buttons on the DVD player.
Busy little bees
building with big blocks
and little blocks
for hours.

Christmas Time

2009-01-05T08:12:00.001-08:00

Benjamin and Daniel were happy to get their picture taken with Santa.

We let the boys play in a little designated play spot for kids in the mall to break up the day. We had them in their stroller for a while since we were finishing up our Christmas shopping. They loved playing with the other kids.

They love Christmas cookies as you can see.

Christmas Day.

Dean had all of us high school girls over for brunch a few days after Christmas. We all brought our kids so it was pretty crazy but great to see everyone.

Ben, Dan, Emily's daughter Lily, Dean's daughter Ellie, Jen's daughter Lila, Joanne's daughter Makayla and Jessica's son Zion.
Ben and Dan
Makayla and Zion

Lila
Jess, Zion and Laurie
Jen and Lila
Nicole and I
Dean, Joanne and I

Ellie

We saw Lily and her Mom and Dad, Lauren and Matt, on New Year's Eve. They had us over for dinner. We were home by 8 and none of us stayed up until midnight!

This is Dan and his new favorite toy, the recorder. He pretends to blow into it and he uses his voice as the sound effect. Cute.

Happy Birthday, Grandmom! We celebrated Grandmom's Birthday which is Jan. 2nd. with dinner and a homemade carrot cake that I made. Ben and Dan loved the carrot cake!
All bundled up in jammies for the ride home.

The boys can push each other around the house in their cars. Pretty funny.

Our friends Kristen and Tom and their daughter Maia came to play. Laurie came to play too! It was very exciting because both Maia and Dan began to walk that day! Ben has been walking on his own for about a week now. Maia took off on her own while trying to catch Georgia (she loves dogs!) and I guess Daniel was watching all of the action and decided to try for himself. It was quite cute!

A nice walk to the park with Daddy and Georgia. It was warmer than usual this day so it felt nice to be outdoors.

Daniel
Benjamin

More Fall Pictures

2008-11-19T06:13:00.001-08:00

Ready for a nice autumn walk downtown. Off to the park with our friend Laurie who was visiting from Vermont.

Here's Laurie and her adorable dog, Murphy.
Out to dinner while in Lancaster for our 5th anniversary.
Ben in pj's.
Happy 1st Birthday, boys! Here we are out for a birthday dinner.
Daddy and his boys at Surf Taco. Ben and Dan love quesadillas.
Back at home and ready for their 1st birthday cake!
Happy Birthday to you! (Funny face on Dan)
YUM!
Benjamin
Daniel
Happy 1st Halloween!
The boys were dressed as Dr. Seuss' Thing 1 and Thing 2. We thought it was pretty appropriate.
Uncle Dave and Thing 2, Daniel.
At Grandmom and Pop's house for more cake.
Grandmom and the boys watching a Baby Einstein.
Ben and Dan met Santa already at the St. Peter's Christmas Bazaar.

Goofball.

They love pushing this toy (this used to be Uncle David's) all over the house. They are walking really well with it so I guess they'll be walking on their own pretty soon. Mommy says no rush, boys!!

Early Fall

2008-10-19T18:44:00.000-07:00

Our bear cub, Benjamin
Our little lamb, Daniel

They love bananas!
Watching their favorite Baby Einstein videos.

Little mischievous boys hiding behind the chair & turning the floor lamp on and off.
Walking with Uncle David's old toy.

"Hello" through the glass on the front door.

They love their new wagon, an early birthday present from Grandmom & Grandpop Humphries.
Benjamin is doing raspberries for the camera.
Daniel

Little sound sleepers in the jogging stroller. They rarely fall asleep in the stroller!
Benjamin. I love that little chin.
In diapers and socks...pretty funny. Daniel's position while playing here is pretty funny too.
Georgia looks cute here with a smile and her eyes closed.
Daddy and his boys.
Mommy found this kiddie trailer at a yard sale. It's practically brand new and so easy to pull.
All buckled in for a quick ride around the block. We have to get helmets before we venture any further.
Mommy and the boys at the playground at the Manasquan Reservoir.
They had a playdate with Maia. Mommy had a playdate with Maia's Mommy, Kristen. A beautiful fall day!
Ben's hair blowing in the wind!

Cape May Zoo

2008-09-06T14:44:00.001-07:00

Playmates

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Lila Hausner & Jane Ancker

Jane Violet
Jane Poponi, Dan, Ben

Ellie Jane

Lila Grace

Beach Babies

2008-09-06T14:32:00.000-07:00

Nicole and Jane Poponi

Sandy Mouths!

Ocean City

2008-09-06T14:14:00.001-07:00

We spent a week in Ocean City for our first family vacation since the boys were born. We all had a great time. The boys love the boardwalk! We took them for a ride on a surrey, went on the merry-go-round and some other rides. Mimi and Pop came one night to see Ben and Dan and how much they love the lights at night on the boardwalk.

August

2008-09-06T13:59:00.000-07:00

Here are the boys at the park near our house. They love playing in the shade and trying to eat grass and leaves.

Bathtime!
Funny Mohawks!

Ring Bearers

2008-08-18T05:32:00.001-07:00

Aunt Christine and Uncle Kevin's wedding was this past Saturday, the 16th. It was a beautiful day and Daniel and Benjamin were adorable ring bearers.

Two Little Monkeys

2008-08-18T04:47:00.000-07:00

Benjamin and Daniel are crawling all over the place, exploring, opening drawers, moving our kitchen chairs around, climbing steps, etc.!!!! They are always on the go and so Mommy and Daddy are too!

Ocean City

2008-07-19T16:35:00.001-07:00

We spent most of the weekend in Ocean City with Grandmom and Grandpop Barlow. Here are some cute beach shots:

Benjamin

Uncle David with Daniel

Their first ride on the Merry-Go-Round. They loved it. They loved all the lights and movement and sounds at Wonderland Pier.

Cousin Katie
The pretzels were just props. They didn't eat them but they did have sample size spoonfuls of vanilla gelato.

Pop and Daniel

Uncle Matt
Pop and Ben

We Love Our Swings!

2008-07-19T16:31:00.001-07:00

Ellie came to visit the boys this week and we all went to the park to swing.

Summer Days

2008-07-14T17:48:00.001-07:00

This was so cute. Ben found his way to the back doors to tug on the string to the blinds. Daniel saw this and scooted his way over as well. They did this for quite a while and kept staring outside in between shaking the strings and banging on the door windows.

These boys love swimming in the pool!

Splish!
Splash!

Daniel peeking out of his crib.

Just playing.

Andrew and I took the boys to the beach for the first time a few weeks ago. Don't know why we waited so long! We went at 5pm after the beach cleared and the sun wasn't as strong. They both loved playing in the sand and looking at the waves. Daniel was a little scared of the ocean at first and he didn't like his feet in the water. Ben didn't mind though!

Benjamin above and below.

Daniel.

Holding hands in their pj's..so cute!

Happy Boys

2008-06-19T15:44:00.000-07:00

Here are the two cutie-pies in tie dye shirts!

Sweet Jane Poponi came over to play!

Benjamin

Daniel

This is Daniel rolling himself up like a blanket burrito.
Ben and Dan are happiest in the morning. Here they are in Dan's crib first thing one morning. They still have their sleep sacks on. They don't share cribs normally but for this shot they did.

These were taken after a walk. It's nice to not have to worry about socks anymore!

Still More!

2008-06-10T07:42:00.001-07:00

More Favorites

2008-06-10T07:37:00.000-07:00

Some Old Favorites

2008-06-10T07:30:00.000-07:00

I thought I would post some of our old favorites. I can barely remember them being that small even though it wasn't that long ago!

Seven Months

2008-06-03T14:46:00.000-07:00

Ben and Dan just turned 7 months last week. They are eating lots of solids...LOVE fruit! Mommy has been making homemade food for them which is working out great.

They are rolling all over the place...from one end of the room to the next, rolling on top of each other, too. Ben has been up on all fours and rocking back and forth. It's really cute when you see him doing it first thing in the morning in the crib.

I think sprouting teeth are next!

New Site

2008-06-02T07:12:00.000-07:00

Hi family and friends!
We will now be posting photos and info. on this site instead of our old family lobby one. If you want to pass this site along to anyone, feel free!!
Thanks!