Owen Sound Excursion

Dad just got home from having some serious surgery, so we loaded up the boys and headed north to spend some time with him.  It was great to see them.

But first this musical interlude....we went to Harrison Park to burn some energy.  Hugo had the chance to show his musical side.

They knew we were coming, so we all baked a cake.  A great rainy day activity with Grandma.

And, of course, the best part of baking a cake is this part (above and below)

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Great to see Grandpa!

Showing off our new Hot Wheels!

Whatever it was, they devoured it.

How's the soup!?  Thumbs up!

"I found a picture of hammer-throwing skinny daddy."

Heading Home at the US Border where the Customs Officer looks at the passports and address everyone in the card.  When she calls out to Hugo, he yells: "NO HUGO!"  And it was "No Hugo" from the backseat for the rest of the interview.  She wished us luck, said sorry, and we were on our way...

to Taco Bell for breakfast! Hello Waffle Taco!  Jen valiantly balanced this meal with real food.  Cucumbers and appls are staples for Hugo.  Actually the boys spent most of the day traveling in their jammies.  See video from an interstate rest stop below

Another stop, this time for Pizza.  Here, Hugo steels my Pepsi while I am drinking it. 

On the way to Grandma and Grandpa's House

Scooter Kids...

Passage from Jen's Facebook page.  It was a beautiful day yesterday and Jen was able to get Dash out to the local park...

What is great about these two is they've known each other about a year. Don't get to see each other that much but request each other's company when it is warm scooter weather. Little loving souls.

Rock That Scarf

Well written FB post from Jen this morning...

It's World Autism Awareness Day. Many of you know our Hugo. He's 5 and on the milder side of the Spectrum. The story behind this picture and the scarf is a tantrum that started when he didn't want to leave the house, didn't want to put on his shoes, didn't want the car, didn't want to sit, didn't want to go shop for Legos but then wanted Legos. There was a lot of screaming. Making for a tough car ride. He eventually said "I want scarf!" And you know, if it takes mom's scarf to calm yourself, YOU ROCK THAT SCARF HUGO! This picture is of the calm after the storm. Glad I caught it, because it's a moment of connection with a boy who has made great strides in communication and socializing.

Dance Hugo Dance

There's Pop Music in the boy's blood.


The best part of this event is that last year at this same location, at the same birthday party, Hugo struggled to participate, refusing to even enter the play area.  So good to see him really enjoy himself this time around.
 

Dash had a lot of fun, too!!!

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Dancing with Mama.

Still a bit chilly out here

Got some scooter time in...

At a kid's concert

Brooklyn Bowl

Dash goes to the movies

Very excited for him.

Now lovin' Legos

Together in Hanover

A chance to get away....Jen and I are up attending a track and field reunion

At Ease...

New Shoes

Hello my name is Hugo and I am 5 going on 15.
I love telling my parents NO! to everything....
including these awesome new shoes. 
But when I'm at school, no trouble here getting them on
FIRST TRY.
Mom couldn't believe it when my teacher Mecka texted.
So I posed for this picture.
I'm even sitting still and smiling.The jokes on mom and dad with this one.

Parents note:  Hugo's toe walking like a ballerina, we're hoping some new heavy duty shoes will curb it.
These happen to be Polish too. 
Bartek is the brand and they are ready for snow and Spring hiking. 
Can't wait!

Casual Monday morning stroll to school

Slushy

Doing our best to make the best of this warm weather but still oh so slushy parks...

Always a little salty...

After the nap.

Some Tub Time

One in, one out....not so in sync that night.

Watching the Olympics

A few recent images

A second storm in three days keeps us inside these day...

Snow Day Tinker Toys