12 February 2008

Coffees in the House

It's been a while since I put up a post on the kids.


Mayson, age 11½:
Artistic born beauty punctuated with lashes once believed only Revlon could produce. Charming but bossy. Inspired by promises of vanilla lattes or chocolate. Fashion forward. Bookhound, music lover, and massive boy appeal (wholly unwanted, of course). Drama Queen tendencies with moody intonations. Rachael Ray fan and baking aficionado. Infectious smile, warmth toward all and loyal friend. Wears heart on sleeve. Relishes all things cultural. Career options: "Obstetrician, Pediatrician or Veterinarian".



Two seconds after this was taken, they were having a burping contest.
They both have to goof off every time I pull out the camera, including,
but not limited to, Hit Man Bob faces.


Max says, "Anyone up for a staring contest?"

Max, age 9:
Einstein genius packed in seemingly-starved body punctuated with an over-sized smile. Walter Mitty imagination with vocabulary of tenured Harvard English Professor. First student in 3rd grade student to openly correct school teacher. Trained in the Jedi arts and slapstick comedy. Sensitive disposition with uncanny girl magnetism. Loves all things French and nearly fluent in (ASL) sign language. Master of comedy, devourer of books, with over-attention to details, including, but not limited to, meal times. Budding Competitive Eating Champion. Career options: "Theoretical Physicist, Army Ranger, or Chemist".


Aiden-Spidey Man and Mayson

Aiden, age 7½:
Mr. Coffee's mini-me clone. Predilection toward Prefontaine spontaneity. Leading researcher for Lego, Star Wars and Bionicle. Frequent snapple lemonade taste tester. Gives 110%. Easily humored by Sponge Bob, comic books, and discussions about bodily functions. Can build four story home with a box of Q-Tips, two sheets of plywood, and a lump of dried Play-Doh. Goal-oriented with vocal plans that include owning a yellow mini cooper, fathering over two dozen children, and owning a dog to be named "Stink". Career options: "Policeman, Firefighter, or Runner in the Olympics who wears yellow".


Strike a pose


Lolo, age 4:
Left-handed artist with flare for the dramatic. Acrylic painting proficiencies. Prefers classical, jazz and Natasha Beddingfield. Aversion to all things Barney. Drawn to swimming, nudity, and the outdoors, preferably together. Budding Drill Instructor with mind-numbing vocal projection. Bookish inclinations. Favorites include Everybody Poops. Adores fashion, makeup, and sloppy dog kisses. Amazing sense of style and liberal with objective criticism of others style choices. Bottomless supply of side-splitting laughter, hugs and tickle fights. Career options: Interior Designer, Tour Guide at the Louvre, or Barbie Princess.

19 comments:

Anonymous said...

They are growing up so fast. Relish these days because before you know it they will be married with little ones. It happens in the blink of an eye.

Anonymous said...

They are so dang cute. I can't stand it.

Mine are a little less cute because yours look like they don't whine. Ha ha.

Anonymous said...

Your girls are so, so lucky to have taken after you in the looks department! Umm...no slur on your hubby intended, really...you're just so darn prett and they're lucky to be as well. Wait...that sounds wrong too somehow...

Well...yes...beautiful family!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful children! You amaze me with your writing. :)

Anonymous said...

There's a house for sale next door. Please buy it, please move in, so that we could all be best friends. PLEASE!!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

What a loverly bunch of coconuts! You are one lucky mama!

Anonymous said...

You have got some good lookin' coffees there. And they're all brilliant, too! :)

Anonymous said...

I really like my eyeballs.

Anonymous said...

I totally like Barbie princess :)

Anonymous said...

I can imagine Ellie being a barbie princess.;]

Anonymous said...

okay your kids may be cute and accomplish stuff...but my kid *throws* things. ha HA. oh wait. that's not better.

emma, dang* cute kids! and *love* that they have aspirations that don't include video games. brings a tear to my eye and makes me want to throw our video games out. . .

*that would of course be on the cute scale :
1 un
2 kinda
3 sorta
4 kindasorta
5 seriously
6 wholelotta
7 dang

Anonymous said...

You have a beautiful family...glad to see the kids inherited your quirky sense of humor ;)

Anonymous said...

Cute kids. What a proud mom you must be!

Anonymous said...

Your kids are adorable! A house full of love! :)

Anonymous said...

I think my fave is Ethan.
He sort of resembles everybody in your family in that one pic.

great family!
great job raising them in this mixed up world.

Anonymous said...

It was nice getting to know your beautiful family a little better. Your oldest son reminds me of mine except for the girl magnetism part. Girls pretty much see mine for the geeky goofball that he is.;-)

Anonymous said...

Can build four story home with a box of Q-Tips, two sheets of plywood, and a lump of dried Play-Doh.

Heh. I pick this one. Maybe he could fix our foundation cracks too while he's at it.

Beautiful kids and a very nice write up on their behalf. I'd love to have you as my mom. ;-)

Anonymous said...

Dude, your kids are beautiful. But my favorite are Ethan's glasses.

Anonymous said...

You have a wonderful family... such cute kids!!

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