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.