Seeing Spencer

 One of our favorite town events every year is the book swap.  You get a ticket for every book you donate, and can use those tickets to get new books. This year we found ~75 books the kids felt like they could part with... which meant coming back with quite the haul of new (to us) and exciting books.  He they are with their haul:

Taller and taller.  

The sweetest Batman with his Dino stuffie. Crazy to think that he will be done with Pre-K in 4 months time. Time flies.  

  The game during this morning's 2 hour delay was top (technically, BeyBlade) vs. Bean Bags. I didn't get it in this video, but Spencer was actually doing a great job of hitting the BeyBlade with the Bean Bags.

Robin (and his cape) sure have some cool super hero moves.  

Chilling, in all the ways one can chill.  

Caught him right before he ran away from the camera.  

Spencer found Toby's old ballet shoes and was very excited that they (almost) fit.  

Doing some puzzling at the library.  

I was trying to take a picture of Spencer's blue lips, but it ended up looking like he was listening to a very moving rendition of the Star Spangled Banner.  

Some pictures from Spencer's school Valentine's Day party. Valentine's volcanos. Busting a move (in the corner of the photo). Snack time.  

Daddy's work had a 'Take Your Kids to Work Day' today, so the kis had an adventure. There were bagels, pizza, Marvel activity books, crafts, movies, and games.  I dunno, work seems way better than school, Dad.  

The thrill of knocking down pins!  

One of Spencer's Valentine's from school was a plaster heart you break apart to fine stones inside. We had a great time this evening digging for the treasure.  

King of the Heap.  

Years ago, when we were still in Queens, one of our neighbors bought this set for Toby. It was a toy I would never have even considered buying. But 8 years later it's still being played with in our home. So thank you, to Gio and Ingrid. Wherever you two are now, we still think of you.  

In preparation for Valentine's Day, Spencer thought he needed Kissy Eyes (by resting the plume of his Hershey Kiss on his eyelashes).  

You know it's going to be a good party when they give out clappy hands!  

Batman, on his way to bed. Bedman, if you will. The Dark Knight whichever way you slice it.  

Big day for Hoodini and Scooter Jr.  Happy Superb Owl Sunday!  

Puzzle Bright living up to it's name.   

When you're in the middle of explaining The Avengers to The Octonauts and you see your mom peeking around the corner.

Before there were Avengers and Batman, there were The Octonauts. Good to be back to exploring, rescuing, and protecting.  

The face you make when you think someone is drastically overreacting to your cuteness.  

Sprawled out and reading a book.  

Spencer saw me coming down the stairs and ran to give me a hug (after putting his book back in the book bin!)  

Goldfish are classic snack to enjoy at Goldfish Swim School   

Today, Iron Man decided his body better to sneak up in the villains was to wear a disguise.  Very effective.