Week 3 - January 16 - 22, 2011

Ry, in all of his cute little bad-ass self, declared his attractiveness to the female population.

There was some ice that led to a snow-day with two of my favorite little men.

And Momma got a new brand new toy for her camera!  I finally broke down and bought the flash I've been eyeballing for a few months now.  I love it!!!

Week 2 - January 9 - 15, 2011

Well, let's see, the week started off great - over to Di's for the Ravens and Eagles games where we had Maryland Crab Soup and Philly Cheesesteaks. And beer. Lots of beer.

And this cool ball.

Of course, it was cold out, so it was bikes by the fire...

and Matthew's ever first school project! He has a minor obsession with tornadoes, so when he was given an assignment to make a mobile about a weather event, of course that is what he picked! We read a bunch of information on the storms and he picked out 5 facts to represent on his mobile. Both Matthew and Mommy were very proud of what he did!

The week ended on a bad note with a Ravens loss to the Steelers in the Divisional Championship, but, being the partiers we are, we danced our blues away!

Week 1 - January 1 - 8, 2011

The week started off with the Entourage's second annual cook-off.  This year it was chili, and it was good!  There was some tough competition, and I don't think a winner was ever really named.  No pics of the chili, because, let's face it, chili does not make for a good picture.  However, there was poker and Mel teaching three excited little boys how to make fart noises.  Way to go Mel!

The boys also spent a lot of time playing with their new toys.  There were tons of art projects completed on the new art table from Nina using the fun supplies she gave them and some Play-doh from The Jeffersons:

And then there was some rocking out on the new guitars from Mom-Mom and P-Pop.

And, on top of it all, it was back to school for Matthew and some reading time with Daddy.

It was a very busy, yet fun, week in the Schmidt house!!!

January 1, 2011 - A Fresh New Start!!!

Happy New Year!!!!

Well, my Project 365 didn't go so well last year. I made it through May, and then got lost. My goal this year is 52 posts. 1 post per week. It doesn't matter how many pics are included or when they were taken, just a post to chronicle a week in the life of the Schmidt House. Hopefully, by the end of the year, I'll have 52 posts that can serve as an electronic and photographic journal of 2011.

Here's wishing you and yours a very Happy and Prosperous New Year!

Day 123, May 3, 2010 - Diego's "Face"

If you ask a 22 month old to make his "face" this is what you get...

Day 122, May 2, 2010 - I'm Gonna Make You An Offer You Can't Refuse

Sometimes I worry about my kids.  They ain't right...

Day 121, May 1, 2010 - Because I'm Cool

Meet my little Kelly Gregg!

Day 120, April 30, 2010 - Never Interrupt An Artist At Work

This is my nephew Diego...he's concentrating very hard.  He takes his work seriously.

Day 119, April 29, 2010 - Wheeeeeeeeeee!

Day 118, April 18, 2010 - Batter Up!

Day 117, April 27, 2010 - Our Woods

Really.  Love them!

Day 116, April 26, 2010 - Look Into My Eyes

Ron found this turtle in our backyard.  Matthew thought it was pretty cool and Ry actually tried to kiss it when we showed it to him.  Aye!

Day 115, April 25, 2010 - Sharp Shooter

Day 114, April 24, 2010 - Ol' Blue Eyes

Well, at least he looks like an angel.  Maybe I should add some horns to this picture so it more accurately portrays him!

Day 113, April 23, 2010 - Firepit Night!!!!

Friends, beer, and good conversation.  Need I say more???

Day 112, April 22, 2010 - Where My Ballers At?

The day before Easter, we went to my sister's house for a block party.  One of the kids on her block had a basketball hoop, and we soon discovered how much Matthew loved to play basketball.  He played the entire time we were there...whether the other kids were or not.  So, for his birthday, his Nina bought him his very own basketball hoop.  He loves it, and so do all the adults!

Day 111, April 21, 2010 - The Lion Sleeps Tonight

In the jungle, the mighty jungle, the lion sleeps tonight...

Day 110, April 10, 2010 - Monster Meltdown

Oh boy, it has begun...

Day 109, April 19, 2010 - Pretty, Pretty Petals

Day 108, April 18, 2010 - Sunday Hike

Today, Ron and I took the boys out for a nice long hike through the State Park.  It was absolutely gorgeous.  The forest floor was covered with clover, and it was beautiful.  The path was perfectly carved without disturbing any of the surrounding natural habitat.  Matthew spotted some deer (I think there were 7 total) and a beautiful butterfly.  We had a great time, and it was nice to spend the day with my boys!

Day 107, April 17, 2010 - More Spring Color!!!

Wow...you can tell it was a long gray winter.  I am loving all of this color popping up everywhere.  We actually toyed with the idea of cutting down this bush when the renovations started.  I'm SO glad we didn't.

Day 106, April 16, 2010 - Cookie Has Something Important to Tell Me

Ry discovered that his favorite friends live in the computer...

Day 105, April 15, 2010 - Goofy

Seriously, this kid cracks me up.  I know I've said it before, but really he does.  How could you not laugh at this?

What makes it even funnier is this is the second before...

Day 104, April 14, 2010 - Just Cool.

Ok, it's been a pretty busy week around here, so I'm not ashamed to say I'm pulling out an old pic.  I did edit it a little, doesn't that count for something?

This is from our trip to the park a few weeks ago.  I was psyched because I got those little streak thingys coming off the sun (yeah, that's a technical photog term).  Anyway, I think it looks cool. I've tried and tried and tried many times, but could never get it to work.  Finally, a little persistence pays off!!!

Oh, and the only editing was done to deepen the color...the sunburst is real!

Day 103, April 13, 2010 - Go Ahead. I Dare You.

Yeah, just try it.  He'll eat you.

Day 102, April 12, 2010 - Tree at Dusk

Really, that's what this is...a tree at dusk.  It just looked cool, so I snapped a pic...and then played with my editing tool a little.  Yeah, my backyard is cool, but not that cool. ;)

Day 101, April 11, 2010 - Happy Birthday Matthew!!!

Today, my little man turned 6 years old.  Wow.  Six years old.  I can't believe it.  This means he's not a little little boy anymore - he's officially a big little boy.  He just seems so much older and more mature than a year ago when he turned 5.  I know that sounds totally silly talking about a 6 year old, but I don't know how else to word it!  He's gone through so many changes, and he really isn't a baby anymore.  He's mommy's honest-to-goodness big boy. I'm okay with it though...really.

Happy Birthday Buddy.  I LOVE YOU!!!

Here he is with his "Army Cannon Tractor" cake.  For the rest of us, that's a tank!  He requested this the day before when I made the mistake of asking what kind of cake he wanted.  Silly Mommy was thinking about the flavor.  Maybe I should watch my wording a little closer next time!

Matthew also got to pick what we made for dinner that night.  His choice?  Spaghetti and meatballs. Yum!

Of course, Ry enjoyed Matthew's birthday dinner as well.  (Not that we've found any type of food Ry does not enjoy!)

And, finally, here he is with his gift from Mommy and Daddy...a digital camera!  Seems like I have a budding camera nerd on my hands.  Yay!!

Day 100, April 10, 2010 - Dance Baby Dance!

Ry got a toy from the Easter Bunny at Mom-Mom and P-Pop's house.  It's a cute little duck that plays the "Chicken Dance" song when you pinch it's foot.  He absolutely loves that thing.  It's hilarious.  He will dig it out of his toy pile, bring it over to the ottoman, turn it on, and dance his little heart away.  It's so cute.