A Christmas gift

George wrote Mommy a Meowth story for Christmas and decided to gussy it up by wrapping it in this amazing box:

"Open on this side and Christmas. No opening on 22-24. Take tape and note off to open."
Note: "Happy Chrismas Christean [sic]. Meowth and more gifts. See them! George + Henry."

Merry Popplio!

Swimming update

H and G both passed their swim tests! Woohoo, no more level 2!

Pokemon love

Henry and George are still gaga over Pokemon and seem to have a Popplio or Eevee or Pichu wherever they go.

Swimming antics

After being stuck on Level 2 for several years, Henry has suddenly vaulted up the ranks to Level 5. (Geo is still in Level 2 purgatory, alas, but he sure is having fun!)

Fencing tournament

Henry participated in a fencing tournament at his club on Saturday and got third place! That is his best showing so far. Go Henrykins!!!

They Grow Up So Fast - Geo edition

Who wore it better? G vs. H edition

Geo circa 2011

Miss those fat cheeks!

Potpourri

Not much exciting has been happening around here, so here is a random assortment of pictures showing what the boys have been up to.

Masspudgets - Part IV

Here are highlights from Boston and Plymouth.

Masspudgets - Part III

Great-grandma Betty's funeral/memorial took place on a rainy fall day in Lenox. We enjoyed meeting a bunch of our relatives, many of whom had never met Geo. (At least Geo had the decency not to dance on any graves, like Henry did at Great-grandpa Richard's funeral.)

2009 - observe Henry in the Hawaiian shirt. What a cutie!

Masspudgets (Part II)

Technically, these were taken in New Hampshire. We ventured to Brattleboro, Vermont for some cheddar and had to check out Madame Sherri's Forest, which was just over the state line.

Masspudgets - Part I

Here are some highlights from our recent trip to Massachusetts. According to Richard, there were a lot of contrasts between "gritty" and "quaint" towns. The first day, we spent at a quaint town (Williamstown).