Today's Toby

Spencer had a play date at home, so Toby and I took a special trip to the local arcade. Here he is beating me in a football game.  

Out in front, leading the way home.  

Coming over to check out what Spencer was reading.  

 Today was National Jellybean Day. So we took the opportunity to sample a bunch of Jelly Bellies. Toby made notes about which flavors were his favorite...and which were never going to cross his lips again. (Cotton Candy, Lemon, and Lime were hits. Buttered Popcorn and Chocolate Pudding were not.)

Toby usually wants someone else to be outside with him, but today he was willing to risk it on his own.  

The days are getting longer, and the cherry blossoms are blooming, and we're bouncing back and forth between shorts and winter coats.  

 They are always happy to see Toby and Spencer at the early voting place. We're had enough elections this year, they're getting recognized.

Visiting the tallest of the tall at the zoo.   Included the 2nd pick for a better view of the giraffes.  

The last time we went to the zoo, Toby did not want to go anywhere near this guy. This time around, he was scratching him under the chin. (Photo from our previous visit.)  

Celebrating Dad! Happiest of birthdays to Jason. Thank you for always being willing to toss a football, for all the lunches lovingly packed, for all the help with projects for school, and for all the games of make-believe. For all the millions of other ways you take care of us, thank you. We love you tremendously.   

He gets his love of lion statues from his mother. (Mom and London Lions.)  

Rolling downhill (back when the weather required coats).  

Getting closer and closer to being Andean Condor size.  

More often than not, these are the types of poses we get these days.  They were already having a good time, and we hadn't even made it inside yet.  

Couldn't miss out on the Skee Ball!  

Enjoying the floor projections at Crayola Experience.  

Carefully counting the rings to see it it was older than dad.  (It was.)  

Having some fun with selfies on our walk.  

And these the photos Toby posed for during our hike. Never miss an opportunity to be a goofball.  

Eureka! The kiddos got to mine for gem stones at Bushkill Falls. Toby was very thorough and it paid off!    

At the top of the stairs, before hunting for eggs. After the hunt, reveling in the cash and the candy.  

 In this family, when there's a photo op with a bear, we're obligated to take it.

 Infinite fun in a bathroom that seems to go on forever.

Sometimes a change of scenery changes you...  

Apparently the thing to do was hd your arm out.  

After Spencer leaped out of his foot entrapment, he was eager to repay the debt to Toby.  

Getting some lake time to start spring break.   

First the yellow disc was stuck in the tree. (See first photo).  Then we threw the football up to get it out. This might be predictable, but then the ball got stuck. We were a bit far from home, but many kind strangers stepped in to try to help. All we had left was a tennis ball, which wasn't doing the trick.   Ultimately a guy who lived accross the street grabbed a small volleyball and we had victory. This kid got to go home with both his things.  

Taking full advantage of mom and dad's bed with no pesky covers.