Today's Toby

Today Toby and I ventured to Madison Square Garden to watch the Spurs play the Knicks.  The rest wasn't what we were hoping for, but we had a great time. Thanks to Grandma amd Grandpa Paradine for making it happen! And here's De'Aaron Fox signing an autograph for Toby before the game!  

As part of his Gifted & Talented homework, Toby is working on researching an artist and will be recreating their artwork in a new medium. Toby chose Edwin Taylor, who designed the old 'D' Broncos logo. Here he is typing out the written part of the assignment, while coincidentally wearing the current logo.  

Toby thought this library book was so hilarious that he had to come read me the entire thing. And he laughed so hard he gave himself hiccups.   

Toby and his friend Hudson are creating their own football routes. Apparently, Toby is cataloging the names and paths of each route.   

I told Toby that he looked like he was short circuiting when I put in his eye drops. So, of course, he wanted to see what that looked like.   

Toby made a...thingamajig in art.  

"Snow-swimming" through the yard, in order to make pathways. What else could you be expected to do with almost 20 inches of snow?  

Big deal, Toby, I could put my feet on your head  too.  

If you had "surprise pink eye" on your Bingo card, you win!  

A good book gets even better the cozier you are.  

Having some brother art time. But not wanting to be spied on.  

Squirrel Boxing is all about stealth.  

Hanging out at dad's desk and the conference room turned craft/movie room.  

On a whim we went out to the bowling alley this afternoon. Fortunately, the pins are a bit smaller inside.  

 My, what long legs you have Slumbers.

Valen-twinning. Toby and Spencer both had their school Valentine's parties today. And both were wearing red shirts, red hoodies, and gray sweatpants.  

When you've banged up your knees, so you're committed to keeping ice packs on them.  

Reveling in the awesomeness of "6,7".  

We went to a Lunar New Year celebration at the Glen Ridge High School. Toby got to paint the characters for "Horse" and "Happy New Year".  

I'm told that the blue facial hair was an accident. Thankfully, it wasn't sharpie.  

You've seen it on a couple blog posts already, mainly because Toby is currently using this face anytime he's trying to be silly.  It's working  

 In honor of the winter Olympics, we've revived living room curling.

Before long, he'll be the full length of the sofa.  

And was like "woah!" And then lunch was over.  

Leading the way home, winter edition.  

Apparently, the assignment was to draw crazy hair on themselves. Mission accomplished!   

When you're very excited about the card you get to play on your next turn...  

Headed back to the polls for the special election. These kids know we vote every time we have the opportunity.  

No swim class the past two weeks because of weather. Fortunately, he seems to still remember what he's doing.