Today's Toby

Practicing his tours en l'air. Sound up for Spencer giggles.   

When you're having fun being silly with Mom (but your brother is just trying to watch TV in peace and quiet.)  

How to determine what your parents got you for Christmas. (Kidding. This was part of our crafting activity.)  

So excited to put ornaments on the Christmas tree.  

Putting on his "Toby" hat with a little help from Spencer.  

Showing Spencer the ropes on National Cookie Day. Thumbs up!   

Toby's planning out his December calendar. He's very excited about all the holidays.  

 Although we were a little disappointed by today's Ghana result, we're still super excited about the Knock Out stage of the world cup. Go Argentina!

"You see, Spencer, rest stops are great for goofing around and being silly after a long time in the car."  

Day One on the trampoline was about figuring it out: It's hard to get good trampoline photos at dusk. Second day on the trampoline we got more adventurous. Jacob was able to join in and make it more fun. This is why big cousins are great:  

This activity tub never fails to work its magic. Some activities work better than others. But it never fails to get us through the doldrums. Today's activity was washing the ping pong balls.  

Dear Toby, I know having a little brother is hard right now. He doesn't understand how to follow rules and always wants to be doing whatever you're doing. But every now and again, I walk in to find you playing with him or reading to him and it makes me happy for both of you. Thanks for being such an awesome big brother. Love you!  

Having a super fun singalong with Cousin Harry!  

Playing Apples to Apples was a huge success (and very serious business). Plus there were snacks.  

When all of your cousins are in the same place at the same time and you're kind of excited about it.   

Just leave this plate of cookies right here. Yes!  

Watching Ghana in the World Cup. Also, Happy Turkey Day!  

Our Grateful Turkey sure has a lot of feathers. We are very lucky indeed.  

Flaunting his stegosaurus gloves. (Thanks Aunt Bahiya!) Sorry. No more pictures.   

How it started. How it's going. Thanks for reading to me, Toby!  

When you teach your brother about the joys of bedtime ice cream.  

When you're trying not to smile, but you're mom's being kind of silly back there behind you.  

One of the perks of being the Star Student for the week is getting to be the line leader. (And wear a crown - but that stays in the classroom.)