Monkey bars at Trahan Park? Nothing to it now.

Monkey bars - summer of 2012 version from Phil La Franca on Vimeo.

Bigger bikes for bigger boys

For his 5th birthday, James got a flashy new bike from Tia Monica. Lola Grace and Lolo Rocky came from
Toronto for James' party and gave him some money for many things, like bike accessories. They also gave Nathan a generous gift that he used to buy his own new bike! Watch out for these new racers!

James 5th birthday pool party!!

James' end of year concert

My little singing Broccoli did an amazing job! So marks the end of preschool...

Come on in! The water's fine!

Two brave souls jumped into the pool for the inaugural swim. The water is a balmy 72 degrees, but that did not deter these little fishes!

The Laprairie speeders

Pigs flew!

Here is a picture of the boys in a tidy living room. Out of the blue, Nathan decided to clean up. Mommy is very proud of the result!

After the rainstorm

It's not only frogs and ducks who enjoy the muck.

Sunny day for planting

Now that we have our own gardening gloves, we helped Mommy plant the flowers this year!

Nathan's artwork

Trying out the new app at the park

Hey, grandma and grandpa! Mommy has a new app on her phone that lets her post pics quickly! Here are 3 "kids" having fun at the park!

We are just monkeys on the rings!

In early May, 2012, Nathan learns how to go across:




Then, June 1, 2012, James won't be left too far behind:

Reaping the rewards

Two dollars seems to be the going rate for teeth these days...thanks, Tooth fairy!