THE STAPLETON FAMILY: April 2008

Trip to Boston

My brother Mark qualified to run the Boston marathon at the Top of Utah Logan marathon and wasn't going to run the race since he didn't have anyone to go with. So, being the supportive sister I am I volunteered for the trip. I am supportive, but it was also an excuse for me to leave the boys with Dan for five glorious days of freedom, so kudos to Dan as well. :) This is the picture of Mark finishing the race. He put his name on the front of his jersey and about 2 feet tall on the back, so for the 26.2 miles he had people cheering for him.

We were able to do site seeing for a few days before the race. This is Paul Revere's house. We were lucky enough to be there for the 100 year celebration of the house being a museum, so we got in at the 1908 entry fee of 25 cents.

This is the North Church where they lantern that told Paul Revere that he should ride and warn Lexington and Concord. "One if by land and two if by sea and I on the opposite shore will be" anyone remember Henry Wadsworth Longfellows poem?

This is inside the hull of the USS Constitution aka Iron Sides. Apparently they didn't hire 6'5" men two hundred years ago because Mark was stooped over.

Another picture along the Freedom Trail.

We were able to watch the womens' Olympic time trials. This is the lead pack with Deena Kastor who came in 2nd at the last Olympics. She won and will being going to Beijing. All these women had to qualify with a time of two hours 48 minutes.

At the runners expo we met "Team Hoyt" The son has cerebral palsy and his Dad pushes him for the entire race. They've also competed in the Iron Man Triathalon. Here's a link to a video about them: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4B-r8KJhlE&feature=related

MIT. Other than "mickey's toon town building" the campus was mainly a bunch of cement buildings, but they did have a cool museum.

We went on a tour of Harvard. This dining hall is modeled after a university in England which is the template for Hogwarts in the Harry Potter movies.

We ate lunch at the Cheers bar. Here's a funny clip from the TV show.

Grandma's 85th Birthday

My grandma Ogilvie celebrated her 85th birthday on April 11th. She looks great and is in wonderful health, and yes, that is her natural dark hair. I'm really hoping I lucked out and got the Ogilvie hair genes and not the Adams or I'm going to be gray by 30.

As you can tell it was a rocking party. :) This picture is funny because as my Dad is taking a quick nap a trombone solo is being played. Don't we all wish we could sleep anywhere, anytime?

I played a repeat performance of the Buter Middle School talent show, "Maple Leaf Rag" by Scott Joplin. It's not a great picture of me, but since I'm the main photographer I end up not being on any blog postings.

Mommy's Little Helpers

Brad was so thoughtful by helping me unload groceries.

Seth didn't want to be out done and did his fair share as well. Now, if we can only get them to pick up their own toys

I love when the boys can sit and play together on their own.

Dan's Birthday

We went out for lunch with Dan's family for his birthday. Seth was very jazzed about watching Dan open his presents. Actually, he's just learned how to ham it up for the camera.

Poor Brad was feeling sick. Here he is with snot running across his face after he crashed in the car just a few minutes after leaving the restaurant.

My little rascals

This is Brad looking at his reflection from the dishwasher. Sometimes I wonder if he's trying to give himself a kiss!

Since we have double of a lot of things the boys like to have each hand full. Hopefully I won't have to buy toys by the fours.

Ten months old

Unfortunately, spaghetti sauce does not work well as a hair conditioner.

Both my boys love to eat. This is Brad enjoying his lunch.

Seth is intrigued by something on the bathroom wall

Peek-a-boo, I see you!

This is what bathtime is like now, the boys throw their toys over the side and wait for me to throw them back. It's their favorite past time. Recently, Brad has discovered the toilet as a cool place to put his toys. Be sure to keep the bathroom door shut when we come to visit.

What Busy Boys

I think I might as well save myself some money on toys because all the boys really want to play with is our paper, pens, and dishes.

I thought the boys looks very dapper on Sunday. I was so glad to have such sweet babies to hold during church because I agreed to play the organ for my friend who needed a substitute and the chorister was less than easy to work with and nearly caused me to have a panic attack during the opening song. It's all over and done with and I'm so glad that General Conference is this weekend so that I can just sit in my pajamas and enjoy.

Laundry is at the top of the boys list of favorite things. Here they are helping Dan fold the clothes, apparently this was an all day project and was still waiting for me when I got home from work :)