Superhero cousins, Lobsters and Chess

The knight costume has been getting used quite often these days. Kyle taught Allie how to wear it, as you can see, and prepared to battle her as Darth Vader. They brought out all the dress ups after they dumped all the Lego's. Ryleigh likes to switch things up. She is a Knight Power Ranger cowgirl. I hear they are dangerous.

Kyle had to have an action shot.

Now they are Batman and Superman. Or excuse me, Batwoman and Supergirl.

A fierce battle going on. It is more of a challenge when you have to step around Lego's. They hurt when you step on them. Adam wasn't so sure about Kyle's mask.
Adam preferred to follow in Uncle Jeff and Uncle Matt's footsteps and be a fireman.

One night all of Jason's Logistics class came over for dinner, about 25-30 Marines. One guy wanted to cook lobster for everyone. So we all pitched in and bought lobsters and he (with the help of many) cooked for us all. My kitchen was a MESS! But everyone had lots of fun. You could barely walk there was so many people helping cook and prepare the lobsters, but that is what made it so much fun.

I didn't think to get a picture of all the lobsters in the sink until we were down to just one. It would have been a cool picture. The kids thought it was awesome.

In the midst of it all.

Some of the outside crowd.

The tails, which they took all the meat out of, cooked in butter and garlic and then made tacos. Yummy.

Aiden has always been interested in Chess. When he was like 3 Jason would get it out and let them pretend play with him. Back then he called it "Chest". I guess that cultivated a love for the game, because now he really likes to play. One of Jason's buddies went to South America over Christmas, and brought us back a new set, Aiden couldn't wait to try it out.

Can you say "Chess club" in high school? lol Might have a nerd on our hands. :) Ok by us.

Happy to see Daddy one day after work.

Kyle during one of his sick weeks. He has been doing a lot better, but we still have a lot of tests to go through. You know Kyle isn't feeling well when he falls asleep in the middle of the day!

Aiden brought this home from school the other day and totally made my day! He said he made it during free time.



Makes being a mom worth it all when you get a note like this!