over the weekend.

This weekend we took a stroll on the boardwalk and had our first picnic of the season.

some spring in our step.

Sorry for the long absence. We've been busy -- adjusting to our new routine as a family of five -- as well as busy outside, enjoying the beautiful weather. Here are some shots of what spring looks like around here. Seriously, isn't this season the best?

[not so] crazy hair day.

Crazy hair day at preschool wound up being not so cray cray, since Andy did not have the patience to wait for me to sculpt his hair into a faux hawk. So, he wound up looking more. . . suave. . .than crazy. But, I guess compared to the bowl cut, it was crazy for him. He made me wash his hair immediately upon walking in the door from school.

 And all washed up and hanging with brother Henry.

first bath.

The doctor finally gave us the okay to give Henry a real bath (as opposed to the sponge baths he was getting), now that his belly button has completely healed (isn't it super cute?!).

Here he is getting all fresh and clean for the very first time.

p.s. - Don't' worry, it only looks like I was torturing him. Andy and Rowan's first baths went exactly the same way, and I can assure you that bath time is now one of their favorite pastimes!

art show.

Tom took Andy to his preschool art show on Friday night. Andy proudly posed with a display of his finest works!

the many hairstyles of henry soper.

You've already seen him rock the faux hawk just days after birth. His uncle may or may not have compared his spikes to Paulie D.

the jersey shore

But he is so much more than just a trendy hipster or guido. He's really quite hair-versatile:

the center part

the side comb over

the pompadour

the comb forward

the greaser

And for those of you wondering how things went on our first day alone, I am proud to say that we all survived! It was hairy at times, particularly at meal times, but we made it through. And hopefully, each day, as we all learn each other's habits, it will get a little bit easier.

something to smile about.

Today was a tough day. The kind of day that makes me very, very afraid for Thursday, when Tom goes back to work. But these pictures make me so happy, that now that the older boys are in bed, I can take a deep breath and remind myself of how lucky we truly are.

hello, spring.

The weather last week was just too nice to stay inside, so we headed outdoors for some fresh air and sun. Henry hit the beach for the first time, and, although he never knew he was there, I'm sure he had a super time!

Welcome back, Spring! It's so nice to see you again!