P is for Poppy

With Nanny at the National Hadassah conference in Florida, Judy and Boots in Maine and Andy and Debbie on a cruise, Poppy knew he only had one option- decamp to Pittsburgh!  We welcomed him with clapping and relatively behaved children at Dinette for dinner.  The boys loved the company and pretty much constant treats and new toys.  (The shopping cart pictured has since been padded after leaving a path of destruction in less than 24 hours.)  Jonas keeps asking people if they have "a Poppy" too and told me that he's better than a puppy (high praise from a 4 year old).

So, What's Up With You?

Seconds Anyone?

And yes, the floor looked exactly how you imagine.

House Crashers

For a second time the Cohens descended on friends who had just moved into a gorgeous new home (the first was the Millstones in Westport).  We pretend it's to show them how to use their stoves or organize a few things, but really it's so we can have access to pools and fancy bathrooms without formica.

The Friedlands have left the city for the burbs of Chestnut Hill, though they still have a Philadelphia address- how's that work?  Julien was a great sport sharing all his toys and new playroom with Jonas, 

Caleb and even Luke who stopped by to get in on the fun.

Summertime and the Livin's Easy

Bilt-well?

I sure hope so.
Our poor couch.  The boys cannot seem resist tearing it apart.  I put it back every night and sometimes even before breakfast it's become a tree fort, spaceship or swimming pool again...  and don't believe Caleb's innocent expression, he is just as guilty.

Just Hanging Out