"Cheers!" he says, as we clink our bellies like glasses.

This is how Julius prepared for his "date." He first had a date with Momma, as they sat opposite this arrangement. Daddy then got to have his date with Julius later. We think the idea came from George's house the other day, because when we arrived for our play date and waffle breakfast, they already had the tables set nicely.

Julius prepares for his "date."

Happy Mardi Gras! The shipment of beads from Nana & Papa arrived with great fanfare.

We ride in a backhoe, which had the misfortune of parking in our neighborhood.

This is what a lollipop sugar buzz and a favorite helicopter shirt does to a boy.

George shares his cool trucks with Julius. (When Julius saw this picture, he said, "He's not sharing with him. Not!"

Daddy and Julius play with his Lego robots, on a super special "guys night in."

Julius plays in the snow at his school, which had arranged for a snow truck to come on what turned out to be a spring-like day.

Julius blows bubbles with Sara, who took this picture and many other fantastic pictures. Check out Sara's own photo blog.