Friends

Maire came over to play with Sarah this week. I have decided that two girls are ALWAYS better than one. I have never seen two children play so peacefully, politely or productively in my life. It was refreshing...and Sarah was soooooo happy!

And because Nathan had two doting "sisters", and he was fed twice as much cookie dough as normal, he was happy too! (Maire, how much do you charge per hour for babysitting?)

Erika came to visit this week, too! Coloring and Polly Pockets were on the schedule this time. 

Lots of hugs and love for Nathan.

Tommy and Joseph even let Erika into their Man Cave.

It's official, Erika: You are part of the family now!

The last friend to share for this post is new to all of us.

Meet Pierre.

Matt has a red-winged blackbird at work that sits outside his window and, very much like my children, repeatedly runs into his reflection in the glass. After Pierre gets all banged up, he lets out a couple of squawks to let Matt know that he is very angry that the "other bird" is still around. Then he has another go at the glass.

Pierre keeps Matt company during his long days/nights at work. He is such a good friend.

So what better birthday gift to give Matt than a Pierre replica?!? Scuba Steve purchased a crow at a sporting goods store and painted it all up to look like the love of Matt's life.

He seriously carries it around like this. I am having flashbacks to Sleeping Beauty and the scenes of Maleficent with her crow.

"My Pet".