Look Mom, No Training Wheels!

Channeling His Inner Rachael Ray

Dear Tooth Fairy

The New American

Will's rendition of "The New American" livery.

Vernal Pools at Muscoot Farm

Will went hiking with Daddy, Grammy and Granddad at Muscoot Farm to explore the vernal pools of springtime. He got to touch a real frog, noting that he had to get his hands wet first to protect the frog.

United Nations

Will's school had a "spirit week" of sorts a few weeks ago and one day was a day to wear a jersey or colors of your favorite sports team.

Having chosen UVA over UNC, our conversation about it went like this:

Me: "Will, that Virginia shirt looks great on you! I like how you chose to wear it with your striped engineer pants!"

Will: "Yes, even my underwear matches! But you know, I still like UNC, too. It's just that...Virginia doesn't win as much as UNC so I think I should help them."

Then he paused, realizing the dig on his chosen team.

Will: "But, well, Virginia is winning more now."

Me: "Yes, Virginia is playing very well. I think it's great that you cheer for both teams. Even though I like UNC, it's okay if you are choosing Virginia today."

Will: "Weeelll, don't worry Mama, I'm still cheering for your team on the inside!"

A diplomat in the making. A visit to the UN seemed apropos.

St. Patrick's Day Parade

Big Leap

Will has really enjoyed gym class at preschool this spring, including flying through the air during this week's obstacle course. Hockey was a favorite gym class sport, while he also worked on his basketball moves both at school and at basketball class. Will also tried baseball this spring, too! For now, he thinks he's going to stick with basketball and tennis (and of course, skiing!).

First Tracks

Thunder Ridge was more of a hill (in fairness, the ridge is behind the camera!), but Will's first time out was a big success!

Cleared for Takeoff

As we boarded our flight, Will was invited by the pilot to sit in the cockpit! As if that wasn't excitement enough, his flight announcement to the passengers went something like this: "Good morning, Will, and ladies and gentleman on Flight 1263 to Newark..."