Lovin' on some lovies

The other day was PJ day at Jacob's school. Fun days at his school (like PJ day or "crazy" day) are pay to play...50 cents!  But I coughed up for the good of the school (?) and for his enjoyment.  They were allowed to bring one stuffed animal.

Jacob brought this disgusting stuffed rhino whose mangled horn he chews on.

Nico then struck this cute pose with his best good friend, "doggie".  Doggie is a beanie baby from heaven knows where. He found it about a month after we moved here and Doggie is now an integral part of our family. And also pretty disgusting.

Ben then ran and got his stuffy, because Jacob and Nico aren't allowed to do ANYTHING without being copied.  (That's where the "you are a poopy head" comments Ben's been cracking off come from, too.) Yes, we bought them Stuffies for Christmas.  They have been a big hit for cuddling, hiding stuff and having "Stuffy Wars".  Stuffy wars are sort of like jousting, but with stuffies.  They always end in tears.  Every single time.

I just had to post these pictures tonight.  It's very easy to be too busy to see just how beautiful these boys are.  Also, they move so fast and can be so dang loud that it's easier to see their beauty in still pictures.  They are so dear and I am very grateful for each of them...idiosyncrasies and all.