thanksgiving ties

I came across these two photos from Thanksgiving 2008.  Two little boys dressing up in ties for Thanksgiving dinner at the beach.  Two little boys who had not yet discovered girls, iTouches, Tears for Fears, and Old Spice. 

 

Some days I miss these days. 

 

I know my days with Syd and Ben in my house are numbered.  I try to stay present as much as possible.  I try to be their encourager, cheerleader, intercessor.  Soon to be driving instructor, tux renter, college fair goer.  It has gone fast.  Steve thinks that if I get two golden doodles named S. and B. once they leave, it might be too much.  

 

 

 

Syd went with this Gap rep stripe tie, showing a conservative side.

 

Ben went with this fiery orange number from Nordstrom's.