The best of both worlds

My boys are complete opposites. Complete opposites. Which is why, I'm convinced, that they are such great friends. Noah has always been a contemplative, cautious-yet-brave, cooperative, sweet natured guy. Levi has been assertive, curious, confidant, and passionate. Noah loves building new lego creations and coloring pictures, and Levi loves being outside running around the backyard and getting dirty playing in the mud.

Yesterday we built something that both the boys could enjoy... well, actually-- all of us could enjoy! We got a picnic table for our backyard! Noah can sit and color outside... and now Levi can enjoy coloring because he can do it outside. It's the best of both worlds :)

Ready to work! Noah with his toolbox (thanks Uncle John!) 

and Levi with his... water gun? 

Focusing hard... 

Trying to copy what he saw his big brother do...

Levi using a real tool... with his water gun nearby incase he gets bored. 

So proud of these boys. They helped the whole time!

I love this picture. Two boys coloring outside, both in blue underwear. 

You can't stage this kind of cute. 

Working so hard to stay in the lines.

Coloring is one of Daddy's favorite things, too. I love how these two 

understand and enjoy each other so much. 

We are so blessed :) And I am grateful for simple things like picnic tables and coloring.