Previously, I posted about Mary's awesome soccer ball cupcakes.

This year, Mary added basketball and baseball cupcakes to the mix for Drew's birthday party today.

Basketball cupcake pattern.

Baseball cupcake pattern.

The sports cupcakes were a huge hit with all the kids! Awesome job Mama!!!

Drew was at school when our new piano was delivered so Will had first crack at breaking it in. Despite being the wild one of the two, our full-of-energy three year-old Will surprised us all by sitting down at the piano and gently stroking the keys in the most amazing manner.

We don't know if its from watching other people play or what, but it's totally out of character for the little guy. We weren't thinking about starting Will out with lessons for another year or so, but if his demeanor in front of the ivory continues, we just might have to get him started sooner.

Today we welcomed a new addition to our family, a brand new Steinway & Sons Essex Empire Studio upright piano in Sapele Mahogany, model number EUP-123FL.

We had the perfect spot just calling out for an upright piano to make its home.

The Sepele Mahogany finish is absolutely beautiful and goes really well with the rest of our furniture.

Neither Mary nor I ever learned to play, but we really wanted to get a piano for the boys to learn to play.

We first started looking for a piano two years ago and after a lot of research and many trips to various piano stores we finally decided on this one as having the most bang for the buck, quality and beauty in both looks and sound.

EUP-123 internals.

The mechanics are fascinating to watch.

It's as beautiful inside as it is out! We can't wait to learn how to play it. Maybe even Daddy will take some lessons.

Mary took it upon herself to try and herd cats today and...amazingly enough...got an awesome picture of the three boys, all of them looking at the camera!

While looking for some Thanksgiving pictures, Steve Chavez came upon DanzFamily.com and was inspired by the American Flag which waves proudly at the top of the page. After exchanging emails and directing him to the original iStockPhoto.com photo, he created the image above. Well done Steve!

For Halloween this year, Drew dressed as Commander Fox, Will dressed as Obi Wan Kenobi and Landon dressed as a pumpkin.

Commander Fox and Obi Wan Kenobi. More after the jump...

Because we didn't have enough going on today with the Tulsa Run this morning and Halloween this evening, we made our annual trip to Pumpkin Town in between.

Will, Landon and Drew took a moment to pose with the fall scenery before heading out to enjoy the various activities. Landon saw it as an opportunity to catch up on some sleep.

After pulling each other around, Will and Drew enjoyed a wagon ride together.

Will and Drew shared the title of King of the World atop a hay bale stack. More after the jump...

Drew (right) has been training for the Tulsa Run at school every Wednesday with the Jefferson Milers. Today, Mama, Daddy, Will (left), Landon and Uncle David joined him for the 2k Fun Run!

Daddy with Landon, Drew, Uncle David and Will before the race.

The start of the 2009 Tulsa Run - Fun Run.

Landon was exhausted after his 2k run and decided to take a nap on the walk back to the car.

Action Sports International sent me this terrific proof pic of Drew, Landon and me. [Is it a violation of ASI's copyright to post this proof photo with their copyright intact and unaltered, on a non-commercial website, when I am ordering copies of the photo? Or, might it come under some "fair use" exception?]

Mama had the idea to take some artsy photos of the boys' feet.

She wasn't completely satisfied with how they came out.

But, have you ever tried to corral a five year-old, a thee year-old and a six month-old for a staged photo? I think she did a great job!

For some some reason unknowable to adults, today was Put-Together-Every-Puzzle Day and in honor of the occasion, Drew, Will and Landon proceeded to get out and put together every puzzle we own.

With the boys out numbering Mama three to one during the day, Drew has stepped up to be a huge help in taking care of Landon when Mama needs a few minutes to get something done. Looks like the little guy is in good hands!

Will with his trademark Popeye smile.

Drew smiling and having a great time.

Will and Drew stop for a moment to smile the for camera while playing with Will's birthday gift a Step 2 WaterWheel Play Table.

For what appears to be a fairly simply toy, both Drew age 5 and Will age 3 have very much enjoyed playing with the WaterWheel Play Table. It's fun to try and keep the waterwheel spinning and to sail boats down the waterfall. Not to mention, a little splashing never hurt anyone on a hot Oklahoma summer day.