Cousin Avery

Alivia and Avery have really started playing well together. I am so glad we see them so often. Avery is exactly a year younger than Alivia so Alivia gets to run the show most of the time. I pray that they will be lifelong friends.

Will - 18 months

Recently some of my friends have been giving sweet updates on what their kids are up to at various ages and stages. So I thought I would do one for Will. He has really become a toddler recently and no longer a baby.

1) He loves to brush his teeth! The moment he sees a toothbrush he will say "teef, teef" and want to have toothpaste put on it. (We'll have to remind him of this in 10 years)

2) He is getting his lower incisors. Finally!

3) He is learning how to get his way - and has had his first few tantrums. Yikes. The video shows a typical response.

4) He still loves his pacifier and his "bunnies" which actually are not bunnies at all but various loveys that he keeps in his crib.

5) He loves to sleep. (Praise the Lord!)

6) He is a snuggler and mama's boy. One of his favorite sayings is "Hold me!"

7) He still has lots and lots of rolls - I love them.

8) He is quick to smile and laugh although has not been doing so for the camera lately.

9) He started talking early and has not stopped. 

10) His favorite word is "No" with a vigorous head shake.

I love you Will! You are a blessing to our family.

Weekend in The Woodlands

We spent a fun weekend in The Woodlands visiting my friend Penny and her family and also Erin and Brandon. Alivia loved all of the boys and kept up with them pretty well. Will just enjoyed watching all the action. He was a little sidelined by some ear issues. 

Erin and Brandon's pool was really nice and provided some fun for all the kids.

Penny is expecting Baby BOY #3 this fall!

Graduation Celebration

I lost the connection - was it you or me?

It is amazing how your kids are watching your every move (for better or worse!) I overheard Alivia saying, "I lost the connection, was it you or me?" And then proceed to tell "Cutin" on the other line "I have a meeting at 10:30 - just because I have a meeting at 10:30." Will just picks up the phone and says "HI!" over and over again.

Lake Risinger

Whenever we have a hard rain, we get a huge lake in our driveway. So, when life gives you lemons, you make lemonade! I had the kids get their suits on and we had fun playing in our own kiddie pool. (Alivia even made time to try on BOTH swimsuits!)

Picture People - December

I really do like Picture People. For cheap, easy semi professional pictures of your kids, they do a fine job. I just realized we did these pics around Christmas 2008 and it was so hectic afterwards that we never ordered any of these. It was quite a time while we were there and I am always amazed at how many good shots they can get.

This is just before Alivia lets Will go and he falls back and hit his head. At that point I said "OK, we are outta here!"