Sabbath School

I don't know how other parents keep their kids in their laps during Cradle Roll (unless their not walking) but mine are complete HAMS!

The $65 Train

A few weeks ago my Grandma excitedly called to tell me that she had found a whole set of Thomas trains in a collector's case at a yard sale. (Those of you who know her know, yard sales/flea markets are her THING!) Anyway, she was so proud that she had bought $150 worth of toys for $40 and she was coming over ASAP to bring it to Rylan. I told her that would be a wonderful Christmas gift but she wouldn't have it. She wanted her gift to be exclusive, without the distraction of other gifts, and wanted him to enjoy it right away! Of course Rylan was overjoyed and continues to get a lot of playtime out of the new set! After hearing the story, he tells people this is his $65 train! Ahh, inflation! Anyway, thank you Grandma!

A "Short" Visit!

On Halloween, we invited Don and Laura Short and their 3 daughters over for lunch! We had a great time making cupcakes and decorating them, playing in the playroom, chasing the cat, and Rylan and Ava made their costume debut! And Laura says now Emma and Anna may allow a certain boy to play with them!

My Birthday

Pumpkin Pickin' 09

THE MANY FACES OF RYLAN

Ava's antics

Ava reminds me so much of Rylan at her age -- very active, but even more daring! And she's turning out to be a climber! She never ever falls alseep in the car, like he did though, only in her crib. One night I found her arm wrapped around a slat! Enjoy!

Happy Birthday Chris!

Backtracking to October, my mom and I prepared a delicious dinner of sushi and eggrolls for Chris' birthday and then followed it with German Chocolate cupcakes! Happy Birthday to my wonderful hubby!