Ryan Lost His First Tooth

Ryan lost his first tooth today! He is very excited about it and has declared it "Ryan Day."  The tooth was loose for a week and it gave him enough time to get over the fear of swallowing it. He already has it stashed under his pillow. Let's hope the tooth fairy is kind to him! I can't believe he lost his tooth the same week Kenzie started walking. Big week in our house!

11 Months! (And a Step!)

Kenzie turned 11 months old today! She celebrated by waiting until dad was home and taking her first step with everyone in the family watching her! I think I have about 2 weeks before she is all out walking... She is very proud of herself too. After she took her step she sat down and clapped for herself so we would all know what a good job she did.

Kenzie Standing

Kenzie can stand unassisted! In fact now that's all she wants to do, she literally plays with her toys standing up. She won't even think about walking through, even with help. I know it's coming though... then watch out world!

Audrey's Walk Around the Sun (Half Birthday Celebration)

Audrey had her half birthday celebration at school last week. They have a walk around the sun celebration where Audrey walked around the sun in the classroom and I told the class about what Audrey was like each year of her life. Then I read a story to the class and we had a birthday snack (chex mix, marshmallows and M&M's). Finally we stayed to do some work with her. It was a great day and Kenzie and I were happy to get to share it with her.

New Year!

Well this year has been busy so far! Kenzie is starting to pull herself up onto everything, eat everything and talk about everything (if only we could understand her!). Ryan has been working hard in school since getting back into after break and Audrey is preparing for her half birthday tomorrow at school tomorrow (which also happens to be my birthday).

Playing in the Leaves

Yesterday we made a big pile of leaves for the sole purpose of jumping in them. It helped that it was 65 degrees out. With all of the Christmas presents they recieved this Christmas it is still activities like these that get them the most excited. 

10 Months Old

Christmas Day!

Merry Christmas Eve!

We celebrated with a Ham dinner (My first time making a ham and it actually turned out well!). Them we watched our traditional movies... How the Grinch Stole Christmas (The original), The Polar Express and then after the kids went to bed Christmas Vacation. Before Ryan went to bed he asked if I would lock his door because he didn't want Santa to watch him sleep... he is obviously a huge fan of the big man. 

Gingerbread House

I made the mistake of buying a gingerbread making kit early in December. Now I knew we wouldn't have time to do it that early but I didn't want to have to go back to the store. So the kids have been asking me everyday when they will get to put the thing together. Finally yesterday when the kids were a little under the weather and we were stuck in the house (for far too long) I gave in and we made the house. Its possible more candy was eaten than put on the house but such is life.

Celebratory Movie Night

To celebrate surviving the 2014 portion of the school year we had a movie night at our house. Everyone came in their PJ's and we ate junk food and tried to watch Arthur Christmas. All the kids were wired and the night ended with everyone out in the backyard in the dark running around like crazy people. I guess after half a year of sitting and learning there was a lot of energy to be expelled. It was great to hangout and now we are going to chill out for the next 2 weeks.

Audrey's Yule Log Ceremony

Audrey had a Yule Log ceremony at her school to celebrate the Holiday season. Each classroom decorated a log with messages of what they hoped for in the world. It ranged for no homelessness to happiness. They all burned the logs together along with one log they saved from last years celebration. After the ceremony the whole school community sang Christmas carols.