Photo Friday: My Little Cuties

Photo Friday: J's Birthday and a Visit from Grandma and Grandpa

B's parents, Grandma and Grandpa, came to visit for J's 3rd birthday. They were here for a week (which was rainy and cold--much like the Ohio weather they were trying to escape), but we still had lots of fun. Here are a few pictures of their visit and J's birthday celebrations.

Helping B put together his new "bike" that we got him for his birthday.

J on his new bike.

Making cookies for his birthday party at school.

We decorated them with the green icing J picked out.

J with his friends at his school birthday party.

Opening his present from Mooma and Papa.

J with his birthday ice cream. He won't eat cake.

J's friend K came over for his birthday dinner.

N hung out with K's little brother, B.

Coloring with Grandma and Grandpa.

J got a camera form Aunt Kristin and Uncle Chris. He enjoyed using it during his birthday trip to the zoo.

In the spider web at the zoo.

On the carousel at the zoo.

Doesn't Grandpa look like he's having fun?

J on his tricycle.

Flying the Spiderman kite from Grandma and Grandpa.

Enjoying our one sunny day.

While he was here, Grandpa drew J a picture each morning on this Magnadoodle. J would smile and immediately erase the picture. This was the one Grandpa did the morning they left.

Photo Friday: Choo Choo Train Edition

Photo Friday: Fall is in the Air (Sort of)

Happy Halloween, everyone! I can't believe another month is almost over. We've had a few cooler days and it was starting to feel like fall, but now it's in the 80s again--but still beautiful as it's sunny with a breeze. Here are a few pics. I hope to get a good one of J and N in their costumes tonight. Wish me luck!


This is our one lone tree in the backyard. The leaves started turning this week. They are now red and brown (and green) although it is hard to see the true colors in this photo.

J with his preschool class on Thursday. He's Cookie Monster if you can't tell. They had a parade in the morning and then a party at the end of the day.

N came in his chocolate chip cookie costume I made. Simple and easy, but I think it turned out pretty cute.


And I made a few more loveys.

Happy Halloween! May you get more treats than tricks!
Edited 12/17/08

Photo Friday: Five Months! Edition

N is five months old today. I can't believe it--5 months already! He continues to be my little sunshine. I love the way his whole face lights up when he smiles, especially his eyes.


N has quickly adjusted to using his exersaucer and seems to really enjoy it. It keeps him entertained for at least half of breakfast, lunch and dinner time. That's a good start to me being able to enjoy my meals. N is also enjoying his meals more these days as he's now eating cereal and vegetables. He's had sweet potatoes, squash, green beans and peas so far and seems to like them all.

N is also rolling over like a champ these days. First stomach to back and now back to stomach. On Wednesday night, N woke us up several times during the night because he had rolled onto his stomach and didn't have room to roll back to his back. I was afraid that was the start of something bad, but last night was fine--so we'll keep our fingers crossed. Now that he knows how to turn over both ways, N is rolling!

In this picture, he had traveled from the middle of the blanket to the sofa and only stopped because the sofa was in his way! He's just a mover and a shaker these days.

And to answer the many questions of "Does he look like J?," here's a picture of J at 5 months (August 2006):

What do you think?

Happy Friday, everyone! Have a great weekend and think of me bright and early tomorrow morning as I walk in the Dallas Komen Race for the Cure.
Edited 12/17/08

Photo Friday: The Boys Edition

We had such a blast with Kristin, Chris and Oscar. I'm so glad they came to visit us and I can't wait to go out to Oregon to visit them. They were just the most wonderful house guests and we had so much fun. It was great to watch John and Norm hanging out with their cousin Oscar. Oscar is such a cutie! Here are some pics of the three little cuties.

John and I being silly.

John showing off the chocolate Brian brought back from the Ritz Carlton.

John decorating a pumpkin at a local nursery.

Oscar and John "shopping" in their pjs.

Oscar enjoying the slide at our neighborhood park.John and Oscar in the double stroller.Norm and OscarJohn eating his first doughnut--yes, he finally tried one!Norm being his smiley little self.John showing off his artwork he made to take to Ms. Chris, his teacher.

Have a good weekend, everyone!