And Oliver STILL Isn't In Love With Them!

See The Difference!

It's green and he still loves it.

I seriously can't get it to his mouth fast enough. AND, it doesn't squirt out of his mouth, he keeps it all in, like a champ.

Lovin' every minute of it!

Mo please!

I love food!

What is this CRAP you put in my mouth mommy?

I have no clue how to keep it in my mouth.

Can't we just wait until next month to try this food thing???

Breast milk is much better!

She even had to be propped up by towels, underneat and on each side because she didn't have the core body muscle support that Owen did. Oh how different our kids are!

New Chairs!

Amelia got her own new booster seat because she's a big girl! I am very proud to say it is made from 50% recycled plastic and was made in the USA!

Owen's a tank in the high chair. Nothing like Amelia!

Pumpkin Carving!

The artist at work.

Michelle, see your, I mean my, wonderful steamer in the background? I think of you every time I use it!

I've Been Saying This For Years!

Seriously, even the spokeswoman for Baby Einstein says "We never claimed they were educational."

http://www.comcast.net/video/baby-einstein-offers-refunds-on-videos/1307383907

The Portal is Closed!

Say "hi" to Jenn's dad the plumber!

Yep, the clean white block on the left side of the picture is the portal all sealed up.

Look Michelle, the portal to the other dimension is directly to my right. They sealed it off and brought down the wall by three blocks so there is now storage crawlspace. The basement actually looks much nicer than this as this was before it was cleaned up and really dry. It's not bone dry because the weather sucks, but it's drier than this picture. They did find my dad's old scuba gear in the portal, some other being dragged it through but apparently it couldn't be beamed to the netherworld.

This makes me so proud!

Yuck!

Rice cereal, he hates it, but then again who wouldn't. Amelia hated it too, and we went straight to sweet potatoes and homemade applesauce for her. I remember she couldn't get enough of pureed spinach at one time. I have a feeling he'll like everything!

Michelle Ma Belle

These are my sickies. This is back in September, and we've been fighting stuff ever since.

Fun Weekend with the Girls!

Went down to Indy this week and saw Danielle and Michelle. It's nice to have all the kids in the same age group!
We utilized Gina's exersaucer a bunch, thanks Gina!

I walked into the living room to pick up the ficus yet again and about had a heart attack when I glanced at this. Jasmine likes to be under pillows, covers, etc.

Sorry it's fuzzy. Big "0" and Lex.

Awesome Auntie Danielle had a "make your own quesadilla" night.

Look at these happy boys!!

First Day of Preschool!

Despite the way she looks in the first picture, she was very excited.
She's watching all the other kids walk up to the school. We have to wait until a teacher comes to our car before we get out.

But of course on the first day I had to get pictures, so we got out anyway.

The sun was very bright!

There's my baby, she's such a big girl!!!

Yes, I cried a little. I went home and sat around wondering what to do with myself.

On day two, today, she said "bye bye mommy" just as I opened the car door to get her out. I didn't even have her out of the car seat restraints and she's saying goodbye. Wow.

Walking sticks seem to like our property. We've noticed so many more new bugs since we stopped using chemical fertilizers on our lawn.

Amelia's new book bag came in the mail the other day. I couldn't bring myself to buy one of those cheap ones that come apart for $15 at Meijer. We splurged and got the $22 one from LLBean and it will last her a while. When she's done then Owen get's to use it too!

We have finally introduced Amelia to TV. Well technically we have introduced her to DVD's on the computer, but it's TV all the same. I hate that she becomes a zombie when it's on, but we figured it was probably time to show her some Sesame Street.

Here she is being a great big sister to Owen. Owen is pretty good during times of baby torture.

Owen's first dip in the water. He was abnormally calm, unlike Amelia's first dip. It was a sweltering day none the less, he probably was wondering why we didn't cool him down with a swim sooner.

Amelia has so much fun swimming.

Brad's Sisters Were In Town!